Inner West School Holiday Guide
Camps, workshops and free activities for kids aged 3–18 across Sydney's Inner West. We've done the research, so you don't have to.
School Holiday Activities & Ideas for Every Age
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Full Day Camps
Comprehensive full-day programs perfect for working parents.
PCYC School Holiday Programs
Action-packed holiday programs with rotating activities including laser tag, Nerf wars, sports, gymnastics, parkour, STEM and creative arts. Three Inner West locations make this one of the most convenient options around.
Camp Blue Holiday Camp
Comprehensive day camp on the Newington College grounds offering sports, arts, science and environment activities for primary-aged kids.
The AB Kids Club
Full-day program with outdoor multisport, indoor soccer and basketball, ninja courses, dodgeball, dance games, gymnastics and craft activities.
Le Ray Gymnastics Holiday Camps
Zero screen time holiday camps with daily themes including gymnastics, dance, craft and games in a fun, nurturing environment.
BDFC School Holiday Camps
Girls and mixed football camps with skills, games and coaching from Balmain & District Football Club.
Motiv8 Sports Super Camp - Inner West
High-energy multi-sport day camps with music, challenges, teamwork and creative gameplay. Use the current Inner West location page to choose the closest winter camp.
Improv Theatre Sydney Drama Workshop
A one-day school holiday drama workshop for kids and young teens, focused on confidence, creativity and improvisation.
Sew Make Create Kids & Teens Crochet
Two-day beginner crochet courses for kids and teens, with sewing and creative textile classes also available during the holidays.
Code Camp Winter Holiday Camps
Coding, robotics, Minecraft, AI, animation and creative tech camps for kids. Choose the closest venue and program via Code Camp's winter holiday camp finder.
Paper Rock Scissors Holiday Workshops
All-day art workshops for primary-aged kids, with a different creative project each day and extended hours available.
Sydney City Basketball School Holiday Camps
Sydney Comets school holiday basketball camps, including shooting, skills, development, rookies and high-performance options.
Sydney Uni Sport School Holiday Program
Multi-sport and activity school holiday program run by Sydney Uni Sport for kids aged 5-15.
SJJA Dulwich Hill Winter Holiday Camp
A structured day of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, movement-based games, teamwork challenges, Judo for Jiu-Jitsu and supervised free play. Open to members and non-members.
Inter Academy Sydney Holiday Football Camp
Train with the official Inter Milan methodology these school holidays, led by Inter Milan Youth Coach Jacopo Sangiovanni and supported by UEFA B-licensed Inter Academy Sydney coaches.
Gracie Barra St Peters School Holiday Camp
Full-day Jiu-Jitsu camp with anti-bullying skills, games and a featured activity each day, including rock climbing or VR. Open to members and non-members.
Creative & Art Workshops
Painting, pottery, drama and more. Perfect for kids who love to make and create.
Julie Peadon Art Winter Workshops
Winter school holiday art workshops including Watercolour Birds and Ice Imagination. A strong local art option similar to the Paper Rock Scissors-style holiday workshops.
The Grounds Custom Lip Gloss Workshop
A hands-on workshop where kids, teens and adults mix their own custom lip gloss, choosing shades, finishes and scents before taking their creation home.
Inner Child Joy x made590: Play Together
A parent-and-child creative session with stickers, charms and playful making. Create a shared Connection Journal and personalised keyring together, designed for grown-ups and children to reconnect through creativity.
The Place Kids School Holiday Tasters
Short school holiday taster workshops for kids, including clowning, drama and comic-making sessions. A good local option for kids who want to try something creative without committing to a full-day camp.
Paper Rock Scissors Holiday Workshops
All-day art workshops for primary-aged kids, with a different creative project each day and extended hours available.
Build a Pushmi-Pullyu Toy
A free Inner West Libraries school holiday workshop where kids make a pushmi-pullyu toy inspired by Doctor Dolittle.
Cuddly Monster Sewing Workshop
A free hands-on sewing workshop where kids make their own cuddly monster at Dulwich Hill library.
