Get the kids up and moving these school holidays
09 September 2024
Ipswich residents will be spoilt for choice these school holidays with 26 free events on offer across two weeks through council’s popular Active and Healthy program.
The line-up of activities includes four new Come and Try days at Redbank Plains, Riverview, Goodna and Rosewood for families with children of all ages, and two new programs specifically tailored towards getting teens active.
Ipswich City Council Community and Sport Committee Chairperson Councillor Jacob Madsen said with such a wide range of activities on offer, there was something for everybody.
“Council has curated an exciting program of events right across Ipswich to encourage young people of all ages to get active these school holidays,” Cr Madsen said.
“Four free Come and Try days will give families an opportunity to take part in a range of games and activities including touch football, hockey, lawn games, volleyball and more.
“Toddlers, young children and teens – families of all shapes and sizes – will all be able to enjoy the Come and Try days.
“The Come and Try days are a true community collaboration with a free barbecue and fruit available at each one thanks to Coles Redbank and support from Gailes Community House, PCYC Ipswich, DrugArm and the Rosewood Community Centre.
“As well, two exciting new programs will give teens the chance to put their parkour and mountain biking skills to the test.”
The four free Come and Try days will be held from 9am to 1pm as follows:
- 17 September 2024, Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve
Including boxing, lawn games, hockey, soccer, volleyball, touch football, scooter tricks, scouts and cricket.
- 18 September 2024, Hayden Park, Riverview
Including soccer, scooter tricks, hockey, lawn games, basketball and scouts.
- 18 September 2024, Anzac Park, Rosewood
Including volleyball, soccer, hockey, touch football, lawn games, taekwondo, face-painting and scouting activities.
- 27 September 2024, Evan Marginson Park, Goodna
Including hockey, lawn games, early years activities, netball, touch football and scouting activities.
Parents/caregivers are asked to bring their own chair to stay for a few hours at the Come and Try Days as seating will be limited.
“There is so much on offer through the Active and Healthy program these school holidays including activities such as fishing, Zumba, Ipswich Nature Centre tours, gymnastics and softball,” Cr Madsen said.
“I encourage local families to have a look through the program and plan their school holiday fun.”
For more information, including accessibility information, or to register to Active and Healthy activities, visit the Active Kids page on council’s website here.