Community
12 January, 2024
Last days of summer holidays
THERE’S still 10 days before school goes back and there’s plenty for youngsters to do. ISAAC COLMAN has compiled just some of the activities to do.
Drop in and build
Unleash your imagination as you build, design, and experiment with a variety of blocks and sets.
There are a range of activities at Cairns Libraries all over Cairns, so there’s sure to be one near you.
Smithfield Library has a Block Bonanza event Saturday, January 20th, from 10:00am until 11:30am. From magnetic building kits to intricate geometric puzzles, Block Bonanza offers something for everyone.
Cairns City Library is hosting the ‘Build your own LEGO town’ event on Wednesday, January 17th, from 10:00am until 11:30am. In this event you get to design and construct a miniature version of your hometown.
Earlville Library is hosting the ‘Jumbo Creations’ event on Wednesday, January 17th from 10:00am until 11:30am. Here you will be able to use oversized building blocks for an unforgettable hands-on experience.
Babinda Library hosts ‘Creative Construction’ on Friday, January 19th.
Dive into a world of imagination and innovation and explore and build with Mobilo blocks by joining the geometric shapes with connectors to create exciting 3D shapes.
For any additional information, visit the Cairns Libraries website at https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library
Robots in the Library
Held at Manunda Library on Thursday, January 18th from 10:00am until 5:00pm. Experience and learn how to code mini-Sphero’s and Cubetto robots in the library. These Discovery kits will be available over the counter at request to use in the library.
Booking is not required, entry is free.
For more information, call Manunda library on 4044 3779 or for all library visit https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library
School holiday Circus workshops
CYCAS Circus workshops run every holidays to keep them entertained while developing their concentration, coordination, and communication skills.
Circus strengthens their gross motor skills and encourages a love of physical activity and learning.
For more information and to see times and cost, visit https://cycascircus.com.au/school-holidays/
Cairns Wake Park Kids Club
Cairns Wake Park is Tropical North Queensland’s one and only Cable Water Ski park.
Kids club sessions, suitable for children 7-12 years old, run on Saturday mornings and extra days during school holidays. These classes are specifically designed to be an easy learning environment for younger kids. These sessions are ideal for children to learn the basics of kneeboarding and wakeboarding. Experienced operators and coaches are on hand, the cable runs slower and buggy pick ups from the far corners make it much more likely for our younger riders to achieve.
For more information, visit https://www.cairnswakepark.com/wakepark
Cassowary Coast Libraries
Cassowary Coast Libraries is pleased to present its lineup of summer school holiday activities. The free activities for kids of all ages are being held across all library locations including Innisfail, Mission Beach, Tully and Cardwell.
The summer schedule includes traditional arts and craft including papier mâché and oil slick art, and ‘Design your Dream Place’ craft. Kids will also be encouraged to explore their digital design skill with Canva calendar-making workshops and get wild with Roaming Wild Animal Encounters.
Movies will feature on the big screen at Innisfail and Cardwell libraries, and young historians are invited to ‘Follow the Heritage Trail’ at Cardwell Museum and Heritage Precinct.
Bookings are essential.
To see the full line up of activities and movie features please go to https://cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries or call 1300 366 616.
Cairns Ice Skating Rink
Cairns Ice Skating Rink is proud to announce that school holiday sessions are on. Sessions are running 7 days from 9:30am to 11:00am, 11:30am to 1:00pm, 1:30pm to 3:00pm, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Prices are based on age group. 15 years & over $23, 14 years & under $20, 0 years to 4 $10
Tobogganing is also available at the price of $5 for 4 slides.
We are located at DFO Cairns, next to TK Maxx. No bookings are required, just turn up to a session time, but remember to bring long socks!
For more information, including pricing, visit www.cairnsiceskatingrink.com.au
Off Camber Mountain Biking
Kids’ MTB Skills Clinics are for kids aged from 7–15. These clinics and holiday programs are fun skill development sessions.
Both beginner and intermediate groups are run at the same time. Clinics include learning the basics using games, teamwork and lots of fun.