Glaze Galleria Kids School Holiday Pottery Classes
School holiday pottery classes for kids at Glaze Galleria, including pottery wheel and hand-building sessions. Parents are welcome to book a spot too, with small groups, all materials included and Creative Kids vouchers accepted.
Glaze Galleria Kids Pottery Wheel Course
After-school pottery wheel workshops where kids 140cm or taller learn centring, shaping and glazing in a small-group setting. Book a single workshop or the full four-week course.
Glaze Galleria Kids Clay Hand Building Course
Term 3 after-school clay hand building course for kids aged 7-16, covering pinching, sculpting and surface decoration in a small class setting.
Flip Fashion Forever July School Holidays
Upcycling workshops where young creatives use rescued textiles to thrift flip, design and make wearable pieces.
Needle Felting Youth Workshop
Learn needle felting techniques and create a small felted piece in this Inner West Libraries youth workshop.
Long Story Short: Writing Workshop
A compact creative writing workshop for young writers, run through Inner West Council Libraries.
STEM & Coding
Science, technology, engineering and math programs for curious minds.
STEM Kits 2026 - Borrow & Take Home
Borrow STEM kits for the school holidays, including robotics, coding, engineering and science activities for different ages.
Saturday Create: Dash Robots
Hands-on Dash Robots coding sessions for two age groups, run by City of Canada Bay Libraries.
Mini Machine Lab: Working LEGO Machines
A hands-on STEM workshop where children use LEGO to build motorised models while exploring simple machines, circuitry, motion and problem-solving.
Futuristic Cities
A free school holiday workshop where kids imagine, design and build their own futuristic city.
Bricks Space Workshop
A free bricks-based space workshop where kids build, create and problem-solve through a hands-on library activity.
Slimy States of Matter Show
A free science show exploring slime, states of matter and hands-on chemistry fun at Balmain Library.
Make a MIDI Controller
A teen electronics and music workshop where participants solder and build their own MIDI controller, then test it with music apps.
Sphero Robot Maze
Program a Sphero robot through a maze in this City of Sydney school holiday STEM workshop.
Kids Recycling Session
Kids learn practical recycling skills and sustainability basics in a hands-on workshop.
Robotics & Engineering Workshop
A school holiday robotics and engineering workshop in Rhodes, with current bookings available through TryBooking.
Free & Cheap
Great school holiday activities that won't break the bank.
Strathfield Lego Club
A free Lego Club session at Strathfield Library, with places released on the day.
Mr Mack's Chats School Holiday Fun
Free weekday morning school holiday sessions with adventures, games, stories and sports for children, run by Mr Mack, a local primary school teacher.
Kids Go Free at Chinese Garden of Friendship
Kids go free at the Chinese Garden of Friendship during the school holidays.
Bunnings Free Kids D.I.Y Workshops
Free Kids D.I.Y workshops at participating Bunnings stores. Search your closest store for July session times.
Kids Yoga at Darling Quarter
Free weekly kids yoga at Darling Quarter, tailored for preschoolers with primary school-aged children welcome during the school holidays. Mats are supplied.
Darling Harbour Scavenger Hunt
A free winter-themed scavenger hunt around Darling Harbour, with hidden icons, clues and a small reward for kids who complete the trail.
Darling Harbour Craft Workshops
Free winter craft workshops at the Arctic Activity Zone, including snowman and snowflake crafts, slime and snow globe making.
Darling Harbour Dance Den
A free drop-in dance teepee with a live DJ, interactive games and 15-minute Dancekool classes at the start of each hour.
Sports & Active
Keep them moving with sports clinics, active play and physical challenges.
State Soccer Marrickville Holiday Camp
Skill-building soccer camps for kids aged 4-14 at Wilkins Public School.
SJJA Dulwich Hill Winter Holiday Camp
A structured day of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, movement-based games, teamwork challenges, Judo for Jiu-Jitsu and supervised free play. Open to members and non-members.
