School Holiday Programs Perth 2025 — What to Book for the Kids

Perth's 12 weeks of school holidays per year is both a blessing and a logistical challenge for working families. Finding quality holiday programs that keep children engaged, active, and learning — without breaking the bank — takes planning. Here's a guide to the best options across the Perth metro area.

Council Programs — Free and Low-Cost First

Perth's local councils run some of the best value school holiday programs available. The City of Perth, City of Joondalup, City of Stirling, City of Fremantle, and most other Perth metro councils offer structured holiday activities including arts and crafts, sport, outdoor activities, and excursions — often free or at minimal cost for residents. Programs fill quickly; check your council's website at the start of each school term for the following holiday schedule. This is the first stop for cost-conscious Perth families.

Sports Holiday Camps

Professional sporting organisations and private academies run holiday camps across Perth for most popular sports: cricket (CA programs, private academies), soccer (Football West holiday clinics), tennis (Tennis Australia Hot Shots camps), basketball, AFL (WAFC programs), and swimming intensives. These typically run full days ($80–$150/day) or half-days for younger children. They're well-run, appropriately supervised, and combine skill development with the social energy of a larger group.

Creative and Drama Workshops

Perth has a good range of school holiday creative programs: WAAPA community holiday drama workshops, art studio intensives at Perth galleries, music workshops, and photography courses for older children. These suit kids who aren't sport-focused and often produce genuinely impressive outputs (a short film, a performance, an art exhibition) that children are proud to share. Typically $100–$200 for multi-day workshops.

STEM Holiday Programs

Coding and robotics holiday camps have expanded significantly across Perth. Code Camp, Coder Academy, and various independent providers run week-long programs ($200–$400) covering game development, Scratch programming, Python basics, or robotics (using LEGO, VEX, or similar). Scitech also runs excellent STEM holiday programs at their West Perth location, as well as circuit programs at local libraries and community centres.

Booking Tips

The most popular Perth holiday programs — particularly sport camps and Scitech programs — fill within days of opening for bookings. Set a calendar reminder for when registrations open (usually 4–6 weeks before school holidays). Have your child's dietary requirements, emergency contacts, and any relevant medical information ready to input quickly. For camps requiring medical forms, prepare these in advance.