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General Information Dates Week 1 — Monday 4 July to Friday 8 July

Week 2 — Monday 11 July to Friday 15 July

Mosman Vacation Care Programs

Zone Ten-14

Year 5-Year 8 Mosman Youth Centre, 30 The Crescent Mosman

Kidzone

Kindergarten–Year 5 Mosman Drill Hall, Cross St, Mosman

Times Sign in: 8.00 – 9.00am Sign out: 4.15 – 6.00pm

Fees $47 per child per day or $220 per child per week (5 days) Excursions extra as per program

Mosman Council provides Vacation Care for school children in Kindergarten to Year Eight during public school holidays.

Vacation Care is a safe, supervised environment for children, a range of fantastic excursions and centre activities.

The program encourages children to socialise, learn new skills and relax with free and imaginative play.

Qualified and experienced staff care for the children between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.

Direct all vacation care enquiries to Children’s Services office, on 9978 4161.

Mobile phones: When the children are out and about or on excursion you can contact

Kidzone on 0419 784 031 and Zone Ten-14 on 0419 784 013. The personal details requested on this form are required under the Children and young Persons (Care & Protection) Act 1998 and will only be used in connection with the requirements of this legislation. Access to this information is restricted to Mosman Municipal Council officers and other people authorised under the Act. Council is to be regarded as the agency that holds the information. You may make application for access or amendment to information held by Council. You may also request Council to suppress your personal information from a public register.

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MONDAY 4 JULY WINTERFEST with Special Guest The Medieval Show Enter into the Medieval world of knights & fantasy. Armour up & experience the role of Knights in the Middle Ages,

together with winter cooking and crafts.

MONDAY 11 JULY BBQ DAY Enjoy all things Aussie with snags on the bar-bie, Vegemite Twists and test your skill in the Thong Throwing competition. BBQ lunch pro-vided today.

WEEK 1 WEEK 2

Kidzone

Years K–5, Mosman Drill Hall, Cross St, Mosman

Autumn Holiday Program 4 July—15 July

TUESDAY 5 JULY BACKWARDS DAY A fun day doing everything backwards, includ-ing wearing your clothes! Try writing backwards or reading backwards. Have a go at playing a board game backwards, from the finish to the start!

TUESDAY 12 JULY “SCULPT IT IN THE GARDENS” @ Eden Garden Explore sculpture in the gardens and use your imagination to create your own garden topiary sculpture to take home.

WEDNESDAY 6 JULY My Grandma Lived In Gooligulch@ Glen St Theatre An Australian Musical , tells the story of Kate who spends the summer holidays with her grandma in outback Australia and finds the animals in Gooligulch can talk!

WEDNESDAY 13 JULY FESTIVAL OF LANTERNS Explore Japanese culture through traditional cuisine, arts and crafts as we celebrate the Japanese Festival of Lanterns.

THURSDAY 7 JULY AMF BOWLING DEE WHY Take up the challenge for a game of 10 pin bowling – lane bumpers for those a little less experienced! A short walk to James Meehan Reserve for lunch and a play in the play-ground.

THURSDAY 14 JULY PANCAKES ON THE ROCKS Build up an appetite with a walk across the Harbour Bridge for a famous short stack at Pancakes on the Rocks.

FRIDAY 8 JULY NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS Traditional Indigenous Games Traditional Indigenous Games provide the opportunity to learn about Indigenous culture through physical activity. Games facilitated by Dept of Sport & Recreation.

FRIDAY 15 JULY JOURNEY TO FAR AWAY PLACES @ Powerhouse Discovery Centre Go on adventure around the world as we enjoy the holiday puppet show Harlequin Frogprince and take part in a range of engaging activities.

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MONDAY 4 JULY Brasserie Bread Learn to bake bread and make your own pizza @ Brasserie Bread. Take a tour of Australia’s leading artisan bakery and receive some good-ies to take home!

