Earth Kids Holiday Program
Northey Street City Farm is a 2.5-hectare, vibrant space where children can explore, play, and engage with native and exotic plants, animals, and permaculture. Each Earth Kids Holiday program is packed with games, seasonal farm adventures, and activities that help children discover how all the living and non-living elements of this place are connected.
The Holiday program offers:
– Time outdoors to support wellbeing and curiosity
– Hands-on activities that spark creativity, empathy, and leadership
– Opportunities to build social and emotional skills through play
– A space for building friendships and a sense of community
– Partial scholarships for First Nations families
– Discounted children’s tickets for parent volunteers
We also offer a Homeschool Program. Learn more about our Earth Kids Homeschool program here.
Earth Kids Holiday Program Dates 2026
We meet for two or three days during the Queensland school holidays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (drop off from 8:45 a.m. and pick up until 3:15 p.m.).
Earth Kids Autumn 2026
Tuesday to Thursday: 14-16 April.
Earth Kids Winter 2026
Tuesday to Thursday: 30 June-2 July.
Earth Kids Spring 2026
Tuesday to Thursday: 22-24 September.
Earth Kids 2-Day Summer 2026
Wednesday and Thursday: 16-17 December.
Enroling in the Program
Enrolment in the Earth Kids program consists of the following steps:
1. Read the Parent and Guardians Handbook
2. Purchase a ticket via Humanitix
3. Complete the online Enrolment Form
4. Complete and sign the online Consent Form
For volunteering and general enquiries, please email the youth education coordinator at youthedn@nscf.org.au
Frequently Asked Questions
“My children can attend only one day of the holiday program. Is it possible to purchase tickets for only one day?”
We currently don’t offer single-day bookings for the holiday program. This is because it’s quite hard for us to fill the remaining day with another family, so we give preference to children who can attend both days.
“Our family missed the booking—can my child join if we show up on the day?”
Please don’t do that. While we love welcoming new families to our Earth Kids community, we’re unfortunately unable to accept children who haven’t booked in advance. Due to the nature of the program and working with children, our team carefully prepares before each program to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and well-supported experience for all participants—including our educators.
“Do you offer trials for your programs?”
We don’t offer trials for our Earth Kids Holiday programs, only for the Homeschool program. If you have any questions or would like to find out more to see if it’s a good fit for your family, please contact our Youth Education Coordinator at youthedn@nscf.org.au. We’ll be happy to provide as much information as possible to help you make an informed decision.
“I’m a First Nations person and would like to benefit from the partial scholarship for my child. What do I need to do?”
Please visit the event page on Humanitix and select the First Nations ticket. If you need any assistance, please contact us at youthedn@nscf.org.au
“Our family holds a Health Care Card. Is there any partial scholarships available for us?”
To make our programs as accessible as possible, we offer early bird prices and low-income fees. Health Care Card holders are welcome to choose the low-income ticket rate available for most of our Earth Kids programs.
“What’s the difference between Earth Arts and Earth Kids?”
The Earth Arts Playgroup is a free play, child-led activity, ideal for children under 5, though it’s something people of all ages, including adults, can enjoy. Find more information about the Earth Arts Playgroup here.
Earth Kids is a structured paid program, for children aged 6-12, that supports children in their nature-reconnection journey. Permaculture-informed, the program offers opportunities to learn about local flora and fauna, develop empathy and leadership, and build social skills, friendships, and community. More information on our webpages: Earth Kids Homeschool and Earth Kids Holiday.
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