The first week of the school holidays has been packed with creativity, adventure, sport and plenty of smiling faces, with children and families making the most of a fantastic line-up of free activities across the region.
From library craft sessions and pool games to basketball, soccer, skate park fun and community events, there has been something for everyone to enjoy.
Young artists got creative making colourful cardboard crafts, collages, dinosaurs and lanterns at Cooktown and Bloomfield Libraries, while the Coen Library came alive with games and activities during Library Fun.
Water lovers took advantage of Splash N’ Play sessions at the Cooktown Pool, while the Coen Oval Waterplay afternoon provided the perfect way to beat the tropical heat.
The week also saw plenty of action on the courts and fields, with basketball in Coen, soccer sessions, Community Chalk Day at the Cooktown Skate Park and a Teen & Adult Chalk Workshop bringing people together to showcase their creativity.
Families also enjoyed the Laura Family Fun Day, while movie afternoons and NAIDOC Week activities added even more opportunities for the community to connect, celebrate and have fun.
But the excitement isn’t over yet!
Week two of the school holidays is packed with even more fun, with activities and workshops happening right across Cook Shire. To view the school holiday calendar CLICK HERE.
On Tuesday, cool off at Splash N’ Play at the Cooktown Pool or get creative with Indigenous Sand Art at the Lakeland Library.
Wednesday brings two Catbird Theatre performances at the Cooktown Events Centre, a scavenger hunt at the Cooktown Library, and more NAIDOC activities at the Bloomfield Library.
The fun continues Thursday with another two Catbird Theatre performances and another Splash N’ Play session at the Cooktown Pool.
The school holiday program wraps up on Friday with the NAIDOC Community March and BBQ with a fishing competition for everyone, followed by a Movie Afternoon at the Cooktown Events Centre.
Be sure to check out the School Holiday Program and mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss what’s still to come!
School holiday fun from Week 1:
Cookown Swimming Pool – Splash N Play
Laura Family Fun Day Chalk
Laura Family Fun Day
Laura Family Fun Day Waterslide Fun
Pavement art workshop – Image from Ulla Taylor
Pavement art workshop croc art – Image from Ulla Taylor
Croc pavement art workshop – Image from Ulla Taylor
