School’s out! If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids busy these holidays, we have a few ideas. Photo: monkeybusinessimages.
The countdown is on, and with mere days until the school holidays descend upon us, you may find yourself scrambling for ways to keep the kiddos entertained.
Fear not, while some activities do book out early (Squishmallow Bingo for some reason?) venues stretching from Helensburgh down to Kiama have put together a veritable smorgasbord of school holiday fun for your little ones.
Events and activities of all kinds cater to the quirky, the curious, the outdoorsy, the indoorsy and every kind of kiddo in between.
Overwhelmed? We don’t blame you. But don’t worry — we’ve got you. Here are 29 places doing awesome things these school holidays.
The Fungi Feastival has a whole host of activities perfect for kids, if you want to make a school holiday road trip just over the ditch. Photo: Steven Axford.
Fungi Feastival
When: Saturday 5 to Saturday 19 July, various times
Where: Various South Coast venues
Cost: Various.
It’s not strictly in the Illawarra, but if you’re looking to make a family trip not too far away, venues across the South Coast will have fun and fascinating activations running throughout school holidays as part of the Fungi Feastival. These events are expected to book out, but a few options remain — enough to beckon you on a bit of a family road trip:
- Saturday 5 July, 7 pm — Fungi: The Web of Life screening
- Saturday 12 July, 10 am — Kid’s Craft: Fungi Fun
- Saturday 12 July, 6 pm — Fungi: The Web of Life screening
- Monday 14 July, 10:15 to 11:30 am — Creating a character inspired by fungus
- Saturday 19 July, 10 am to noon — Fun with Fungi: rock and clay art
- Saturday 19 July, 2 to 4 pm — Fun with Fungi: rock and clay art
The fun at Early Start Discovery Space amps up over the holidays. Photo: Early Start Discovery Space.
Early Start Discovery Space
When: Saturday 5 to Sunday 20 July, various times
Where: Early Start Discovery Space, Building 21 University of Wollongong, Northfields Avenue, Wollongong
Cost: General $20 | Concession $10 | Member Guest $17 | Under 1s Free | Book via Ecom.
Early Start Discovery Space might be a go-to year-round, but it beefs up the activities over the school holidays. Free with their entry, kids can participate in daily activities including “creARTivity”, where they will design and make their own bookmark using wax crayons and bright watercolour washes, go on insect scavenger hunts, create newspaper dress-ups, program Beebot robots, enjoy story time and more.
Lake Illawarra Hotel
When: Sunday 6 and Thursday 10 July, 10:30 to 11:30 am
Where: Lake Illawarra Hotel, 193 Windang Road, Windang
Cost: $10 | Book via eventbrite (below).
At least a couple of days of the winter school holidays are sorted at Lake Illawarra Hotel with activities to keep your kids occupied while you enjoy some food and drinks in the bar and bistro. This includes a DIY Croc Jibbitz and Accessories Workshop on Sunday 6 July, where they’ll bring their favourite Crocs in for embellishment. Then, the “Curious Cookie Canvas” Christmas in July themed cookie decorating workshop on Thursday 10 July invites kids to bring to life a jumbo sugar cookie printed with a fun design using vibrant edible paint, sparkling edible glitter and tasty embellishments.
Kids can craft their very own fairy garden or miniature birdhouse or paint a pet pebble. Photo: carlofranco.
Burnetts on Barney
When: Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 July, various times
Where: Burnetts on Barney, 80 Barney Street, Kiama
Cost: Various.
Burnetts on Barney has a few ways that kids can get crafty these school holidays, so you have every excuse to get your nursery and landscaping shopping done. While there, stop by The Quarry Cafe for a yummy lunch or beverage.
- Monday 7 July, 9:30 to 10:30 am — Pebble Painting
- Monday 7 July, 11 am to noon – Craft a Fairy/Animal Garden
- Tuesday 8 July, 9:30 to 10:30 am – Craft a Mini Bird House
The Treat Factory
When: Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 July, various times
Where: The Treat Factory, 6 Old Creamery Lane, Berry
Cost: $38 | Book via The Treat Factory (below).
The Treat Factory offers a hands-on chocolate experience like no other, but sessions are booking out fast for two workshops held over the school holidays. In the DIY Giant Chocolate Freckle Workshop on 7 July, you’ll select a base of milk or dark Belgian chocolate, then bring your giant freckle to life with a colourful mix of toppings including sprinkles, freeze-dried fruit, nuts, mini marshmallows, party mix, pretzels and more. In the DIY Rocky Road Workshop on 8 July, you’ll take home your handmade rocky road, full of marshmallows, nuts, dried fruits, licorice, caramels and more.