Additional cost: $10

MONDAY 11 JULY Scenic World in the Blue Mountains Experience the Blue Mountains @ Scenic World. Ride the steepest railway in the world & take in the views from Cableway. Sample some of the local delights at a nearby café. Additional cost: $15

WEEK 1 WEEK 2

Zone Ten-14

Years 5–8 Mosman Youth Centre, 30 The Crescent, Mosman

Autumn Holiday Program 4 July—15 July

TUESDAY 5 JULY Plaster Painting Plaster Paint your own 3D plaster figurine .Choose from butterflies to The Simp-sons, to Star Wars and SpongeBob – there is something for everyone! Additional cost: $10

TUESDAY 12 JULY Segway Tour @ Newington Armory Cruise the beautiful parkland and try some Segway skiing on the amazing all-terrain Seg-ways at Newington Armory for an experience like no other! Additional cost: $20

WEDNESDAY 6 JULY Open Air Ice Skating @ Bondi Beach Grab your beanie and scarf as we head to the biggest ever open air ice rink on the beach for a unique ice skating experience! Additional cost: $10

WEDNESDAY 13 JULY Circus Factory Learn all the skills to runaway with the circus! Swing from a trapeze, walk on stilts and riding a Pedal-Go are just some of the skills at the Circus Factory. Additional cost: $10

THURSDAY 7 JULY Pirates Mini Golf and Hog’s Breath Café Arrr me hearties! Enjoy a round of mini golf at Pirates Mini Golf before heading to the Hog’s Breath Café for lunch. (Lunch, drink and des-sert included) Additional cost: $15

THURSDAY 14 JULY Australian Museum & Lindt ChocolatCafé Discover the wonders of nature and check out the cool Dinosaur exhibition at the Australian Museum, followed by a delicious hot choco-late @ the Lindt Cafe . Additional cost: $10

FRIDAY 8 JULY 10-Pin Bowling and Laser Skirmish @ Strike Challenge your friends to a game of 10-pin bowling and then join forces to defeat your opponents aboard an alien mothership in the laser skirmish arena! Additional cost: $15

FRIDAY 15 JULY Harry Potter (3D) (Rating: TBC) Farewell Harry and his friends in the last instal-ment of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Please be advised this film may receive an M rating). Additional cost: $10

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Booking Procedures For your convenience Council offers the following arrangements for Vacation Care bookings:

1. Advance Bookings by post or fax including Priority of Access

Bookings are accepted for the Vacation Care Program from 14 June 2011. Complete the booking form and send, together with a cheque made payable to Mosman Municipal Council,

Mosman Municipal Council PO Box 211 SPIT JUNCTION NSW 2088

or place in ‘After Hours Box’ (front entrance to Council).

Credit card holders fax completed forms to 9978 4149.

2. Bookings in person

Completed booking forms and payment will be accepted from 20 June between 8.30am and 5.00pm at:

Cashiers Counter Mosman Council, Civic Centre, Mosman Square, Mosman

Note: Please phone 9978 4161 prior to attending to check vacancies.

3. On Friday 1 July no bookings will be accepted. This will allow staff to finalise rolls and staffing.

From Thursday30 June any booking received after 4.00pm for the following day incurs a $10 late fee.

From Monday 4 July please check vacancies with the Children’s Services Office on 9978 4161. If no places are available, payment will be refunded.

For all your enquiries please call the Children's Services Office on 9978 4161

Bookings open 14 June This program may be altered or amended to accommodate adverse weather conditions or due to other unforeseen circumstances. Changes to the program are noted on a whiteboard on entry.

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Vacation Care Enrolment Form – Winter 2011

* Government Requirement

E-MAIL ADDRESS START DATE:

FAMILY NAME:

CHILD/REN’S NAMES DOB* SCHOOL YEAR

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CRN*

ADDRESS:

POSTCODE:

This section to be completed with first booking each year and updated when details change

MOTHER’S NAME: DOB* | |

CRN*

PHONE: (H) (W) (M)

EMPLOYER:

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HRS OF WORK:

FATHER’S NAME: DOB* | |

CRN*

PHONE: (H) (W) (M)

EMPLOYER:

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HRS OF WORK:

3. AUTHORITY TO COLLECT/OTHER APPROVED CONTACTS: (in case of emergency)

NAME: PHONE: i)

ADDRESS:

NAME: PHONE: ii)

ADDRESS:

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5. PHOTOGRAPHIC CONSENT:

Do you consent to photographs of your child appearing in

promotional publications and/or media? Yes � No �

6. CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT AND INDEMNITY:

I have read and understand the policies regarding payment of fees and the Conditions of enrolment on page 11 and agree to abide by these.