Inter Academy Sydney Holiday Football Camp
Train with the official Inter Milan methodology these school holidays, led by Inter Milan Youth Coach Jacopo Sangiovanni and supported by UEFA B-licensed Inter Academy Sydney coaches.
Kapincho School Holiday Camp
A full day on the mats with beginner-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques, interactive games, confidence-building and movement-based fun.
Kapincho Kids and Parents
An interactive parent-and-child Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu session using games, cooperative movement and practical self-defence skills.
Mr Mack's Chats School Holiday Fun
Free weekday morning school holiday sessions with adventures, games, stories and sports for children, run by Mr Mack, a local primary school teacher.
Skate Tech Sydney Park Holiday Camps
Full-day skateboard holiday programs at Sydney Park Skatepark, with coaching, games and progression for kids who want an active day outdoors.
Sydney FC Holiday Clinics
Three-day Sydney FC winter holiday clinics for boys and girls, with locations and sessions listed through the official clinic page.
Sydney FC Girls Only Clinic
Girls-only Sydney FC holiday clinic for players wanting a dedicated girls football environment.
Sydney Uni Sport Junior Netball Gala
A junior netball gala day run by Sydney Uni Sport for U10/11 through U14/15 players.
AFL School Holiday Programs
AFL's official school holiday program finder lists clinics and activities by location. Use the site to find the closest July program.
Triple Menace Studios Winter Workshops
Winter dance and performance workshops, including K-Pop Crew Camp and a teen workshop option.
Revolting Children Workshop
A Matilda-inspired musical theatre workshop where kids sing, dance and act their way through a day of fun.
Teens & High Schoolers
Workshops and activities designed specifically for older kids (12+ years).
Youth in the City July Program
Low-cost teen holiday program with activities including movies, ice skating, rock climbing, bowling, laser tag and creative workshops.
Burwood Library D&D Writing & Roleplay
Dungeons & Dragons-inspired writing and roleplay workshop for kids.
Burwood Library D&D One-Shot Adventure
A one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure for teens at Burwood Library.
The Identity Lab
A City of Sydney creative workshop for teens exploring identity through art-making.
The Place Teen Performance Tasters
Short teen taster sessions at The Place, including clowning, drama and HSC Shakespeare workshops for older kids who want performance-based school holiday options.
Eco Adventures for Tweens
A free sustainability workshop for tweens, with hands-on activities exploring local ecology and practical ways to care for the environment.
Youth After Dark: Space Jam
An end-of-term Youth After Dark party with DJ Mali, games, food and prizes, including a best-dressed prize for space-themed outfits.
Junk Journals for Teens
Create a handmade junk journal using recycled papers, textures and mixed materials.
Comedy Sketch from Scratch
A comedy sketch writing workshop for young people through Inner West Council Libraries.
Songwriting with Malaika Mfalme
A songwriting workshop for older teens and young adults through Inner West Council Libraries.
Op Shopping Your Look Sustainably
A Youth Takeover workshop with fashion designer Sofia Avramides on op shopping with intention and building a sustainable look that feels like you.
Family Outings
Shows, exhibitions and events designed for the whole family to enjoy together.
Darling Harbour Winter School Holidays
Winter school holiday program with ice skating, a scavenger hunt, Dance Den, Craft Camp and family-friendly winter fun.
Darling Harbour Ice Rink
Open-air ice skating at Darling Harbour with skate hire included and penguin skating aids available for younger skaters.
Darling Harbour NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week events around Darling Harbour, including cultural activities, free Maritime Museum entry, fireworks and First Nations stories.
Australian National Maritime Museum Winter Holidays
A winter school holiday family program with Viking-themed exhibitions, Kids on Deck maker space, collaborative LEGO building, vessels, films, trails and NAIDOC Week activities.
Family Movie Night: Paddington
A cosy family movie night screening Paddington at Concord Library, with complimentary snacks provided. Adults do not need to register, but children do.
