Near Dean Park, the choices lean towards art, physie, dance, martial arts and junior sport. The Summer school holidays run from 18 Dec 2026 to 27 Jan 2027 (starting in 6 weeks). These are the NSW public-school dates. Catholic and independent schools can differ, so check your own school's calendar.
Most listings are in Doonside and Plumpton, with a few in Quakers Hill. We're still adding holiday programs near Dean Park, so this is a starting list rather than a holiday timetable.
Classes in Doonside
Six classes are listed in Doonside. Three are art classes at beginners, intermediate and advanced level. The other three are physie, split by age: 3 to 6 years, 7 to 8 years and 9 to 12 years. The age groups make it easy to see where a child fits. For the art classes, ask the organiser about age range and how a child is placed in a level. Ask about both kinds of class whether anything runs during the holidays, as many regular classes follow the school term.
Events
One event is listed, a bushcare meet up at Nurragingy Reserve in Doonside. The organisers set the dates and details, so check their page and ask whether children can come along. Bushcare is outdoor work in a reserve, so ask what children would do and what to wear.
Clubs nearby
Eight clubs are listed:
- Sport: Doonside Hawks Soccer Club and Western Raptors Rugby Clubs.
- Martial arts: Kyoukei Goju Ryu Karate and Krav Maga Systems.
- Swimming: Little Fishes Swim School in Plumpton.
- Dance: Static Dance Studios and Exclusive Dance, both in Plumpton.
- Trek, in Quakers Hill.
Listings don't give ages or prices, so check each club's age rules and ask about a trial. Five of the eight are in Plumpton, so it is easy to compare them on one trip. Sport and swim clubs often run in seasons, so ask whether there is a holiday clinic, a trial or a come-and-try day.
Ideas by age
Physie has the clearest age split, so it is the easiest place to start for a child aged 3 to 6, 7 to 8 or 9 to 12. The art classes run at three levels, so they suit children who like to make things and want to build on what they know. For children who like to be active, the soccer, rugby, martial arts and swim clubs are the options to ask about.
Planning the day
Keep it simple: one class or outing and time to rest. Pair a morning class with a quieter afternoon so the day doesn't feel rushed. Check the travel time between Dean Park, Doonside, Plumpton and Quakers Hill, and confirm a place with the organiser before you go. Their own pages have the latest details.
