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April School Holidays

Meet Narelle Wynter, local author of the fabulous picture book, I'd Rather Eat Chocolate, and enjoy a fun session of storytelling, word games and activities. 

Explore rhyming words and memory recall with bongo drums and fun games, then create a mini greenhouse to grow your own vegetables at home. 

When: Tuesday 7 April

Time: 10am - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: Suitable for children aged 3 - 8 

Cost: Free 

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1540741 

Join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bears Picnic! 

Bring your favourite teddy bear along and enjoy a morning of fun activities. 

The morning will include story time, a creative teddy bear craft activity, and a delicious biscuit decorating session. 

When: Wednesday 8 April 

Time: 10am - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: Ideal for children 8 and under 

Cost: $5.00

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538835 

Join us to decorate and personalise your very own memory box using paint pens, stickers, gems and colourful decorations. 

Then, take it home to fill with your favourite keepsakes, photos and treasured memories. 

When: Thursday 9 April 

Time: 10am - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: Suitable for children aged 5+

Cost: $5.00

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538838 

Join us to decorate and personalise your very own memory box using paint pens, stickers, gems and colourful decorations. 

Then, take it home to fill with your favourite keepsakes, photos and treasured memories. 

When: Friday 10 April 

Time: 10am - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: Suitable for children aged 5+

Cost: $5.00

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538839

Join us for a fun jewellery making session!

Create your very own beaded necklace or bracelet. 

When: Monday 13 April

Time: 10am - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: Suitable for children aged 5+ 

Cost: $5.00 

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1538779 

Join St John WA for this short, hands-on course that provides you with vital first aid knowledge and practical skills to respond to a wide range of medical emergencies. 

When: Tuesday 14 April

Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Ages: For ages 14 - 25 years old 

Cost: Free

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1540752 

Dive deep into a world of ocean fun! 

Cindy Lane, illustrator of Ningaloo, will help you create your very own underwater world. 

Bring marine creatures to life using watercolours and bright paint pens. 

When: Wednesday 15 April 

Time: 10am - 11am 

Where: Bay View Community Centre

Cost: Free

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1540735 

Nature Play in the Park 

Join us for Nature Play in the Park - a FREE eight-week program designed to get families playing outside and connecting with nature. 

Each week, you and your child will enjoy fun nature play session filled with storytelling, movement, food exploration and activities that support happy bodies and minds.

Nature Play in the Park is brought to you by Nature Play WA, the Town of Claremont and The State Library of WA Better Beginnings.  

When: Every Wednesday for eight weeks, starting 11 February 

Session times: 9:00am or 10:10am 

Where: Lake Claremont, Claremont 

Please note registration is ESSENTIAL as spaces are limited. 

Register here

Weekly Activities

The below activities take place weekly during school Term Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Giggle, coo and cuddle as we explore our favourite rhymes and songs! It’s never too early to ignite a love for reading and sharing stories. Our Baby Rhyme Time sessions help develop your child’s pre-literacy and social skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Come along to our sessions and share the delight of stories, songs and picture books.

For babies 0-18 months and their parents/carers.

When: Mondays (during school term)

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am

Price: Free 

Story Time

Celebrate the special bond between children, parents, carers, guardians and grandparents with Story Time. 

When: Tuesdays (during school term)

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am 

Price: Free 

Crafternooners

Special craft activities for after school.

Suitable for all ages but we ask that children under 12 come with a parent/caregiver who remains at the centre for the duration of the activity. 

Term one activities for 2026 can be found here

When: Every Thursday (during school term)

Time: 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Lego Club

Calling all Lego lovers, join us for an afternoon of creating!

Suitable for all ages but we ask that children under 12 come with a parent/caregiver who remains at the centre for the duration of the activity. 

No bookings required, walk-ins are welcome. 

When: Every Friday (during school term)

Time: 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Better Beginnings

Better Beginnings is a family literacy initiative from the State Library of Western Australia, designed to connect families with books through complimentary reading packs. The mission is to enhance literacy and learning outcomes for all children in WA.

Parents can pick up their free Better Beginnings reading packs at the Bay View Community Centre Library.

Better beginnings offer three tailored packs:

Each pack comes with engaging books, a bookmark, colourful stationery, and informative booklets to support families in their literacy journey. 

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