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Middle Years and Youth Services - What's on for Kids in our Local Area?
Skinners Adventure Playground
Skinners Adventure Playground is a supervised playground that provides a backyard for kids who don't have one in densely populated South Melbourne. They offer outdoor play and an element of risky play in an inclusive and natural environment. Skinners is open to all families with children aged 5 to 12 years, whether local or visiting.
Location:
211A Dorcas Street, South Melbourne
Opening Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
- Weekends: 12:00pm to 4.30pm
- Public Holidays: Closed
- School Holidays: Monday to Sunday 12:00pm to 4.30pm. Holiday program activities are offered from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Monday to Friday
Contact:
The AKC Artsbus
Run by charity Artists for Kids Culture (AKC), The Artsbus is a mobile arts studio, theatre and music space. It brings quality arts practices to children who would otherwise miss out.
Artsbus Impact Report – FY2025
Many children and young people with complex lives find it difficult to access arts activities due to financial hardship, transport issues and other responsibilities . Like a ‘mobile library’, the artsbus travels to children, eliminating issues of access. The artsbus provides a quality, best practice creative opportunities, for those who may otherwise miss-out.
South Melbourne:
A weekly program hosted by AKC for primary school aged children takes place at Park Towers. This regular program connects kids with artists and offers ongoing opportunities to collaborate on group projects. The South Melbourne artsbus is supported by The City of Port Phillip.