Central West and Orana Holiday Break Activities
The Central West and Orana region is full of activities to enjoy these school holidays.
Please contact the provider directly to confirm details prior to the event and register your attendance.
| Organisation | Activity | Date | Time | Location | Contact | Website |
| Bogan Shire Council | Paddling and kayaking programs for Bogan Shire youth aged 12-24 | 17/01/2023 - 4/02/2023 | 9am - 7pm | Bogan River Upper Weir | Haylee Martin - 6835 9000 | https://www.bogan.nsw.gov.au/ https://www.facebook.com/BoganShireCouncil/ |
| NSW Rugby Union | NSW Rugby run skills sessions aimed at providing a fun and active holiday program. The session will consist of catch and pass, tackle and game play activities. | 9/01/2023 | 10am - 2pm | Warren | Angus McDonald 0418 294 898 | |
| NSW Rugby Union | NSW Rugby run skills sessions aimed at providing a fun and active holiday program. The session will consist of catch and pass, tackle and game play activities. | 9/01/2023 | 4pm - 8pm | Nyngan | Angus McDonald 0418 294 898 | |
| The Trustee For Warren Youth Foundation | Craft Day at Outback Arts Coonamble | 1/02/2023 | 9am - 5pm | Pick up at Warren Youth Centre and Community Hub- 15 Burton Street Warren, for Bus to Dubbo | Kelly Sinclair 0428 945 860 | https://www.facebook.com/wycach |
| NSW Rugby Union | NSW Rugby run skills sessions aimed at providing a fun and active holiday program. The session will consist of catch and pass, tackle and game play activities. | 7/01/2023 | 4pm - 8pm | Coonamble | Angus McDonald 0418 294 898 | |
| Coonamble Shire Council | Art, craft, cooking and dance workshops for up to 24 young people (12-24-year-olds) in Coonamble and Gulargambone, principally of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, but of any background and ability. | 9/01/2023 - 30/01/2023 | 10am - 2pm | Coonamble Showground Pavilion | David Levick, Acting Manager Economic Development and Growth | www.coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au |
| The Trustee For Warren Youth Foundation | Dubbo Waterslides excursion | 24/01/2023 | 9am - 5pm | Pick up at Warren Youth Centre and Community Hub- 15 Burton Street Warren, for Bus to Dubbo | Kelly Sinclair 0428 945 860 | https://www.facebook.com/wycach |
| The Trustee For Warren Youth Foundation | Paintball and Escape Rooms Dubbo | 10/01/2023 | 9am - 5pm | Pick up at Warren Youth Centre and Community Hub- 15 Burton Street Warren, for Bus to Dubbo | Kelly Sinclair 0428 945 860 | https://www.facebook.com/wycach |
| Orana Arts | January Holiday Drama Residential Camp with ATYP tutors | 9/01/2023 - 13/01/2023 | Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre | Camilla Ward Mobile: 0419 228 179 | https://www.oranaarts.com/news/drama-camp-at-burrendong | |
| Office of Sport | Lake Burrendong Holiday Break Camp - 12-15 years | 17/01/2023 - 19/01/2023 | 10.30am | Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre | https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au | |
| Office of Sport | Lake Burrendong Holiday Break Camp - 12-15 years | 20/01/2023 - 22/01/2023 | 10.30am | Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre | https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au | |
| NSW Rugby Union | NSW Rugby run skills sessions aimed at providing a fun and active holiday program. The session will consist of catch and pass, tackle and game play activities. | 7/01/2023 | 4pm - 8pm | Forbes | Angus McDonald 0418 294 898 | |
| Creative Community Concepts | Bedgerabong Community Footy For Fun Day & Forbes Summer Fun with a Colour Run | 23/01/2023 - 24/01/2023 | 10am - 1pm | Bedgerabong Road, Bedgerabong & Lions Park 1 junction St Forbes | Kyle Myers 0407 567 444 | www.creativecommunityconcepts.com.au |
| NSW Rugby Union | NSW Rugby run skills program aimed at up skilling youth aged 12-24 in regional and remote communities. The sessions will consist of catch and pass, tackle and games. | 7/01/2023 | 10am - 2pm | Gilgandra | Angus McDonald 0418 294 898 | |
| One Giant Leap Australia Foundation | Space for a day - build rovers, launch rockets, create robots and other space themed activities for ages 12 to 14. | 20/01/2023 | 9.30am - 3pm | Gilgandra Youth Club 4 Hall St, Gilgandra NSW 2827 | Jackie Carpenter 0412 326 509 | https://onegiantleapfoundation.com.au/events/space-for-a-day/ |
| SongMakers, APRA AMCOS | 2 day songwriting and music production workshop for emerging musicians aged 16-22 | 16/01/2023 - 17/01/2023 | 10am - 4pm and 10am - 5pm | Mitchell Conservatorium, Lithgow | Tina Broad, 0439 022 257 | http://www.songmakers.com.au; @gosongmakers |
| One Giant Leap Australia Foundation | Space for a day - rovers, rockets, Lego and fun space themed activities for students aged 12 to 14. | 18/01/2023 | 9.30am - 3pm | Mudgee High School, 41 Douro St, Mudgee NSW 2850 | Jackie Carpenter 0412 326 509 | https://onegiantleapfoundation.com.au/events/space-for-a-day/ |