I, ______________________________ , the undersigned, give my permission for my DAUGHTER/SON to attend the Mosman Council Vacation Care Activities, as specified in my enrolment, and will not hold Mosman Council, its staff or volunteers associated with the activities, responsible for any personal injury, damage and/or loss of property and/or accident occurring during the course of the activities. I also give permission for any medical/ambulance assistance in the case of emergency as deemed necessary by the activity supervisors and agree to any such cost as may be incurred.

In consideration of the organisation and provision for this activity for my son/daughter ____________________________, I hereby release Mosman Municipal Council from all claims arising from any activity programmed on the days they are enrolled.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: _____________________________ Date: ___________

4. PARTICIPANTS FAMILY, MEDICAL & BEHAVIOURAL DETAILS

Family: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Is. background? Y � N �

Non-English speaking background? Y � N �

Medical: Is your child’s immunisation complete? Y � N � Tick if your child suffers from any of the following: � Convulsions � Behavioural Problems

� ADD � ADHD

� Asthma � Allergies

� Other _______________________________________________

Please specify the details of any medical or behavioural problems (attach if necessary)

The service may require Action Plans and further details prior to commencement of care.

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VACATION CARE FEES:

$47.00 per day per child or $220 per week per child

Zone Ten-14 Additional Costs: $_________

Late fee $10 (if applicable) TOTAL PAYMENT: $ ________________

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT for postal or fax payments only: Please circle: American Express Mastercard Visa (min.charge $10) + 1% Service Charge

Card Number:

$ ___________

Cardholder Name: Expiry Date:

Signature: Daytime Ph.

Amount:

OFFICE USE ONLY Account No. KidZone Code 169 Zone Ten-14 Code 234

Receipt No. ________________ Amount: _______________ Date: ____|____|____

Vacation Care Enrolment Form – Winter 2011 An Enrolment Form and payment must accompany each booking.

Please write child/ren’s name/s, tick days they are attending and calculate payment.

WEEK 2: 11 July—15 July

NAME KidZone

Zone TEN-14

WEEK 1: 4 July—8 July

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What does the Australian Government give me for the cost of my childcare? To help you with the cost of your child care, the Australian Government provides the following assistance:

The Child Care Benefit Child Care Benefit reduces the cost of your total child care fees. It is available to you if you are a parent, foster parent or grandparent with a child in your care who is attending a child care service approved by, or registered with, the Government.There are certain eligibility requirements you must meet to get Child Care Benefit.

Who is eligible to claim Child Care Benefit?

All families with Australian residency using approved child care with up-to-date immunisation records are eligible for CCB dependent of their income status. The percentage discount obtainable is determined by a means test administered by the FAO. If you have not already undertaken this test, it is advised you contact Family Payments immediately on 136 150 as no discounted rate can be offered until the test is completed.

Once the means test is administered the FAO then issues the family with Customer reference Numbers (CRN’s) which need to be supplied to our office. Until Council has received this information you will be required to pay the full fee.

Child Care Tax Rebate The Child Care Tax Rebate is additional assistance to you if you are using an approved child care for work, study or training related reasons. The Child Tax Rebate covers 50 per cent of your out-of-pocket costs for approved child care up to $7500 (indexed) per child per calendar year.

You will need to pass the Child Care Benefit work, training, study test.

There is no income test for Child Care Rebate.

For more information

Call the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150 between 8am and 8pm (local time) Monday to Friday, visit your local Family Assistance Office or go to the website at www.familyassist.gov.au

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Enhance your child's creativity, social and physical development under the guidance of professional tutors. Courses are conducted during school term for children aged 18 months to 10 years.

For preschoolers, morning courses include French Fun and Baby Ballet. For school children, Tae Kwon Do is available after school.

Program and booking form is available each term 4 weeks prior to each school holiday period.

Please contact the Children's Services Office on 9978 4161 for further information.

