Activities directory for families

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.

Free to try for Joey and Cub Scouts for a few weeks to see if it suits.
A really fun program of activities for all ages.
Joeys: ages 5 (must have started Prep) to 8, meet Tuesdays from 5:20pm to 6:20pm
Cubs: ages 7.5 to 11, meet Tuesdays 6:30pm to 8pm

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).

Little Athletics is a modified children’s athletics program for 5yo to 15yo athletes. Athletes participate and compete weekly with their friends during season, learning the many disciplines of athletics, such as running, jumping and throwing events. We are a community oriented sport.

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.

Introduction and development of soccer skills. Opportunity to come and try Soccer - programs run year round in various locations.

Cultivate creativity at Boroondara Arts through our learning program. We are committed to providing creative experiences for young people and families through a year-round program of exhibitions, tours, workshops and online resources for primary students. Our education team offers teacher resources to inspire students and meet curriculum outcomes.

Deepdene Korean School runs every Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm face to face Korean language classes during the school terms. The school also runs online classes for adults and children on various week days.
The Sunday children's class is designed with a unique and fun wholistic approach.
$120 per term (sibling discount available)

Boroondara Library Service children's collections and programs encourage a lifelong love of reading from birth to primary school. Knowledgeable library staff are on hand to help develop early literacy and language skills in a fun and enriching environment.
We hope this curated collection of reading recommendations, programs and early literacy tips and hints will help you on the reading journey with your family.

Have you got a boy or girl aged 3-5 who would like to try rugby? Then we’ve got the perfect intro to one of the world’s most popular sports, right here in Boroondara!

Our Little Rugby Tikes program is specifically designed to help little hands learn the basic skills of catching and passing, little legs learn running and weaving and little hearts fell the joy of scoring a try and making new friends.

Rugby at any age is little more than that after all!

Cost is just $150. New players are very welcome at any time.