The School Holiday Program is a sports program developed by Adelaide University Sport and Fitness for children aged 5-11 years old. Our program is aimed at introducing kids to entry-level skill sessions that will help them become familiar with the sport whilst building confidence and making new friendships. With a focus on fun and encouragement, every child is supported to feel comfortable, develop their skills, and enjoy their time during the school holidays. All activities are fun and inclusive, with popular sports added to our schedule, as well as introducing new and unique sports tailored for your child.
Age: 5 - 11 Years
Date: 14 April - 24 April 2025 (excluding public holidays)
Timing: 9AM - 5PM
Location: Graduates Clubhouse, Park 10, North Adelaide
Cost: $70 Per Day Per Child.
The cost include a piece of fruit for each child registered per day and there is an option to purchase a lunch order for $10.00.
Book your SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY program here
Autumn PROGRAM TIMETABLE: 14 - 24 April 2025
*Final timetable will be published as soon as finliased and is always subject to change
Book your SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY program here
Book your SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAY program here
For more information about our School Holiday Program, please contact sports@adelaide.edu.au
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The cost includes a piece of fruit for each child registered per day and we have added the option to purchase a lunch order for $10.00.
Parents/guardians are required to supply their child’s morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea along with a filled water bottle. Please pack extra food – we often find the kids get extra hungry with all the activities
Ensure that you child’s food is adequately stored for the duration of the day. Please do not pack any products that contain nuts. There are no nearby shops or cafes to purchase food.
For more information, please refer to the SHP.Parent Carers Handbook
Please ensure your child wears sports appropriate clothing, including sport shoes. We strongly recommend T–shirts that cover shoulders and have a collar and a wide brimmed hat. Please ensure your child has applied sunscreen in the morning. While we provide sunscreen, it’s a good idea to pack a personal supply. Also, pack a spare change of clothes and shoes in case of rain or wet surfaces.
Thongs, ugg boots, open-toed sandals and shoes with studs or spikes are not acceptable.
For more information, please refer to the SHP Parent.Carers Handbook
If your child is tired or not interested in a particular sport on the day, our coaches will encourage participation with activities suited to their age group. However, if they still prefer not to join in, they can sit to the side of activities and observe as we also offer indoor games, board games, and arts and crafts as alternative options.
Alternative options are only available if the child to coach ratio allows for the group to be split with adequate adult supervision.
Any medication needs to be handed to staff at sign in. Please provide medication in a clearly named zip lock bag or similar. Medication must be in its original packaging and clearly labelled with a child’s name, prescribed dosage and frequency. Medication provided to staff must align with the medical information we have with your child’s registration.
For more information, please refer to the SHP Parent.Carers Handbook
We welcome all children at our program. Any child registered with learning or behavioural difficulties must provide AU Sport with information relating to their needs which are relevant to the successful inclusion of the child into the School Holiday Program.
For more information, please refer to the SHP Parent.Carers Handbook
Drop-off: 8:30am – 09:30am
Pick-up: 3:30pm – 4:30pm.
If you are running late to collect your child at the end of the session it is expected that parents will call AU Sport on (08) 8313 5403 to notify staff. Failure to collect children by 5:00pm will attract a $10.00 per 15-minute late fee.
For more information, please refer to the SHP Parent.Carers Handbook
Adelaide University has a number of indoor venues that can be utilised so all programs will continue to go ahead despite wet weather.
For more information, please refer to the SHP Parent.Carers Handbook
Under 30 degrees: Proceed with the day’s activities as planned and apply regular sun safe rules.
30 – 35 degrees: Reduce activity length with regular drink breaks
Above 36 degrees: Cancel the day/activities with as much notice as is practically possible.
For more information, please refer to the SHP Parent.Carers Handbook
Child Care Benefit or Child Care Rebates do not apply to the AUSF School Holiday Program
For more information, please refer to the SHP Parent.Carers Handbook
AU Sport has a no-refund policy. If less than 7 days’ notice is given, we are happy to provide a transfer to another day of the current program, or a credit to be used at another AUSF SHP within 6 months.
A minimum of 2 days’ notice must be given if you are wanting to swap days.
For more information, please refer to the SHP Parent.Carers Handbook
A qualified First Aider will always be on premises to administer First Aid for minor injuries such as cuts/grazes, insect bites etc.
If a child falls ill, they will be supervised until they recover, or a parent arrives. For vomiting or diarrhoea, the child must be collected immediately. In case of a serious injury, First Aid will be provided by a qualified First Aider, and emergency services will be contacted if needed.
For more information, please refer to the SHP Parent.Carers Handbook
We prefer that children are signed in and out by the same parent/caregiver. However, we understand that this is not always possible. If your child is being picked up by a friend or relative, please provide written authorisation (email is fine) for the child to leave the premises with another adult and provide the name and contact details of the authorised adult. AU Sport may ask for photo identification if the person collecting the child is different to the one who signed the child in.