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Kids' Sport Activities for Summer Holidays in Brisbane

Kids in Oz (Australia), as anywhere else, typically end the school year with a lot of pent-up energy. They can enjoy the chance to get away from their normal routines by taking advantage of summer sport opportunities in and around Brisbane. From one-day outings to weeklong camps and clinics, the Brisbane area offers a lot of ways for kids to have fun in the sun. Remember that Down Under, summer begins on December 21.

Golf Clinics
- Junior players can learn about courtesy and etiquette on the golf course.
  
  Treat your kids to a summer golf clinic at which PGA professionals will teach them all about the game, including etiquette and behavior on the course. Every part of the game is covered: putting, chipping, driving, and iron play.
  
  Victoria Park Golf Complex
  
  Herston Road, Herston, QLD
  
  Australia
  
  32 52 0666
  
  victoriaparkgolfcomplex.com
Soccer Camp
- A controlled dribble is a skill youngsters can learn at soccer camp.
  
  Enroll your boys and girls aged four to 14 in a StarSports summer soccer camp. Instructors teach every part of the game. Mornings are spent learning individual and group skills. Small games between age groups take place in the afternoons. Younger players learn ball skills, while older kids learn tactics and special techniques. Sportsmanship is stressed in every drill, practice, and game.
  
  StarSports
  
  Ekibin Oval, Barnsdale Place
  
  Greenslopes Indooroopilly State High School
  
  Ward St, Indooroopilly, QLD
  
  Australia
  
  02 9981 34 72
  
  starsportscamps.com
Surf Camp
- Catch the curl at surf school on Australia's Pacific coast.
  
  Surf's up for boys and girls 11 to 17 at Byron Bay Surf Camp, located about 90 miles (165 kilometers) south of Brisbane. Kids are grouped by age to make sure everyone has fun. Camp sessions range from five to 14 days. Booking price includes beach house accommodations, meals, and surfing equipment.
  
  Byron Bay Surf School
  
  127 Jonson Street
  
  Byron Bay, NSW 2481
  
  Australia
  
  1800 70 72 74
  
  byronbaysurfschool.com
Summer Mountain Camps
- Sitting around a campfire is a fun activity at summer camp.
  
  Treat your kids to a camping experience at Wild Mountains, either a three-day Explorer Camp for kids aged 10 to 12 or a five-day Discovery Camp for kids aged 13 to 16. Camp leaders teach life skills and nature lessons, and encourage campers to make new friends while participating in a wide range of exciting outdoor activities.
  
  Wild Mountain Border Ranges
  
  Tartars Street
  
  Rathdowney, QLD, 4287
  
  Australia
  
  7 5544 1377
  
  wildmountains.org
Riding School
- Kids can hone their equestrian skills at riding camp near Brisbane.
  
  Riders up at Glass Mountain pony and horse camps located near a national park about 40 miles (70 kilometers) northeast of Brisbane. Enroll your youngster in a two-day sleepover camp to learn all about horses, and how to ride and care for them. The camp includes trail riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, and other equestrian skills.
  
  Glass Mountain Riding School
  
  280 Yeates Road
  
  Beerwah, QLD 4519
  
  Australia
  
  04 04 497 127
  
  glasshousemountainridingschool.com