Active Kids

School Holiday Programs

The City of Ryde is the second largest provider of free school holiday programs in NSW with capacity for over 2000+ children per year to be taking part in a range of physical activities across the city’s many parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities.

These programs are primarily made available to City of Ryde residents, and a customer profile must be made to book tickets. If this is your first time using registering, we suggest doing so prior to tickets opening as it can take up to 48hrs for your profile to be confirmed. Those in surrounding council areas can attend for a nominal fee.

Where possible, we aim to make our school holiday programs accessible and inclusive of children of all abilities, If you have any questions about physical access or inclusion in any of our school holiday activities, please email activerecreation@ryde.nsw.gov.au or call 9952 8222.

All children attending the program must have closed toe shoes and a water bottle, for outdoor programs we also suggest sunscreen and a hat. A responsible adult must attend with all participants under the age of 13 and remain throughout the session.

July School Holidays

The Active Winter Holiday program is listed below, with events running across all weekdays and some additional weekend family events so that the whole family can GET OUT, GET ACTIVE, THIS HOLIDAYS!

Registrations will open on Saturday 4 July, at 9:00am. There are multiple sessions to choose from and spots for over 2000 participants. We kindly ask that when booking, you do not book more than one session, per sport, per day. If space permits, and your child wishes to join a repeat session on the day, they may do so at the facilitator’s discretion.

Please note: These programs are NOT a drop off event, and a responsible adult must be present for the duration of all Active Kids activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is Active Kids suitable for?

Active Kids is tailored to primary school students aged 5-12 years. Each activity has listed age groups of suitability; this indicates that sessions are tailored to the participants' different skills and abilities. Most often sessions made available for those between 5 and 7 years and are repeated for those between 8 and12 years, however some variants may appear. We ask that you check with us before enrolling a child that does not meet the minimum age requirement to avoid disappointment on the day. Please make sure you read each registration page carefully and understand the minimum skills required to participate in each activity.

Can I just put my children together even if they are different ages?

We kindly ask that you enrol children of different ages in their correct age level session.

Do I have to be a Ryde resident to attend?

No, Active Kids is open to both Ryde residents and those who live in neighbouring Council Areas. However, additional fees may apply.

How much are Active Kids holiday sessions?

All sessions are free for City of Ryde residents and are booked on a first-come-first-served basis. An active and confirmed bookable registration is required to book, a driver’s licence may be requested as proof of address when registering or attending for the first time. A $5 fee per family will be required for non-Ryde Residents.

What if I can’t attend a booked session?

If you are unable to attend an event you have booked, please cancel your ticket via bookable or by calling customer service prior to the event. Please do so at the earliest convenience as to release the ticket to someone else. City of Ryde aims to keep these programs free for all City of Ryde residents, but this is only possible when everyone works together and follows the rules. Please have your tickets available for scanning on arrival to the event. 3 no shows during prior holiday periods may result in your access to further events being limited or a $5 charge being added to future bookings.

The event I would like to attend is full, do you except walk ins?

Yes, City of Ryde will except walk ins on the day if space and time permits, however this isn’t a guarantee, and some events may not have space available. It is best to book ahead where possible or join the waitlist to be allocated a ticket.

I am on the waitlist; can I still attend?

Yes, waitlist tickets will be released as soon as a position becomes available. Once the waitlist ticket is released, you will have 24 hours to accept the ticket before it is offered to the next person in line. If you miss your window to accept your waitlist ticket, City of Ryde will accept walk ins on the day if space and time permits, however this isn’t a guarantee, and some events may not have space available.

Do programs run in adverse weather?

Outdoor activities do not run in wet weather and/or extreme heat. Where possible, an alternate indoor venue may be arranged. If this is not possible and the event is cancelled you will be notified by either email or text.