Activities directory for families

We're inviting all boys and girls between 5 and 16 to play junior cricket with the Ashburton Willows Junior Cricket Club this season! The Ashburton Willows Junior Cricket Club is a proud, successful, sociable and family-oriented community club. It has a unique specialist coaching and playing mentorship model.

We are passionate about the development of our Junior Cricket Program and would love you and your families to be involved. AWCC has the following Junior Cricket Teams confirmed for the 2021/2 season.

Under 16s
Under 14s
Under 12s
Under 10s
Junior Blasters ages 5-7

Play basketball with our Canterbury Cougars Basketball Club, we play and train in the Boroondara Council and have been part of the community for 25 years!
We have teams across the following age groups: U9s, U10s and then all the way up to U23s. You can be as young as 6 when starting at our club in U8s.
We welcome boys and girls of all ages and abilities. We provide coaches and training venues for all our teams. We are proud of our fun, inclusive and skills based club!

Homework Club provides a safe and supportive out-of-school learning environment for students living or studying in Boroondara and neighbouring suburbs. Students from Grade 1 can participate in activities that help develop their academic skills, such as homework, early learning numeracy and literacy, advanced mathematics, essay writing and science.
The additional support students receive can increase their academic success, foster social connections and improve well being. Join us online or in person, Wednesday's 4:00-5:30pm during school terms.

How quickly does the novelty of an expensive new toy wear off for your child? Our library has over 1,000 entertaining and stimulating, new and vintage toys available all year round for the price of just one or two new toys. Toys are suitable for ages 6 months to 8 years+

Learn the sport of judo. You will learn how to fall safely, unbalance to throw your partner and then grapple and pin them on the ground. We work on improving your child's fitness as well as having a lot of fun by playing judo related games.

A program facilitated by qualified early childhood educators. Children enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Childcare subsidy available (CCS). Runs on weekdays from 9 am to 2pm (5 hours) — cost: $95 per session (less CCS, if applicable), or from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours) — $126 per session (less CCS, if applicable). Must be a member to enrol (​$30 full or $15 concession). Educational, maintenance and gardening levy: $150 per child or $200 if 2 or more siblings attend the centre (charged quarterly).

The library stocks approximately 1,800 toys which cater for children from birth to 12 years of age, in addition to children with special needs.
Our coordinator is experienced in assisting you to select toys for your children based on their current stage of development, enriching the learning experience play facilitates.

The MoveIt4Kids! team are thrilled to be now delivering their action packed, fun, inclusive music sessions LIVE and ONLINE. Move It 4 Kids is a high energy program funded by AUS Sport. The program offers comedy, music and movement to encourage good habits for the whole family. This project is a partnership with drummond street services, Hullaballoo Music for All and Playgroup Victoria.

Quality CCS Approved sessional childcare programs in line with the Early Years Framework. For 6 months to 5 years: Wed and Fri 3 and 5 hours, and Thurs 5 hours.