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 $79 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 14 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Child testing soil

Kids on the Coast - Junior Ecology

Come with us to discover how living things, and their surroundings, or environment, depend on each other for survival.
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
Tue 15 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
young girl fossil hunting

Kids on the Coast - Fossil Fun

If you thought finding real life fossils was only for Paleontologists then think again. Come with us on a journey back in time to discover what lived here millions of years ago, and learn all about how fossils are formed.
Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Council Events, CEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program, Environment and Sustainability
Thu 17 Apr
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
Tue 22 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
nature art

Kids on the Coast - Art and Nature

Using nature as your canvas, this day is all about creativity. Come with us to explore the outdoors, finding natural resources and inspiration for our creations. With spring upon us, what better way to capture how beautiful our coastal environments are!
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
Wed 23 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Children exploring rock pools

Kids on the Coast - Junior Marine Biology

There is plenty life on the rock platform if you know where to look! Join us for a day of discovery and fun as part of our series of school holiday program events.
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
Thu 24 Apr
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
children exploring the rockpool

Kids on the Coast - Ocean Edge Discovery

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

Terms and conditions

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