January School Holiday Program
Where curious minds play
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january, 2020
Event Details
Join us in the sunshine these January School Holidays for our sand, sun and sea-inspired activities. Book in to our amazing workshops to keep curious minds active these school holidays -
Event Details
Join us in the sunshine these January School Holidays for our sand, sun and sea-inspired activities.
Book in to our amazing workshops to keep curious minds active these school holidays – learn sand sculpting techniques from a professional sand sculptor that you can try on the beach over summer. Get creative and design a solar car. Use your skills to make your very own kite, will it fly? Put your STEM skills to the test and design and create a bird’s nest.
There’s plenty of FREE daily activities. Meet sea creatures, learn about boat and surf safety play beach games.
Lots of summery fun for the whole family!
Workshops
Book now so you don’t miss out!
- Sand Sculpting – learn to make sand sculptures by a professional sand sculptor! BOOK NOW!
- Solar Cars – harness the power of the sun to design a LEGO solar-powered car. BOOK NOW!
- Kite Test Lab – Can you build a kite that flies? BOOK NOW!
- Bird Nest Building – put your STEM skills to the test and create the ultimate bird’s nest! BOOK NOW!
Daily activities
FREE Activities on the hour! Meet sea creatures, learn about boat and surf safety, watch a bubble show and lots more!
SEE THE FULL PROGRAM!
Time
21 (Tuesday) 9.00am - 26 (Sunday) 4.00pm
Location
Early Start Discovery Space
Suggested Ages
All ages
Price
Activities free after entry. Workshops from $7.50 after entry
Bookings
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Harness the power of the sun this summer! Come and join a Solar Car Workshop where you will design and build a LEGO vehicle that runs on solar energy. We'll
Event Details
Harness the power of the sun this summer!
Come and join a Solar Car Workshop where you will design and build a LEGO vehicle that runs on solar energy. We’ll then take our cars out in the sun to see how they go. How fast will your car go?
SESSIONS
Tuesday 21 January – 2.30pm
Wednesday 22 January – 10.30am
Thursday 23 January – 2.30pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Workshop attendees must also pay entry to the Discovery Space to participate. For ages 6+. Please note that solar cars will not be taken home at the end of the workshop. Minimum participants required for workshop to proceed.
Time
(Thursday) 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Location
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Suggested Ages
6 years+
Price
$12.50 non-members / $10 members
Bookings
BOOK NOW23jan3.00pmGet Active3.00pm Type:ActivityEntry:Free
Event Details
Put the screens away – we’re on a mission to get you moving over Summer! Join us for games that will get your heart racing! Each day the Education Officer
Event Details
Put the screens away – we’re on a mission to get you moving over Summer! Join us for games that will get your heart racing!
Each day the Education Officer will choose from new Get Active activities, including:
- Beach Games
- Traditional Australian Games
Time
(Thursday) 3.00pm
Location
Listen for announcement
Suggested Ages
2 to 10 years
Price
Free after entry
Experiences
Emergency! Emergency!
Police, Fire, Ambulance, SES – you get to be the hero!
Antarctic Research Vessel
Climb aboard and take the helm of a research vessel on its way to Antarctica.
Tummy Tour
Crawl through the mouth and find out would be like to be a piece of food travelling through the digestive system.
The Campsite
Come on a camping trip in the Australian bush, complete with model campfire.
Bricks & Clicks
Build your own mini world and stop-motion movie with thousands of LEGO® bricks.
Crawlers’ Beach
A safe-haven of sensory discovery for children two and under with its own jetty.
The Dig
Treasures lay buried waiting to be found. Throw on a vest, grab some tools and start your exploration.
The Cave
Grab a torch and explore the tunnels and nooks. You may even spot some of the cave’s inhabitants.
Construction
Gear up with a hi-vis vest and tool belt, we’re looking for builders who are ready to help construct our tiny home.
Marketplace
Take a trolley for a spin and collect your shopping before you start cooking in our Critter Café.
CreARTivity
Unleash your creativity and be inspired to paint, draw, write and sculpt with daily art activities.
Lights, Sound, Action
The stage is yours! Express yourself with costumes, backdrops and lighting.
Discovery Garden
Step outside and explore our natural wonderland – an oasis that will excite all your senses.
Book Nook
Cosy up with a good book in our peaceful reading space. Come along for daily Storytime readings.
Puzzle Room
Step inside a room filled with puzzling games and challenges just waiting to be solved.
Trains
All aboard the Critter Express! Shovel coal to fuel the engine or control a model train around its miniature world.
January 2020 School Holidays
Join us in the sunshine these January School Holidays for our sand, sun and sea inspired activities.
Visit Today
Inspire their imagination and curiosity at Australia’s first dedicated hands-on children’s museum – perfect for children (birth – 10 years) and adults to enjoy together.
Events
See what big events we have planned for the Discovery Space.
Parties
Wollongong's ultimate children’s birthday party venue!
Schools
Immerse your students in play with a school excursion mapped to the syllabus.
Functions
Don’t let the kids have all the fun. Book now for exclusive use of the Discovery Space.
Gift Shop
Come and explore our curated range of educational gifts, toys and baby products.
Corporate Tickets
Reward your staff or clients with the gift of play and discovery.
Daily Schedule
Find out what's happening on the day you plan to visit.
Become a member & save
First Year of Life
$50
1 Adult + any Children
under 12 months
Discover for 2
$100
2 people
1 Adult + 1 Child
Discover more
$30
Add more people for $30pp
Max. 8 per membership
Transferable pass
$50
Add a pass to a membership that can be used by anyone
Get Involved
Help spread the power of play as a volunteer, join a research study or show your support.
