Vacation care and school holiday program in Ferntree Gully
Camp Kindoo keeps the school holidays fun and easy. Full day sessions packed with activities, excursions and incursions for school age children, with the Child Care Subsidy applied.
What is vacation care?
Who Camp Kindoo is for
Camp Kindoo is holiday care for school age children. It runs during the Victorian school holidays and gives working parents reliable, full day cover while school is out.
Session times and full day structure
Sessions run as full days so there is time for a proper program: active play, creative projects, and days out. Children arrive in the morning and are collected in the afternoon, with the day planned around a mix of energy and calm.
A holiday program worth looking forward to
Each holiday period has its own fresh program of activities, excursions and incursions. Here is the kind of week children can expect.
Creative and active days
Art, cooking, sports, games and free play, balanced so there is always something for every child.
Excursions
Planned days out to local attractions, with careful supervision and clear ratios.
Incursions
Visitors and special activities that come to us, from animal shows to hands on workshops.
What to pack and what is provided
- Pack a lunch, snacks and a labelled drink bottle for the day.
- Bring a hat, comfortable clothes and enclosed shoes.
- Excursion days may need a specific item or an earlier drop off. We tell you ahead.
Vacation care fees and the Child Care Subsidy
Vacation care is charged per session and the Child Care Subsidy of up to 95% applies for eligible families. See the fees page for detail.
Booking Camp Kindoo
When bookings open
Bookings open before each school holiday period. Popular days and excursions fill fast, so it pays to book as soon as the program is released.
Casual days versus full weeks
Book the single days you need or a full week at a time. Whatever suits your holidays and your roster.
Vacation care FAQs
What ages is vacation care for?
Camp Kindoo holiday care is for school age children during the Victorian school holidays. Contact us for the current age range and available spots for the next program.
Does the Child Care Subsidy apply to vacation care?
Yes. The Child Care Subsidy applies to vacation care sessions, so eligible families pay a reduced out of pocket amount, the same as they would for other approved care.
Can I book single days?
Yes. You can book single days or full weeks across the holiday program, subject to availability. Excursion days can book out quickly, so early booking is worth it.
What happens on excursion days?
On excursion days the group heads out to a planned destination with careful supervision and clear ratios. We let families know the details, timing and any extra items to pack ahead of the day.
Book your holiday care spot
Give the kids a holiday to remember and get reliable cover while school is out. Enquire about the next Camp Kindoo program.