Winter Teen School Holiday Program 2026

All ability Basketball @ GESAC

Tuesday 30 June

Join us at GESAC this winter as we play basketball with a whole new perspective. Learn the incredible sport of Wheelchair basketball. This fun and inclusive activity is perfect for young people of all abilities to learn new skills, build confidence, and experience the thrill of fast-paced team sport. Come along, make new friends, and discover how fun and empowering wheelchair basketball can be! No experience using a wheelchair needed.

Time: 10am–12pm

What also to bring: Snacks (if required), water bottle, enclosed shoes 

Drop off/Pick up: Glen Eira Sports & Aquatic Centre, 200 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East

Cost: $6.50 or Free for Health Care Card holders

DJ Workshop

Wednesday 1 July 

Come down for a DJ workshop hosted by The Push, where young people are introduced to the basics of DJing, music mixing, and live performance. Participants will get hands-on experience using DJ equipment, learn how to blend tracks, with live demonstrations and practical exercises on the DJ decks.

Time: 10.30am–12.30pm

What to bring: Snacks, water bottle

Drop off/Pick up: Murrumbeena Community Hub, 28 Gerald St, Murrumbeena

Cost: $6.50 or Free for Health Care Card holders

Prison Island Melbourne Experience

Thursday 2 July

Looking for an exciting challenge these school holidays? Join us for a trip to Prison Island Melbourne, where young people can test their skills, solve puzzles, and tackle fun physical challenges in a series of interactive rooms! It’s the perfect mix of fun, strategy, and adventure so book your ticket now and get ready to unlock the challenge!

Time: 10am–2.30pm

What to bring: Water bottle, MYKI card

Drop off/Pick up: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub, 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh   

Cost: $11.50 or Free for Health Care Card holders

Ice Skating @ O’Briens Icehouse

Tuesday 7 July

Glide into fun these school holidays with an exciting trip to O’Brien Icehouse in Docklands! Doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before, participants will have the chance to hit the ice, build confidence, and enjoy the thrill of skating. Don’t miss out on this cool adventure, lace up your skates and join us on the rink!

Please note helmets are mandatory on the ice, participants may use their own bike helmets if acquired.

Time: 10.15am–2pm

What to bring: BYO snacks, lunch, water bottle, MYKI card

Drop off/Pick up: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub, 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh

Cost: $11.50 or Free for Health Care Card holders

FIFA 2026 World Cup Tournament

Wednesday 8 July

Get ready to kick off your skills at our PlayStation 5 FIFA Tournament these school holidays! Inspired by the excitement of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, this event is perfect for young gamers eager to compete, have fun, and show off their football skills on the big stage. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, there’s a place for everyone—so come along, join the competition, and see if you’ve got what it takes to be our FIFA champion and win the prize!

Time: 10am–1pm

What to bring: Water bottle, lunch, snacks, 

Drop off/Pick up: Murrumbeena Community Hub, 28 Gerald St, Murrumbeena

Cost: $6.50 or Free for Health Care Card holders

SpudBAR Cooking Class @ Murrumbeena

Thursday 9 July

Join a fun, hands-on cooking session where participants create their own healthy loaded baked potatoes, inspired by the SpudBAR concept. Add a variety of topping such as ground beef mince, sour cream, a lot of cheese and more and see why this food phenomenon took off!

Time: 11am–1pm

What to bring: Drink bottle

Drop off/ Pick up: Murrumbeena Community Hub, 28 Gerald St, Murrumbeena

Cost: $6.50 or Free for Health Care Card holders

Music Maythem

Saturday 11 July

Holidays feeling quiet? Tune in to this one: We're hosting an EPIC SHOWDOWN for young artists in Glen Eira. See the council's best young bands, duos and solo performers battle it out for the favour of the judges and crowd at the 2026 Music Mayhem.

For further details about the event and to secure your ticket please use the link below:

Time: 4pm–7.30pm

Drop off/ Pick up: Glen Eira Council Auditorium, Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield

Cost: Free

For further information, contact Glen Eira Youth Services on (03) 9524 3676 or email youthservices@gleneira.vic.gov.au

Bookings for activities are made online and places are limited.