children and leader on bush track

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 $79 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.

Activities


Mon 7 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Back of the head of a young child looking out with binoculars

Kids on the Coast - Ocean Giants Discovery Day

In this holiday program, participants signed up for our whale tales day will get learn all about our friendly visitors popping up all over the East coast!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 8 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Child playing outside

Kids on the Coast - Backyard Bash

Uncover who’s hiding in your own backyard!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Wed 9 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Girl looking through a magnifying glass

Kids on the Coast - Coastbusters!

Step into our indoor/outdoor Science Lab where we will spark your curiosity and ignite discovery.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 10 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Creative placed on the tree

Kids on the Coast - Creative Critters Craft Day

Create some art, explore the natural world, and protect the environment!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Fri 11 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children playing on the rocks

Kids on the Coast - Tide Pool Safaris

Adventure awaits in the Tide Pools!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Mon 14 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children playing with a kite on the beach

Kids on the Coast - Build it, Fly it, Float it

Let your imagination soar as you become an engineer, architect and inventor of your own floating and flying contraptions.
Coastal Environment Centre, Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Tue 15 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Kids playing in the beach

Kids on the Coast - Fossil Fun

Unearth the Past with Fossil Fun!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Wed 16 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
whale tail splashing in the water

Kids on the Coast - The Mighty Whale Quest

Big splashing day of fun looking at our friends using the ocean highways to travel up and down the coast, can anyone guess who we are talking about?
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Thu 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Bee flying in front of a bee hive

Kids on the Coast - Bug Bonanza

Get Ready for a Bug-Tastic Adventure!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth
Fri 18 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children and educators playing in the lagoon

Kids on the Coast - Lagoon Splash & Discover

There’s so much to explore in and around our lagoons, what will you find?
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Youth Week, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays, Youth

Cancellations of a Kids on the Coast booking must be made at least seven (7) days prior to the commencement of the series of programs to be eligible for a credit, subject to approval. No cancellations, refunds or credits will be issued within seven days prior to the start of the programs. If changes need to be made, we may be able to transfer your child to another day or service up to seven days prior to the start of the series, depending on availability.

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