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2 min readUpdated 4 Nov 2026Croydon

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In this guide
  1. In Croydon
  2. Classes nearby
  3. Library sessions and a bush school
  4. Planning the day
  5. Check the latest details

Croydon has swimming, gymnastics, dance and art right in the suburb, with classes and library sessions in the neighbouring suburbs. We list six events, six classes and eight clubs and venues around Croydon. The Summer school holidays run from 18 Dec 2026 to 27 Jan 2027 (starting in 6 weeks). Those are the NSW public-school dates, and Catholic and independent schools can differ, so check your own school's calendar.

In Croydon

The suburb has United Swimming Croydon, Le Ray Gymnastics PLC Sydney, Academy of dance, Croydon Art Studio, Line Art Village, Wests Sport Croydon, Deutschstunde and an outdoor leisure pool. We don't have ages, prices or opening times for any of them, so ask each organiser what runs in the holidays.

Classes nearby

  • ART JUST FOR FUN in Enfield.
  • Kpop Kids and Kpop Teens in Ashfield.
  • Little Tigers in Canada Bay, and Mini Tigers and Mini Tigresses in Leichhardt.

The names suggest the age groups, but we don't have them, so confirm with the organiser.

Library sessions and a bush school

Preschool Storytime, Baby Rhymetime and Toddlertime are listed at Five Dock Library and Concord Library. Several of these are listed for school term only, so they may not run in the holidays. Check with the library.

Bush school at Callan Park in Lilyfield is listed for ages 2.5 to 5. It is outdoors, so ask about wet weather and what a child should wear.

Planning the day

  • Pick one anchor activity near home, such as a swim or an art session, and add a second stop only if the distance is short.
  • Classes with set age groups usually need a booking, so book directly with the organiser.
  • Pack water, a hat and sunscreen if you are going to the pool or the bush school.
  • If you have a toddler and an older child, look for places in the same suburb so you aren't driving between two.

Check the latest details

We're still adding holiday programs near Croydon. The events and clubs below show what we have listed so far, and each organiser's own page has the latest on times, prices and holiday plans.

Built from Roolu's local listings. Dates, prices and ages can change, so check with each organiser before you go.

Summer school holidays near Croydon

Clubs and classes near Croydon

  • United Swimming Croydon

    Swimming · Croydon

  • Le Ray Gymnastics PLC Sydney

    Sport · Croydon

  • Deutschstunde

    Classes & STEM · Croydon

  • Wests Sport Croydon

    Sport · Croydon

  • Line Art Village

    Arts & crafts · Croydon

  • Academy of dance

    Dance · Croydon

  • Croydon Art Studio

    Arts & crafts · Croydon

  • Outdoor leisure pooI

    Swimming · Croydon

  • Outdoor 50m olympic pool

    Swimming · Croydon

Listed from each business's own website. See all clubs & classes

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