At ComputerXplorers, we believe that school holidays should be a time for new adventures. But, with an average of ten weeks of holiday periods across Easter, Christmas and mid-term holidays to fill in Australia, we understand that keeping the kids entertained with activity options they enjoy can sometimes be a bit tricky.
To help you make your child’s holidays memorable, we’ve created our incredible holiday camps. These camps come in all shapes and sizes to fit your child’s (and your) schedule and interests and equip them with skills for the future, too. Below are five key things you should know about ComputerXplorers computing camps.
1. Our camps are the perfect fit for a child who wants to do more than just sports
Hands up if your child isn’t always thrilled to be at another multi-sports camp. Well, we’ve got you covered. Sports camps have their place, but if your child is pleading to try something different or wants to mix and match their usual holiday sports camp with something else, ComputerXplorers camps offer the opportunity to learn practical and useful skills, explore new STEM interests, innovate alone and collaborate with peers in teams. Plus, they will still get outdoors for fresh air and exercise as part of the activity mix.
2. Kids don’t just sit in front of computer screens
ComputerXplorers Holiday Camps are interactive and inclusive. We cater for all abilities and ages, ranging from Prep – Year 7. And while there’s likely to be some screen time involved in your child’s camp schedule, there will also be plenty of hands-on individual and group activities. Your child might be building a robot, planning a TV show or sketching animation designs. At
camp, kids learn in lots of ways, which means they won’t even notice they’re learning because they’re having fun doing different things.
3) Your child doesn’t need to be into IT. We have all kinds of tech and STEM activities
Our holiday camps don’t just cover skills like programming. Depending on the camp, your child might find themselves:
● Coding Minecraft or having a Minecraft adventure
● Creating 3D models of their dream bedroom
● Creating and building their own online game
● Completing an obstacle course
We break learning and activities into chunks with breaks for snacks, lunch and free play.
Example holiday camp weekly schedule:
Holiday camp schedules vary according to location. We advise you to check times, activities and lunch provision arrangements with your local ComputerXplorers team
4) You don’t need to own fancy tech equipment
One of the best things about ComputerXplorers Holiday Camps, even if we do say so ourselves, is how we like to keep things simple. You won’t get a long list of things to pack for your child to bring to camp each day, and you won’t need to buy any special equipment.
Your ComputerXplorers instructor will have everything you need, including tech gadgets to create curiosity and engagement for all ages.
5) You can find ComputerXplorers camps at locations near you during every holiday period on the school calendar
(and you can book some sessions right now).
If you’ve found yourself nodding along, thinking a ComputerXplorers computing camp could be just the thing your family is looking for, you’ll be pleased to know that ComputerXplorers runs camps all over Melbourne. What’s more, there’s a ComputersXplorers camp running during every holiday period. To secure your child’s spot, find a camp near you and book today or register your interest now.
STEM and Computer Holiday Camp FAQ
When are your next holiday camps?
Book for the day or the week, our camps run throughout the Holidays. Find your local camp for more information.
What hours do camps run?
Our holiday camps vary, usually running from 9 am-4 pm, with late pickup often available.
What is included?
ComputerXplorers Holiday Camps include a range of all the activities listed here – sometimes your child will even bring their own 3D print home!
What does my child need to bring?
We ask that your child bring a water bottle and a nut-free lunch. More information can be found on the booking page.
How much do they cost?
Across Australia, we have a range of offerings, check out our bookings page to learn more.
Do you run any other classes?
Yes, we have a range, see our website for after-school clubs, weekend academies, online classes and more!
Can you take pre-prep age children?
Currently, we are offering our Holiday Camps to children in Prep-Year 7, but we do have a curriculum that is suitable for ages 4+. If you have a pre-prep child you’d like to attend one of our holiday camps, register your interest on our website, and we can be in touch.
What Special Education provisions do you have?
All of our instructors undergo training in special education, and we have tailored our curriculum to suit the needs of all children. Get in touch to find out more.
Do you have safeguarding and emergency procedures?
All our centres have emergency action plans and child protection codes of conduct. Our teams review these regularly and also take part in practice drills.
