Helensvale Winter Vacation Care Booking Form

Welcome to our ‘Winter’ holiday program for 2024!

If you have any questions regarding our holiday schedule, don’t hesitate to ask!

What do I need do?

  • Fill in the form
  • Ensure all permissions are completed correctly.
  • New enrolments will also need to complete the full enrolment form.

What do I need to send?

  • Broad brimmed hat
  • Change of clothes in case we get wet/muddy etc.
  • Bathers, rashie, towel and a change of clothes for water play and pool days
  • Drinks to last the day
  • Lunch (unless provided with the activity), Morning tea/afternoon tea

 Reminders

  • Sick children are to stay home and children who display any sign of illness will be sent home immediately
  • Educators will continue to support quality hygiene practices
  • Priority for permanent bookings until 24 May, 2024; after this enrolments are open to the broader community
  • Activities that require a start time, start at 9:30am unless otherwise stated
  • All belongings must be named – Lost items are your child’s responsibility (Electronic devices are strongly discouraged except on designated tech days)
  • Bookings are only finalised once confirmed by Chrissy or Rowena; A confirmation slip will be inserted into your child’s Parent Pocket, which is located outside of the OSHC Room on the wall.
  • Activity expenses will be charged extra to fees as indicated on the program AFTER the day to ensure only children attending are charged for the activity
  • AT ALL TIMES children MUST be Sunsmart…  aka shoulders, backs and tummies covered at ALL TIMES.  This means no crop tops, singlets or strappy sundresses please!
  • For all excursions covered in shoes are required to be worn (No thongs or flip flops).
  • Educators will supervise at ratios of 1:15 or less depending on risk assessments.
  • All fees must be up to date prior to enrolling in vacation care programs
  • Cancellations or absences with less than two week’s notice will incur normal fees
  • Centrelink info: all bookings are casual, completing this form is your complying written agreement, and all bookings are 12 hour days (unless shorter day required due to exceeding allowable hours)
  • REMEMBER… Bookings will not be confirmed until after the “Priority Booking Period” of two weeks for existing families has ceased… for THIS Vacation Care that date is 24th May, 2024 🙂

The centre fee does not change for a shorter day but your Centrelink benefits may.

Chat with us if you think a shorter day might benefit your situation!

For details about how we get to all our excursions visit: https://youngdiscoverers.org.au/helensvale-oshc-excursions/