It has been a cool summer so far, but there are plenty of indoor activities on offer for the school holidays when the outdoors does not appeal.

COVID-19 has limited the scale and scope of many school holiday programs this summer, but there is fun to be found across the Fleurieu.

Here is what is on for the kids next week, from 11-17 January.

GOOLWA

Goolwa Library, 11 Cadell Street.

Download the full Alexandrina school holiday program and book an event online.

Tuesday 12 January

Make it Rain – 10-11am 

FREE Bookings Essential. Suitable for ages 5 and above.

Make a rain stick and hear the sound of rain when you turn it upside down. Decorate your rain stick using our craft material supplied.

Wednesday 13 January

Life Long Ago - 2-2.45pm. 

FREE Bookings Essential. Suitable for ages 4-12 years.

Go back millions of years to discover the wonder of dinosaurs. This incursion brings prehistoric life into the library. In large sandboxes, children will discover and identify fossils from some of the most iconic dinosaurs of the past. 

Learn where each dinosaur lived, where they came from, what they ate and much more.

Thursday 14 January

Secret Book Box - 10-11am. 

FREE Bookings Essential. Suitable for ages 5 and above.

Design and decorate a secret box of treasures. Using recycled books from the library and many of the craft supplies available, decorate your paper mache book box. 

HAYBOROUGH

Fleurieu Aquatic Centre, 50 Ocean Road.

Monday 11 January

Inflatable Run – 1.30-3.30pm. Suitable for ages 6+ who are confident swimmers in deep water.

Take on the inflatable obstacle course and practice for Mega Splash. 

Tuesday 12 January

Cheap Tuesday 10am-2pm $2 entry for kids 4-15 years.

Wednesday 13 January

Swing n Splash -12.30-2pm. Suitable for ages 6+ who are confident swimmers in deep water.

Jump, swing, soar and splash with a giant inflatable rope swing. 

Thursday 14 January

Pool Bingo – 11.30am-12noon. Suitable for all ages.

Grab a floating bingo set and hop in the pool for a new twist on an old favourite. Watch out for your favourite movie characters, five in a row and you’ve got BINGO! 

Friday 15 January

Water Volleyball – 12noon-3pm Suitable for confident swimmers in deep water. 

Grab a friend and have some fun. Enjoy the giant inflatable volleyball net.

Saturday 16 January

Mega Splash Family Day - 1-4pm Suitable for the whole family aged 7+. Must be confident swimmers in deep water.

This mega inflatable obstacle course is one of a kind! Climb, run, bounce and splash your way across the entire 25m pool. $5 additional fee.

STRATHALBYN

Strathalbyn Library, 1 Colman Terrace.

Download the full Alexandrina school holiday program and book an event online.

Tuesday 12 January

Make it Rain - 10-11am

FREE Bookings Essential. Suitable for ages 5 and above.

Make a rain stick and hear the sound of rain when you turn it upside down. Decorate your rain stick using our craft material supplied.

Thursday 14 January

Secret Book Box - 10-11am. 

FREE Bookings Essential. Suitable for ages 5 and above.

Design and decorate a secret box of treasures. Using recycled books from the library and many of the craft supplies available, decorate your paper mache book box. 

Strathalbyn Pool, Colman Terrace

Offers Inflatable Fun Sessions 1.30-3.30pm on weekend during the whole summer season and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the school holidays.

YANKALILLA

Yankalilla Library, 181 Main South Road.

Tuesday 12 January

Bag Tags - 10.30-11.30am

Make a tag to decorate your school bag. Suitable for all ages.

Wednesday 13 January

Bookmarks - 10.30-11.30am.

Create a scrapbook or felt bookmark to use when reading your favourite book. Suitable for all ages.

Thursday 14 January

Recycling Fun - 10.30-11.30am, 12-1pm & 1.30-2.30pm.

Grow a plant in a compostable cup. Make a vegetable/fruit bag using a t-shirt. Suitable for Primary school age children.

Bookings essential for each event. One booking per family per event. Limited places. Parental supervision is required at all events. Book via email or via Eventbrite. 

ONKAPARINGA

The City of Onkaparinga will offer Indoor craft and storytime at its various libraries as well as outdoor activities such as creating mandalas on the beach and taking a guided reef ramble.

Find full details on the council website.

VICTOR HARBOR

Impact Church, 7 Walker Street, Hayborough.

Tuesday 12 January

IM Kids - The Takeover: Superheroes in Training

From 9.30am – several sessions for different age groups. 

Cost $5 to $10 depending on session, includes morning tea and coffee.

Awesome hang zones, team games, music and dancing, jumping castles, water games, giant inflatable waterslide and loads of more fun for the kids. 

Feel free to dress up as your favourite superhero.

Parents of preschool-age children are required to stay with their children.

Contact kids coordinator Mel  via email for more details and any enquiries. Register for tickets online. 

Victor Harbor library, Civic Centre, George Main Road.

Wednesday 13 January

Animals Anonymous - Interactive Wildlife Show - 10.30-11.30am & 11.45am-12.45pm - For all ages.

Visit some beautiful Australian native animals in the library. Animals Anonymous bring a range of animals including a baby crocodile, big python, baby pythons, goanna, gecko, bearded dragon, bettong, squirrel glider, dunnarts, and a bird - either a tawny frogmouth or a parrot.

Bookings essential via Eventbrite. Children must be accompanied by an adult.