School holiday activities for the kids:
The summer school holidays is the perfect time to wind down, spend time with family and have fun together as one year ends and another begins.
But it can also be a time when school holiday boredom sets in. To keep the kids entertained right through to the start of the school semester, we have created a list of affordable activities in Robina that will ensure your sanity to that first school drop off!
Enhance your culinary skills at Icon Cooking School
If you’re looking for something a little bit different these school holidays, take the kids down to the newly opened Icon Cooking School in The Kitchens at Robina Town Centre for a fun, hands on experience.
You can enjoy creative bonding time with your little people over a three-hour cooking session, where you’ll become master chefs of pizza and pasta, pastries, cakes and desserts.
You’ll learn new kitchen skills, chat about food preparation and practice new cooking techniques and table etiquette (just another bonus if table manners in your house could use a little added finesse!) throughout the class.
Bookings are essential. Classes are recommended for kids 10 years and older.
Where: Robina Town Centre, 1 Robina Town Centre Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4230
Website: https://iconcookeryschool.com.au/course/kids-in-the-kitchen/childrens-and-parents-workshops/
Jump on a bike
Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that are the most rewarding and there is nothing quite like getting outdoors to burn off energy with the kids.
Robina is an outdoor playground with plenty of child-friendly pathways, parks and boardwalks, which makes it the perfect location to explore on two wheels.
Jump on your bike and check out the many pristine manicured parks and cycle tracks that weave throughout Robina and Varsity Lakes – and best of all, it is relatively flat and easy-to-ride terrain, making it easy for kids (and adults!) of all ages.
Cycling is an ideal form of exercise that attracts over one billion happy bike riders world-wide. A recent Dutch study found regular cycling can increase your life span by up to 14 months, just another plus!
The 3.4 kilometre ride from the Varsity Lakes retail precinct to Robina Town Centre is an easy 15 minute ride or take the scenic 5.2 kilometre route from Bond University to Burleigh Heads in a leisurely 20 minutes.
Where: Robina and Varsity Lakes
Website: http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/walk-cycle-robina-varsity-lakes-23692.html
http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/documents/bf/walk-cycle-robins-varsity-lakes.pdf
Indoor Woodland Play Park Robina
After the whirlwind pre-Christmas shop-a-thon, you may need to take a little break from the cash registers! Treat yourself to a coffee at Crema Espresso, Robina Town Centre, while the kids enjoy the enchanting new play space, Woodland Play Park Robina.
Give the littlies a turn at shopping up a storm, with a miniature grocery store equipped with a kid-friendly cash register, grocery items and wooden trolleys sure to have them back on the retail bandwagon in no time.
They can also explore the various woodland themed animals, or take a ride on the bumblebee and ladybug buggies on offer in this magical space.
Tuckered out tots can enjoy some colouring in, reading or relax on bean bags and mushroom-shaped cushions underneath the magical tee-pee for some much needed time-out.
Just as importantly, mum and dad can recharge with a coffee and free Wi-Fi, while the kids are entertained.
Where: Robina Town Centre, 1 Robina Town Centre Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4230
Website: https://www.robinatowncentre.com.au/articles/the-woodland-play-park
Pack a picnic
There’s nothing quite like packing up the picnic basket, grabbing a rug and heading outdoors in search of that perfect picnic spot.
Robina and Varsity Lakes boast an array of pristine parklands that offer the perfect backdrop for a lazy morning or afternoon. Find the ideal spot for your family, whether it be by a playground, a lake or under a tree and soak up some fresh air, while enjoying lunch in the great outdoors.
A popular spot for picnicking families is Robina Common. In addition to a fun kids’ playground, you can enjoy a family game of soccer or basketball, take your dog to the gated dog area or use some of the exercise equipment along the walking track.
Where: Robina Common, Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina
Website: http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/thegoldcoast/robina-common-27465.html
AMF bowling and laser skirmish
Head over to the Robina Town Centre and get bowled over these school holidays with family friendly fun for kids of all ages.
Your little people will love the buzzing, vibrant setting, with plenty of activities including, new and old arcade games, laser tag and, of course, ten pin bowling.
Even better, its not just for the tiny tots in your life – people of all ages will get a kick out of spending time here, so grab the grandparents too to enjoy this gentle but effective exercise.
Whether you strike out in the alleys or battle it out in the laser arena, there is something to keep everyone entertained. To finish off, you can indulge in the mouth-watering menu of burgers and wraps, warm apple bites, ice cream sundaes and churros.
Jump across to the website for the latest school holiday specials.
Where: Robina Town Centre, 1 Robina Town Centre Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4230
Website: https://www.amfbowling.com.au/school-holidays
Robina Library
If you thought libraries were just about books, think again! Gone are the days when the library was solely a bookworms domain, with a range of free classes and activities available for kids of all ages – whether you have an inquisitive baby, a budding builder or a wiggling toddler.
Check out this list of some of the free and fun activities on offer at Robina Library:
Baby Rhyme Time, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:15am:
Your baby’s brain development is assisted by reading, playing and talking to them every day from birth to build strong foundations for future language and learning skills. The half hour sessions are the perfect way to stimulate your baby and introduce them to language from an early age.
Held in the conference room in the Community Centre.
Lego for kids, Tuesday 3:30pm:
Calling all Lego enthusiasts! Let the kiddies think outside the box, as they build their own designs at the Robina Lego drop-in one-hour sessions. No bookings are required, just come along with a creative mind.
Held in the Meeting Room.
Story Time, Wednesday 10:00am:
These interactive 45 minute story times are perfect for parents with children aged three to five years. The classes are designed to stimulate young minds, while providing parents with awesome ideas to try at home.
Held in the Meeting Room.
Toddler Time, Thursday 9:15am:
Get up and dance with a fun, half hour interactive session specifically designed for active toddlers, two to four years. No need to book, just put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie!
Where: Robina Library 196 Robina Town Centre Drive.
Website: https://goldcoast.evanced.info/eventcalendar.asp?ln=ALL
