Summer Holiday Program at Centennial Parklands

NEW exciting programs for the summer at Centennial Parklands Our WILD PLAY children’s programs are fun-filled combined with adventure.  

This summer they also have new Aboriginal programs for children that engage them to the Parklands rich, indigenous heritage. They will learn about the ancient skill of tracking animals, how to build a shelter using natural materials from the local environment and the connection of art to storytelling, dance and nature.

Centennial Parklands' Sports Camp
All new Multi-Sport holiday program. Their sport camp will give children the opportunity to enjoy a variety of American sports, including smash hockey, big ball basketball, big ball soccer, dodge ball, softball rounders and more while having fun and being active.
Where:     Registration is at E.S. Marks Athletics Field, entrance via Boronia St, Moore Park
When:     19-21 December 2017; 9am-4pm 
Cost:        $180/3 Days

Santa's Studio
Kids, join Centennial Parklands in Santa's Studio for a day of creative Christmas present making. Handmade gifts that your entire family will love to receive.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     18-19 December 2017; 10am & 1pm
Cost:       $30

Bush Food Hunt
Play the bush tucker campfire game and see if you can find the right plants for the right survival situation.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     20 December 2017 & 18 January 2018; 10am & 1pm
Cost:       $30

Bush Life 
Explore Aboriginal architecture and learn how to construct a shelter with our Aboriginal educators from Shared Knowledge using natural materials from the local environment.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     21 December 2017 & 19 January 2018; 10am & 1pm
Cost:       $30

Kids Big Fish 
If you love water and fish, come to our all-time favourite Kids Big Fish where our fishing expert Tony will show you how to use a hook, line, and sinker. You will be fishing for carp in our ponds, which are large fish that are exciting to catch.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     9 & 16 January 2018; 9am-12pm
Cost:       $30

WILD PLAY Bush Rangers - Water 
Led by our experienced team of Bush Rangers, children will enjoy a day of wildlife, bush-craft, outdoor challenges, games and free play, all in the great outdoors of Centennial Parklands.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     10, 17 & 24 January 2018; 9am-4pm
Cost:       $85

WILD PLAY Bush School Taster: Water World 
Want to see what Bush School is all about? Join in the Bush School fun and explore Centennial Park’s world of water, with activities like dip netting, mini raft building and water games.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     11 & 23 January 2018; 9.30-11.30am
Cost:       $30

WILD PLAY Kids vs Wild - Water 
Kids will learn how to find water, investigate its safety and then make a handheld water purifier out of a combination of recycled and natural materials.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     11 & 23 January 2018; 1-3pm
Cost:       $29

WILD PLAY Bush School Taster: The Bugliest Bug 
Join the Education Rangers for a morning of bug hunting, bug games, dip netting and hear the wonderful story of the Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     18 January 2018; 9.30-11.30am
Cost:       $30

WILD PLAY Kids vs Wild - The Big Bug Bash 
Join the Education Rangers for a morning of sweep nets, bug pots and drop sheets to discover the Centennial Parkland’s mini world of insects, arachnids and everything in between.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     18 January 2018; 1-3pm
Cost:       $29

WILD PLAY For Families 
For all parents and carers who wish to get their children outside but aren’t quite sure how to negotiate and make the most of a nature play experience, this is the workshop for you.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     24 February 2018; 10am-12pm
Cost:       $25 - Adults; $40 - Family (2 adults, 2 kids)

Exploring Science 
The greatest alternative to screen time! Get your science-loving kids out of the house to find out all about light, sound, air pressure and more, using hands-on science toys and child-friendly experiments.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     22 January 2018; 9am-12pm
Cost:       $45

Lego Robotics 1 
Learn how to teach a robot to do what you wish using motors, sensors and more!
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     16 January 2018; 9am-12pm
Cost:       $45

Lego Robotics 2 
Put your EV3 skills to the test as we delve deeper into the programming that can make these robots do your bidding!
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     16 January 2018; 1-4pm
Cost:       $45

Gross and Gory 
Ohhhh! gross! Explore all things creepy and gooey in the name of studying the human body.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     22 January 2018; 1-4pm
Cost:       $45

Use The Forces 
We’ll learn the secrets behind experiments like jumping beads and the amazing tablecloth pull! Don’t let inertia stop you from participating in this one.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     23 January 2018; 9am-12pm
Cost:       $45

Chemical Concoctions 
All kids love to mix strange things together for surprising results. Join this program and be part of the fun!
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Dr, Centennial Park
When:     23 January 2018; 1-4pm
Cost:       $45

Spotlight Prowl Families 
Join our experienced Education Rangers on a moonlit night for a fascinating and surprising spotlight walk to see how the Park transforms when the sun goes down.
Where:    Meet at Robertson Road Gates, Centennial Park
When:     16 February 2018; 7.45-9.15pm
Cost:       $20

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