School Holiday Programme at Hamilton West School

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It's easy to plan for the school holidays!

The Y is super excited to be a part of the Hamilton West community to deliver a fun holiday programme in a safe and secure environment.

Christmas Holiday programme at Hamilton West dates: 6 January 2025 - 24 January 2025.

Bookings now open!

Pre-Christmas holiday care is available at The Y Hamilton Recreation centre - click here for more details.

Fun and Active Programme

Our school holiday programme, for 5 to 13-year olds gives them the space to wind down after a busy term while keeping them interested and involved through different activities each day. From games and sport to creative self-expression, they'll make new friends and stay busy - you'll be picking up happy kids at the end of each day!

Make your life easier!

You can now register your child via our easy-to-use AIMYme app.

  1. Scan the QR Code or click here to download the app on your phone
  2. Register your details
  3. Book your days and sessions!

Key Info

Location

36 Hammond Street, Hamilton, Access via Fow Street


Contact Details

Phone: 021 962 241 - only answered during programme hours

Office: 07 838 2529 - option 3


Times & Pricing

Holiday Programme

8.30am to 3.00pm;

On-site - $46.00 per day

7.00am to 5.30pm;

On-site - $58.00 per day

External Providers on-site - from $68

Excursions - From $70.00 per day

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We've put together all the information you, as a parent, and also your child/ren could need to have a brilliant school holidays - what to bring, how to sign up, how our programmes work.

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Safeguarding our tamariki

For years The Y (formerly YMCA) has provided a safe and secure environment, where kids can just be’ and enjoy their time with us. We want to support every parent by not only being a fun programme, but also a safe haven where kids’ development is supported and learning is recognised.

The Y is Aotearoa’s first and only accredited organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF). We are proud to lead the children’s workforce as a child-safe organisation. Find out more.