NOTE: Due to Family medical emergency, the Winter holiday program has been cancelled.
Rough Science Holiday Program
Winter School holidays, Melbourne
Join us for a day of creativity, exploration, and scientific discovery with our Rough Science Holiday Program! This day-long event runs from 9am to 4pm and offers young scientists the opportunity to dive into three hands-on science activities: Bloom Builders, Launch Lab, and World's Greatest Slime.
At a glance!
DATE: Thu, 11 July 2024
TIME: 9AM to 4PM
LOCATION: Van Raay Centre,
CERES Community Environmental Park,
Brunswick East VIC 3057
[Google Maps] [Open Street Maps]AGE RANGE: 7 to 12 years old
PRICE: $89 per participant
Activities for the day
BLOOM BUILDERS 🌸 - Invent a flower!
LAUNCH LAB 🚀 - Launch your own rocket with compressed air!
WORLD’S GREATEST SLIME 🧪 - The secrets to making the best slime.
Activities on the Day
Participants will do the three following science activities!
Morning:
Bloom Builders
Participants will be finding out about plant identification as we design and create their own unique flowers from paper and cardboard. They'll learn about the intricate parts of a flower, the role of pollen and nectar, and the importance of pollinators.
MID-Morning: Launch Lab
Step into the shoes of rocket engineers as build and launch your very own rocket! Participants will explore the principles of aerodynamics and propulsion, constructing rockets with fins, fuselage, and nose cones, and then launching them high into the sky using compressed air…
Afternoon:
World’s Greatest Slime
Dive into the ooey-gooey world of slime creation! Participants will learn about the science behind slime, customize their creations with different colors and textures, and enjoy the tactile fun of playing with their handmade slime.
