Active Summer January

Next date: Monday, 13 January 2025 | 09:00 AM to Friday, 31 January 2025 | 07:00 PM

Work off some of the Christmas calories with our Fitness Camp, Outdoor Strong for Life, Yoga, or Zumba sessions.

Whether it's high intensity or slow and meaningful movements, join us and participate your way.

Explore this month's activities

Listed under Monash Sports Clubs or jump to Active Summer sessions.

Active Summer

Active Summer sessions will kick off from 13 January with most bookings opening from 9 January 

Fitness Camp

Work through a guided movement bodyweight, outdoor gym circuit, enjoy the outdoors and increase physical activity at your pace.

Mondays, 14 and 21 January, 10am - 10.45am
Princes Highway Reserve
1658 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh East

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CXNCN

Outdoor Strong 4 Life

Work through a guided movement bodyweight circuit, have fun, enjoy the outdoors and increase physical activity at your pace.

Thursdays, 16 and 13 January, 11.30am - 12.15pm
Wellington Reserve
36-42 Mackie Road, Mulgrave

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CXLSW

Yoga in the Park

Come and recentre yourself, stretch, and soak up the fresh air - all while immersed within one of our beautiful Monash parks.

Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle.

Monday 20 January, 10am - 10.45Am
Freeway Reserve Fitness Hub
361-415 Wellington Road, Mulgrave

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CXLSK

Zumba in the Park

Work through a guided dance movement, have fun, enjoy the outdoors and increase physical activity at your pace.

Fridays, 17 and 31 January, 9.45am
Bayview Reserve
16 Madison Court, Mount Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CXLSZ

Movers

A friendly class specifically designed for those with a disability to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment.

Circuit classes held in our low-sensory studio focus on cardio, strength and balance training for people living with a disability aged 16+.

Tuesdays, 10.30am and Thursdays, 11.35am

Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Studio 4
2A Park Rd, Oakleigh

Cost: $8.50 per person

For more info and to book: visit Movers or call 9265 4888. Walk-ins also welcome.

TeenFit Class

Calling all teens aged 12 and over!

Join us for a class designed with cardio and body-weight exercises which increase fitness, strength and endurance.

With the ability to try your first class FREE, our qualified trainers will deliver you a safe and fun program that is also a great introduction to the gym. Participation will also help to create healthy habits that set up a life-long love of exercise and movement. 

Thursdays, 4.40pm
Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Cost: $8.50 per class
Ages: Teens 12+

Bookings: Active Youth

Active Kids

Our children’s fitness class (primary school-aged 6+) focuses on developing fundamental motor skills in a fun-filled environment!

This class will get children moving and making friends, with ball skills, running, jumping, body-weight exercises and more. We aim to make exercise fun and create healthy habits that help set up an active life.

Mondays, 4.40pm
Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Ages: 6+

Bookings: Active Youth

Dementia Friendly Group Class

A friendly class specifically designed for those with early-stage dementia to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment.

Led by experienced and qualified group exercise instructors, this class is engaging and fun. The class will work on improving functional strength, flexibility and cognitive stimulation.

Exercising helps to prevent falls and maintains healthy mind, body and spirit. Other positive effects include improved mood, sleep and quality of life.

Wednesdays, 11.30am
Oakleigh Recreation Centre (Studio 1)
2A Park Road

Cost: $8.50 per person or $76.50 for a 10-visit pass

To book: email activemonash@monash.vic.gov.au, call 9265 4888, or walk-ins are welcome.

More info: Dementia Friendly Group Class Active Monash

Sports Locker

Open the locker and get active!

Borrow sports equipment for FREE from Oakleigh, Mugrave and Glen Waverley libraries to use at nearby sports facilities.

Equipment available to borrow

• Oakleigh Library: soccer balls, AFL (Australian Rules) balls and frisbees
• Mulgrave Library: soccer balls, basketballs, AFL (Australian Rules) balls and frisbees
• Glen Waverley Library: table tennis (bats and balls)

Borrowing time: 4-hour limit

How to borrow: Simply leave a form of ID with the library branch, that you can collect when the equipment is returned and sanitised with wipes (provided). You'll also need to sign an agreement. Being a library member isn’t essential.

The Sports Locker program is available during library branch operating hours: Oakleigh Library, Mulgrave Library and Glen Waverley Library.

This program provides an opportunity for local families to ‘Participate Their Way’ by removing the cost of club membership, registration fees, uniforms and equipment, and utilising the libraries' systems to hire out sports equipment within Oakleigh, Mulgrave and Glen Waverley local areas.

Sports Clubs

Walking Football - Eastern Lions Soccer Club

Join our Walking Football Social program for people aged 50+ in a fun, social and safe environment. No prior experience is required to join.

Sessions focus on health, wellbeing and bringing our community together. Learn or improve your skills and fitness, then come together and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and chat.

Tuesdays 10.30am - 11.30am
Eastern Lions Soccer Club (Synthetic Pitch)
Sixth Ave, Burwood

Bookings: email Jimmy - jimmyrooney3@hotmail.com

Walking Basketball

Why run when you can walk?

The Basketball Victoria Initiative-Walking Basketball program-is a low impact, social and fun way to improve the levels of physical activity for all ages, genders, and abilities.

The program provides optimal health benefits to all who participate including those who might be intimidated by the pace and impact of a traditional basketball game but love the slower more social version of Walking Basketball.

Following the session, socialise in the Club Room with free coffee and morning tea provided by Waverley Basketball Association.

Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.15am
Waverley Basketball Association Stadium
Corner Batesford Road and Power Avenue, Chadstone

Cost: $5
Ages: 18+

Contact: seniors@waverleybasketball.com 

Women's Cricket at Ashwood Cricket Club

Calling all women to join Ashwood Cricket Club's women's cricket program!

Begin with social come and try sessions and progress to skills and drills.

Whether you're a beginner or experienced player, everyone is welcome to give cricket a go and preview the 2024/2025 season.

Sundays, 10.30am
Essex Heights Reserve
2-20 Essex Road, Mount Waverley

Age Groups: Juniors (6-17 years) and Seniors (18 years and above)

Bookings: contact Oudom on 0413 512 199 or ashwoodccwomens@gmail.com

When

Location

Various Locations across Monash