| NSW Rugby Union | NSW Rugby run skills sessions aimed at providing a fun and active holiday program. The session will consist of catch and pass, tackle and game play activities. | 8/01/2023 | 10am - 2pm | Narromine | Angus McDonald 0418 294 898 | |
| Orange City Council | Pool activities including basketball and volleyball competitions, free entry to pool, excursions to Blue Mountains, Wellington caves, Video workshops | 3/01/2023 - 27/01/2023 | Pool is 1pm - 7pm, Youth Hub activities from 12pm - 8pm | Varies locations for some activities pick up and drop off will be the Orange Youth Hub, Pool Program will be at the Orange Aquatic Centre | Katrina Hausia 0403 230 236 | https://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/events/ |
| NSW Rugby Union | NSW Rugby run skills sessions aimed at providing a fun and active holiday program. The session will consist of catch and pass, tackle and game play activities. | 7/01/2023 | 10am - 2pm | Parkes | Angus McDonald 0418 294 898 | |
| Parkes Shire Council | Bali Batik Flag Making Workshop for Youth 12-24 | 10/01/2023 | 9am - 1pm | Marramarra Makerspace Studio, Parkes Shire Library | Roxanne Gallacher 0491 315 390 | https://events.humanitix.com/bali-batik-flag-making-marramarra-youth-summer-sessions |
| Parkes Shire Council | Bali Batik Flag making Workshops for Youth 12-24 | 17/01/2023 | 9am - 1pm | Marramarra Makerspace Studio, Parkes Shire Library | Roxanne Gallacher 0491 315 390 | https://events.humanitix.com/bali-batik-flag-making-2-marramarra-youth-summer-sessions |
| Parkes Shire Council | Resin Pouring Workshop for Youth 12-24 | 12/01/2023 | 10am - 11.30am | Marramarra Makerspace Studio, Parkes Shire Library | Roxanne Gallacher 0491 315 390 | https://events.humanitix.com/resin-pouring-workshop-1-marramarra-youth-summer-sessions |
| Parkes Shire Council | Resin Pouring Workshop for Youth 12-24 | 12/01/2023 | 12.30pm - 2pm | Marramarra Makerspace Studio, Parkes Shire Library | Roxanne Gallacher 0491 315 390 | https://events.humanitix.com/resin-pouring-workshop-2-marramarra-youth-summer-sessions |
| Parkes Shire Council | Stand Up Comedy Workshop for Youth 12-17 | 20/01/2023 | 10am - 5pm | Marramarra Makerspace Studio, Parkes Shire Library | Roxanne Gallacher 0491 315 390 | https://events.humanitix.com/stand-up-comedy-workshop-12-to-17-years-marramarra-youth-summer-sessions |
| Parkes Shire Council | Stand Up Comedy Workshop for Ages 18+ | 21/01/2023 | 10am - 5pm | Marramarra Makerspace Studi, Parkes Shire Library | Roxanne Gallacher 0491 315 390 | https://events.humanitix.com/stand-up-comedy-workshop-18-years-marramarra-youth-summer-sessions |
| Parkes Shire Council | Photo Scavenger Hunt and Pizza Lunch | 24/01/2023 | 10am - 2pm | Marramarra Makerspace Studio, Parkes Shire Library | Roxanne Gallacher 0491 315 390 | https://events.humanitix.com/photo-scavenger-hunt-and-pizza-lunch-marramarra-youth-summer-sessions |
| SongMakers, APRA AMCOS | 2 day songwriting and music production workshop for emerging musicians aged 16-22 | 18/01/2023 - 19/01/2023 | 10am - 4pm and 10am - 5pm | Maker Space Parkes | Roxanne Gallacher, Creative Learning Programs Coordinator, 02 6862 9101, Parkes Shire | http://www.songmakers.com.au; @gosongmakers |
| The Trustee for Warren Youth Foundation | Harry Potter Movie Marathon and Games | 16/01/2023- 19/01/2023 | 10am - 5pm | Warren Youth Centre and Community Hub-15 Burton Street Warren. | Kelly Sinclair 0428 945 860 | https://www.facebook.com/wycach |
| The Trustee for Warren Youth Foundation | Free Pool Entry Warren Swimming Pool | 23/12/2022- 11/01/2023 | 12pm - 8pm | Warren Swimming Pool Stafford Street Warre | Kelly Sinclair 0428 945 860 | https://www.facebook.com/wycach |
| NSW Rugby Union | NSW Rugby run skills sessions aimed at providing a fun and active holiday program. The session will consist of catch and pass, tackle and game play activities. | 8/01/2023 | 10am - 2pm | Baradine | Angus McDonald 0418 294 898 | |
| Weddin Shire Council | Beach themed pool party. Laser Tag, Water inflatables, Craft activities and beach themed catering. | 21/01/2023 | 10am - 7pm | Grenfell Aquatic Centre - Cnr Forbes and Melyra Street, Grenfell NSW 2810. | Elly Hinde 02 6343 2059 | https://visitweddin.com.au/events/bringing-the-beach-to-the-bush-pool-party/ |
| NSW Rugby Union | NSW Rugby run skills sessions aimed at providing a fun and active holiday program. The session will consist of catch and pass, tackle and game play activities. | 8/01/2023 | 4pm - 8pm | Wellington | Angus McDonald 0418 294 898 |
To apply for funding to deliver Holiday Break activities during Summer school holidays
Applications for funding for the Summer 2022 holiday break open on 26 September and close on 21 October 2022. Eligible regional NSW councils and eligible not-for-profits can apply for funding to deliver events and activities during the upcoming school holidays. Please visit www.nsw.gov.au/holidaybreak for more information.