Melton Waves Leisure Centre is running a learn to swim program over the school holidays. This program will teach your child basic swimming strokes, build their confidence in and around water and assure you as their parent to feel confident they know about the dangers of water. Your child will have lots of fun whilst learning a valuable skill for life. For the two week program it is $95.
LOCATION: Melton Waves Leisure Centre CONTACT NAME: Leonie PHONE: 9747 4333 EMAIL: leonie@meltonwaves.com.au WEB: www.meltonwaves.com.au
School Holiday Madness
Monday, 30 June 2008
to Friday, 11 July 2008
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
School Holiday Fun at Melton Waves Leisure Centre. Crazy Wednesdays with 2nd July Hawaiian theme Dance offs and Mocktails at Cafe and Wed 9th July Magic Party with a jumping castle and Peter the Magician. All other weekdays inflatable fun, tarzan rope and games in the Wave pool. Come join in the fun.
LOCATION: Melton Waves Leisure Centre CONTACT NAME: Paige Buse PHONE: 9747 4333 EMAIL: paige@meltonwaves.com.au WEB: www.meltonwaves.com.au
Melton Bushwalkers Club Activity
Saturday, 5 July 2008
8:00 AM
Starting at Upper Chadwick Track following off track to the Sardine Creek through to O'Brien's Crossing with some long off track sections. After the walk, drivers will be transported from O'Brien's to Upper Chadwick to pick up cars, which is 6km away.
LOCATION: Lerderderg State Park CONTACT NAME: Terry Manning PHONE: 9743 7441
NAIDOC Week Celebrations
Monday, 7 July 2008
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
NAIDOC Week is held every year around Australia in Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, schools, local councils and workplaces to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and our shared goals for Reconciliation.
Join us for the kickoff flag raising and celebration event - it's free!
Due to the overwhelming interest in Huff N Puff, the morning session (10:30am - 12:30pm) is full. We are now accepting registrations for the afternoon session (2pm - 4pm). Children aged 5-12 are invited to join a fun and FREE afternoon of activities that will include running, jumping, throwing, skipping and climbing. Every child will receive a FREE healthy showbag. Activities will also be available for parents. CLICK HERE to register on-line or registration forms are available from and can be returned to: Caroline Springs Civic Centre/Library 193 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs Diggers Rest Family Services Centre - Diggers Rest Rec Reserve, Plumpton Road, Diggers Rest Melton Civic Centre, 232 High Street Melton Parkwood Green Community Centre - Community Hub, Hillside
LOCATION: Caroline Springs Leisure Centre, 9-19 The Parade, Caroline Springs (Mel 356 G10) CONTACT NAME: Recreation Development Officer - Chris Lunn PHONE: 9747 7200
Annual Quilt In 2008
Saturday, 12 July 2008
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Annual Quilt In with guest speaker Val Robinsons, a textile and quilt maker from Mildura.
LOCATION: Senior Citizens Centre CONTACT NAME: Maureen Mohr PHONE: 9743 3962 EMAIL: mamohr@iprimus.com.au
Imagination Magic - Drum Club!
Monday, 14 July 2008
FREE program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents!
Sessions at 10am, 11:15am, 1pm and 2:15pm
Feel the rhythm with Imagination Magic this July. For your free tickets or for more information, contact the Customer Service Unit.
Other dates and locations for this event:
Diggers Rest - 17 July
Rockbank - 17 July
Toolern Vale - 17 July
Caroline Springs 28 July
check the calendar for more information on other locations.
LOCATION: Melton Community Hall, 232 High Street CONTACT NAME: Customer Service PHONE: 9747 7200 EMAIL: csu@melton.vic.gov.au
Imagination Magic - Drum Club!
Thursday, 17 July 2008
FREE program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents!
Session starts at 9:15
Feel the rhythm with Imagination Magic this July. For your free tickets or for more information, contact the Customer Service Unit.
