children and leader on bush track

The Coastal Environment Centre (CEC) offers a school holiday program with a difference. With a unique theme for each day, your child will learn about our natural environment through a range of fun and interesting activities.

Fun filled, action packed school holiday programs are offered during the summer, autumn, winter and spring school holidays.

This is a great opportunity for children to learn about our environment and how they can help preserve it.

The holiday program is suitable for children aged 6 (who have started school) to 12 years (unless otherwise advertised).

Programs generally run from 10am-3pm (unless otherwise noted) and cost $74 per child (per program). Please pack a nut-free snack and lunch, and bring a refillable water bottle. Please note - Active Kids Vouchers are not able to be accepted.

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Bookings

Testimonials

My two girls did the Coastal Ranger Day and had the best day! They loved the Amazing Race hunt and looking for fossils. They loved meeting new kids and looking at all the amazing exhibits in the centre. They especially loved the staff who were all brilliant…looking forward to coming back.

Since Junior Coastal Rangers, my daughter has been actively picking up other peoples’ litter. I also think the program has reinforced the messages around recycling and use of plastics as she has been asking about plastics in the ocean.

Friendly staff feel like you’re leaving your child in a caring nurturing environment. The program was structured, fun and thoroughly enjoyable for my child.

The staff’s approach was professional and in a fun way to engage the kids. All knew their subject matter, and made the day enjoyable and informative fun for all.

Available Activities


Mon 8 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Fossil

Kids on the Coast - Finding Fossils

Join us on an exciting journey back in time as we embark on a fossil finding adventure!
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, School Holidays
Tue 9 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Child looking through a magnify glass

Kids on the Coast - Beastly Discoveries

Welcome to the captivating world of beastly discoveries and creepy crawlies where budding entomologists will delve into the fascinating realm of insects.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, School Holidays
Wed 10 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Pile of colourful leaves in palm

Kids on the Coast - Nature's Art Adventure

Ignite your imagination and explore the wonders of nature as we embark on an art adventure. We will gather inspiration and resources from the wilds to capture the essence of the great outdoors and create masterpieces that tell a unique story of our connection to nature.
Coastal Environment Centre Entrance Pelican Path, Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Thu 11 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children looking through binoculars

Kids on the Coast - Whale Wanderers

Through hands on activities, interactive games and thrilling headland adventures children will discover the fascinating life of whales – from their incredible migrations - right along our coastline - to their unique behaviours we will inspire a life long love and appreciation for these magnificent creatures.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Fri 12 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Survivor shelter building activity

Kids on the Coast - Survivor!

Are you ready to put your survival skills to the test?
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, School Holidays
Mon 15 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children in the bush

Kids on the Coast - Science Lab for Kids

Step into our indoor/outdoor Science Lab where we will spark your curiosity and ignite discovery. Through hands on activities, interactive demonstrations and outdoor adventures young scientists will unravel the mysteries of the natural world and uncover the wonders of scientific discovery.
Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Tue 16 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children in the bush

Kids on the Coast - Animal Kingdom

Welcome to our animal guardians’ program, where kids become champions for wildlife and stewards of the environment through hands on activities like building possum dreys and planting wildflowers.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Rd North Narrabeen
Children and Families, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, School Holidays
Wed 17 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children outside

Kids on the Coast - Build it, Fly it, Float it

Let your imagination soar as you become engineer, architect and inventor of your own floating and flying contraptions. From paper airplanes, homemade boats, kites and rockets, you will design it, build it, test it and refine it. A unique opportunity to unleash your creativity and ingenuity while learning the principles of buoyancy and aerodynamics and having the most fun ever!
Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Thu 18 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
child with net in the lagoon

Kids on the Coast - Marine Mysteries

Join us for an unforgettable journey along the lagoon and beach shorelines where kids will uncover the secrets of fascinating intertidal creatures and explore the wonders of marine biology. Through hands on activities come and discover the unique adaptations and behaviours of marine creatures including hermit crabs and squid.
Coastal Environment Centre North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays
Fri 19 Jul
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children exploring the rockpool

Kids on the Coast - Rockpool Quest

Embark on a thrilling quest to find the rockpools and intertidal zones of our local area. Investigate the rocky shore discovering the hidden wonders of the rockpools and their secretive inhabitants. Led by our wonderful educators, children will explore these mini ecosystems, searching for crabs, molluscs, fish, sea hares and seabirds.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, MEC Events, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, School Holidays

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The Coastal Environment Centre’s Kids on the Coast program aims to provide the highest quality education and care for children...