This weekend, adventure meets imagination all across Australia! ๐ From forensic mystery labs and glow-in-the-dark insects to volcano sensors and stop-motion film sets, kids can build, explore, and solve real-world challenges. Donโt miss out on this fresh round of hands-on fun launching July 12โ13!
Sydney
Forensic Crime-Solving Lab
๐ Time: July 12 (Sat), 9:30 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ Location: Sydney Police Museum, Surry Hills
๐ฐ Price: $65 per child ๐ด Food: BYO (eating not permitted in lab)
๐ Parking: Rear alley lot $40/day
๐ Medical Aid: Sterile gloves + safety goggles
๐ฆ Activity: Examine fingerprints and fiber samples to crack a mock crime case
3D Terrain Sandbox Creation
๐ Time: July 13 (Sun), 2:00 PM โ 4:30 PM
๐ Location: Sydney Geo-Innovation Hub, Chippendale
๐ฐ Price: $58 per child
๐ด Food: Onsite food truck ($12 meals)
๐ Parking: Central Park Carpark $55/day
๐ Medical Aid: Anti-glare visor provided
๐ฆ Activity: Build dynamic landscapes using light-reactive kinetic sand
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Brisbane
Endangered Bird Nest Design
๐ Time: July 12 (Sat), 10:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
๐ Location: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket
๐ฐ Price: $52 per child (includes sanctuary entry)
๐ด Food: Outdoor BBQ zone (BYO welcome)
๐ Parking: Free onsite parking
๐ Medical Aid: Wildlife safety briefing
๐ฆ Activity: Design and construct nests for endangered local species
Medieval Puzzle Castle Challenge
๐ Time: July 13 (Sun), 1:30 PM โ 4:00 PM
๐ Location: Old Windmill Tower, Wickham Park
๐ฐ Price: $48 per child
๐ด Food: Castle cafรฉ ($15 meals)
๐ Parking: Exclusive castle lot $25/day
๐ Medical Aid: Antique safety officer on-site
๐ฆ Activity: Solve mechanical puzzles based on medieval physics traps
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Melbourne
Electrostatic Floating Art Lab
๐ Time: July 12 (Sat), 11:00 AM โ 1:00 PM
๐ Location: Melbourne Science Factory, Collingwood
๐ฐ Price: $63 per child
๐ด Food: Factory cafรฉ ($10 options)
๐ Parking: Wellington St Carpark $38/day
๐ Medical Aid: Electrostatic safety wristbands
๐ฆ Activity: Create levitating art using static charge attraction
Bridge Load-Bearing Engineering Test
๐ Time: July 13 (Sun), 2:30 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Location: Yarra River Engineering Base, Richmond
๐ฐ Price: $70 per child
๐ด Food: Food trucks onsite ($12 meals)
๐ Parking: Free construction zone access
๐ Medical Aid: Splash-resistant safety gear
๐ฆ Activity: Build a 1-meter bridge and test its collapse weight threshold
Perth
Volcano Early Warning Device Workshop
๐ Time: July 12 (Sat), 10:30 AM โ 1:00 PM
๐ Location: WA Geological Centre, Osborne Park
๐ฐ Price: $60 per child
๐ด Food: BYO (no eating near lab stations)
๐ Parking: Rooftop carpark $30/day
๐ Medical Aid: Seismic earplug set
๐ฆ Activity: Create sensors to detect simulated volcanic tremors
Nocturnal Insect Tracker
๐ Time: July 13 (Sun), 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ Location: John Forrest National Park, Swan View
๐ฐ Price: $45 per child
๐ด Food: Campground meal area (BYO snacks)
๐ Parking: Park entrance $15/night
๐ Medical Aid: Anti-bite emergency kit
๐ฆ Activity: Track glowing insects using ultraviolet torches
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Adelaide
Stop-Motion Animation Studio
๐ Time: July 12 (Sat), 1:00 PM โ 3:30 PM
๐ Location: Adelaide Film Workshop, Hindmarsh
๐ฐ Price: $55 per child
๐ด Food: Pizza snack bar ($18 meals)
๐ Parking: Free backyard lot
๐ Medical Aid: Equipment safety supervisor
๐ฆ Activity: Design clay characters and shoot mini movies
River Flow Speed Challenge
๐ Time: July 13 (Sun), 10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM
๐ Location: Torrens River Hydrology Station, Walkerville
๐ฐ Price: $50 per child
๐ด Food: Onsite food stand ($10 meals)
๐ Parking: Walkerville Green Lot $20/day
๐ Medical Aid: Lifeline ropes + non-slip gear
๐ฆ Activity: Build floating markers and calculate flow speed at various river sections
Nationwide Safety & Booking Info
๐ Medical Aid: All events staffed with certified first-aid responders and EpiPen-equipped kits
๐ Parking: All listed prices are daily maximums with no hidden fees
๐ฑ Food Guidelines: All โNo Foodโ areas provide designated break zones nearby
๐ Safety Certified: All programs passed ACAS 2025 Tier-4 Safety Standard
๐ก๏ธ Climate Control: Indoor areas set at 25ยฐC; outdoor venues equipped with heaters
๐ฒ Booking: Reserve via safekids.au.gov under โJune New Eventsโ
โ ๏ธ Special Notes:
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Forensics Lab uses food-grade fake blood for realism
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Volcano sessions use safe expansion foam, not heat
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Reflective vests provided for all night events
๐งช Data reviewed by the Australian Childrenโs Activity Safety Commission (ACASC) as of May 2025. All events are new this month with zero item repetition.