Inclusive School Holiday Group Programs
Growing Early Minds offers a range of fun, educational, inclusive school holiday programs and camps. Our programs are limited to small groups to ensure that every child receives close one-on-one support and NDIS eligible. Want to get notified by email? Why not sign up to our e-newsletter here.
April 2022 School Holiday Group Programs
| Program | 11 April 2022 | 12 April 2022 | 13 April 2022 | 14 April 2022 | Good Friday | Location | Capacity | Cost From |
| Cooking Club | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | NO GROUP PROGRAMS SCHEDULED | Ropes Crossing Community Centre | 6 | $696.00 |
| Crafty Kids | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | Ropes Crossing Community Centre | 9 | $646.60 | |
| Lego Club | 1:00-3:00pm (2hrs/day) | 1:00-3:00pm (2hrs/day) | 1:00-3:00pm (2hrs/day) | 1:00-3:00pm (2hrs/day) | Growing Early Minds | 6 | $646.60 | |
| Language & Literacy Legends (Online) | 10:00-11:30am (1.5hrs/day) | 10:00-11:30am (1.5hrs/day) | 10:00-11:30am (1.5hrs/day) | N/A | Online (Zoom link) | 3 | $447.96 |
| Program | Easter Monday | 19 April 2022 | 20 April 2022 | 21 April 2022 | 22 April 2022 | Location | Capacity | Cost From |
| Lego Club | NO GROUP PROGRAMS SCHEDULED | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | Growing Early Minds | 6 | $646.60 |
| Social Stars | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | 9:30-11:30am (2hrs/day) | Children First, Balmoral Street, Blacktown | 9 | $646.60 | |
| Parent Workshop:
Behaviour Management 101 |
N/A | N/A | Evening
9:30am-12:30pm |
N/A | Growing Potential, Blacktown AND Online (Zoom link) | 30 | $195.27 | |
| Parent Workshop:
Fussy Eaters 101 |
N/A | Evening
6:00-9:00pm |
N/A | N/A | Online (Zoom link) | 30 | $195.27 |
Cooking Club
Designed for children 6-10 years with sensory processing difficulties or selective/fussy eaters. This program has been developed by our paediatric dietitians and uses the Responsive Feeding Therapy approach to build confidence and get your child excited about trying new foods. Activities will range from food-based learning, menu planning and preparation, and cooking child-friendly, nutritious recipes, all whilst developing social interaction and communication skills.
Cost: From $696.00 – This program is eligible under NDIS funding.
Crafty Kids
Designed for children 5-10 years with social learning difficulties, developmental delay or disability that are high functioning. This program has been developed by our allied health therapists and combines evidence-based strategies with clever crafty activities.
Cost: From $646.60 – This program is eligible under NDIS funding.
Lego® Club
Lego® Club is designed for children 5-8 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental or social learning difficulties. The program focuses on the development of many vital skills such as sharing, turn-taking, collaboration, conflict resolution, verbal and non-verbal communication.
Cost: From $646.60 – This program is eligible under NDIS funding.
Language & Literacy Legends
A new online program designed for children in Kindergarten to Year 2. Facilitated by a Speech-Language Pathologist, your child will engage in activities to support their written language skills, vocabulary for literacy and skills for reading and spelling. The online format will allow parents and caregivers to join in, supporting their child to complete activities and be part of the group.
Cost: $447.96 – This program is eligible under NDIS funding.
Social Stars
Developed by our experienced allied health team, Social Stars uses evidence-based methods to address challenges in emotional regulation, social interaction, communication skills, gross and fine motor skills and healthy eating habits. Our engaging program is adapted for the needs of every child. Because Social Stars runs over 4 days, the children have plenty of opportunities to practice and improve their skills before heading home.
Cost: From $646.60. This program is eligible under NDIS funding.
Parent Workshops
Fussy Eaters 101 Parent Workshop
Designed to assist parents with their children’s eating concerns and optimise their nutritional intake.
Cost: $195.27 – This program is eligible under NDIS funding.
Behaviour Management 101 Parent Workshop
Are you a parent or carer struggling to cope with your child’s challenging behaviour and emotional outbursts? Using the ABC model we’ll identify the possible causes and explore preventative strategies.
Cost: $195.27 – This program is eligible under NDIS funding.
