Activities in the Park –January School Holiday Fun

As part of the Council’s Activities in the Park program we have a number of Free and Low Cost activities on offer all throughout the Greater Shepparton Community

The Activities in the Park Program is proudly presented by the Greater Shepparton City Council

The sessions are all delivered by local facilitators including Sports Clubs, Businesses, Community Groups and State Sporting Associations

For more information visit www.getmoovingshepparton.com.au, like ‘Get Mooving Greater Shepparton’ on Facebook, down load our free Get Mooving app or contact the Active Living Department on (03) 5832 9431.

Active @ School Session:

Join Active @ School instructors for a fun filled 60 minute activity session. This session is aimed at primary school aged children and will incorporate a mixture of fun and physical activities. For further information contact Active @ School 0448 204 572 FREE ACTIVITY

Active Kids – Swimming

Join Valley Sport for fun interactive physical activity session where you can have fun in the pool. For further information contact Valley Sport (03) 5831 8456. FREE ACTIVITY Registrations Essential

Australia Day Pool Party

Celebrate Australia Day at the Merrigum Swimming Pool and enjoy the fun of a pool party! For further information contact Merrigum Pool Committee 0408674097 COST - POOL ENTRY

Circus Skills

Join Enchanted Rainbow for a variety of circus themed activities. Learn plate spinning, hoops, poi, juggling and bucket stilts. For further information contact Enchanted Rainbow 0438 317 332 FREE ACTIVITY

Classic Movie Night

Bring a picnic rug, have something to eat and enjoy one of the must-see classic movies of all time. Completely free and fun for everyone. For more information contact Primary Care Connect (03) 5823 3201 FREE ACTIVITY

Connect and Build

Join Enchanted Rainbow and build your own forte using specially made sticks and balls! For more information contact Enchanted Rainbow 0438 317 332. FREE ACTIVITY

Deep water Aqua Running

Deep water running is one of the best cross training forms of exercise. Ideal training for strength, core work and cardio fitness. Intensity is high but you can work at your own pace. For more information contact Tatura Absolute Training Studio 0428 266 310 COST - POOL ENTRY

Juggling

Join Enchanted Rainbow for a fun interactive juggling workshop where you will make your own juggling balls and learn how to juggle them. For more information contact Enchanted Rainbow 0438 317 332 FREE ACTIVITY

Kids healthy Eating Ideas

Looking for yummy ways to get your kids eating healthy? Need quick lunchbox ideas? Come join Primary Care Connects Health Team for this informative and interactive session. For more information contact Primary Care Connect (03) 5823 3201 FREE ACTIVITY Registrations Essential

Kite Making

This fun and creative kite making workshop will see you colour in your own kite and have fun flying it. For more information Council's Active Living Department on (03) 5832 9431 FREE ACTIVITY

Labyrinth Walk

Join Dr Lisa Shortridge for a guided labyrinth walk. Starting with an introduction to the labyrinth followed by a short meditation, these sessions are a great way to relax and reflect away the stresses of the world. This session will be held regardless of weather. For more information contact, Dr Lisa Shortridge 0419 562 790 FREE ACTIVITY

Meditation along the River

Did you know time spent in nature can sharpen your thinking, stimulate creativity, reduce stress and improve your mental well-being? Join us for RiverConnect's new Meditation Along the River at Walter's Reserve to connect with yourself and the river environment in a whole new way. For more information contact, River Connect (03) 5832 9700 FREE ACTIVITY Registrations Essential

Movie Night at the Pool

Get your friends and family together and enjoy a great night out. Swim until dusk and then settle in to watch a great family friendly movie. Contact Councils Active Living Team 03 5832 9431. COST - POOL ENTRY

Munzee in the Park

Munzee is the next generation in global scavenger hunt games. Track down QR codes hidden in the real world and capture them for points. Whether you are a casual player, an avid explorer, or a hard-core competition enthusiast, Munzee helps you rediscover the world around you. For more information contact Rob Steer 0409 067 439 FREE ACTIVITY

Nurture Nature

Learn about critters of all sizes during a two hour program of fun and educational environmental and cultural activities hosted by Goulburn Murray Landcare Network, Goulburn Valley Water, Parks Victoria, RiverConnect and more! Let's learn how to nurture nature together these school holidays as part of Activities in the Park - why not bring your own morning tea and picnic in the shade of the peppercorn trees! Great for the whole family, however children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact RiverConnect (03) 5832 9700 FREE ACTIVITY