Crafty kids have multiple opportunities for fun at Georgia Rose. Image: Georgia Rose.
Georgia Rose
When: Monday 7 to Tuesday 15 July, various times
Where: Georgia Rose, 9 Marina Drive, Shell Cove
Cost: $39 | Booking via TryBooking (below).
From its “Curious Aquarium” workshop to a workshop that proved good creations often come in small packages, don’t miss Georgia Rose’s crafty school holidays line-up. Afterwards, grab a bite to eat at the beautiful waterfront location.
- Monday 7 July, 10 to 11:30 am — Fish Tank Creations
- Tuesday 8 July, 10 am to noon — Design Your Own Tote Bag
- Monday 14 July, 10 to 11:30 am — DIY Drink Bottle & Lanyard
- Tuesday 15 July, 10 am to noon — Miniature Masterpieces
The Imaginarium
When: Monday 7 to Wednesday 16 July, various times
Where: The Imaginarium, Wentworth Street, Shellharbour Village
Cost: Various | Book via Humanitix (below).
Draw and mould insects, plants and flowers, create colourful plush toys through drawing and gluing fabric or explore printing with gelli plates before creating collage images of Aussie animals — all at the Imaginarium:
- Monday 7 July, 9:30 to 11:30 am — Make Mini Beasts (Drawing and Clay)
- Monday 7 July, 12:30 to 2:30 pm — Botanica In Colour and 3D (Drawing and Clay)
- Wednesday 9 July, 9:30 to 11:30 am — Plush Faces | Plush Creatures
- Monday 14 July, 9:30 to 11:30 am — Weaving Magic
- Monday 14 July, 12:30 to 2:30 pm — Animal Capers
- Wednesday 16 July, 9:30 to 11:30 am — Mini Worlds Construction
From a kids’ disco to a reptile show, it’s all happening at Kiama Leagues Club. Photo: Riska.
Kiama Leagues Club
When: Monday 7 to Wednesday 16 July, various times
Where: Kiama Leagues Club, 109 Terralong Street, Kiama
Cost: Various | Book via Kiama Leagues Club (below).
Beat the school holiday boredom with a range of activities from bingo to movie night:
- Monday 7 July, 11 am — Kids Bingo
- Wednesday 9 July, 5 pm — Kids Disco
- Monday 14 July, 3 pm — Reptile Show
- Wednesday 16 July, 5 pm – Kids Movie Night
Wollongong Libraries
When: Monday 7 to Thursday 17 July, various times
Where: Wollongong libraries
Cost: Free | Book via eventbrite (below).
Get in quick to avoid disappointment on what’s left of a host of diverse holiday activities from movies to crafts, digital art to robot battles.
- Winter Holiday Movie:
- Monday 7 July, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm @ Helensburgh Library
- Monday 7 July, 2 to 4 pm @ Warrawong Library
- Thursday 10 July, 2 to 4 pm @ Wollongong Library
- Book Bedazzling:
- Monday 7 July, 2 to 3 pm @ Wollongong Library
- Tuesday 15 July, 2 to 3 pm @ Thirroul Library
- Wednesday 16 July, 11 am to noon @ Warrawong Library
- Viking Helmet:
- Tuesday 8 July, 10:30 to 11:30 am @ Dapto Library
- Wednesday 9 July, 10 to 11 am @ Wollongong Library
- Wednesday 9 July, 10:30 to 11:30 am @ Helensburgh Library
- Tuesday 15 July, 10:30 to 11:30 am @ Unanderra Library
- Wednesday 16 July, 10 to 11 am @ Thirroul Library
- Origami Peace Cranes:
- Thursday 10 July, 2 to 3 pm @ Corrimal Library
- Thursday 10 July, 2 to 3 pm @ Unanderra Library
- Friday 11 July, 10 to 11 am @ Thirroul Library
- Tuesday 15 July, 11 am to noon @ Dapto Library
- Digital Art:
- Monday 14 July, 10 to 11:30 am @ Thirroul Library
- Monday 14 July, 1:30 to 3 pm @ Dapto Library
- Battle Robots:
- Wednesday 16 July, 10 to 11:15 am @ Corrimal Library
- Wednesday 16 July, 2 to 3:15 pm @ Helensburgh Library
- Thursday 17 July, 10 to 11:15 am @ Warrawong Library
Shellharbour Libraries
When: Monday 7 to Friday 18 July, various times
Where: Shellhabrour Libraries
Cost: Free to $5 | Book via eventbrite (below).
