School Holidays Activities...
Get the kids out of the house and discover some fun holiday activities from art and crafts to discovery walks in the Gardens.
3 weeks of January School Holiday activities in 2011
“Wildlife Wonders”... January 2011 - Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th, Friday 7th.
During the 2 hour session, Children will Search for and capture small creatures in the Gardens, either in observation containers or with their own digital camera. The creatures will then be observed more closely with Anna-lupes, magnifying glasses, computer microscope and Data projector. Details seen can then be drawn, painted, reproduced in clay sculptures, or designs and patterns developed. No animal is hurt in the process, the creatures being returned to where they were found.
January 2011… Wednesday 5th, Thursday 6th, Friday 7th
2 sessions per day…10.00am – 12 Noon and 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Each group is limited to 10 children, children to be aged over five.
Bookings are essential. Payment due by December 23rd.
Cost $5.00 each
Phone 4952 7300 or botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
All sessions are fully booked... Waiting list available for cancellations.
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“Kids Botanic Art Group”... January 2011 - Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th , Thursday 13th,
For the child who likes to draw and paint…
During the 2 hour session, Children will walk through the Gardens and be inspired by the different plants therein, the Delicate fern leaves, Brilliant bromeliads, Leaf shapes and flowers. Using selected plants and leaves, children will then try their hand at drawing / painting with water colours, paying close attention to the fine details of the different specimens, just like the Botanic Art Interest Group artists do. Artworks will then be included in an Exhibition at the Gardens.
January 2011… Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th , Thursday 13th,
2 sessions per day…10.00am – 12 Noon and 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Each group is limited to 10 children, children to be aged over five.
Bookings are essential. Payment due by January 7th.
Cost $5.00 each
Phone 4952 7300 or botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
All sessions are fully booked... Waiting list available for cancellations.
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“Leaf us to play"... January 2011… Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th .
During the 2 hour session, children will walk around the gardens to find the vast variety of leaf shapes and sizes, the children will match the leaves they see to the ones on their “Bingo” list. During the walk we will find out…Which creatures use leaves for homes and food…
Included will be the opportunity to play leaf matching games, learn about simple and compound leaves and make creations from pre-collected leaves (not from the Gardens). The children will also be able to access books and stories.
January 2011… Tuesday 18th, Wednesday 19th, Thursday 20th .
2 sessions per day…10.00am – 12 Noon and 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Each group is limited to 10 children, children to be aged over five.
Bookings are essential. Payment due by January 14th.
Cost $5.00 each
Phone 4952 7300 or botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
All sessions are fully booked... Waiting list available for cancellations.
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Contact: Maya Harrison
Phone: 49527300
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