Recreation programs

child feeds cow at urban farm

Learn about our recreation programs for young people during the school term and our school holiday programs.

School holiday program

Bookings are now open for our 2025 Summer School Holiday Program, which runs on January 13, 15, 16, 20, 21 & 22.

  • Our interactive and fun-filled holiday program is open to primary school children from Grades prep to six.
  • It is a drop-off, pick-up program which runs from 9am—12pm to beat the summer heat and is fully supervised by our experienced program leaders.
  • All days of the program include time with the friendly farm animals and a visit with the emus and kangaroos too.
  • Each morning will include a fun activity. These activities will be different and dependent on the weather.
  • Children need to bring a morning tea snack or place an order with the café.
  • Cost: $34 per child, per day. 

Find out more about the program in our School Holiday Program flyer(PDF, 603KB)

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If you have any questions about the farm's school holiday programs, please get in touch.

Education Team
Email: bpeducation@darebin.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 8470 8170

Holiday programs for groups

Are you looking for a fantastic day at Bundoora Park Farm for your holiday program group? We offer group school holiday programs which include a guided farm tour, a wildlife ride to visit our emus and kangaroos and time on our farm adventure playground.

For more information and bookings, please contact us:

Education Team Leader
Email: bundoorapark.educationteamleader@darebin.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 8470 8164

Jackaroo and Jillaroo Club

The Jackaroo and Jillaroo Club provides children, in grades 4—6, with an experience encompassing all aspects of urban farming. Club members take part in hands-on chores and activities - including animal care and enrichment, gardening, craft, cooking and nature-based activities.
Activities are conducted within the boundaries of Bundoora Park Farm and under the supervision of our experienced staff.

The club operates for eight weeks each school term from 9am—12pm on Saturday mornings. The 8-week program costs $272. A concession rate of $204 is available for concession card holders. Refunds are not available.

For more information on the Jackaroo and Jillaroo Club, or to be placed on the waiting list for the club, please contact:

Education Assistant
Email: bpeducation@darebin.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 8470 8165

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