From Alice in Wonderland-themed crafts to paleontological activities and space exploration, don’t miss these (almost all) free activities across Shellharbour’s public libraries.
- Monday 7 July, 2 to 2:30 pm @ Oak Flats Library — Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups
- Tuesday 8 July, 11 am to noon @ Oak Flats Library— Dormouse in a Teapot
- Wednesday 9 July, 2 to 3 pm @ Warilla Library — Sew a Felt Bunny
- Thursday 10 July, 10 to 11 am @ Albion Park Library — Paint by Numbers
- Thursday 10 July, 10 to 11 am @ Shellharbour City Library — Dinosaurs and Fossils with Early Start UOW
- Thursday 10 July, 11 am to noon @ Albion Park Library — Paint An Alice Door
- Thursday 10 July, 1 to 2 pm @ Warilla Library — Eat Me Cookies
- Monday 14 July, 11 am to noon @ Albion Park Library — Cheshire Cat Craft
- Tuesday 15 July, 11 am to noon @ Oak Flats Library — Wonderland Potion Bottles
- Tuesday 15 July, 2 to 3 pm @ Warilla Library — Build a Tiny Terrarium Garden
- Wednesday 16 July, 11 am to noon @ Warilla Library — Magic Milk
- Thursday 17 July, 11 am to noon @ Warilla Library — Cheshire Cat Pom Pom Keychains
- Thursday 17 July, 2:30 to 3:30 pm @ Oak Flats Library — Wooden Wonderland Craft
- Friday 18 July, 10 to 11 am @ Shellharbour City Library — Mini Explorers: Space
Calling all block heads – LEGO, to Wollongong Central for free play, interactive challenges and a chance to win big. Image: Wollongong Central.
Wollongong Central
When: Monday 7 to Friday 18 July, 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Level 1, Wollongong Central, 200 Crown Street, Wollongong
Cost: Free.
These school holidays, kids and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are invited to use their imagination, build and play at the interactive LEGO Play Zone, outside David Jones at Wollongong Central. From imaginative free-play LEGO stations to fun interactive challenges, there is something for every builder, big or small. You’ll also get 20 per cent off all LEGO at David Jones. This is a great free activity to do between shopping that comes with a chance to win a holiday to LEGOLAND in Malaysia if you scan the QR code at the play zone.
The Kiama Winter Street Festival will be an awesome school holidays experience, and includes a little something from the library. Photo: Destination Kiama.
Kiama Libraries
When: Monday 7 to Friday 18 July, various times
Where: Various Kiama locations
Cost: Free to $5 | Book via Trybooking (below).
Most of Kiama Libraries’ awesome line-up of winter school holiday activities is now booked solid, but you can join the waitlists. If you’re fast, you can still get in to build an epic LEGO marble run at Kiama Library on 15 July or the Moonrise Cinema at Gerringong Library on 17 July. But before that, don’t miss the “Outdoor Library” on 12 July from noon to 8 pm on Terralong Street. Part of Kiama Winter Street Festival, it includes a library stall with bookish treats, a scavenger hunt, personalised poetry with Butch Schwarzkopf, felt crown workshop and paper lantern workshops. Better yet, registration is not required — just drop in.
Science Space
When: Tuesday 8 to Wednesday 16 July, various times
Where: Science Space, 60 Squires Way, North Wollongong
Cost: Various, book via Science Space.
There is so much happening at Science Space these school holidays – plan an action-packed Jurassic-themed visit or book a full-day experience on one of its curiosity days. These include LEGO Jurassic Film Making on Tuesday 8 July, Jurassic Park Designers on Thursday 10 July or Dino Detectives on Wednesday 16 July. Other school holiday activities include baby dinosaur encounters, a Jurassic construct-it zone, a fossil dig and fossil hunter sessions.
Wollongong Art Gallery
When: Tuesday 8 July, 10 am to noon and Wednesday 16 July, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Wollongong Art Gallery, 46 Burelli Street, Wollongong
Cost: Various | Book via eventbrite (below).