Held at Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park, we offer high-quality mountain biking instruction that builds the rider’s foundation skills and confidence and advances technical skills safely.
Our programs have fun-filled activities, skill progressions, and exploration of nature.
Off Camber offers Weekly lessons as well as weekend MTB skill clinics.
For more information, call Off Camber Mountain Biking on 0427 733 967 or email at info@offcamber.com.au
Jamie Gosling Football Academy
Fancy getting your children out of the house these holidays, where they will learn soccer skills, make new friends, participate in competitions and have fun? This is just the place for you.
The popular soccer clinic sessions combine the perfect amount of technical training, with fun games and matches. They offer a range of mini competitions and prizes that are sure to put smiles on all of our player’s faces.
Their groups are split by age group, allowing for similar skill and ability in each group.
Clinics and sessions are held at 84-100 Wistaria St, Holloways Beach.
For more info and to register, visit https://jgfa.com.au/clinics-enrol/ or call Jamie on 0450 181 626.
Go Bowling Cairns
We have teams for children, teens, adults, seniors and also people with a disability and we offer free learn to bowl sessions if you need a few tips to get you started.
Go Bowling Cairns is hosting many school holiday specials, including kids happy hour and great family deals.
Open 7 days a week, the bowling alley has 20 bumper lanes with fully automatic scoring as well as a café, bar and even amusement machines.
To find the best deals, book your lane online at https://buff.ly/2TLnr01 or call 40533497
Standup Paddleboarding
What’SUP is a program aimed for kids aged from 8 -16. Standup paddleboarding offers School Holiday programs and Come and Try days that teach SUP skills, technique and much more.
For more information, visit https://www.whatsupcairns.com.au/
South Cairns Gymnastics Club
South Cairns Gymnastics Club offers various holiday programs for kids age 2-12, including skill Development Classes and Ninja programs.
Bookings are essential. To book or find more information, visit https://www.gymsportsfnq.com.au/bookings/holiday-booking/
AP Cricket Academy
Wanting your kids to be productive these school holidays? Get your young ones out having fun and socialising with other like-minded young athletes, motivating them to improve their overall game. Held at Endeavour Park, AP Cricket Academy hosts school holiday programs that will keep your child both productive as well as exercising.
For more information, phone 0400 979 795 or email andrewphelps14@gmail.com
Cairns International Tennis Centre
This holidays, Cairns International Tennis Centre is offering all-day holiday programs to help kids stay active. Aimed at kids between the ages of 5 and 15, Cairns International Tennis Centre (next to Tobruk Pool on Sheridan St) offers high-quality tennis courts as well as wet weather facilities, an air-conditioned room and even full insurance with first aid trained staff.
Contact head coach, Wayne Fielder on 0421 200160 or baselinetennis@gmail.com
Mount Sheridan Plaza Dance School
Learning to dance is a great way to help children get accustomed to the way their body moves through space, and improve balance, concentration, and memory skills – plus it’s lots of fun! Come to our Dance School Sign-Up at Mt Sheridan Plaza on the weekend of January 13 and 14 and meet staff from multiple local dance schools to see what’s on offer, view class timetables, membership prices and other useful information.
For more information, visit https://mtsheridanplaza.com.au/event/dance-school-sign-up/
Roaming Wild at Earlville Shopping Town
Join us from 10am to 1pm, Saturday 13th January and get up close and personal to all the animals. Bring the kiddies and take some photos with Roaming Wild’s amazing animals – an experience which will be hard to forget!
For more information, visit https://earlvilleshoppingtown.com.au/
DFO Cairns – Wiz Kids
Watch the big screen, answer questions, and win awesome prizes. Hosted by the hilarious Mr. Muddlehead, it’s the perfect mix of education and entertainment. Children can come and go as they please.
Our daily two-hour activity, “Inspiring Minds,” brings the perfect blend of entertainment and learning through a thrilling digital trivia and gameshow experience.
To register now, visit https://shorturl.at/hwHU9
