Jindalee School Age Care Program

Excursion Name: Lazerzone Lasertag and Arcade 

 Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025

 Destination: 561 Gympie Rd, Lawnton QLD 4501

 Reason the children are leaving the premises & transported: Vacation Care Excursion

 Method of Transport: Southern Cross Transit (Bus fitted with seatbelts)

 Departure Time from Service: 09:45 am (Arrive by 9:15 am)

 Return Time to Service: 14:15 pm

 Estimate Travel Time: 45 minutes

 Period the child will be away from the service: 4.5 hrs

 Educator to Child Ratio: 1:8

 Estimated Number of Accompanying Educators: 8

 Estimated Number of Children Attending: 56

 Proposed Activities: Children will be participating in Laser tag games and spend time on the Arcade machines during their visit.

 Total Day Cost: $98

 Additional Information: 

-Please refer to the program for more information regarding activities.
-A risk assessment for this excursion has been prepared and available at the service.
-A written policy and procedure for transporting children is available at the service (Policy: 3.4.1 Transport for Excursions)
-Any changes to the above information will be communicated through the services communication channels as soon as possible.

Excursion Name: Dreamworld Theme Park

Date: Thursday 3rd July 2025

Destination: Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera QLD 4209

Reason the children are leaving the premises & transported: Vacation Care Excursion

Method of Transport: 22 Seater Budget Bus driven by Assistant Coordinator - Bowie Nugent (LR license approval) and 12 Seater Budget Bus driven by Educator - Jeffery Mate (HR license approval for heavier vehicle) 

Departure Time from Service: 9:30 am (arrive by 9:00 am)

Return Time to Service: 3:30 pm

Estimate Travel Time: 60 minutes

Period the child will be away from the service: 6 hours 00 minutes

Educator to Child Ratio: 1:8

Estimated Number of Accompanying Educators: 4

Estimated Number of Children Attending: 30

Proposed Activities: Children will be riding on theme park rides and watch programmed shows at Dreamworld. Children will only be able to go on rides appropriate to their height as assessed by Dreamworld Staff.

Total Day Cost: $104.00

Additional Information:

- Please refer to the program for more information regarding activities.

- A risk assessment for this excursion has been prepared and available at the service.

- A written policy and procedure for transporting children is available at the service (Policy: 3.5.1 Transport for Excursions)

- Any Changes to the above information will be communicated through the services communication channels as soon as possible.

Excursion Name: Lollipops Playland and Cafe, Underwood

Date: Thursday 3rd July 2025

Destination:  The Springwood Centre, Lexington Rd, Underwood QLD 4119

Reason the children are leaving the premises & transported: Vacation Care Excursion

Method of Transport: Southern Cross Transit (Bus fitted with seatbelts).

Departure Time from Service: 9:00 am (Arrive by 8:30 am)

Return Time to Service: 2:15 pm

Estimate Travel Time:  45 minutes for each Journey

Period the child will be away from the service: 5 hours and 15 minutes

Educator to Child Ratio: 1:8

Estimated Number of Accompanying Educators: 6

Estimated Number of Children Attending: 40

Proposed Activities: Children will be participating in all available activities and obstacles at the soft play centre and receive a lunch or Nuggets / Cheerios or Sandwich , hot chips and a juice box.

Total Day Cost: $97

Additional Information:

- Please refer to the program for more information regarding activities.

- A risk assessment for this excursion has been prepared and available at the service.

- A written policy and procedure for transporting children is available at the service (Policy: 3.5.1 Transport for Excursions)

- Any Changes to the above information will be commuincated through the services communication channels as soon as possible.

Excursion Name: 2 Bent Rods Fishing

Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025

Destination:  Shornecliffe Pier, Park Parade, Brisbane 4107

Reason the children are leaving the premises & transported: Vacation Care Excursion

Method of Transport: Southern Cross Transit (Bus fitted with seatbelts).