Wollongong Art Gallery’s always-popular school holiday program books out fast, but on Tuesday 8 July, requiring no booking at all, you can drop in to the free Stencil Stories printmaking activity. Families can use the gallery’s ready-to-go stencils or design their own to create a one-of-a-kind print to take home. There are also a few spots left for the Marks of Nature: Advanced Art Workshop for teens aged 15 to 18 years on Wednesday 16 July. Participants will explore the textures, patterns and beauty of the natural world through expressive mark-making in this immersive workshop.
The Illawarra Light Railway Museum will open three times over the school holidays, including for a special Christmas in July session. Photo: Illawarra Light Railway Museum Facebook.
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
When: Tuesday 8 to Thursday 17 July, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Illawarra Light Railway Museum, 48a Tongarra Road, Albion Park Rail
Cost: Adult $16.50 | Child/Concession $11 | Under 3s Free | Book via ILRM (below).
The Illawarra Light Railway Museum will run extra sessions over the school holidays, giving kids more chances to discover the joys of locomotives from yesteryear. Ride old trains, the mini train, have a picnic, play in the playground, grab a bite to eat at the cafe, explore the museum and go on tours. School holiday open days are:
- Tuesday 8 July — School Holiday Train Rides
- Sunday 13 July — Christmas in July
- Thursday 17 July — School Holiday Train Rides
Image: Warilla Bowls.
Image: Warilla Bowls.
Image: Warilla Bowls.
Image: Warilla Bowls.
Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club
When: Tuesday 8 to Thursday 17 July, various times
Where: Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club, 63 Jason Ave, Barrack Heights
Cost: Various | Book via Warilla Bowls (below).
The kids can have a bit of fun at Warilla Bowls while you grab yourself a spot of lunch or dinner, and maybe even a round of bowls and drinks with friends. Everyone wins! The line-up includes:
- Tuesday 8 July, 11 am to 12:30 pm — Kids’ Lilo & Stitch Bingo
- Thursday 10 July, 11 am to 1:30 pm — Kids Painting Workshop
- Wednesday 16 July, 11 am to 12:30 pm — Kids Showbag Bingo
- Thursday 17 July, 6 to 7:30 pm — Kids Silent Disco
A special winter-themed play session takes place at Block House as part of Shelley’s school holiday fun. Photo: The Shellharbour Club Facebook.
The Shellharbour Club
When: Tuesday 8 to Thursday 17 July, various times
Where: The Shellharbour Club, corner Wattle and Shellharbour roads, Shellharbour
Cost: Various | Book via The Shellharbour Club (below).
A pyjama party like no other, a winter-themed fun day, bingo, Build-a-Bear sessions and family trivia — there’s plenty of school holiday fun planned at Shelley’s.
- Tuesday 8 July, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm — Kids PJ Dance Party
- Wednesday 9 July, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm — Fidget Bingo
- Thursday 10 July, 11 am — Chill & Play @ Block House with an appearance from Healthy Harold
- Tuesday 15 July — Build-A-Bear (Snow Theme):
- Wednesday 16 July, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm — Squishmallow Bingo
- Thursday 17 July, 5:30 to 7 pm — Family Trivia Night: Beat the Parents
The Fraternity Club
When: Tuesday 8 to Friday 18 July, various times
Where: The Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke Street, Fairy Meadow
Cost: Various | Book via Fraternity Club (below).
The ever-popular Squishmallow Bingo is sold out, but there are still plenty of things to do at The Frat these school holidays, including:
- Tuesday 8 July, 11:30 am — Showbag Bingo
- Thursday 10 July, noon to 2 pm — Willy Wonka’s High Tea
- Friday 11 July, 6 to 8 pm — Bambini Disco
- Tuesday 15 July, 11 am — Paint and Shake
- Friday 18 July, 6 to 8 pm — Bambini Disco
Tabatinga is loaded with extra fun over the school holidays. Photo: Tabatinga.
Tabatinga
When: Tuesday 8 to Friday 18 July, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Where: Tabatinga, Dapto Leagues Club, corner Station Street and Bong Bong Road, Dapto
Cost: Activities are free with standard entrance fee | Book via TryBooking.
