The next school holidays are on Monday 8 July to Friday 19 July, 2019

Besides the Vacation Care programs run in our centres, there are other great school holiday activities.

School Holiday Activities @ Stanton

Supertoy Transformation 

Monday 8 July, 2pm

Bring along your favourite toy and transform them into a Superhero, or perhaps a vile villain!

For ages 5+, bookings essential.

This activity is part of our Comic Con-versation celebrations.

For more info and bookings visit: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/CCV19

Make your own Comics workshop 

Tuesday 9 July, 10am

Ever wanted to make your own comic book or graphic novel? In this fun, interactive workshop with Action Tank writer and artist Mike Barry, you’ll learn to tell a great, visual story using the power of panels, the drama of design and the wonder of word balloons.

For ages 7-12, bookings essential.

This activity is part of our Comic Con-versation celebrations.

For more info and bookings visit: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/CCV19

TAPALINGA with Majeda Beatty

Thursday 11 July, 1.30pm

Join Majeda Beatty as she shares the richness of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures through song, dance, stories and language in this captivating performance.

For ages 5-11, bookings essential. https://www.trybooking.com/BDAWO

This event is part of our Gai-mariagal Festival celebrations.

Comics Lab 

Wednesday 17 July, 12-2pm

Ever wondered how a comic artist works? Drop by and see comic artists Matthew Lin & Marcelo Baez working on their latest projects in the library!

For all ages, no bookings required.

This activity is part of our Comic Con-versation celebrations.

For more info and bookings visit: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/CCV19

Draw Off – Matt vs Marcelo 

Wednesday 17 July, 2pm

Two artists, two different styles, who will be supreme? Will it be the Western/US style of Marcelo, or will it be the Eastern/Manga style of Matt? Come see artists Marcelo Baez and Matt Lin do a live character drawing, promptly followed by a battle of art and wits as they show who is faster with the pen!  Who will you cheer for, who's side will you be on? Team Marcelo, or Team Matt? Be part of a side and even have a go at this Pop Culture/Comic inspired Pictionary!

For ages 8+, bookings essential.

This activity is part of our Comic Con-versation celebrations.

For more info and bookings visit: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/CCV19

Writing Masterclass with Erin Gough

Friday 19 July, 10am 

Join award winning author and Nan Manefield Young Writers' Award judge, Erin Gough in this writing masterclass.

For ages 11-18, bookings essential. www.trybooking.com/BCRGW

Getting Started with Digital Comic Art 

Saturday 20 July, 2pm

Join Nathan Seabolt and learn to leverage the power of technology to bring your comics project to life quickly! Covers all the basics to show you how to go from an idea or script to a finished comic page, partially or completely within the digital realm.

For adults and teens aged 13+, bookings essential.

This activity is part of our Comic Con-versation celebrations.

For more info and bookings visit: www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/CCV19

Also check out the Green Events page for listings of great family activities with an environment or sustainability theme.

Community Directory

The online Community Directory has details and links to websites of local organisations that offer holiday activities throughout the year. You can also conduct your own search of organisations closest to where you live, just type school holiday activities in your search criteria.

Other school holiday programs and activities are listed below

The following links below take you to other holiday programs with varying times and costs. If you have experienced any great school activities not listed below, let the Community Information Officer know and perhaps it can be included, send an email to: council@northsydney.nsw.gov.au