Departure Time from Service: 9:00 am (Arrive by 8:30 am)

Return Time to Service: 3:00 pm

Estimate Travel Time: 60 minutes

Period the child will be away from the service: 6 hours 

Educator to Child Ratio: 1:8

Estimated Number of Accompanying Educators: 8

Estimated Number of Children Attending: 56

Proposed Activities: Children will be  gathering bait using a yabby pump, bait net, or cast net. 2 Bent Rods staff will then teach children how to do rod casting and fishing off the pier.

Total Day Cost: $99

Additional Information:

- Please refer to the program for more information regarding activities.

- A risk assessment for this excursion has been prepared and available at the service.

- A written policy and procedure for transporting children is available at the service (Policy: 3.5.1 Transport for Excursions)

- Any Changes to the above information will be commuincated through the services communication channels as soon as possible.

Excursion Name: Rapunzel Production by Kidz n Co talent 

Date: Thursday 10th July 2025

Destination: Yeronga High School, 159 Villa Street, Yeronga, QLD 4104

Reason the children are leaving the premises & transported: Vacation Care Excursion

Method of Transport: Southern Cross Transit (Bus fitted with seatbelts).

Departure Time from Service: 9:45 am (Arrive by 9:15 am)

Return Time to Service: 1:30 pm

Estimate Travel Time: 30 minutes

Period the child will be away from the service: 3 hours and 45 minutes

Educator to Child Ratio: 1:8

Estimated Number of Accompanying Educators: 8

Estimated Number of Children Attending: 56

Proposed Activities: Children will be attending to watch a lively theatre production of Rapunzel with songs, dances, acrobatics, and audience participation.

Total Day Cost: $97.00

Additional Information: 

- Please refer to the program for more information regarding activities.

- A risk assessment for this excursion has been prepared and available at the service.

- A written policy and procedure for transporting children is available at the service (Policy: 3.5.1 Transport for Excursions)

- Any changes to the above information will be communicated through the services communication channels as soon as possible.

Excursion Name: Rocks Riverside Park visit

Date: Friday 11th July 2025

Destination: Counihan Street, 17 Miles Rocks , QLD 4074

Reason the children are leaving the premises & transported: Vacation Care Excursion

Method of Transport: Children will walk to the park from the Service and take public transport bus back to the Service on return 

Departure Time from Service: 12:30 pm (Arrive by 12:00 pm)

Return Time to Service: 4:00 pm

Estimate Travel Time: 50  minutes walk on the way and 15 minute bus on return

Period the child will be away from the service: 3 hrs 

Educator to Child Ratio: 1:8

Estimated Number of Accompanying Educators: 3

Estimated Number of Children Attending: 20

Proposed Activities: A nice afternoon stroll to Rocks Riverside Park and some playground play and chill with friends. Then, it's a public bus ride back to the service

 Additional Information: 

- Please refer to the program for more information regarding activities.
- A risk assessment for this excursion has been prepared and available at the service.
- A written policy and procedure for transporting children is available at the service (Policy: 3.5.1 Transport for Excursions)
- Any changes to the above information will be communicated through the services communication channels as soon as possible.

AGREEMENT

By ticking the consent box below and signing this form, parents/guardians agree to the following :

• I agree to notify the service if my child is not attending their booked session.
• I understand that if my child/ren do not arrive before the start of their group times for excursions, they will miss out on the experience.
• I understand that my child will be attending an excursion off site, as per the travel details listed above if booked for the excursion. Any changes to these details will be communicated immediately.
• I have discussed with my child/ren the importance of following educator directions & instructions (Any child displaying inappropriate or unsafe behaviour will result in a review of ability to attend further excursions).
• I understand there is no refund for cancellations of excursions or associated bus charges from time of booking if notice is not given by the assigned cut off date located on the program.
• I will ensure my child/ren wears the appropriate clothes to excursions (including YELLOW shirt and closed-in shoes)
• I will ensure my child/ren has packed appropriate safety attire and equipment for activities where required (e.g. Helmet, Hat, Waterbottle).
• I confirm that the service has my child's updated information (e.g. medical/contact)