Winter School Holiday Activities 2018 at Centennial Park

Campfires, nature play and your family! Join in the fun at Centennial Parklands for a cosy family campfire experience this winter.

Their WILD PLAY Campfire Club is for children and parents who want to learn how to make fire from scratch! If campfires aren’t for you or your kids, check out any one of their NEW programs this winter: Pizza Party in the Bush, Theatre for Kids and Become a Bike Pro. For more information, visit:

Pizza Party in the Bush:
Kids will learn all about native Australian plants and how they were used by the Aboriginal people. Bring all the ingredients together and make your very own yummy pizza.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     10, 12 & 20 July 2018; 10am-12pm
Cost:       $35

Theatre for Kids - Ned Kelly & Co:
A fun-filled interactive theatre production. Kids will have the chance to shine in the spotlight as they uncover how people survived in the Australian bush, whilst being on the run from the law.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     16 July 2018; 10-11.15am & 1.30-2.15pm
Cost:       $16

Become a Bike Pro - Bike Riding Classes:
Transit from being able to ride a bike to be being able to ride a bike better and with confidence. Your child will learn to negotiate obstacles and challenges designed to support different skill and ability levels.
Where:    The Greenhouse (meeting point), Grand Drive, Centennial Park
When:     12 & 20 July 2018; 10am-12pm & 1-3pm
Cost:       $20-$50

WILD PLAY Kids vs Wild - Campfire Club:
Cosy up by the fire, roasting marsh mellows and singing campfire songs with our educators.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     10 & 19 July 2018; 1-3pm
Cost:       $35

WILD PLAY Taste of Bush School - Campfire Club:
Want to see what Bush School is all about? Join in the Bush School fun and collect resources to make a campfire and cook delicious treats.
Where:    Fearnley Grounds, off Grand Drive, Centennial Park. Meet outside cafe
When:     10 & 19 July 2018; 9.30-11.30am
Cost:       $35

WILD PLAY for Families:
For all parents and carers who wish to get their children outside but aren’t quite sure how to navigate and make the most of a nature play experience, this is the workshop for you.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     28 July & 25 August 2018; 10am-12pm
Cost:       $40 family (1 adult/1child); $25/adult)

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 Drive, Centennial Park
When:     9 July 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 Drive, Centennial Park
When:     9 July 2018; 1-4pm
Cost:       $45

Gross and Gory:
Join Fizzics Education as we explore all things creepy and gooey in the name of studying the human body.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     13 July 2018; 9am-12pm
Cost:       $45

CSI Forensics:
This forensic science workshop will intrigue budding super sleuths who enjoy their science mixed with a bit of drama.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     13 July 2018; 1-4pm
Cost:       $45

Use the Forces:
Understand how Newton’s Laws work. We’ll learn the secrets behind experiments like jumping beads and the amazing tablecloth pull.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     16 July 2018; 9am-12pm
Cost:       $45

Maker Mayhem:
Explore how science and engineering can be used to make art as we build Scribblebots to take home, playing with different designs to create awesome patterns.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     16 July 2018; 1-4pm
Cost:       $45

Chemical Concoctions:
All kids love to mix strange things together. Learn how to make elephants’ toothpaste, milk rainbows, gooey slime, fizzy potions, giant bubbles and more!
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     17 July 2018; 9am-12pm
Cost:       $45

Extreme Engineering:
Learn about real-life applications of scientific theories and laws as you crash test contraptions, construct towers, build bridges and make rockets.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     17 July 2018; 1-4pm
Cost:       $45

Science in the Swamp:
Batman, Spiderman or Wonder Woman – all superheroes have superpowers. Join our scientists and discover nature’s amazing superpowers.
Where:    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park
When:     18 August 2018; 11am-3pm
Cost:       FREE with registration.

For more information, click the links above or visit the Centennial Parklands website.

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