School holiday activities in Monash
Published on 24 June 2026
Looking for something to do with the family these winter school holidays? Find free and low-cost activities for children and teens around Monash below!
School Holiday Express Swim Program
Looking for a way to keep your child swimming and progressing during the school holidays?
The Active Monash school holiday express program offers accelerated learning over consecutive days, helping students build confidence and improve their skills faster.
June / July 2026 program dates:
- Week 1: Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July
- Week 2: Monday 6 July – Friday 10 July
Location: Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Glen Waverley and Clayton Health and Aquatics Club, Clayton
Ages: Learn-to-swim levels vary
This is a paid program.
Bookings are essential and places are limited.
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Learn to DJ for teens and young people
Date: Saturday 11 July, 3pm – 5pm
Location: Alvie Hall, Mount Waverley
Ages: 15–25 years
$10, bookings required
Ever wanted to try DJing but not sure where to start? This hands‑on DJ workshop is designed for young people aged 15–25 and offers a practical, beginner friendly introduction to the world of DJing.
Book online
Become a bedroom music producer
Date: Saturday 27 June, 3pm – 5pm
Location: Alvie Hall, Mount Waverley
Ages: 15-25 years
$10
An engaging and hands-on workshop for young music-lovers, where they'll learn the basics of how to make and produce music at home. Learn about simple audio setups, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and basic mixing concepts. No experience required – just curiosity!
Book online
MAPh school holiday program | Mask and pounce
Date: Tuesday 7 July, 10.30am – 12pm and 1.30pm – 3pm
Location: Museum of Australian Photography, Wheelers Hill
Ages: 8–18 years
Free
Learn fun new art techniques at this special school holiday program. 'Pouncing' and 'masking' techniques have been used by artists through the ages to transfer drawings and create paintings and designs.
All materials provided.
Book online
Storytime at Museum of Australian Photography
Join MAPh for a special Storytime session designed for young children and their carers.
Held in the inspiring setting of the museum, this relaxed session brings stories to life and offers a gentle introduction to art and creativity for preschool‑aged children.
Date: Wednesday 8 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Location: Museum of Australian Photography, Wheelers Hill
Ages: 1–5 (with carers)
Free, no bookings required.
Storytime at MAPh
Monash Libraries events
Location: Multiple library branches
Ages: Children and teens
Free and low-cost (check event)
Our libraries are hosting heaps of other creative, hands‑on programs across their branches.
Designed to entertain and inspire children and young people, these activities vary by age group:
- Creative pop-up craft, puzzle workshops and puppeteering
- Disney trivia
- Chess and other fun games
- Story‑based activities and storytimes
There's plenty to explore! All you need to book is a library card.
Find a library holiday program
Late July: Na Djinang Circus Workshop
Date: Thursday 30 July and Friday 31 July
Location: Clayton Theatre, Clayton
Ages: 7-18 years
$10
While it happens after the school holidays, you'll want to book in early for this fantastic circus workshop series.
Let your child tumble, balance and create in a space that celebrates curiosity, courage, and the joy of trying something new. Step into the world of Blak Circus with Na Djinang, one of Australia’s most imaginative contemporary circus companies.
View the full workshop series
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