October School Holiday Programme 2026
School Holidays are just around the corner so be sure to check out what we are up to at Chill Out Masterton!
We have a fantastic team of dedicated and trained staff to ensure your children have a fantastic time. All staff are police vetted and trained in safeguarding and child protection.
Our programme operates at the Trust House Recreation Centre (Masterton Pools) you can access the programme spaces from the back carpark.
Our activities include: Cloud 9, Carnival Day, Masterton Skate park and so much more fun and excitment! We will also have swimming everyday unless stated on the day information.
Programme Dates:
Monday 28th September - Friday 9th October
Our programme consists of a mixture of inhouse and off-site days, we do our best to create a programme with different activities to keep the kids entertained.
Swimming:
We will be swimming regularly, please make sure children bring their togs and towels every day.
Programme Hours:
We are open from 8am - 5.45pm every day
Before Care is available from 6.45am-8am and includes breakfast. Children must be booked in and pay the additional charge. Any kids dropped off before 8am will be charged extra to cover costs.
Each day kids will need to bring:
- Morning tea, lunch and Afternoon tea
- Sunhat
- Togs and Towel
- Sun hat
- Water bottle
- Appropriate Clothing and Footwear for the day activities.
Cancellation Policy:
If your child is absent, 72 hours notice must be provided to receive a full refund. Absences on the day are CHARGED AT FULL PRICE. There will be NO refunds for cancelations on trip days due to the costs involved.
We are MSD Accredited and have OSCAR subsidies available – you could save up to 80% on your fees if not more.
Please drop your WINZ forms off ASAP to ensure these are filled out and your subsidy is processed on time.
If you have any questions, please get in touch. Natalie.bennetts@clmnz.co.nz or 027 467 7156
We look forward to seeing you at Chill Out these Holidays.
Sports Day
Ages 5-13 onlyDive into holiday fun with pool time followed by action-packed games, teamwork challenges, and plenty of chances to burn off energy! We will have plenty of games and activities going to keep the kids engaged.
Crafty Freedom
Ages 5-13 onlyAs always, we are kicking the day off with a Swim in the morning. Throughout the afternoon we will have a number of craft stations operating and the freedom to create what you want. We will have clay, melty beads, paper crafts and lots more!
Cloud 9 & Lido Aquatic centre
Ages 5-13 onlyWe’re heading to Palmerston North! We’ll start the day with a morning swim at the Lido, enjoy lunch, then head to Cloud 9 for fun bouncing and jumping at the indoor trampoline park. All Children will need to be onsite by 8.45am.
Photo Rally
Ages 5-13 onlyStart the day with a swim, then get creative during a photo rally through Queen Elizabeth Park. Use your imagination to produce winning ideas and compete for the Chill-Out Photo Rally Trophy!
In House Movie
Ages 5-13 onlyJoin us for a relaxing Friday at Chill Out! Starting the morning with a swim before heading back to the Chill Out Zone for a In House Movie with snacks! Sit back, relax and enjoy the last day of the week.
Carnival Day
Ages 5-13 onlyThe Carnival is in town today! We have games, prizes, colourful activities and so much more! It will be a day full of fun and excitement. We will also have our usual swimming session in the morning.
Fitness Circuit
Ages 5-13 onlyBring your sneakers and work out gear today! We are doing our very own fitness class at Chill Out. Get ready to sweat and work hard, but most of all have fun. We are also swimming today so make sure you have your togs & towel!
Go-Zone and Park
Ages 5-13 onlyGet ready to climb, jump, play, and take on awesome challenges at Go-Zone! After all that action, we’ll head to Queen Elizabeth Park for fresh air, outdoor games, and more fun with friends.
Skate Park
Ages 5-13 onlyStarting the morning with a swim before heading to the Skate Park for outdoor fun, movement, and a chance to practice skills in the fresh air. No bikes please! All Children MUST have a helmet to participate.
Device Day
Ages 5-13 onlyFinish the Holiday Programme with a splash, then enjoy a relaxed device day full of games, sharing, and winding down with friends. Please remember children will not have access to the internet at Chill Out so all games must be downloaded.
Depending on the activites the prices for each day are different. Our trip days cost more then our on site days. Please check each day for the cost.
A $40 deposit is also payable at time booking or your bookings will not be approved. Winz forms must be completed before the start of the programme (last day to bring forms is Monday 30th March) or your booking will not be approved.
Our day is from 8.00am - 5.45pm. There is no discount given if you pick up before 5.45pm - the charge is for the day, not hours.
We do offer care from 6.45am-8.00am but there is an additional cost for this and you will need to add the BEFORE CARE at time of booking on the days you require to drop off before 8.00am. Breakfast can be provided for kids that are booked in for BEFORE CARE.
We are WINZ and OSCAR approved. Please read the winz information below:
1) Check out the winz website regarding OSCAR (Out of school care) subsidies, there are certain criteria you must meet before applying. Click this link to take you to the page: how OSCAR subsidy works
- You must be working or studying to qualify for subsidy
- The amount you receive is directly related to
i. The number of children in your care
ii. Your income.
iii. Winz will pay a maximum of 20 hours/week at $6.72/hour and 50 hours/week for holiday care. Check out the rates here: oscar-subsidy-current.
Please do not assume that Winz will cover the full cost of care.
2) You will need to go into winz and collect the correct forms – you are applying for the OSCAR subsidy for Holiday care ( Holiday programme care)
3) Winz will give you a large pack – this pack needs to be completed by you, with all the required evidence attached
4) There is a form at the back which will include a OSCAR SUBSIDY DECLERATION form – this is the only form we require. We are required to complete this part and in order to do so will need a booking in the system- Chill Out Kids booking
5) You will need to return ALL the forms back to winz so they can process the application.
6) You should receive a letter or correspondence through your MyMSD account which will detail the outcome of your application. It should tell you if you have been successful or not, and if so, how much you are entitled to.
i. Sometimes they my require further details – you must ensure you submit these as soon as possible.
7) Depending on the amount you receive from winz will depend on if you will need to make top up payments to cover your care.
e.g. you book in for 5 x after school cares a week at $26.30/day. That’s $131.50/ week for care (19.5 hours $26.30/$6.72).
Winz have accessed that you are entitled to 15 hours of care or $100.80/ week based on your income.
You will need to set up a direct debit into our account for $30.70 / week to cover the difference.
Failure to; or a delay in completing the forms, supplying additional information or hand in the forms may result in your application missing the cut off date. If this happens you will be required to pay for the full cost of care.
Some people find it easier to pay smaller amounts into our account weekly to help cover additional costs in the holidays.
Due to the cost of travel and activities in the holidays, our weekly care cost is sometimes higher then the subsidy amount available.
You have the options here of not booking for every day, to help manage that cost. However if you need a full week of care and you know that the subsidy will not cover the full amount then smaller payments throughout the year can help manage this. We just apply those payments as account funds in to your Chill Out Account so you can use them against future programmes.
Account details are:
Name: Masterton Leisure Limited
Number: 03-0275-0485721-00
Ref: ASC/BSC/HP + child’s name
We hope this information helps, if you have any questions regarding winz, please contact them in the first instance. If you have questions relating to the cost of the programme and winz please do get in touch with us.
- location_on 2 Dixon St Masterton, 5810
- phone 027 467 7156
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