Kew, Melbourne’s first House League event arrives 20–23 January 2027100 founding places
Children in Spark purple, Rush orange, Rise blue and Rally teal move together beneath four original House flags on a Melbourne sports field
HOUSE LEAGUE · THE ORIGINAL FOUR

Four Houses.
Four ways to
change the game.

Four days of team challenges for ages 7–11 · Kew · 20–23 January 2027 · [HOURS]

Founding rate [PRICE] for all four days.

Every child joins one permanent House. Each House has its own identity, colours and traditions, but every House needs every kind of child.

Only 100 children will join the first Kew, Melbourne cohort.

Priority access. No payment required today.
FOUR HOUSES.
ONE PLACE TO BELONG.
KEW, MELBOURNE20–23 JANUARY 2027FOUR DAYSAGES 7–11

No child needs to be the sporty kid to matter.

SPARKLight it up!RUSHLet’s go!RISERise again!RALLYAll together!
NOT JUST A HOLIDAY. A HOUSE.

Four days together.
A House for life.

Most holiday programs end when the last day is over. House League gives children an identity they can carry forward.

Every child joins one of four permanent Houses. They wear its colours, earn points alongside their teammates and return to the same House at future events.

The games will change. Their House will remain.
ONE HOUSE.ONE IDENTITY.A GROWING STORY.
THE ORIGINAL FOUR · HOUSE LEAGUE

Choose your colours.
Carry your House.

One league. Four permanent identities.
Every House needs every kind of child.

HOUSE 01Electric purpleSPK

Spark

“Light it up!”

Spark sees possibilities. Its members ask questions, test ideas and help their teammates find another way through a challenge.

  • Ideas
  • Curiosity
  • Creative problem-solving
HOUSE 02Bright orangeRSH

Rush

“Let’s go!”

Rush brings energy to the moment. Its members step forward, get involved and help their teammates turn a plan into action.

  • Action
  • Enthusiasm
  • Initiative

Rush is about joining in and taking initiative — not how fast you can run.

HOUSE 03Royal blueRSE

Rise

“Rise again!”

Rise responds when things become difficult. Its members learn from setbacks, encourage one another and return to the next challenge ready to try again.

  • Courage
  • Improvement
  • Persistence
HOUSE 04TealRLY

Rally

“All together!”

Rally brings people together. Its members listen, include others and help every teammate contribute to the result.

  • Belonging
  • Encouragement
  • Teamwork

Your House is a team, not a label. Thinkers, movers, helpers and leaders belong in all four.

THE HOUSE QUIZ

Which House calls you?

Five quick questions. Do it with your grown-up.

Your team is stuck on a tricky puzzle. You…

WHY HOUSE LEAGUE EXISTS

I have two kids. They couldn’t be more different.

One of my kids lives for sport — the first one onto the field, the last one to come in. The other would rather build, imagine and invent something none of us saw coming.

I’ve booked a lot of holiday programs over the years. Most of them quietly reward one kind of child. One of mine would come home buzzing. The other would come home a bit smaller.

The idea for House League came from somewhere else entirely: camping. Out there, nobody cares who’s fastest. One kid gets the fire going, another works out the tent, another keeps everyone laughing when it rains. By the end of a trip, kids who’d never met are a crew — and you can see them shine, because they know they matter to the group.

That’s the feeling I wanted to bottle. A place where every kind of kid has a team that needs them, and a House they belong to long after the holidays end.

House League is built for both of my kids. I hope it’s built for yours too.

AaronFounder, and dad of two
“Kids shine when they know they belong.”
20–23 JANUARY 2027 · FOUR DAYS · THE FIRST SEASON

The Founding 100.

Be one of the first to wear the colours.

Only 100 children will compete in the first House League championship. They will become the original members of Spark, Rush, Rise and Rally. Every House League season that follows will trace its story back to them.

Woven embroidered founding patch with a burnt orange border
01Numbered founding patch
Navy House Passport booklet with foil lettering
02House Passport
Four House wristbands beside an engraved championship badge and a folded House shirt
03House shirt, wristbands and championship badge

Founding Member items shown are indicative and may change before the event.

