Luckily, Yarriambiack and Hindmarsh Shire have organised plenty of free activities for residents to keep little ones occupied over the school break.

"The school holiday activities range from entertainment to education with something for everyone. Why not make a day of it and visit a neighbouring town, enjoy the school holiday activity and explore the shire," Yarriambiack Shire Council's chief executive officer Ms Jessie Holmes said.

Jamie and Kim's Mobile Zoo will be touring the Yarriambiack Shire in the first week, visiting Hopetoun, Warracknabeal and Rupanyup. The all-ages activity is sure to entertain with a huge range of native animals with fully skilled, qualified handlers to help you get the most from this experience.

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Council's Youth Impact Officer Justin Knorpp will be taking younger school children through a fun fitness program in Minyip, Warracknabeal and Murtoa. The sessions will run for 30-40 minutes and will get the kids active and having fun.

The Warracknabeal and Murtoa Library will be host to a range of activities including 'Make your own bookmark' session and a movie afternoon.

Council is also funding two Junior First Aid Courses in Murtoa and Rupanyup, being held on Wednesday, July 7.

The winter school holidays run from June 26 to July 11.

There will also be an assortment of activities run throughout the Hindmarsh Shire thanks to the efforts of council workers.

"Council officers have been planning school holiday activities for a number of weeks, even with COVID-19 restrictions, and our vendors and providers have done an amazing job through the lockdown to continue planning through unknown times," Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay said.

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"At the end of the day, we just want to be able to provide fun activities that engage and excite the young members of our community."

"We are looking forward to another exciting range of events held in Nhill, Dimboola, Jeparit and Rainbow," Chief Executive Officer Mr Greg Wood said.

"Due to the popularity of our STEM events last school holidays, we are building on those by including more Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities into our library programming."

Activities will include crafts, movie nights and a Harry Potter costume party to be held on Friday, July 9.

No matter what interests your child, from photography, cinema or sport, there are plenty of activities to sign up for.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, booking is essential for the school holiday activities.

For information on Yarriambiack Shire activities contact Council's Youth Impact Officer Justin Knorpp on 0429941083, email jknorpp@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au or direct message the Yarriambiack Youth Action Council Facebook page.

To book activities within the Hindmarsh Shire contact Petra Croot, Community Development and Youth Officer, on 03 5391 4444 or email info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

For a full schedule of activities, visit Yarriambiack Shire website yarriambiack.vic.gov.au/, and for Hindmarsh Shire visit hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/

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