Old School Yard Games

Join Enchanted Rainbow for a variety of old school yard games. Enjoy hopscotch, elastics, skipping, hooping and much more. Enchanted Rainbow 0438 317 332 FREE ACTIVITY

Orienteering

Orienteering is a sport for all ages and abilities that keeps your body fit and mind active. Use a map to find check points in our beautiful landscape. No prior experience is necessary - just a sense of adventure. Start Outdoors 0403 179 873 FREE ACTIVITY

Pedal Karts

Human powered go karting in the massive 18m x 10m inflatable track! These amazing go karts are simply one means to experience the adrenalin rush associated with racing. Karts cater for kids 3-12 years. For more information contact It's Party Time Jumping Castles 0427 845 100 FREE ACTIVITY

Planks

Planks is an open ended self-directed block-play session. Use planks to build your creative mind! Each plank is identical in size and shape allowing structures to be held together by gravity and balance alone. The session is run as a drop-in activity so you can come along at any time you wish. Green Hat Workshop 0421 383 174 FREE ACTIVITY

Playground Escapade Bus Tour

Greater Shepparton has so many wonderful parks and playgrounds - Join the bus tour and come explore the hidden treasures! Each stop will have activities and free time to explore. For more information contact Council's Active Living Department (03) 5832 9431 FREE ACTIVITY Registrations Essential – Limited Spots

Plogging in the Park

Running is good for you. Picking up litter is good for the planet - why not do both? Join RiverConnect for this eco-friendly Plogging in the Park session. Plogging is a combination of jogging and picking up litter. It started as an organised activity in Sweden but has become a world-wide fitness craze. There is only two rules to plogging, collect as much as you can and throw away (or recycle) as appropriate. For more information contact RiverConnect (03) 5832 9700 FREE ACTIVITY

Pool Party and Movie Night

Get your friends and family together and enjoy a great night out. Enjoy a pool party until dusk and then settle in to watch a great family friendly movie. For further information contact Aquamoves (03) 5832 9400 COST - POOL ENTRY

Pool Activities – Giant Games

Try your hand at the Giant Games in between your time cooling off in the pool. For more information contact Council’s Leisure Facilities team on (03) 5832 9831 COST - POOL ENTRY

Pool Activities – Sports Week

Enjoy the school holidays with a range of different sport at your local pool. For more information contact Council’s Leisure Facilities team on (03) 5832 9831 COST - POOL ENTRY

Pool Activities – Pool Inflatable

Come down to your local pool and have fun on the giant inflatable - can you get to the end of the inflatable? For more information contact Council’s Leisure Facilities team on (03) 5832 9831 COST - POOL ENTRY

Scavenger Hunt

Bring a group or come along on your own for a gentle walk around the track finding the signs and taking in the world around you. Suitable for all fitness levels. For further information contact Primary Care Connect (03) 5823 3201 FREE ACTIVITY

Stand up Paddle Boarding

As this will be a very popular activity we are taking registrations for 20 minute sessions. These will provide participants with an opportunity to trial Stand-up Paddle Boarding and if they wish to pursue this sport further speak with the facilitators about other opportunities or investigate other options. For more information contact Council's Active Living Department on (03) 5832 9431 FREE ACTIVITY Registrations Essential – Limited Spots

Tape It – Collaborative Drawing

Join Briony Barr for this fun collaborative Tape It Workshop. Create large scale floor drawings using electrical colour (PVC) tape. Proudly presented by Shepparton Art Museum and Activities in the Park. For more information SAM (03) 5832 9861. FREE ACTIVITY

Tat’s Lap It Up

Early morning swimming'. By popular demand Tat's Lap It Up is back! Enjoy an early morning swim before you head off to work or start your day at home. COST - POOL ENTRY

Turtle Talk

Turtles Australia and RiverConnect present Turtle Talk. Long Necked, Broad Shelled, Eastern, Western, Murray, Ballinger or Manning Rivers - learn all about Australia's native freshwater turtles at this interactive activity! A fun, free and family friendly option for the school holidays. For more information RiverConnect (03) 5832 9700 FREE ACTIVITY Registrations Essential

Twilight Sailing

In partnership with Shepparton Sailability, come and try sailing! Shepparton Sailability volunteers will be there to show you the sailing ropes! Drop by and enjoy an evening on the lake. For more information contact ValleySport (03) 5831 8456 FREE ACTIVITY Registrations Essential