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After School Care (ASC)

Personalised, Enriching Activities Every Afternoon (Ages 7–12)

Our After School Care program is designed to support children at the end of the school day when they are often tired, hungry, and in need of connection.

We focus on clear routines, engaging activities, and consistent educators so children feel settled and supported, and parents can finish their workday with confidence.

This is more than a place to wait until pick-up. It is a structured afternoon program that nurtures wellbeing, confidence, and play-based exploration.

Safe, Supervised Pick-Up From Local Schools

Our educators safely collect children from local schools and support a calm, supervised transition into the After School Care program. Clear roll checks and supervision processes ensure children arrive safely and are accounted for at all times.

Pick up

Central location within the local Bondi community
Casual bookings available for added flexibility
Operating hours: 3:00pm – 6:30pm

Rates

Daily rates start from $26 for permanent bookings and $31 for casual bookings.
Child Care Subsidy applies, which may significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs.

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Weekly Activity Schedule Term 4 2026, 2026

Monday
Innovation & Technology

In-House · Code.org, robotics, VR and build challenges. Our highest-engagement club — the children told us clearly to keep it, so we have.

Silly Sports (NEW)

Outdoor · Movement with no scoreboard. Scooter soccer, Nerf, archery and invented games — most of our children already play structured sport somewhere, so this isn’t that.

Tuesday
Gymnastics with Freya

In-House · Inclusive gymnastics, mobility and parkour-style strength. When we asked the children what to keep, six of them named this one.

Sensory Creations & Seniors Club

In-House · Slime, texture and hands-on making, alongside a space that belongs to our children aged 10 and over.

Wednesday
Bondi Nature Adventures

Outdoor · Wednesday is outside, start to finish. Nature play and child-led exploration, right here in Bondi.

Bondi Skate Park (NEW)

Outdoor · Bring a scooter, bike or board — ride what you like.

Thursday
Skate Ramp Project (NEW)

In-House · One build, right across the term. Design it, cut it, build it, test it, change it, ride it — real woodwork with real tools.

Art with Jen & Seniors Club

External Provider · Street-art techniques, lettering and design with Jen, plus Business Club and baking for our 10+ group.

Friday
Scooter Workshop with Mason (NEW)

External Provider · Proper coaching from Mason at MD Scootering, every Friday. Balance, control and tricks, whatever level your child is starting at.

Weekly Activity Schedule Feature Days, 2026

WK 1
Global Food Day · Yo-Chi

Tue 13 Oct · Flavours from around the world, and a build-your-own frozen yoghurt to finish.

MAD Pride · Community Celebration

Thu 15 Oct · A celebration of difference, identity and belonging — explored through making and doing, not sitting and talking.

WK 3–4
Halloween Drop-In at WAYS

Fri 30 Oct · Games, trick-or-treating and face painting. Friends and families welcome — come and see the place for yourself.

Billy Kart Workshop

Mon 2 Nov · Design it, build it, race it. Connects straight into Innovation & Technology and the Thursday ramp build.

WK 5–6
Kindness Takeover

Date TBC · A week of small acts around the centre and the neighbourhood, chosen by the children.

Water Safety Week · Coastal Discovery

Wed 18 Nov · Beach and coastline safety, the Bondi way — what to look for, and what to do.

WK 7–8
Leavers & Seniors Excursion

Date TBC · A day out for our oldest children, planned with their input. For those finishing primary school.

Volunteer Day · Give Back Workshop

Tue 1 Dec · Children make sensory items to give to children in hospital. Give first, enjoy after.

WK 9–10
Laser Tag in a Box

Mon 7 Dec · Laser tag comes to us. Teams, tactics and a great deal of running.

End-of-Year Party

Date TBC · The last hurrah before the holidays, and a proper send-off for our leavers.

How to enrol - 3 steps

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Active Kids Vouchers Available

WAYS OOSH is registered for the Active Kids Vouchers for Parkour. Once your child is enrolled in our program, email [email protected] and we’ll apply the voucher to your account.

How Afternoons Feel at WAYS

Settled Afternoons

A calm transition after school with clear routines that help children unwind and feel comfortable.

Engaging Activities

A mix of creative, active, and quieter options so children can participate in ways that suit them.

Supportive Educators

Consistent educators who know the children and provide guidance, encouragement, and care.

Time With Friends

Opportunities to socialise, play, and connect in a safe and welcoming environment.

What Parents & Kids Are Saying

“The peace of mind I get knowing my daughter is safe, happy, and learning something new every day is priceless.”

Local Parent

“It’s the best part of my week! We made slime, played soccer, and I even cooked my own snack!”

Ava, 9

FAQs

Our After School Care program is designed for primary school aged children, typically between 7 and 12 years old.

Our educators safely collect children from local schools and guide them to the service as a group.

Clear roll checks and supervision processes are followed to ensure every child is accounted for during pick-up and arrival.

Each afternoon follows a clear and familiar routine to help children settle after the school day.

This usually includes:

  • A calm transition from school
  • Afternoon tea
  • A mix of structured activities and free choice
  • Time to relax, socialise, or participate in quieter options

Children are encouraged to join activities, with flexibility to choose what suits them.

No. Activities are part of a flexible program.

Children are encouraged to participate but can opt in or choose quieter activities when needed. Our educators support children to engage at their own pace.

No. External provider activities are optional.

Details about which activities are optional and any additional costs are clearly shown during booking and in the Information Pack.

Children are supervised at all times by educators who follow clear safety and supervision procedures.

Educators work as a team to ensure children feel safe, supported, and included throughout the afternoon.

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Click the button below to complete your online enrolment. Our team is available to assist with any questions.