Tabatinga ups the ante over the school holidays. The play area is open from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm and school holiday activities run from 10 am to 12 pm. On top of their regular fun, the jam-packed school holiday programs include:
- Tuesday 8 July – DIY Money Box
- Wednesday 9 July – Abominable Snowman Cupcake Decorating
- Thursday 10 July – Dinosaur Hunter Fun & Games
- Friday 11 July – Swifty Extravaganza
- Saturday 12 July – DLC’s 70th Birthday Silent Disco Party
- Tuesday 15 July – Decorate Your Own Apron
- Wednesday 16 July – Winter Wonderland Face Painting & Snow Making
- Thursday 17 July – Dragon Training Mobile Zoo
- Friday 18 July – Animal Backpack Decorating
Shellharbour Civic Centre
When: Wednesday 9 July, 3 to 5 pm and Saturday 12 July, 1 to 3 pm
Where: Shellharbour Civic Centre, 76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre
Cost: Various | Book via eventbrite (below).
Join illustrator and graphic designer Matthew Lin in a fun step-by-step workshop to create characters from your favourite anime, manga or Pokemon; or Bec Lea of White Clay Mountain and learn how to create your own polymer clay beads and letters to make a personalised bracelet and/or keyring, in these two artsy, crafty workshops at Shellhabrour Civic Centre:
- Wednesday 9 July, 10 to 11:30 am and 12:30 to 2 pm — Pokemon Drawing Workshop
- Wednesday 9 July, 3 to 5 pm — Drawing Anime and Manga with Matthew Lin
- Saturday 12 July, 1 to 3 pm — Make your Own Clay Bracelets & Keyrings
Expressive Art Experience
When: Wednesday 9 July, 10 am to noon and Monday 14 July, 1 to 3:30 pm
Where: Expressive Art Experience, 13 Newing Circuit, Kiama Downs
Cost: $39 | Book via Expressive Art Experience (below).
On Wednesday 9 July, have fun with big cats at Sh-Cool Jungle Cats. You’ll learn the best ways to make bright backgrounds before using stencils and brush work to create a story for your art. Then on Monday 14 July, Expressive Art experts will take you through making your own colourful dream catcher. You’ll have step-by-step guidance with all materials included and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere suitable for all experience levels.
Pizza making and reptile zoos make school holiday lunchtime fun at Ocean Beach Hotel. Image: Ocean Beach Hotel.
Ocean Beach Hotel
When: Wednesday 9 July, noon to 2 pm and Thursday 17 July, noon to 2 pm
Where: Ocean Beach Hotel, 2 Addison Street, Shellharbour
Cost: Various | Book via SevenRooms.
Ocean Beach Hotel is rolling out multiple days of school holiday fun. Spaces are limited, so book your table to secure your spot:
- Tuesday 8 July, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm — Pizza Making ($5 per child)
- Thursday 10 July, noon to 2 pm — Reptile Zoo
- Tuesday 15 July, noon to 2 pm — Reptile Zoo
- Wednesday 16 July, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm — Pizza Making ($5 per child)
No artistic experience is needed for these workshops — just a willingness to explore and create. Photo: Creative Journeys.
Creative Journeys
When: Wednesday 9 to Thursday 10 July and Wednesday 16 to Thursday 17 July, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Creative Journeys, 15 Dobbie Avenue, East Corrimal
Cost: $180 | Book via [email protected] or 0449 008 928.
Looking for a meaningful and creative way for your child or teen to spend the school holidays? Creative Journeys offers a safe, welcoming space for children and teens to explore emotions, build confidence and express themselves through drawing, sculpting, and other hands-on creative materials. This marvellous School Holiday Art Therapy Program comes in two stages:
- Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 July, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm — ages 8 to 11
- Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm — ages 12 to 15
Timbermill Studios
When: Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 July, various times
Where: Timbermill Studios, 2-6 Molloy Street, Bulli
Cost: $65 | Book via Hot Chip the Label.
Do you have a creative kiddo in your life who would love to learn to sew? Timbermill Studios hosts two beginner-friendly sewing workshops these school holidays. They’ll learn the fundamentals of safely using a sewing machine and other required tools, how to sew a straight seam, how to use a hot iron to finish a project and how to insert a zipper. There are four sessions over three days:
- Learn to Sew a Pencil Case
- Monday 14 July, 1 to 3 pm — 10 to 13 years
- Monday 14 July, 3 to 5 pm — 14 to 17 years
- Learn to Sew a Tote Bag
- Tuesday 15 July, 1:30 to 3:30 pm — 10 to 13 years
- Wednesday 16 July, 1:30 to 3:30 pm — 14 to 17 years
Bundanon’s school holiday activities are suitable for young people from five all the way to 18 years old. Photo: Bundanon.
