School holidays are exciting… for about five minutes. Then it starts.
“I’m bored.”
“There’s nothing to do.”
“I’m hungry.”
If that sounds familiar, good news Firefly Bay & Basin has a plan.
This January, our FADIC Holiday Workshops are here to rescue young people (and their grown-ups) from peak holiday boredom. We’ll keep young people fed, entertained and busy with creative, hands-on activities — all in a cool, air-conditioned space, close to a bus stop, and surrounded by friendly faces.
Ages: 10–17
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (doors open at 9:55 am)
Bring: Water bottle & anything else you need for the day
Cost: FREE — early registration recommended
Bookings: Book now via Humantix
FADIC stands for Free Activity Drop-In Centre. It’s a youth-led project developed through Firefly’s Youth Voice program, in partnership with students from Vincentia High School in 2025.
The project received grant funding in late 2025 to continue into the January school holidays, following on from an 8-week pilot program held between October and December 2025. FADIC was created to provide spaces where young people can connect with peers, take part in fun activities and feel welcome in a safe, supportive environment.
Holiday Workshop Line-Up
Here’s what’s in store this January! Each workshop runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, is designed for young people aged 10–17, and includes lunch. Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
15 January – Scavenger Hunt & Board Games
Kick off the holidays with teamwork and adventure! Participants will solve clues in a fun scavenger hunt around the shops using the PlayTours app, with prizes up for grabs. After lunch, we’ll chill out with a wide range of board games and a make-your-own keychain station.
Hosts: Firefly & Youth Insearch
Lunch: DIY chicken & ham wraps
16 January – Cookie Decorating & Beach Walk
Sweet treats and salty sea breeze! In the morning, we’ll decorate delicious cookies from Sugar Rush by Steph. After lunch, the group can choose between a relaxing beach walk or hanging out on-site with friends.
Hosts: Firefly & Youth Insearch
Lunch: Gourmet sandwiches from a local café
22 January – Bush Tucker Walk & Sound Therapy
Explore local flora on a guided bush walk and learn about traditional bush tucker. Afterwards, enjoy a calming sound therapy session.
Hosts: Firefly & Perfect Presence
Lunch: Taco bar
23 January – Cupcake Decorating & Party Games
Cupcakes, games, laughs and good company! Get creative with cupcake decorating, then after lunch we’ll dive into party games that’ll take you back to the good old days.
Hosts: Firefly & Youth Insearch
Lunch: Party food — sausage rolls, party pies & fairy bread
29 January – Paint & Create + Crazy Drinks Lab
Unleash your inner artist in a guided painting session where you’ll create an artwork to take home. In the afternoon, we’ll experiment with colourful and wild mocktail creations in the Crazy Drinks Lab.
Hosts: Firefly, headspace & Beyond Empathy
Lunch: Hot chips
30 January – Junk Journals & Wellbeing Planner
End the holidays with a boost to creativity and wellbeing. Craft personalised junk journals and set intentions for 2026 using fun, practical planning tools — perfect for creative thinkers and goal-setters.
Hosts: Firefly & Beyond Empathy
Lunch: Build-your-own sandwich bar
Why These Workshops Matter
The FADIC holiday series isn’t just about fun, it’s part of a broader effort to give young people in the Bay & Basin meaningful, supported spaces to connect, create and belong. Through the Youth Voice program, Firefly works alongside young people to design initiatives that genuinely reflect their ideas and needs.
The Free Activity Drop-In Centre and these holiday workshops have been made possible thanks to a grant from the Office of Youth, helping Firefly deliver engaging, free opportunities for local young people.
These workshops are open to all young people aged 10–17 — a great chance to try something new, make friends and build confidence in a welcoming environment..
We can’t promise they’ll want to go home early… but we can promise they won’t be bored.