The RISE

Kids Programs

April School Holiday Program Enrolments are NOW OPEN! Scroll down for more info. 

Looking for ways to keep the kids busy these school holidays? City of Bayswater Recreation’s popular School Holiday Programs offer a fun-filled range of activities across our local recreation centres. Join us at The RISE and the Morley Sport & Recreation Centre every school holidays for interactive clinics including sports, crafts, games, and creative workshops designed for children aged 5–10.

City of Bayswater Recreation is also excited to launch a brand-new series of Youth Programs specifically for young people aged 11–17, expanding our offering beyond our traditional 5–12 year old holiday activities for the very first time.

CURRENT KIDS PROGRAMS

City of Bayswater Recreation’s April Kids Holiday Programs offer a fun, active and creative line-up of clinics for children aged 5–12 years at The RISE and Morley Sport & Recreation Centre.

Designed to keep kids engaged, moving and social during the school holidays, each clinic runs as a standalone session and is delivered by experienced staff in a safe, supportive environment. Programs are ideal for building confidence, trying new activities and making new friends, while giving parents flexible holiday options.

Date Time Activity Location
Tue, 7 Apr 1.30-4.30pm Mini chefs – Easter Special Function Suite/Kitchen
Wed, 8 Apr 1.30-4.30pm Bricks & Sticks Creche
Thu, 9 Apr 1.30-4.30pm Basketball Beginners (5-8 yrs) Court 1
Fri, 10 Apr 1.30-4.30pm Crazy Craft – Easter Special Creche
Mon, 13 Apr 1.30-4.30pm Amazing Race Court 1
Tue, 14 Apr 1.30-4.30pm Net Sports (pickleball, badminton, volleyball) Court 1
Wed, 15 Apr 1.30-4.30pm Basketball Intermediate      (9-12 yrs) Court 1
Thu, 16 Apr 1.30-4.30pm Mad Science Creche
Fri, 17 Apr 1.30-4.30pm Multi-Sport Court 1

Bricks & Sticks 

Join us for a fun-filled LEGO & Building Clinic designed for creativity, teamwork, and hands-on problem solving! Kids will jump into exciting challenges like the 30-Piece Build, Spin the Wheel team missions, and an epic Bridge Building competition. With games, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to create and collaborate, this action-packed session keeps young builders engaged from start to finish. Perfect for imaginative kids who love to design, build, and have fun with friends!

Basketball Beginners (5-8 yrs) 

Come along to our Beginner Basketball Clinic (5–8 yrs)! Young players will learn essential skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and defence through fun drills, relay races, and modified games. With skill-based activities, teamwork challenges, and plenty of match play, this clinic is perfect for beginners looking to develop their basketball skills in a supportive, fun, and high-energy environment.

Basketball Intermediate (9-12 yrs) 

Build skills, confidence, and game smarts at our Intermediate Basketball Clinic (9–12 yrs)! Players will develop dribbling, ball control, shooting, defensive techniques, and court positioning through fun drills, competitive games, and real match play. With skill-based challenges, small-sided games, and full-court action, this clinic is perfect for young athletes ready to take their basketball to the next level in a supportive and high-energy environment.

Mini Chefs – Easter Special

Build creativity, confidence, and kitchen skills at our Mini Chefs Easter Special! Young chefs will learn basic food preparation, teamwork, and kitchen safety while creating fun Easter-themed treats including Chocolate Crackle Nests, savoury hashbrown quiches, and colourful fruit kebabs. Through hands-on cooking, food-based games, and interactive group activities, children will develop independence, fine motor skills, and confidence in the kitchen.

Multi-Sport 

Come and get active at our epic Multi-Sport Clinic! Players will develop passing, dribbling, shooting, and teamwork skills across a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, and dodgeball. Through fun warm-up games, skill-based drills, small-sided matches, and exciting team challenges like Golden Runner, children will improve coordination, fitness, and game strategy in an engaging and supportive environment. With modified games and plenty of match play, this clinic is perfect for young athletes who love to stay active, try different sports, and build all-round sporting skills in a high-energy setting.

Mad Science 

Build curiosity and creativity at our Mad Science Clinic! Young scientists will explore exciting hands-on experiments like fizzing dinosaur eggs, quicksand investigations, explosive reactions, and fun engineering challenges. Through interactive activities and teamwork, children will develop problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a love for discovery in a fun, messy, and high-energy environment.

Amazing Race 

Come along and test your adventure skills at our Amazing Race Holiday Clinic! Kids will travel “around the world” through a series of exciting race stations themed around different countries. Working in teams, they’ll complete fun physical challenges, puzzles, and creative tasks to earn stamps and move to the next destination. With fast-paced activities, teamwork challenges, and plenty of laughs along the way, this clinic is perfect for kids who love adventure, friendly competition, and high-energy fun.

Crazy Craft – Easter Special

Build creativity, confidence, and imagination at our Crazy Craft Easter Special! Kids will enjoy a variety of hands-on Easter-themed craft activities including making bunny ears, colourful egg suncatchers, and creative popsicle-stick houses or nests. Through fun craft projects, games, and creative exploration, children will develop fine motor skills and artistic expression in a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment. Perfect for kids who love to create, decorate, and take home their own handmade Easter creations.

Net Sports 

Build coordination, confidence, and game skills at our Net Sports School Holiday Clinic! Players will learn the basics of pickleball, badminton, and volleyball through fun drills, skill challenges, and plenty of game play. With rotating teams, rally challenges, and exciting group games, kids will develop hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and game awareness in a fun, active, and supportive environment. Perfect for young athletes who enjoy racquet and net sports while staying active and having fun.

  • Bookings are essential! Enrolment is only confirmed once full payment is received.​
  • Sign-In/Sign-Out: Parents/guardians must sign children in and out at the beginning and end of each session.​
  • What to Bring: Please provide water and a healthy snack for break times.​
  • Age Group: Clinics are open to children aged 5–12.​

To register your child, please Enrol HERE, or visit The RISE reception and fill out an Enrolment Form.

For more information or further enrolment assistance, contact us at 9208 2400 or rise@bayswater.wa.gov.au.​

We look forward to providing your child with a memorable and enjoyable holiday experience at The RISE and Morley Sport & Recreation Centre!

For your peace of mind, please note that all staff running these programs have up-to-date Working With Children Checks, ensuring a safe and secure environment for your kids.

We look forward to seeing you at The RISE!

Youth Programs

City of Bayswater Recreation is excited to launch a brand-new series of programs specifically for young people aged 11–17 — expanding our offering beyond our traditional 5–10 year old holiday activities for the very first time.

These new pop-up sessions at The RISE and Morley Sport & Recreation Centre are designed to give teens and pre-teens more opportunities to get active, try new activities and connect with others in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Running across January, and currently consisting of Pickleball, Netball and K-Pop Dance, these programs are sure to have something for everyone. Watch this space as we approach the next school holidays for more information.