Family Day Care Interested in having your child cared for in a secure, safe home environment with play based learning experiences tailored to your child’s developmental stage and interests by one consistent experienced and trusted carer?

� Flexible hours by negotiation

� Affordable rates, full Child Care Benefit & Child Care Rebate

� A highly accredited, fully licensed and monitored service

Further enquiries, contact scheme coordinator 9932 4503 or download enrolment form from our website: www.mosman.nsw.gov.au

Leisure & Learning for children 8 months to 10 years

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Conditions of Enrolment To provide a well organised and safe program, the following conditions have been devised. Your co-operation in complying with the following conditions will assist us to provide a safe and enjoyable Vacation Care Program for your children.

1. Hours of Operation 8.00am – 6.00pm. Parents of children not collected by 6.00pm sharp will be charged a late pick-up fee of $15 per 15 minutes or part thereof.

Every effort will be made to contact the parents/emergency contact if a child is left late at the Centre. If no contact is made by 7.00pm, the Department of Community Services will be called and the child collected by one of its officers.

2. Excursions Children must be at the Centre by no later than 9.00am. No responsibility is taken for late arrivals.

During the day, groups may go on mini excursions in the local area.

Children are transported by chartered bus or on the Council's community bus to excursions out of the area.

3. Behaviour Please note that constant disruptions to the program may result in a child's exclusion after consultation with the Children's Activities

Coordinator, Vacation Care Coordinator and the parent.

4. Late Enrolments From Thursday 30 June any booking received after 4.00pm for the following day will be subject to a $10 late fee. Once the program has commenced it is best to check the availability of places on 9978 4161. See page 4 for Booking Procedure.

5. Fees Fees are to be paid in advance when booking a place. No refunds, credits or exchanges. Child Care Benefit /Rebate is available to families. Contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50 for assessment.

6. Dropping off/Picking up Children must be accompanied by an adult to be signed ON to the roll in the morning and signed OFF the roll when collected. Staff are instructed to ensure that this occurs.

A written permission note with the parent's signature is required if a child (over 10 years) is to leave the Centre by him/herself, or to be collected by someone else other than the parent. Children will not be released into the care of anyone other than the parent without this written authorisation. Children will not be released into the care of a minor.

7. Illness/Accident/Medication If a child is unwell or involved in an accident and unable to join in activities during the day, parents will be contacted to collect him/her.

In the event of a serious accident, children will be taken to the nearest medical assistance and parents will be notified as soon as possible.

We do not administer medicines under any circumstances without a medication permission form being filled out and signed by the parent/guardian. These are available from the Co-ordinator at the Vacation Care Centre.

8. What to bring/wear Food and drink for morning, afternoon tea and lunch to be brought each day. Children cannot leave the group to buy lunches.

Raincoats are essential every day, regardless of weather, as children are out and about and on excursions.

Children must wear covered shoes - sneakers, boots and sports shoes are ideal. Certainly no thongs, preferably no sandals.

Sun hat and protective cream are essential every day. While we try to keep the children out of the sun during the hottest part of the day, it is not always possible. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure that their child has adequate sun protection.

We have regular 'slip, slop, slap' times in the day.

Kindergarten children are advised to bring a change of clothes.

Children are not to bring chewing gum or lollies. Skateboards, roller blades and heelies are not permitted unless programmed.

Toys and devices such as iPods and NintendoDS brought by children are their own responsibility and are only to be used during designated play time.

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Council offers a range of programs to meet the needs of families who are living, working or studying in the area.

Family Day Care — from 8.00am to 6.00pm

Before School Care — 7.30am to 9.00am & After School Care — 3.00pm to 6.00pm

Leisure and Learning Courses for Pre-schoolers and Primary school age

Immunisation Clinic Free service held 3rd Tuesday of the month between 9.00am and 11.00am

Occasional Child Care — 8.00am to 4.00pm for children aged between 6 weeks and 5 years

Preschool — 8.00am to 4.00pm for children aged 3 to 5 years

Please contact Council's Children's Services Office

on 9978 4161 for further information

Mosman Council – Vacation Care tel 9978 4161 fax 9978 4149 www.mosman.nsw.gov.au

Mosman Council - Children’s Services


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