A Herne Hill AFL school-holiday program plan

Use this guide when the practical question is whether a single school-holiday sports day is worth planning around, not whether a child should join a whole season. The official City of Greater Geelong event page lists AFL Victoria, Geelong - School Holiday Program at Herne Hill Reserve, 22 Finchaven Street, Herne Hill. It lists two upcoming dates: Tuesday 22 September 2026 and Friday 2 October 2026, each from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The source-backed audience is clear. The City page says AFL Victoria runs one-day holiday camps across Geelong for boys and girls aged 5 to 12. That makes it most useful for families comparing a structured school-holiday activity with a casual playground day, especially where the child wants football activity without a longer program commitment. The official page also names the VFL Geelong School Holiday Program and provides a registration link.

Plan the day around the full six-hour window. The page gives the cost as $55 for children and says that includes a football. Treat that as the supported price detail for this guide, while still checking the registration page before paying because booking fees, availability, refund rules or age requirements may sit outside the City listing. Pack for an active outdoor day rather than assuming the venue will supply everything beyond the listed football inclusion.

Access and logistics are worth checking before drop-off. The official page lists facilities including children's activities, first aid, parking, seating or viewing areas, toilets, undercover areas and wheelchair accessibility. It also gives AFL Victoria contact details, including Jordan Cochrane and the listed phone number. Use those contacts for questions about supervision, medical needs, weather changes, late arrival, pick-up expectations or whether a specific child's support need can be accommodated.

This is a practical Herne Hill guide because the reader can decide whether the date, six-hour timing, cost, age range and venue facilities fit their school-holiday plan before registering. The source supports the event name, venue, address, two dates, time window, age range, cost, football inclusion, registration link, contact details and listed facilities. It does not prove places remain available, final coaching staff, individual suitability, transport arrangements, refund terms, weather contingencies or exact daily activities. Recheck the official City page and registration link close to the chosen date and let them override this guide if details change.