Kids & school holiday programs

Children will get the opportunity to experience a variety of dry and aquatic sports! Activities include but are not limited to the following:

• kayaking
• water polo
• tarzan rope
• rock climbing
• basketball
• futsal
• volleyball
• badminton
• netball
• racquetball
• dodgeball
• tug of war and more!

On select dates, we walk over to our brand-new state-of-the-art Sports Park to enjoy all the facilities have to offer!

Our program is the perfect opportunity for your child to try their hand at something new in a supported, recreational environment!

Our outdoor artificial surface Rock Climbing wall is 10m high and has five routes ranging from easy to challenging to suit any skill level. Rock Climbing may be cancelled with minimal notice in adverse weather conditions. For further information regarding safety and maintenance, please visit our Rock Climbing webpage.

Prior to the commencement of the aquatic activities, all children will undergo a 25m swim test through shallow and deep water. If the child cannot adequately complete the swim test, they will be required to wear a lifejacket for the duration of the aquatic session. Please ensure your child brings appropriate swim wear, goggles, towels, thongs and a bag for wet items. There will be time for children to quickly rinse at the conclusion of the aquatic session.

All aquatic sessions are supervised by qualified lifeguards, in addition to the Activity Leaders participating in the water with their allocated group.

Please note our pool is a regular lap pool (shallowest point is 0.95m) not a child’s wading pool so please consider whether your child is a capable swimmer who is confident in deep water before registering for our program.

• Lunch, snacks for morning and afternoon tea
• Hat, sunscreen, coat, jumper, rain jacket (weather appropriate gear)
• Drink bottle
• Bathers, towel, goggles and plastic bag for wet items
• Suitable sports clothes (skirts/dresses not recommended) and runners

Per child for one day: $65.00

• Please help protect our staff and other children, do not bring your child to the program if they are sick or have cold and flu like symptoms. Follow current government advice regarding isolation, close contacts and testing.
• Please note refunds will not be provided for change of mind requests.
• A refund will only be issued if a medical certificate or positive COVID-19 test is supplied for the affected participant. Any refunds provided will be less the Eventbrite service charge.
• If La Trobe Sport is forced to cancel this event due to COVID-19 or extenuating circumstances you will receive a full refund.

If your child has any medical conditions or behavioural concerns, please ensure you provide us with the relevant forms below to help us best care for your child.

• Allergies and/or Anaphylaxis: If your child has any allergies or is anaphylactic you must supply an Action Plan with a current, coloured photo.
• Asthma: If your child has asthma you must supply an Asthma Action Plan and provide your child’s inhaler. You must also complete a Medication Administration form to permit staff to administer the inhaler if required.
• Medication: If your child has any other conditions which may require medication to be administered throughout the day (e.g. Panadol, Ritalin, anti-histamine), you must submit a Medication Administration Form.
• Behavioural: If your child has any behavioural concerns please complete a Behaviour Management Plan.

Any EpiPens, inhalers or medication must be handed to staff at sign-in in a clearly labelled zip loc bag. Medication is not to be left in the child’s backpack.

The completed above forms can be submitted to programs@latrobe.edu.au or handed in at sign-in on the day of the holiday program.

Please note La Trobe Sport does not have emergency medication on hand and can only assist in administering medication that has been provided, and for which an action plan or medicine administration form has been submitted.

Child Safety

The safety of your child during our programs is our primary concern. La Trobe University has policies in place and has implemented the Victorian Child Safe Standards to ensure the safety of children involved in university related activities.

Any child safety concerns should be reported to compliance@latrobe.edu.au.

Weather Policy

Activities take place both indoors and outdoors and children should be prepared with suitable clothing to participate in activities in summer and winter weather.

Scheduled sport activities may change without notice if weather conditions are unsuitable for outdoor activities.

• Parents Handbook [PDF 12MB]
• Map of our Sports Centre (Google maps)
• Inclement Weather Policy
• Anaphylaxis Action Plan
• Asthma Action Plan
• Medication Administration Form
• Behaviour Management Plan