Bundanon
When: Monday 14 to Friday 18 July, various times
Where: Bundanon, 170 Riversdale Road, Illaroo
Cost: Various | Book via Bundanon (below).
Bundanon offers two exciting, arty opportunities for kids these school holidays:
- Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 July, 9 am to 5 pm: The free Bundanon Inspire School Holiday Program offers young people aged 12 to 18 two epic days of artmaking, ecology walks and visits to the Art Museum. Registration includes bus transfer from Nowra, Art Museum entry, catering and all artmaking supplies.
- Wednesday 16 and Friday 18 July, 10 am to 2 pm: Bundanon’s Family Fun Day Artmaking Workshop invites children and adults to experience a guided visit to the Art Museum and new exhibitions Betty Kuntiwa Pumani: maḻatja-maḻatja (those who come after) and David Sequeira: The Shape of Music. After, participants will come together to collaborate in a painting workshop and create their own artwork. This program is designed for five to 12 years and their carers.
Kids can unleash their creativity in a variety of ways at Kiama Art Workshops. Image: Kiama Art Workshops.
Kiama Art Workshops
When: Tuesday 15 July, 10 am to 3 pm and Thursday 17 July, 9:30 am
Where: Kiama Art Workshops, 107 Terralong Street, Kiama
Cost: $77 | Book via Kiama Art Workshops.
Kiama Art Workshops is holding two events suitable for children these school holidays. The School Holiday Creative Camp on Tuesday 15 July is suitable for children aged six to 12 and invites kids to paint a mug, make loaded hot chocolates, play games and dance the day away. The Driftwood Creations workshop on Thursday 17 July is suitable for kids aged eight and over. Kids will create beautiful, natural, sculptural driftwood decorations using a range of natural and recycled materials, learn various construction techniques and use a selection of tools including hot glue guns.
Lake Illawarra South Public School
When: Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July
Where: Lake Illawarra South Public School, 119-129 Reddall Parade, Lake Illawarra
Cost: $275 | Book via Code Camp (below).
Code Camp is coming to Lake Illawarra with two of its amazing programs for future coders. Curious Minds is an introduction to STEAM subjects, inviting kids aged five to seven to discover how science and technology are shaping our world with fun and creative activities. Minecraft Masters is suitable for returning students aged seven to 12 who have already taken the Minecraft Engineers basic course, building on foundational engineering principles and command-based programming to jump into an exciting new project.
UOW has an opportunity for kids to make a valuable contribution to research during fun and engaging workshops. Photo: Yuri Arcurs People Images.
UOW Children’s Technology Play Space
When: Thursday 17 and Friday 18 Juy, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Children’s Technology Play Space, UOW, Northfields Ave, Wollongong (Beside the Early Start Discovery Space).
Cost: Free.
This school holidays, a small group of enthusiastic children (aged six to eight) are invited to become digital explorers in a groundbreaking series of interactive workshops designed to uncover how young minds engage with the challenges and opportunities of the online world. Led by University of Wollongong’s (UOW) School of Education research fellows Dr Rebecca Ng and Dr Claire Rogerson, these fun and engaging sessions will give children a voice in the ongoing conversations about their digital life and help shape future research on how they can be best supported in a connected age. Participants will be immersed in a world of creativity and discovery, and receive a $50 book voucher as a thank you for their valuable time and contributions.
Green Connect’s new Play & Picnic Days offer a fun and educational outdoor experience for families and people of all ages. Photo: Green Connect.
Green Connect Farm
When: Thursday 17 July, 9:30 am to noon
Where: Green Connect, 6 Anna Avenue, Warrawong
Cost: General $20 (adult and child) | Under 1s free | Book via Green Connect.
At Green Connect’s winter school holidays Play & Picnic Day, you’ll spend up to three hours in the beautiful Children’s Garden where kids have lots of choice for free play, including the sandpit, mud kitchen, recycled and natural loose parts and more. You’ll also head out on two mini farm tours, offered in small groups throughout the session, to meet and feed the farm pigs, sheep, goats and chickens, explore the organic market gardens, smell the compost and learn about how the farm grows food sustainably. Bring a waste-free snack and a small picnic rug (if you don’t want to sit on the grass, rocks or logs) to make the most of what is sure to be a fun and enriching morning.
