Looking for exciting and enriching activities to keep your kids entertained and engaged these school holidays? Look no further! Join us for an amazing range of events and programs brought to you by Cook Shire Council, PCYC Cooktown, and Cooktown District Community Centre (CDCC).
02 July 2024 – 12:13PM
Your one-stop-shop to beating boredom these April School Holidays.
From 2-14 April, theres a jam-packed schedule with fun-filled adventures for all ages in store! Simply click on the events to find out details.
| Program providers key | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aqua: Program offered Cook Shire Council | Orange: Program offered by PCYC Cooktown | Navy: ($) Paid program offered by CDCC |
Week 1: 2-7 April 2024
| Date | Event | Start time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 April | PCYC Ball Game, Table Tennis and EdorQAGOMA Kids on TourVirtual Reef AdventuresYouth Mural PaintingPCYC: Indoor Soccer and Basketball CompGymFun (3-5 years)Gym Skills (8-12 years)Lego Club | 10 am10.30 am10.30 am12 noon1 pm1 pm2 pm10.30 am | PCYC Cooktown Nature’s PowerhouseCooktown Library and OnlineCDYA Block PCYC Cooktown Lakeland State SchoolLakeland State SchoolCooktown Library |
| Wednesday3 April | Cooktown Gymnastics SessionsPCYC Supervised Ball Games QAGOMA Kids on TourVirtual Reef AdventuresYouth Mural PaintingPCYC Uno and Board GamesLego Club | 9:30 am10 am10.30 am10.30 am12 noon1 pm2 pm | Cooktown PCYCCooktown PCYCNature’s PowerhouseCooktown Library and OnlineCDYA Block PCYC CooktownCooktown Library |
| Thursday4 April | Cooktown Gymnastics SessionsPCYC: Swimming Pool Fun Virtual Reef AdventuresYouth Mural PaintingPCYC: Cooking with Sgt DaveLego Club | 9:30 am10 am10.30 am12 noon1 pm2 pm | Cooktown PCYCCooktown Swimming PoolCooktown Library and OnlineCDYA Block PCYC Cooktown Cooktown Library |
| Friday5 April | PCYC: Dodgeball/Edor CompPCYC: Ball Games and Coulour in Comp | 10 am1 pm | Cooktown PCYCCooktown PCYC |
| Saturday6 April | DrumBeat (All ages) | 10:30 am | Bloomfield Hall |
Week 2: 8 -14 April 2024
In week two, the team at Cooktown Distict Community Centre (CDCC) will also be offering a paid, Holiday Care Program for primary aged children (PREP – Year 6). This 5 day program is designed for children to stay and play all day, from 9am – 3pm. Places are limited to ensure high-qulaity, safe and engaging holiday care, offering a peace of mind to parents while providing exciting excursions, activites and events your children. Book for 5 days or just one. All bookings close on Wednesday, 3 April 2024. Call 4082 1400 or email holidayprogram@cooktowncdcc.org.au for more informtion
| Date | Event | Start time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday8 April | Own the Rock Basketball Clinic (8+)CDCC: Basketball and Construction Fun ($)COEN: Ball GamesYouth Mural PaintingPCYC: Drop in sessionOwn the Rock Basketball Clinic RefereesCOEN: Family ActivitiesOwn the Rock Basketball Clinic (15+) | 9 am9 am10 am 12 noon1 pm1 pm2 pm4 pm | Cooktown PCYCCooktown Lion’s HallCoen Basketball CourtsCDYA Block PCYC CooktownPCYC Cooktown Coen Wellbeing CentrePCYC Cooktown |
| Tuesday9 April | CDCC: Swimming + Arts and Craft ($)QAGOMA Kids on TourYouth Mural PaintingPCYC: Sports in the HallOwn the Rock Basketball Clinic (12-15yrs)Virtual Reef AdventuresCOEN: Family ActivitiesLego ClubCOEN: Football | 9 am10 am12 noon1 pm1 pm10.30 am2 pm2 pm4:30 pm | Cooktown Lion’s HallLakeland LibraryCDYA Block PCYC CooktownPCYC CooktownPCYC CooktownCoen Wellbeing CentreCooktown LibraryCoen Football Oval |
| Wednesday10 April | CDCC: Animal Art Day ($)Laura: Own the Rock Basketball ClinicCOEN: BasketballPCYC: Swimming Pool FunVirtual Reef AdventuresYouth Mural PaintingPCYC: Table Tennis, board games and UNOLego ClubCOEN: Family Activities | 9 am10 am10am10 am10.30am12 noon1 pm2 pm1 pm | Cooktown Lion’s HallLaura Multipurpose CourtsCoen Basketball CourtsCooktown Swimming PoolCooktown Library and OnlineCDYA Block PCYC CooktownCooktown LibraryCoen Wellbeing Centre |
| Thursday11 April | CDCC: Hip Hop Workshop and Productions ($)PCYC: Cooking with Sgt DaveCOEN: SoccerVirtual Reef AdventuresYouth Mural PaintingPCYC: Ball GamesLego ClubCOEN: Family Activities | 9 am10 am10 am10.30 am12 noon1 pm2 pm2 pm | Cooktown Lion’s HallPCYC CooktownOval or Basketball CourtsCooktown Library and OnlineCDYA Block PCYC Cooktown Cooktown LibraryCoen Wellbeing Centre |
| Friday12 April | CDCC: S’mores Solar Oven and games ($)PCYC End of Holiday BBQ Celebration Coen: Ball Games | 9 am10 am10am | Cooktown Lion’s HallPCYC Cooktown Coen Basketball Courts |
| Saturday13 April | Coen: Family Cricket MatchDrumBeat – All ages | 10 am10:30 am | Coen OvalBloomfield Hall |
