With two weeks of spare time on your kids’ hands, why not make the most of it?
The Peel region has plenty to offer over the Winter school holidays.
Science Skills
July 4 – Falcon eLibrary – Science session: Lava Lamps at 1pm.
July 6 – Falcon eLibrary – Techtime, with Lego Minestorms, Minecraft and coding at the FabLab at 1pm.
July 6 – Murray Library – Scitech’s ‘Where is the air’ demonstration at 1pm will have children 5-8 years old using their senses to understand chemistry.
July 11 – Falcon eLibrary – Science session for ages 10 and over at 1pm.
July 12 – Pinjarra Civic Centre – Mindbuzz Minecraft Camp for ages 6-14 runs all day from 9am-3pm; book at mindbuzz.com.au/events/pinjarra-minecraft-camp/
July 12-15 – Mandurah Community Museum – ‘Tyrannosaurus Park’ animatronic display, pay $5 per person to see show at 10am or 11.30am each day.
July 13 – Falcon eLibrary – Techtime, with Lego Minestorms, Minecraft and coding at the FabLab at 1pm.
July 15 – Murray Leisure Centre – Build a terrarium at 11am for 7-10 year olds, for $15 each.
July 15 – Falcon eLibrary – Children can make their own chia pet heads at 1pm.
Any day – Mandurah Cruises – Children under the age of 12 cruise for free with the code ‘KCFREE16′. See the estuary and spot popular wildlife including dolphins and many bird species.
Crafty Children
July 5 – Mandurah Library – Craft class to make felt succulents at 6pm for children age 10-17.
July 6 – Alphabet Academy WA, Wannanup – I Write Because I Love It poetry workshop for ages 10-16 at 1pm for $15 per person.
July 7 – Falcon eLibrary – Celebrate Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival, by making a fan at 10.30am, lanterns at 11.30am, paper doll bookmarks at 1pm, sharing a Japanese afternoon tea at 2.30pm, and for children aged 10 and over, join origami classes at 5pm and vegetarian sushi-making at 6.30pm: call 9550 3230 to book.
July 7 – Alphabet Academy WA, Wannanup – Beatnik Cafe for struggling readers aged 8-12 at 3.30pm for $15 each.
July 8 – Alphabet Academy WA, Wannanup – I Write Because I Love It fiction workshop for ages 10-16 at 1pm for $15 per person.
July 8 – Falcon eLibrary – Learn to tie-dye and make a butterfly using the skill at 10.30am.
July 13 – Alphabet Academy WA, Wannanup – I Write Because I Love It poetry workshop for ages 10-16 at 1pm for $15 per person.
July 13 – Falcon eLibrary – Join the I Heart Art Trial Class for children ages 8-13 and learn to paint watercolours.
July 14 – Alphabet Academy WA, Wannanup – Beatnik Cafe for struggling readers aged 8-12 at 3.30pm for $15 each.
July 15 – Alphabet Academy WA, Wannanup – I Write Because I Love It fiction workshop for ages 10-16 at 1pm for $15 per person.
Wear them out
July 4-19 – Mandurah Recreation Centre – Vacation care for children aged 5-12 at $63 per child includes bubble play, a Finding Dory screening, dance party, skateboarding clinic and jungle gym.
July 6 – Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre – Inflatable pool obstacles from 12.30-2.30pm for children aged 6-14, for $8 each.
July 8 – Billy Dower Youth Centre – For $20 children can join a day with the Billy Dower Youth Centre crew, and visit Lazer Blaze and Bounce in Cannington: call 9550 3670 to book.
July 16 – Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre – Roller Disco for all ages at $6 per person. Sessions on at 1pm-3pm, and 3.15-5.15pm. BYO roller skates or blades and protective gear.
Any day – Trees Adventure, Lane Poole Park – Go zip-lining with the family and see the forest from above for $35 each.
Any day – Pinjarra, Dwellingup and the Peel-Harvey Estuary boast a huge network of walking and cycling trails. Pack some sandwiches, a hat and a raincoat and go explore the natural wonders of the area.