EVERY FOUNDING MEMBER RECEIVES
  • Their first House shirt and wristband
  • An exclusive numbered founding patch
  • A House Passport for collecting badges and recording achievements
  • The first Melbourne Championship badge
  • The chance to help create their House’s traditions
  • Priority access to the next House League event
SPK25SPARKFOUNDING PLACES
RSH25RUSHFOUNDING PLACES
RSE25RISEFOUNDING PLACES
RLY25RALLYFOUNDING PLACES
SPARK0 pts
RUSH0 pts
RISE0 pts
RALLY0 pts

The first Championship begins 20 January 2027.

25 founding places in each House. 100 places across Melbourne’s first four Houses.

Future children will join the Houses.
Only 100 can say they were there at the beginning.

Joining the waitlist is free and provides priority registration access. It does not guarantee a place.

Children working together to solve a wooden puzzle outdoors
A clever idea can change the game.
DIFFERENT STRENGTHS. SHARED SUCCESS.

Not just the fastest.
Not just the strongest.
The whole team.

Speed may win one challenge. Patience may win the next. A steady hand, a creative idea or an encouraging teammate can change the championship.

Move & play

Physical challenges, team games, balance and accuracy.

Capture the CrestCapture-the-flag with House banners
The GauntletBalance and accuracy relay

Think & create

Puzzles, creative missions, strategy and clever plans.

Code BreakersPuzzle hunt across the field
Bridge BuildersBuild a bridge that holds the most weight

Lead & lift others

Courage, cooperation, improvement and sportsmanship.

The Chant-OffEach House creates and performs its chant
Rescue MissionNo one finishes until everyone finishes

Example challenges. Final lineup revealed on day one.

SAFETY & THE DAY

Your House Leaders.

Each House is led by its own House Leader — [DESCRIBE STAFF e.g. experienced teachers, coaches and youth leaders] — supported by assistant leaders throughout the day.

Every staff member holds a current Working with Children Check
First-aid trained leaders on site all day
[RATIO] staff-to-child ratio
Secure sign-in and sign-out by named adults only
Sun-safe and heat plan: shade, water breaks, indoor backup
Allergy and medical info collected at registration and briefed to all staff
  1. 01Drop-off [START]
  2. 02Morning challenges
  3. 03Lunch (BYO)
  4. 04Afternoon challenges
  5. 05House points ceremony
  6. 06Pick-up [END]

What to bring: hat, water bottle, lunch and snacks, sunscreen, comfy shoes.

Venue: [VENUE], Kew.

Saturday 23 January: Championship Finale.

Families are invited to watch the final challenges and see the first House League Champions crowned.

BIG EXCITEMENT. THOUGHTFUL ANSWERS.

For them, adventure.
For you, peace of mind.

It’s natural to have questions about something new. Here’s what to know before joining the waitlist.

Event and delivery details will be shared before registrations open. You can decide with the full picture.

Does my child need to be sporty?

Not at all. Physical challenges are only part of House League. Puzzles, creativity, strategy, cooperation and sportsmanship all help a House earn points. No child needs to be the fastest or strongest to matter.

Will a quieter or less confident child fit in?

Yes — they’re exactly who House League was built for. Many challenges reward patience, ideas and encouragement, not volume. House Leaders are briefed to bring every child in, and each House has roles for thinkers, builders, helpers and doers.

Is this only for competitive children?

No. Houses compete for points, but points come from teamwork, effort and sportsmanship as much as winning. Think campfire crew, not grand final.

Will my child make friends?

Children stay with the same House all four days, so they get to know a small group well — the way kids do on a camping trip. Booking with a friend? Tell us and we’ll do our best to put them in the same House.

How will the event be run?

Small House groups, each with its own House Leader, a set daily rhythm and a House points ceremony each afternoon. Full details are sent before registration opens.

How does the priority waitlist work?

Waitlist families get first access to registration before public release. Joining is free and doesn’t guarantee a place. Want to lock in a spot now? Secure one with a fully refundable [DEPOSIT_AMOUNT] deposit.

Can my child choose their House?

Children can tell us their favourite, and many will get it. We balance Houses so each has a mix of ages and strengths, so a few may join a different House — and quickly become its loudest fans.

Who runs House League?

House League was founded by Aaron, a Melbourne dad of two. The event is delivered by a team of House Leaders who all hold Working with Children Checks and first-aid training.
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