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


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

Terms and conditions

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