The Gold Coast Recreation Precinct offers some of the most popular school holiday programs on the Gold Coast for children aged 5 to 16, featuring outdoor adventure, sport, water-based activities and active play. These fun, engaging and affordable programs provide a great way for kids to stay active and entertained during the summer break.
Families looking for things to do with kids on the Gold Coast can enjoy a safe, supervised program that focuses on physical activity, confidence-building, teamwork and having fun during the Queensland school holidays. Activities are tailored to different age groups to ensure an enjoyable experience for every child.
Details and pricing
This summer school holiday program is suitable for families looking for affordable kids' activities on the Gold Coast during the January 2026 holidays.
Learn about full-day school holiday program pricing and additional information.
Dates and times
Monday 5 January – Friday 9 January 2026
Full-day program: Drop off 8:30am for a 9am start, pick-up 3:30-4pm
Cost
$98.65 per person (includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)
Daily program schedule
The program includes a variety of kids adventure activities such as high ropes, canoeing, archery, beach games and traditional Indigenous games, making it one of the most engaging Gold Coast school holiday programs available.
Full day program 5 – 9 January 2026
| Day | 5–7 yrs | 8–10 yrs | 11+ yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 5 Jan | Body boarding / Archery / Sand sculpting | High ropes / Body boarding | Body boarding / High ropes |
| Tues 6 Jan | Canoeing / Traditional Indigenous games / Circus skills | Giant swing / Circus skills / Canoeing | Traditional Indigenous games / Giant swing / Body boarding |
| Wed 7 Jan | Body boarding / Catapults / Evasion games | Kayaking / Giant swing / Archery | Archery / Giant swing / Kayaking |
| Thurs 8 Jan | Canoeing / Archery / Sand sculpting | Body boarding / Abseil / Quick jumps | Abseil / Quick jumps / Canoeing |
| Fri 9 Jan | Body boarding / Traditional Indigenous games / Circus skills | Beach games / Archery / High ropes | High ropes / Archery / Beach games |
Download the Gold Coast Recreation Precinct Holiday Program January 2026 [PDF].
What to bring
- Enclosed shoes
- Water bottle
- Fitness attire
- Hat and sunscreen.
For water activities also bring:
- Sun-safe wet clothes
- Enclosed shoes that can get wet
- Towel and a change of dry clothes
Bookings and contact
Bookings are essential
Book your school holiday activity
Phone: 07 5669 2100
Email: goldcoastrec@sport.qld.gov.au
Address: 1525 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach QLD 4221
Website: qld.gov.au/goldcoast-recreationprecinct
Follow us: Facebook @GCRecreationPrecinct.