School holiday fun in Melbourne 2024  

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School holiday fun is aplenty in Melbourne this January 2024. Whilst we have our holiday program available in mid-January, here are some other great activities to keep them entertained that are Academe Time approved for our budding performers and artists.

Circus

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Circus 1903

illusionists, contortionists, balancing acrobats and much more, Circus 1903 delivers on every promise with glamorous period costumes and spectacular turn-of-last-century flair. Learn more.

Circus Tempo – Flying Fruit Fly Circus

Directed by Jake Silvestro with an original score by Ania Reynolds, Tempo features an extraordinary ensemble of young performers aged 12 – 18 years who will flip, juggle, balance and dive their way into your heart. Learn more.

Drama

Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland – image Shakespeare Australia

This production is fun for the whole family, presented in a bright performance style, with colourful costumes, interactive games and catchy songs. Learn more.

The Wind in the Willows – Royal Botanic Gardens

A must-do family theatre experience, the critically acclaimed, interactive outdoor theatre production delivers music, songs and laughs. Learn more.

Academe Time Drama Holiday Program

Learn the tricks of the trade with a daily dose of drama time. From 1 day to all four days, kids will explore improv, character and camera work, script work and even some circus performing fun! Book a spot by emailing holidays@academetime.com.

Dance

Zindzi and the Zillionaires

Zindzi & The Zillionaires perform upbeat songs of friendship, confidence, joy, and positivity – all set to a head bopping mix of R’n’B, pop, hip hop and rap. Learn more.

Art

Flipbook animation 

Discover two of the oldest forms of animation in this free hands-on activity by learning to craft your own flipbook and thaumatrope. Learn more.

Summer Holiday Street Art Workshop
Street Art Workshops – image Blender Studio

For the 10+ kids who love art, they can learn street art techniques with Melbourne’s renowned Blender Studio. Learn more.

There are many great options to help keep them happy over the holidays, enjoying time together. They’re sure to enrich their imagination and create beautiful memories to carry into a new year of growth and learning. Places are limited for our holiday programs so email us and enquire for your child. Email us at holidays@academetime.com

We hope you have plenty of fun over the holiday break and we look forward to a new year of adventures!

About the author

Lara Wiser

Meet Lara, the Academe Time creator of children’s programs bringing fun, imagination and learning across Melbourne. Lara is a passionate and experienced educator with a wealth of experience as a teacher, performer and producer who loves what Academe Time can do for children’s confidence. With a Masters Degree in Primary Education, Lara has over ten years of teaching experience in roles such as Teacher, Literacy Coordinator and has had a very successful performance career, playing the ongoing role on Neighbours. Passionate about teaching drama both for the art of drama and the enhancement of life skills, she loves bringing confidence, imagination, communication, and social skills to children of all ages.

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