Creative Kids Club at HOME

Thursday, 30 March 2023 | 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

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Explore your creative side with fun art, craft and STEAM activities and games.

Suitable for children aged six years plus. Children under 12 years must be supervised by a responsible adult.

Sessions are presented via Zoom and require a booking. Sessions run during school term only.

Supplies required for 2 February

During this session we will play an assortment of fun games, plus test our general knowledge with a game of trivia.

There are no special materials required for this session. 

Supplies required for 16 February

During this session we will be conducting a fun and easy science experiment that explores weather.

To try the Rain Cloud in a Jar experiment at home you will need the following materials:

  • clear glass jar or cup
  • shaving cream
  • food colouring (blue food colouring is ideal but any colour will do)
  • plastic spoon or pipette
  • cold water

Supplies required for 2 March

During this session we will be building a tower using marshmallows and toothpicks. To join in the challenge at home you'll need a packet of marshmallows and box of toothpicks.

Supplies required for 16 March

During this session we will be building a marble run made out of paper straws.

Supplies required for this session:

  • straws, preferably paper and in different colours
  • PVA glue
  • a marble
  • a large piece of cardboard.

Supplies required for 30 March

During this session we will be making a thaumatrope , an optical toy that was popular in the 1800s. 

Supplies required for this session:

  • white cardstock paper
  • pencils, grey lead and coloured pencil
  • tape
  • scissors
  • glue and
  • a straw, preferably paper

 

We are committed to being a child safe organisation and making our online programs and events welcoming, safe and inclusive spaces for children. We have specific policies, procedures and practices in place to support our people to achieve these commitments. Please read our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety.

This event will be presented via Zoom. To join you will need an internet-enabled computer, tablet or smartphone. The Zoom meeting ID will be sent to the email address you registered with one hour prior to the start of the session.

How to use Zoom

On your computer

1. Click on the link in the event confirmation email you received after registering and you will be prompted to download and install Zoom.
2. Enter Meeting ID or link, and the Password in your event confirmation email.

On your tablet or smartphone
1. Download the ZOOM Cloud Meetings app from your Apple App Store or Google Play Store prior to the workshop.
2. Enter Meeting ID or link, and the Password in the event confirmation email sent to you after registering.

Need help getting started with Zoom?
Our staff can help! Call us during opening hours or contact us online.

When

  • Thursday, 02 February 2023 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday, 16 February 2023 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday, 02 March 2023 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday, 16 March 2023 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday, 30 March 2023 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM