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School Holiday Activities

What’s on this Spring?

We are changing things up these Spring school holidays and throwing open the doors to our Youth Hub, Peterson Youth Centre!

Peterson Youth Centre is Bayside City Council’s youth space where a lot of our programs take place, and our team want to invite you to come and hang out these school holidays and check out everything it has to offer.

Our school holiday events are free and open for any young person aged 12 – 17 years old, and who have a connection to Bayside (live,work,study,play).


School Holiday Activities

Tuesday 24 September 11am – 2pm

Time: Doors open from 11am

What to bring: Comfy clothes, drink bottle, snacks

Where: Peterson Youth Centre, Highett

Cost: Free

Planned activities:

  • Nintendo games Extravaganza 
    • Mario Kart Racing, Mario Tennis and more
  • Creative Station
    • Painting and drawing, card making, fun Self Portraits

Lunch:

  • Fish and Chips

Register for Tuesday 24 September

Please read the School Holiday Activities Terms and Conditions before registering.


Tuesday 1 October 11am - 2pm                                             

Time: Doors open from 11am 

What to bring: Comfy clothes and shoes, suitable sportswear, drink bottle, hat

Where: Peterson Youth Centre, Highett

Cost: Free

Planned Activities:

  • Sports, sports, sports!
    • Football and handball competition, outdoor soccer, giant outdoor lawn games
  • Indoor round robin
    • Table tennis – Around the World, pool table - ‘Knock ‘em down’ Kelly Pool, basketball arcade – 'King and Queen of the ring'

Lunch:

  • Make your own pizza!

Register for Tuesday 1 October

Please read the School Holiday Activities Terms and Conditions before registering.


If these planned activities aren’t quite your style, our team invite you to come hang out and use the space however else you’d like to! It’s your space, and your choice! 

What’s at Peterson Youth Centre?
  • A pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball arcade
  • Nintendo switch
  • Computers
  • Board games
  • Giant outdoor games
  • Sports equipment 
  • Huge arts supply
  • WIFI
  • Small library
  • Comfy Couch hang out
  • Quiet spaces
  • Peterson Reserve oval

Holiday Recharge Zone

Thursday 3 October 10am – 1pm

Bayside Youth Services is proudly supporting this special school holiday program, hosted by our friends at Headspace.

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way for your teen to spend the school break? This free event is designed for ages 12 - 17 and offers a day full of movement and creativity to help feel their best. 

Who: Ages 12 to 17

When: Thursday 3 October

Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Where: Peterson Youth Centre, Highett

Cost: Free

● Unleashing creativity through arts and crafts. 

● Fun activities encouraging stretching and moving.

● Finding calming techniques for relaxation. 

● Meeting new friends through games and activities. 

● Enjoying a delicious and healthy meal on us! 

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Register below to enjoy a fantastic day of fun and connection.

Headspace Event Booking - Holiday Recharge Zone


FriYays pop up @ Sandy Library

Friday 4 October 3pm - 5pm 

FriYays moves to Sandringham Library these Spring school holidays!

Join us and our friends from Sandringham Library for a fun FriYay pop up, Friday 4 October, 3pm – 5pm. Everyone is welcome, for ages 12 to 18.

Who: Ages 12 to 18

When: Friday 4 October

Time: 3pm – 5pm

Where: Sandringham Library, meeting room

We will have:

  • VR headsets
  • Nintendo Switch on the big screen
  • Games
  • Snacks

No need to book, just drop in and have fun!

FriYays will then return to Peterson Youth Centre, 3pm – 5.30pm every Friday during Term 3. Check out our FriYays page for more information.

Our friends at Bayside Libraries are also hosting a range of activities for young children visit Bayside Libraries' events page


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You can also Subscribe to the Youth Services monthly newsletter for more youth programs, events, opportunities, and news.

For further information or queries, please contact the team via email youth_services@bayside.vic.gov.au or phone 9599 4622.