LEETON Out of School Care is anything but a babysitting service as it continues to prove every school holidays.
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Youngsters from throughout the shire have been spoiled for choice when it comes to filling their days during their summer break thanks to the program, but there's also been an element of learning.
One such way was a market day last week where students selected items from their home to bring and sell among each other for a small fee.
This enabled them to learn about the value of money in a society that is becoming increasingly cashless.
As well as the fun excursions both in Leeton shire and out of town, the young participants are constantly enjoying physical activities, participating in craft and cooking and much more.
Leeton Out of School Care co-ordinator Lauren Nelson said there had also been movies at the Roxy Theatre, swimming at Lake Talbot with plenty more coming up in the final week of the break.
"We had record bookings mid-December when we released the holiday program - three of our excursion days booked out within three hours," she said.
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"We have had a lot of new enrolments, including new kindergarten students for 2020."
With so many participants taking part each week during the break, keeping the students entertained can be tricky.
"It can be challenging, that's why each holidays we try and introduce a new activity to keep the children entertained and enjoying their time off school," Ms Nelson said.
A smaller version of the program also runs after school during each term.
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