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Dive into spring at Lake Mac Swim Centres

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11 Sep 2023 2:27 pm AEST Date Time
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Lake Macquarie City Council

Cool off these school holidays at one of six Lake Mac Swim Centres. With warmer temperatures on the way, what better way to relax and beat the heat then with a dip at your local swim centre.

Speers Point and Swansea Swim Centres re-open their doors from 23 September. While Charlestown, West Wallsend and Toronto are a place to swim year-round. Morisset re-opened from Monday 3 September for an early start to the season.

Kids can test out our all-new, fun-filled Aquatic Challengers at one of our challenger sessions:

Speers Point: Tuesday 26 September between 10am and 12pm
Charlestown: Thursday 28 September between 12pm and 2pm
Swansea: Wednesday 4 October between 12pm and 2pm
West Wallsend: Friday 6 October between 2pm and 2pm.

School holiday activity guide

Keep the whole family entertained these holidays with our bumper line-up of exciting and inspiring events and activities.

An Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons

23Sep2023 Come join us for a fun and interactive introduction to the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons on 23 September, 2023!

Wangi Library Creative Hub, wanji wanji, 295 Watkins Road, Wangi Wangi 2267

Intensive Learn to Swim

25Sep2023 Help your child become confident and happy in the water. These classes are available at Charlestown and West Wallsend Swim Centres.

The Pillowcase Program: Preparing Kids for Emergencies

25Sep2023 At this workshop kids will learn practical skills that contribute to disaster resilience and help them be prepared for an emergency.

Belmont Library, ngarrabangba, 19 Ernest Street, Belmont 2280

School Holidays – Aquatic Challenger public sessions

26Sep2023 We are very excited to share our new Aquatic Challengers (giant pool floats) with you this September and October.

Brain Wave Drawing Workshop

26Sep2023 An opportunity for participants to try out drawing exercises with Kathy Langlade from a book called Brain Wave.

Wangi Library Creative Hub, 295 Watkins Road, Wangi Wangi 2267

Magic Storytime and Craft

26Sep2023 Join us for some magical fun with stories, songs and craft at our special school holiday storytime.

Morisset Library, bawarramalang, 39 Yambo Street, Morisset 2264

Crafty Kids: Wizards and Wands – Morisset Library

26Sep2023 Create your own magical suncatcher and wand at our hands-on craft activity.

Morisset Library, bawarramalang, 39 Yambo Street, Morisset 2264

Zine-making at Sugar Valley Library Museum

27Sep2023 Join us this school holidays to learn the art of zine-making!

Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari, 156 Portland Drive, Cameron Park 2285

Fantasy Character Drawing Workshop

28Sep2023 Learn how to create your own characters for TTRPG (tabletop role playing games) like Dungeons and Dragons at our hands-on workshop.

Charlestown Library, walyamayi, Cnr Smith & Ridley St, Charlestown 2290

DIY Seed bomb making

28Sep2023 Lets make seed bombs this spring using recycled paper and pollinator plant seeds.

Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari, 156 Portland Drive, Cameron Park 2285

Way Too Cool! – live streamed theatre performance for kids

29Sep2023 Join the fun at our live streamed theatre performance WAY TOO COOL then enjoy hands on activities and games afterwards.

Rathmines Theatre, nawayiba, Stilling Street & Dorrington Road Intersection, Rathmines 2283

Night at the Library Museum

29Sep2023 Experience the Sugar Valley Library Museum at night.

Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari, 156 Portland Drive, Cameron Park 2285

Picnic & Play with Artist Sanné Mestrom

30Sep2023 Imagine the city through the eyes of a child. How would a climbable sculpture get them to experience their environment differently?

Multi-Arts Pavilion (MAP mima) Lake Macquarie, 96 Creek Reserve Road, Speers Point 2284

BIG DRAW: Wangi Wangi – Progressive Postcard Project

03Oct2023 Family art making inspired by the international drawing festival BIG DRAW at Wangi. Led by Lake Mac Artist in residence, Amy Lees-Doherty.

Wangi Library Creative Hub, wanji wanji, 295 Watkins Road, Wangi Wangi 2267

Stop Disasters! Workshop

03Oct2023 Step into the world of disaster resilience using our natural disaster simulation game. Presented by the Australian Red Cross.

Charlestown Library, walyamayi, Cnr Smith & Ridley St, Charlestown 2290

BIG DRAW: Stop Motion Lego Art Video.

04Oct2023 Art making inspired by the international drawing festival BIG DRAW at SEEN, Swansea. Featuring Lego play, drawn backdrops and stop motion.

The Swansea Centre, 228-234 Pacific Hwy, Swansea 2281

Sewing for teens: Sew your own bag workshop

05Oct2023 Create a bag with our experienced sewing teacher. This session is suitable for absolute beginners to sewing.

Toronto Library, tirrabiyangba, Cnr Brighton Avenue & Pemell Street, Toronto 2283

BIG DRAW: Drawing the Senses

05Oct2023 Art making inspired by the international drawing festival BIG DRAW at MAC Yapang. Featuring Sight, Sound and Smell

Museum of Art and Culture yapang, Lake Macquarie, 1A First Street, Booragul 2284

BIG DRAW: A Taste of Drawing

06Oct2023 Art making inspired by the international drawing festival BIG DRAW. Paint your own cookie and learn how to draw your favourite treats.

Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba, 39 Lake Street, Warners Bay 2282

Crafty Kids: Wizards and Wands – Sugar Valley Library Museum

06Oct2023 Create your own magical suncatcher and wand at our hands-on craft activity.

Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari, 156 Portland Drive, Cameron Park 2285

An Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons

07Oct2023 Come join us for a fun and interactive introduction to the magical world of Dungeons and Dragons on Saturday 7 October, 2023!

Belmont Library, ngarrabangba, 19 Ernest Street, Belmont 2280

BIG DRAW: Redhead – Drawing the Shark Tower

07Oct2023 Art making on location inspired by the drawing festival BIG DRAW at Redhead Beach. Led by Lake Mac Artist in residence, Amy Lees-Doherty.

Redhead Beach Shark Tower, Beach Road, Redhead 2290

BIG DRAW: Catherine Hill Bay – Drawing the Jetty

07Oct2023 Art making on location for the drawing festival BIG DRAW at Catherine Hill Bay. Led by Lake Mac Artist in residence, Amy Lees-Doherty.

Redhead Beach Shark Tower, Beach Road, Redhead 2290

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