This year, winter break for ACT schools begins on Friday 1 July and continues until Term 3 starts on Monday 18 July. Check out the advertisers in our 2022 winter school holiday activity guide and discover activities, attractions or hidden gems in and around Canberra that offer fun for all the family.
Kids Club Mini Express opens for little shoppers at Canberra Outlet
The Kids Club is getting fresh and bustling this school holidays at Canberra Outlet.
Meet the Mini Express, a miniature pop-up supermarket that will be open for business from Saturday 2 July to Sunday 17 July 11am-2pm.
Families can take a fun break from shopping while the kids explore their own bite-sized grocery store, with aisles full of new activities every single day!
Make mini greenhouses from the gardening aisle, ice-cream charm bracelets from the freezer section, slime jars and DIY bubble baths, and much more.
When the little shoppers aren’t busy with activities, they can wander and interact with the aisles of Mini Express. Find bubble blowers in the bathroom aisle and take some sudsy fun home with you.
What surprises are waiting to be found in the other aisles? Bring your little shopper to Mini Express at Canberra Outlet these school holidays to find out.
Kids receive a free colour-in backpack and gift when parents/guardians sign them up to the Canberra Outlet Kids Club program.
Visit canberraoutlet.com.au to learn more.
MEGAfauna adventures at the Gardens
Out for some winter night-time fun? Embark on a night like no other in the ticketed MEGAfauna afterDARK illuminated, immersive adventure at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. This is a rare opportunity for audiences to see the natural environment of the Gardens in its nocturnal state and see the megafauna at night, along with stories of bunyips and beasts: living memories of long-extinct creatures. Experience what it was like to live with the giants known as megafauna.
During the day, let your imagination run wild as you wander the MEGAfauna: myths and legends! trail and discover Aussie MEGAfauna, ancient plants and more, at no cost.
The Australian National Botanic Gardens offers a breathtaking array of native plants in a bushland setting, the only place in the world you’ll see this diversity of Australian native plants in one location.
For more information and bookings: https://parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens/
Book your free visit to the Australian War Memorial
All visitors (including children) require a free timed ticket to enter the Australian War Memorial or attend the Last Post Ceremony. While entry is free, capacity is limited. Visitors are advised to book their ticket in advance to guarantee entry during the busy school holiday period.
These school holidays, you can see items and artworks that tell the stories of Australian service members from over the past 100 years.
Explore the First and Second World War galleries to find stories of animals who also served during wartime.
The Memorial’s new temporary entrance is located opposite Poppy’s Café.
The Memorial is expanding its galleries as part of a major development project to tell contemporary stories of Australian service and sacrifice.
While in the process of transforming the Memorial, please expect some disruption to your visit including construction noise, changed parking conditions, and reduced access to some exhibitions.
Pull up at the National Archives of Australia these holidays
Two exciting events take you on a road trip through some of our favourite holidays from the 1950s-1970s in Reception this way: motels – a sentimental journey with Tim Ross. Bookings are essential for holiday programs.
Children aged 3-6 and their guardian are invited to hear travel stories, play holiday games, and create their own art on 7-8 July.
On 11-15 July, children aged 12-16 accompanied by an adult are taken on a guided tour of the exhibition before making their own retro starburst clock or neon name sign.
The Archives permanent exhibitions offer exciting trips through Australia’s rich history. Voices/Dhunai takes you on a walk of the Australian constitution, while Connections/Mura gadi encourages you to find your own way to one of the Archives’ hidden secrets using an interactive digital wall.
To learn more about what’s on at the Archives, visit naa.gov.au
Spend the day at Power Kart Raceway
With three massive attractions all at one local destination, Power Kart Raceway is your one-stop world-class entertainment centre to visit these school holidays. The kids will have a blast playing glow-in-the-dark Jungle Golf, racing on the go-kart track, and ice-skating at Australia’s first synthetic skating rink. There’s even an arcade that has Virtual Reality games your teen will be stoked to play!
Spend the whole day having endless fun with the abundance of activities, and don’t forget to head to Smiley’s Café for a burger, barista-made coffee, breakfast, milkshakes, or one of their healthier options.
During school holidays, Power Kart Raceway is open from 9am every day, including Saturday and Sunday. There’s just so much to do all under one roof!
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Young Engineers Holiday Camp Winter 2022
We are on a mission to inspire our next generation to become creators, innovators and problem solvers. To create the future our little ones deserve, we equip them with 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving. Our globally recognised STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) programs are delivered through school incursions, after-school clubs, holiday camps and more! We proactively collaborate with universities, industry associations and other STEM providers to ensure our programs are relevant and cutting-edge.
Our Engineering & Robotics Camp is a full-day school holiday program designed to ignite students’ curiosity and passion for STEM using LEGO. They are ideal for Years 1 to 6.
This winter, we are highlighting the importance of reaching our potential with the theme of “Absolute ZERO.”
How to book for Young Engineers Winter Holiday Camps 2022:
- 5 and 6 July, Merici College Braddon: www.trybooking.com/BZZME
- 7 July, Queanbeyan High School: www.trybooking.com/CAEVO
Please visit our website for more information on our wide range of programs: www.young-engineers.com.au
Hop, skip and jump into school holidays at Canberra City Gymnastics!
Your child might have tried soccer or basketball, but have they ever jumped into gymnastics? With school holidays fast approaching, Canberra City Gymnastics is offering an opportunity to do something different! Students will be entertained and challenged by fun activities, games, and gymnastics exercises. The indoor program keeps your child warm while keeping them active, and all children from kindergarten age and above are welcome. The full day program runs 8.30am-5.30pm throughout the holidays in Belconnen and Lyneham. Healthy morning and afternoon tea is provided, BYO lunch.
Contact our friendly office team to book now:
Canberra Glassworks melts the boredom away these holidays
Under the guidance of some of Australia’s most acclaimed glass artists, come learn the art of glass at Canberra Glassworks these school holidays.
Christmas in July comes to life as children aged eight and above (five-plus with a guardian) cut coloured glass, before arranging the pieces to create their own seasonal glass tile in the ever popular ‘Holiday Tiles’.
For a more detailed creation, children eight-plus can dive into ‘Casting Light’ to create an illuminated sculpture. From impressions in clay, your child’s artwork will be forever captured when cast in glass to be illuminated when displayed by windows or beside a lamp.
For more information, head to: canberraglassworks.com/create/holidays
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