Play, learn and grow
Exciting and educational hands-on experiences where children explore, investigate and get creative.
Developed by experienced educators, our safe and engaging programs complement school learning while encouraging curiosity, creativity and friendship.
- Cost: $150 (per full day)
- Ages: 5 – 12 years old
- Time: 9.30am – 4pm
- Classes: View the complete Class list (note: class offerings vary by program)
- Location: 13 Hadenfeld Ave, Macquarie University
- Parking: Free temporary parking will be available in designated areas of West 4 parking lot, for drop-off and pick-up of children only.
JSA is not registered for the Child Care Subsidy (CSS).
Supervision is available one hour before and after class (sign in from 8.30am, last pickup is 5pm)
No classes on weekends or public holidays.
Our upcoming program
Bookings open 1 September 2026.
View timetable and buy tickets
2026 program schedule
| Dates | Tickets available |
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| Spring: 28 September – 9 October | 1 September |
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Summer: 14 – 17 December (Private School break) 18 – 22 December | 17 November |
Academies
Macquarie University’s Junior Science Academy (JSA) and Junior Creative Academy (JCA) offer exciting and educational holiday experiences for primary school-aged children from Kindergarten to Year 7.
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) concepts through engaging, hands-on activities... and get a little messy along the way! Children explore the world of science in a fun and safe environment. Classes vary each program, including content on:
- space
- dinosaurs
- animals and nature
- explosions
- robotics
- coding.
Release your inner creative with our new creative arts program. Develop creative skills and enhance creative thinking with fabulous and interactive learning experiences. Design and create masterpieces as you explore our range of creative courses. Class content varies each program, and can include:
- painting
- sketching
- creative writing
- cooking
- augmented reality
- photography.
We're excited to bring the highlights of our JSA and JCA programs to a vacation care near you. These mini sessions spotlight what our full programs have to offer, including:
- blue bots to the rescue
- chemical reactions
- dino discovery
- ink art
- micro:bit magic
- pizza science
- reach for the stars
- sound waves
- spectacular spheros.
Program details
- Age: Children from K–6
- Length: Mini sessions 90–120 minutes.
- Location: Incursions must be booked by and located in vacation care centres.
- Capacity: 30 children per package. Please enquire about adjustments if you have more than 30 children attending your centre.
Our package options include:
- Junior Science Academy incursions: JSA and JCA educators deliver the full experience, including setup, running activities and pack up
- DIY experiences: Resources will be provided to you, complete with lesson plans for your Vacation Care Educators to deliver. Our team will then collect remaining resources and equipment after the event.
To make a booking or find out more, contact juniorscience@mq.edu.au.