Sydney Opera House: Pay No Attention
A July school holiday performance for families at Sydney Opera House.
YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things
A family production from the team behind the Treehouse series, running through the July school holidays.
MaaMaa and Nonna's Kitchen
A warm family theatre work running during the July school holidays.
Harbour Heroes: Boats and Bridges
A full-day drop-off adventure exploring transport, movement and engineering at Callan Park, with discovery walks, bridge building and boat making.
The GreenWay
Walk, scoot or ride part of the GreenWay, the 6km corridor linking the Cooks River at Earlwood with Iron Cove and the Bay Run.
Sydney Bus Museum Open Days
Explore vintage buses inside the historic Leichhardt Tramshed, with heritage bus rides to and from the city included with entry.
Mike Hewson: The Key's Under the Mat
A free interactive exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW, suitable for families looking for an indoor-outdoor art adventure.
Immersive Gamebox Sydney
Interactive group game experience using motion tracking, touchscreens and projection mapping. Teams of 2-6 compete in immersive digital game worlds.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
One of Sydney's most popular family attractions, featuring sharks, rays, penguins, dugongs and Australia's largest shark tank. Book online to save.
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Get up close with Australia's most iconic wildlife including koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devils, crocodiles and kangaroos - right in the heart of Darling Harbour.
Shopping Centre & Club Activities
Drop-in workshops and fun sessions at local centres and clubs.
Rhodes Waterside July School Holidays
Minis workshops and nostalgic school holiday activities including Toy Story, biscuit decorating, fairy bread, sushi, Hello Kitty, Scooby, Hot Wheels and donut decorating.
Broadway Minis School Holiday Workshops
Low-cost Minis workshops at Broadway Sydney, including NAIDOC craft sessions, slime, DIY kaleidoscopes, Scoubidou bag charms and Rubik's Cube activities.
Marrickville Metro Little Chefs
Bookable Little Chefs cooking workshops at Marrickville Metro, with 40-minute sessions and a $5 Marrickville Metro gift card included.
Public House Petersham School Holiday Activities
A family-friendly July school holiday line-up including plaster painting, balloon show, science camp, petting zoo, face painting, magic show, character appearances and kids games.
Ashfield Mall Kids Fun Lab
A free drop-in kids session with creativity and play, plus complimentary coffee cards for the first 20 accompanying guardians.
Westfield Burwood Toy Story 5 Activity Station
A free Toy Story 5 activity station with craft activities including slinky dog craft, personalised room signs, bracelets and custom tote bags.
Club Five Dock Kids Disco
A winter school holiday kids disco with Bop Til You Drop, music, games, prizes and dancing. Recommended for kids up to 12 years.
Club Five Dock Multisport Indoor Program
A Project Elite indoor multisport program with target games, team relays, obstacle courses and indoor ball games, split into 5-8 and 9-11 year old sessions.
Club Five Dock Reptile Show
A hands-on reptile encounter with Raptor Reptiles where kids can meet, touch and learn about reptiles. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wests Ashfield: Hot Chocolate Mug Decorating
Kids decorate their own hot chocolate mug in this cosy winter school holiday workshop at Wests Ashfield.
Wests Ashfield: Winter Slime Making
A hands-on winter slime making workshop for kids at Wests Ashfield.
Music & Performing Arts
Sing, dance, play instruments and enjoy live performances.
SongLab
A two-day songwriting workshop for teens at the Sydney Conservatorium Open Academy.
SongLab Junior
A two-day songwriting workshop for younger music-makers at the Sydney Conservatorium.
Stories from the Global Village
A free storytelling session at Ashfield Library, sharing stories from around the world for primary-aged kids.
Sydney Dance Company Winter Workshops
Winter school holiday dance workshops across a range of styles and levels for young dancers.
All Age Music School Holiday Camp - 5-7 Years
Two-day music camp for younger kids, with free before and after care available.
All Age Music School Holiday Camp - 8-12 Years
Two-day music camp for primary-aged kids who want to play, create and perform.
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