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The Coastal Environment Centre (CEC) offers a school holiday program with a difference. With a unique theme for each day, your child will learn about our natural environment through a range of fun and interesting activities.

Fun filled, action packed school holiday programs are offered during the summer, autumn, winter and spring school holidays.

This is a great opportunity for children to learn about our environment and how they can help preserve it.

The holiday program is suitable for children aged 6 (who have started school) to 12 years (unless otherwise advertised).

Programs generally run from 10am-3pm (unless otherwise noted) and cost $74 per child (per program). Please pack a nut-free snack and lunch, and bring a refillable water bottle. Please note - Active Kids Vouchers are not able to be accepted.

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Bookings

Testimonials

My two girls did the Coastal Ranger Day and had the best day! They loved the Amazing Race hunt and looking for fossils. They loved meeting new kids and looking at all the amazing exhibits in the centre. They especially loved the staff who were all brilliant…looking forward to coming back.

Since Junior Coastal Rangers, my daughter has been actively picking up other peoples’ litter. I also think the program has reinforced the messages around recycling and use of plastics as she has been asking about plastics in the ocean.

Friendly staff feel like you’re leaving your child in a caring nurturing environment. The program was structured, fun and thoroughly enjoyable for my child.

The staff’s approach was professional and in a fun way to engage the kids. All knew their subject matter, and made the day enjoyable and informative fun for all.

Available Activities


Mon 15 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children assembled on the coast

Kids on the Coast - Survivor!

Do you think you can survive in the bush? Come and try your hand at shelter building, team challenges, camp craft and sourcing fresh water.
The Coastal Environment Centre offers experienced educators in a peaceful outdoor setting.
Programs are suitable for children aged between 6-12 years
Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Tue 16 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
eco art

Kids on the Coast- Awesome Art

There are so many amazing inspirations for our art work out in nature. Spend the day with us exploring different materials, techniques and projects that use natural materials to make the most amazing art works.
The Coastal Environment Centre offers experienced educators in a peaceful outdoor setting.
Programs are suitable for children aged between 6-12 years
Coastal Environment Centre Entrance Pelican Path, Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Wed 17 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids on the Coast - Entomology Explorers

Did you know there are 10 quintillion insects on Earth? Locally we have some that smell with their feet, some that have 12 eyes and some that can carry 50 times their own body weight! Come with us and discover these insects and more using outdoors as a hands-on biology lab!
We will be spending time in the CEC garden, plus doing a bush walk, so that we can uncover as many of nature’s tiny creatures as we can.
The Coastal Environment Centre offers experienced educators in a peaceful outdoor setting.
Programs are suitable for children aged between 6-12 years
Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Thu 18 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids on the Coast - Marine Biologist for a Day

Get ready for a day of discovery and fun looking at the wonders of our sea life. We have so much biodiversity in our local area for a junior marine biologist to explore.
We will be out on the rock platform investigating the curious creatures that can be found on that amazing habitat. We will also explore Narrabeen Lagoon as a habitat. We will be using microscopes, binoculars, identification charts and much more. Come and join the adventure.
Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Fri 19 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children exploring rock pools

Kids on the Coast - Magnificent Molluscs

How many magnificent molluscs do you think you can find on the rock platform? We will guide you to identify, discover and learn about these amazing animals.
We will study these crazy creatures under microscopes and maybe even look at the internal anatomy of a remarkable cephalopod! It is a great day for all budding marine biologists.
Coastal Environment Centre Entrance Pelican Path, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Mon 22 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children exploring rock pools

Kids on the Coast - Rock Pool Explorers

There is plenty life on the rock platform if you know where to look! Join us for a day of discovery and fun as part of our series of school holiday program events.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Tue 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Child testing soil

Kids on the Coast - Junior Ecology

Come with us to discover how living things, and their surroundings, or environment, depend on each other for survival.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Wed 24 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children at rock platform

Kids on the Coast - Who Reigns on the Rock Platform?

Have you ever explored the amazing Narrabeen rock pools? With the correct detective skills, we will be able to discover a whole host of biodiversity that we didn't even know was there.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Fri 26 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
young girl fossil hunting

Kids on the Coast - Junior Palaeontology

Calling all junior palaeontologists, we need your expertise to help us expose the ancient secrets of the headlands and identify the fossils found there.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Environment and Sustainability

Terms and conditions

The Coastal Environment Centre’s Kids on the Coast program aims to provide the highest quality education and care for children...