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Carnaby Kids school holiday program
Carnaby Kids is a sports-based school holiday program that is perfect for children aged 5-13 years old who enjoy participating in sport. All levels of abilities are welcome!
Carnaby Kids is a school holiday program offering a wide range of sport and recreation-based activities, all led by our experienced team. Held at Curtin Sport & Recreation facilities at Curtin University, the program provides a fun, inclusive and active environment for children to play and experience new sports.
Kambarang is the Noongar season of transformation and abundance. As the weather warms, the land comes alive with colour, growth and new life. It’s a time of curiosity and discovery.
In that same spirit, our Carnaby Kids program this Kambarang season is designed to spark children’s curiosity, energy and sense of adventure. Through sport and play, kids will be inspired to stay active, try something new and connect with others in a vibrant and supportive environment.
Please note that this program will run for seven days, from 30 September to 8 October, on weekdays only. There will be no sessions on 29 September (public holiday), as well as on 9 and 10 October. Please refer to the program schedule for details on sports activities.
All parents/guardians/caregivers are required to download the Xplor Home App as a means to safely sign their child/ren in and out each day.
Registrations for each day close 24 hours in advance or once capacity is reached. Be sure to book early to avoid missing out! If your preferred day isn’t showing when you go to book, it means that day is already full.
The Carnaby Kids program was convenient for me and lots of fun for my kids!
My children found the environment really inclusive, with the instructors listening to their needs and adapting activities to their skill level. It was a great first-time experience, and the kids are keen to attend again.”
Curtin staff member
As a parent I appreciate the well-organised and structured program, and the communication has been great.
I was a bit hesitant at first to leave my five year old at Carnaby’s – but she absolutely loved it. From her first day there she met new friends, loved the physical activity, enjoyed the coaches, and really had a lot of fun. She asks in advance of every holiday now if she can go to Carnaby’s!”
Curtin staff member
Frequently asked questions
Your child needs to bring the following items, labelled with your child’s name for every day of the sessions attending:
Water bottle
Hat (legionnaire, broad-brimmed)
Sneakers (sports shoes)
Appropriate clothing for sport which supports flow of movement
Appropriate lunch and snacks for each day
Any relevant medication (staff MUST be notified of this)
Your child should not bring:
Valuables (including money of any kind)
Electronic devices (including mobile phones/ tablets/ portable game devices
Personal toys and/or collectives (including trading cards)
Please note: Curtin Sport & Recreation does not accept any responsibility for any lost or stolen property in the Carnaby Kids School Holiday Program.
No, the Carnaby Kid’s school holiday program does not qualify for childcare subsity.
If your child requires any medication during the program, please contact us at prior to registering. In accordance with health & safety concerns, we cannot take responsibility for administering medications at regular intervals. Please contact us directly to discuss how your child can still participate.
Please contact us at (08) 92667052 if your child is unable to attend on registered dates. We are able to provide a refund on the basis that a medical certificate is provided.
All children, parents/guardians MUST NOT attend if they have any flu-like symptoms.
Hand sanitiser is readily available and in prominent places throughout our venues and our participants are encouraged to use it.
In the event of an emergency or accident involving your child, a staff member will contact you directly as soon as possible.
When dropping off/collecting your child, please use the allocated drop-off/pick-up bay along the eastern side of Curtin Stadium. If you wish to stay and watch your child for a duration of time, you will need to park in a dedicated bay and pay for parking via the CelloPark app.
At Curtin Sport & Recreation, we recognise that new faces and environments can lead to unwarranted behaviour. Our goal, in accordance with our Carnaby Kids values is to create a welcoming, engaging and safe environment for all children, free from negative behaviour. If a child displays excessively unruly physical or verbal behaviour toward coaches or other children, their parent/guardian will be called to collect them, however – this is a last resort.
Please note, parents/guardians are not permitted to photograph or video the groups, students or coaches during the course of the day.
Yes! We welcome children of all abilities to join Carnaby Kids. Our experienced staff facilitate group sports sessions designed to be inclusive and supportive. If your child requires additional support due to a disability, please get in touch with our team at stadiumsports@curtin.edu.au so we can discuss how to best accommodate their needs.
