School Holiday Headquarters

School holidays start here

Need something to do with the kids today?

Hello Youngster’s School Holiday Headquarters is now live at 11 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda.

Drop in for things to make, build, play, discover and give these school holidays — including games, puzzles, birthday gifts, Second Play Toys and easy ideas for slow mornings, rainy days and “I’m bored” afternoons.

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What kind of school holiday day is it?

Start with the kind of day you’re having, then choose something useful. This is not about buying more stuff for the sake of it — it’s about finding the thing that helps the day work.

Make something

For kids who need to build, decorate, design, construct, test and create something with their hands.

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Rainy day ideas

Games, puzzles and activities to pull out when the weather turns or everyone needs a reset.

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Games & puzzles

For slow mornings, family nights, grandparent visits and kids who like a proper challenge.

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Second Play discoveries

Previously owned toys and children’s resources, assessed and ready for their next round of play.

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Need a birthday gift?

School holidays always seem to come with birthday parties. We can help you find something thoughtful quickly.

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Toy Clean-Out Challenge

Make space at home and help good toys find their next family, educator or community setting.

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Kids should make things. Not just watch things.

These school holidays, our Make Things collection is for kids who need something real to do — building, creating, solving, assembling, experimenting and making a glorious mess of ideas.

Come into the Fitzroy Street shop for what is available today or browse the online collection for order-ahead options. We’ll help you choose something that suits the kid, the day and the patience level of the adult involved.

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Make Things

Hands-on things for kids to build, create, decorate, solve and make. Some items are in-store now; others can be ordered online.

Today’s useful idea

Give the kids a simple brief: choose one thing to make and one thing to play together. That is usually enough structure to turn “I’m bored” into an actual plan.

Start with one small plan.

A puzzle on the table. A construction kit. A game after lunch. A birthday gift chosen before the party panic. School holidays do not need to be elaborate to feel good.

Visit us these school holidays

Hello Youngster is at 11 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda — still the only toy shop between South Melbourne and Elwood.

  • Trams 96 and 16 stop nearby
  • Tram 12 is one block away
  • Bus 606 is one block away
  • The Prince car park is nearby
  • Parking is also available around Acland Street and the Esplanade

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