Other dates and locations for this event:
Melton - 14 July
Rockbank - 17 July
Toolern Vale - 17 July
Caroline Springs 28 July
check the calendar for more information on other locations.
LOCATION: Diggers Rest Community Hall, Plumpton Road CONTACT NAME: Customer Service PHONE: 9747 7200 EMAIL: csu@melton.vic.gov.au
Imagination Magic - Drum Club!
Thursday, 17 July 2008
FREE program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents!
Session starts at 2:15pm
Feel the rhythm with Imagination Magic this July. For your free tickets or for more information, contact the Customer Service Unit.
Other dates and locations for this event:
Melton - 14 July
Diggers Rest - 17 July
Toolern Vale - 17 July
Caroline Springs 28 July
check the calendar for more information on other locations.
LOCATION: Rockbank Primary School CONTACT NAME: Customer Service PHONE: 9747 7200 EMAIL: csu@melton.vic.gov.au
Imagination Magic - Drum Club!
Thursday, 17 July 2008
FREE program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their parents!
Session starts at 11:15am.
Feel the rhythm with Imagination Magic this July. For your free tickets or for more information, contact the Customer Service Unit.
Other dates and locations for this event:
Melton - 14 July
Diggers Rest - 17 July
Rockbank - 17 July
Caroline Springs 28 July
check the calendar for more information on other locations.
LOCATION: Toolern Vale Community Hall CONTACT NAME: Customer Service PHONE: 9747 7200 EMAIL: csu@melton.vic.gov.au
Melton Bushwalkers Club Activity
Saturday, 19 July 2008
8:00 AM
An adventure walk of about 18km going through deep gorges, a rocky river bed, a waterfall and thick scrub. Old leather gloves are recommended for some sections. Completing the walk earns you a certificate of achievement. Please note: If it rains, this walk will not proceed for safety reasons. A subsitute walk will be taken.
LOCATION: Lerderderg State Park CONTACT NAME: Terry Manning PHONE: 9743 2774
Internet For Beginners
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
11:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Come along to this friendly hands-on session. Classes cost $5.50 ($4.40 concession). Bookings Essential.
bookings essential Keys Please is a free, 90-minute session for learner drivers or soon to be learner drivers and their parents or supervising drivers. It shows you how to get the maximum benefit from the learner period and become a responsible and safe driver.
Keys Please Provides:
Resources to help you get plenty of driving experience over a wide range of conditions as a learner.
Tips on managing the learn-to-drive process
Lessons on the complexities of the driving task
Clarification on why young drivers are at risk
Resources to assist you to get more on-road practice
Reasons for the importance of supervised practice in a variety of road, weather and traffic conditions
Ways you can maximise your on road experience
Encouragement and support from parents in gaining on road experience
FREE copy of "Road to Solo Driving" for every learner driver attending
Come along to this friendly hands-on session. Classes cost $5.50 ($4.40 concession). Booking essential.
LOCATION: Caroline Springs Library CONTACT NAME: Caroline Springs Library PHONE: 9747 5300 EMAIL: library@melton.vic.gov.au
Coffee and Chat Club
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
11:30 AM
FREE Enjoy reading, watching movies or having an interesting chat about the latest news? Come along for a cuppa and biscuits and be the first to have a look at our new collection of books and DVDs. The CC Club will meet on the last Wednesday of the month. All welcome. No bookings required.
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
to Wednesday, 3 September 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuning into Kids is a six-week parenting program to teach parents Emotional Intelligence Skills. You will be given the tools to recognise emotions in yourself and your children, as well as the skills to help your children learn awareness of their own emotions, verbally label those emotions, and manage feelings that can be overwhelming. This program is suitable for parents of children 4-10 years old. FREE Bookings essential. Places are limited. LOCATION: Stevenson House CONTACT NAME: Stevenson House PHONE: 9363 5137 EMAIL: stevensonhouse@melton.vic.gov.au
School Holiday Swim Program