Day 1: Kick off the holidays

Whether your little ones are the ‘pride of South Australia’ or have ‘the power to win’, Round 16 will be a match not to miss. See Port Adelaide take on the Adelaide Crows at the Adelaide Oval for the Showdown on 6 July – the first official day of school holidays. Free a couple of days after the big game? Your little one could win 1 of 30 spots at the RAA Junior Football Clinic, hosted by Eddie Betts. Enter the competition for a chance to win before entries close on Monday, 24 June.

RAA member exclusive: Before the match, stock up on merch at CROWmania at West Lakes or the Port Store in Alberton. Make sure you show your RAA card to receive 10% off.

Day 2: Go to the movies

Kick off the winter break with a trip to the cinema – the quintessential school holiday must-do.

RAA member exclusive: RAA members get cheaper movie tickets at Wallis Cinemas and Event Cinemas.

Day 3: Bowl a strike

A timeless favourite, 10 pin bowling never gets old. See who can rack up the most strikes and spares to be crowned the family bowling champion.

RAA exclusive: Buy 1 game of bowling and get a second game free.

Day 4: Throw a party… without lifting a finger

Forget birthdays – the start of the school holidays is reason enough to celebrate. Throw the ultimate school holiday celebration without having to organise it yourself. The experts at Games2U will plan fun activities for the kids, from laser tag to bubble soccer. That’s bound to keep little partygoers happy.

RAA member exclusive: Get 20% off Games2U party packages.

Day 5: Teach the kids to cook

By day 5, a part of you probably wishes the kids were back at school! To get them out of the house, book a cooking lesson with Scoffed Cooking School. Under the guidance of Scoffed chefs, kids as young as 5 can learn how to make chicken paella, spring rolls from scratch and even a croquembouche. The bonus? You’ll have a little helper when it comes to whipping up dinner.

RAA member exclusive: Get 10% off kids classes during the school holidays at Scoffed Cooking School.

Day 6: Prepare for theme park fun

In search of some sunshine? Head further afield to Queensland and treat your kids to some theme park fun. Use your RAA card to save on theme park passes. Watch the kids take on as many rollercoasters and waterslides as they can handle!

RAA member exclusive: Save on individual tickets or multiple-day passes by purchasing online ahead of time.

Day 7: You’re halfway there. Here’s something to get you through to day 14.

Coffee, coffee and more coffee. Need we say more?

RAA member exclusive: Get a free coffee upgrade at any CIBO Espresso store in South Australia. Just scan your RAA member card or eCard to receive your free upgraded cup of brewed goodness.

Day 8: Bounce off the walls

Put that built-up energy to good use at BOUNCE – a massive indoor adventure park with more than 50 interconnected trampolines.

RAA member exclusive: During school holidays, BOUNCE offers a discounted family pass so the whole crew can have fun.

Day 9: When they say, ‘can we get a dog?’

If boredom’s set in by day 9, your kids might request a cuddly companion. When pets don’t quite cut it, head straight to the zoo for a furry friend fix. Just remind them that they can’t take the hippo home.

RAA member exclusive: Get 10% off tickets to Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo.

Day 10: Or ‘…what about an alpaca?’

Get up close to alpacas, kangaroos, koalas and endangered marsupials at Softfoot Alpaca Farm and wildlife sanctuary in Hindmarsh Valley, near Victor Harbor. Explore the farm’s 600 acres in an ATV buggy, join a guided tour or take an adorable alpaca for a walk.

RAA member exclusive: Book a 2-hour alpaca tour at Softfoot to learn all about alpacas. Explore the property’s shearing shed and enjoy homemade morning tea.

Day 11: Climb trees – safely

Adelaide’s aerial adventure park – TreeClimb – takes tree climbing to a new level. Featuring more than 70 obstacles including courses designed for children, thrill-seekers can safely swing, leap, climb and fly through the trees. Note: your little one will need to be at least 100cm tall to climb.

RAA member exclusive: Save 10% on all bookings at TreeClimb.

Day 12: Let off some steam

‘Are we there yet?’ Four words you probably won’t hear on a trip aboard any of SteamRanger Heritage Railway’s trains. Sit back and relax on a steam train travelling from the southern Mt Lofty Ranges through the coastal towns of Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbor.

RAA member exclusive: Save 5% on SteamRanger Heritage Railway train ride.

Day 13: Do your bit for the environment

By now, fatigue is probably setting in, both for you and the little ones! Rest those sore feet with a relaxing sightseeing tour around Adelaide aboard an EcoCaddy – a snazzy zero-emission electric trike.

There’s even an EcoCaddy cruise specifically for children, which includes stops at the best parks, playgrounds and historic points.

RAA member exclusive: Save 5% on an EcoCaddy Kids Cruise.

Day 14: Lap up the last day

Enjoy the last day of the school holidays on a relaxing paddle boat cruise along Adelaide’s beautiful River Torrens.

Before you know it, the school bell will ring, bidding farewell to the school holidays for another term.

RAA member exclusive: Save 5% on a paddle boat experience on the Torrens.