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19th January

Creative Team Knock-out

UNO-style outdoor games where colour cards spark acting, dance, and teamwork challenges. Think gamified improvisation challenges such as relay charades, speaking in one voice, and musical statues with a twist! Expect a fast-paced, laughter-filled day of creativity, confidence, and connection!

Program: 9:00am-5:00pm

Drop off: 8:30-9:00am

Pick up: 5:00-5:30pm

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20th January

Building Adventure with Minecraft & LEGO

Kids draw a theme card and bring imaginative worlds to life through LEGO builds, Minecraft creations, and hands-on teamwork. Big ideas, bold builds, and plenty of surprises along the way!

Program: 9:00am-5:00pm

Drop off: 8:30-9:00am

Pick up: 5:00-5:30pm

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21st January

Hero's Obstacle Course

A high-energy superhero training day powered by Snap cards — every matching card reveals a new challenge or “power move.” Kids test their courage, strength, and team spirit in this action-packed adventure!

Program: 9:00am-5:00pm

Drop off: 8:30-9:00am

Pick up: 5:00-5:30pm

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22nd January

Ultimate Card Game Showdown

The grand finale! Kids play in a mini tournament, then design and decorate their own take-home card deck to share at the family showcase. A creative and rewarding end to an unforgettable week!

Program: 9:00am-3:00pm

Drop off: 8:30-9:00am

Pick up/Showcase: 5:00pm-6:00pm

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Receive a FREE StarTime t-shirt when you arrive on the day.

Be sure to provide us with your child's t-shirt size when signing up.

Meet the StarTime Head Coaches

Lindsay and Sheridan
Lindsay Moss
Sheridan Riley

FAQs

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The workshop is free of charge, thanks to Sanitarium covering the cost.

5-12 years old.

Drop off is between 8.30-9am. The structured workshop times are between 9am and 5pm. From 8.30am – 9am and 5pm -5.30pm is sign in and out time. You are welcome to drop off or pick up your child during these times.
There will be a lunch break from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

Note: Children arriving and departing via the Sanitarium bus will be picked up from Sanitarium Headquarters at 8am and arrive at Central Coast Adventist School for the workshop at 8:30am. The bus will pick them up at 4:15pm to return the children back to Sanitarium Headquarters by 4:45pm.
Here’s a day at a glance:
8:30: Arrival / quiet activities
9:00: Life Matters
9.15: Warm Up games
9:45: Session 1: Activity 1
10:30: RECESS (outside if weather permits)
11:00: Session 2: Activity 2
11:45: Session 2: Activity 3
12:20: PRE LUNCH group recap
12:30: LUNCH (outside if weather permits)
13:30: POST LUNCH group refocus
13:40: Session 3: Activity 4
14:30: Session 3: Activity 5
15:30: AFTERNOON TEA (outside if weather permits)
16:00: Prep for Show / Whoosh and Awarding of Stars
16:15: Children returning by bus will be picked up
2:00: (Friday only): End of week Show approx 45-60mins
17:00: Sign Out
17:30: Close

Please keep your child at home if they are too sick to attend, or if they have an airborne illness and are coughing.
If your child is sick and can no longer attend the workshop, please email [email protected] immediately so that we can notify the Head Coach.

Please pack a lunch for your child/children. Children will have a 1-hour lunch break to eat and play. If you would prefer, you are welcome to take your child out for lunch between 12:30pm and 1:30pm instead.
 
Please also pack a water bottle, morning, afternoon tea, and any medications required on the day (named and labelled with instructions).
 
Please do not pack items containing nuts or food that require heating or refrigeration.
 
If your child has an allergy, you will be required to provide this information upon registering. A medical form will be emailed to you to complete before you arrive at the workshop. Please pack this in your child’s bag so it can be given to the StarTime Team at the workshop.
Parents / guardians must arrange for the children to be dropped off and picked up from the venue at the designated times.
If for any reason there will be a delay in picking up your child, please contact the program facilitator as soon as possible on 1300 463 513.
 
Please make sure you have added details of anyone who may be picking up your child other than yourself under ‘Additional Information’ in the online registration form.

You are welcome to pick up your child early. Please let the StarTime Coaches know when you arrive at the workshop. Remember to sign your child out before you leave the venue.

It is at least a ratio of 1:15 children per educator. There are at least two educators onsite.

Children may be divided into their age groups. We do however accommodate siblings or friends who would like to stay in the same group.
During the activities we divide them into smaller groups of 3-5 depending on the activity.
We follow the guidelines of the Office of the Children’s Guardian, whereby in the interest of child protection, we cannot have adults in the room without a verified and current Working with Children Check.

It is best for your child to wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes. Please note that some workshops can get ‘messy’. On arrival of your first day at the Sanitarium holiday program your child will receive a StarTime t-shirt. There is a question in the online registration form to provide your child’s size.

Please ensure your child is wearing sun cream and has a hat to wear during outdoor activities.

On Wednesday of the holiday program, Hero’s Obstacle Course includes water play, please pack a change of clothes and a towel.

Anything which is left behind by children will be left at the venue. Our StarTime coaches are instructed not to take any lost property with them.

Upon registering please disclose any medical / behavioural conditions, that we need to be aware of in the ‘Additional information’ field. This will ensure that we have the appropriate staff to safely manage all the children in our care. If in doubt, please disclose, and we will contact you for further information.
 
Appropriate safety precautions and instructions are provided at the start of the program. All care is taken to ensure that the children are in a safe and secure environment.
 
Parents / Guardians are required to sign-in their child upon arrival, and sign out before leaving the workshop, including if you take your child out for lunch.
Children who are arriving by bus will be signed in by a Sanitarium representative.
 
If your child gets sick during the day, our program staff will call you to pick them up.
Parents / Guardians must provide up-to-date emergency contact information, and the named emergency contact must be available to pick up the child at short notice.
 
We take anaphylaxis seriously. Any child that requires an EpiPen must bring theirs on the day, in association with the ASCIA Guidelines. This is so that in the event of an emergency we have the correct and required dose to hand. Please give the EpiPen to one of our staff on morning sign-in and ensure that all information of the allergic condition was recorded on registration.
 
During an emergency, it is the responsibility of the facilitators to ensure all children are safely evacuated from the building.

The registration platform has the option for you to cancel your registration.

By attending a StarTime workshop you agree to our full Terms & Conditions, to view click here.

About StarTime

StarTime nurtures the next generation of creative leaders through innovative programs in robotics, filmmaking, science, and digital arts. With over 80,000 children inspired, our dynamic coaches deliver hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, develop essential digital skills, and build confidence, empathy, teamwork, and leadership – all key ingredients for success.

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