Looking for hands-on, brain-boosting fun for your little explorers? ๐ง ๐ ๏ธ From earthquake-proof buildings in Sydney to wind-powered bio-creatures in Adelaide, this weekend is packed with STEM-powered adventures across Australia! Check out our picks for June 28โ29๐
๐๏ธ Sydney
Seismic Building Challenge
๐ Time: Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM โ 12:30 PM
๐ Location: Sydney Earthquake Simulation Centre (Ultimo)
๐ฐ Price: $72 per child ๐ด Food: Light meals from centre cafรฉ (from $12)
๐ Parking: Underground garage $55/day (reservation required)
๐ Medical Aid: Safety harness + certified first-aid staff
๐ฆ Activity: Build and test a 30cm quake-resistant tower
Hologram Animation Studio
๐ Time: Sunday, June 29, 2:30 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Location: Sydney Light & Motion Museum (Darling Square)
๐ฐ Price: $68 per child ๐ด Food: BYO only (no food inside studio)
๐ Parking: Square Car Park $60/day
๐ Medical Aid: Protective eyewear + blue-light shield
๐ฆ Activity: Design & project 3D hologram animations
๐ย Brisbane
Firefighting Hydraulic Workshop
๐ Time: Saturday, June 28, 9:30 AM โ 11:30 AM
๐ Location: Brisbane Fire Museum (Kedron)
๐ฐ Price: Free ($5 materials donation recommended)
๐ด Food: On-site food trucks (from $8)
๐ Parking: Free museum backyard parking
๐ Medical Aid: Fireproof gloves + burn care kit
๐ฆ Activity: Build a mini hydraulic fire ladder truck
Wetland Bird Sonar Tracking
๐ Time: Sunday, June 29, 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Location: Mt Coot-tha Bird Sanctuary
๐ฐ Price: $45 per child
๐ด Food: Sanctuary cafรฉ (from $15)
๐ Parking: $20/day
๐ Medical Aid: Insect repellent & bite care station
๐ฆ Activity: Use sonar tools to track and log rare bird calls
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๐ญ Melbourne
Shadow Puppet Theatre Creation
๐ Time: Saturday, June 28, 11:00 AM โ 1:00 PM
๐ Location: Melbourne Drama Workshop (Southbank)
๐ฐ Price: $58 per child ๐ด Food: Workshop cafรฉ (from $10)
๐ Parking: Arts Centre Car Park $42/day
๐ Medical Aid: Safe prop handling guidance
๐ฆ Activity: Design puppets and perform your own play
Geothermal Energy Exploration
๐ Time: Sunday, June 29, 1:30 PM โ 4:00 PM
๐ Location: Victoria Geothermal Park (Werribee)
๐ฐ Price: $65 per child
๐ด Food: Geothermal Cafรฉ (from $18)
๐ Parking: Free on-site parking
๐ Medical Aid: Heat safety kit
๐ฆ Activity: Operate a model drill to collect geothermal samples
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๐งญ Perth
Desert Compass Navigation Course
๐ Time: Saturday, June 28, 9:00 AM โ 11:30 AM
๐ Location: Perth Desert Experience Centre (Midland)
๐ฐ Price: $50 per child
๐ด Food: Outdoor BBQ area (BYO welcome)
๐ Parking: Free
๐ Medical Aid: Sun protection & cooling station
๐ฆ Activity: Build a magnetic compass & complete an orienteering challenge
Coral Reef Sonar Mapping
๐ Time: Sunday, June 29, 2:00 PM โ 4:30 PM
๐ Location: WA Marine Acoustic Centre (Fremantle)
๐ฐ Price: $62 per child ๐ด Food: Seafood cafรฉ (from $22)
๐ Parking: Dockside Car Park $35/day
๐ Medical Aid: Waterproof earplugs + life jackets
๐ฆ Activity: Use sonar to generate 3D coral reef maps
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๐งฉ Adelaide
Code-Breaking Spy Camp
๐ Time: Saturday, June 28, 1:00 PM โ 3:30 PM
๐ Location: SA Intelligence Museum (Adelaide)
๐ฐ Price: $55 per child
๐ด Food: BYO only (no food in code room)
๐ Parking: Street parking $25/day
๐ Medical Aid: Emergency alert devices
๐ฆ Activity: Crack real WWII cipher machine puzzles
Wind-Powered Biobeast Builder
๐ Time: Sunday, June 29, 10:30 AM โ 12:30 PM
๐ Location: Wind Valley Park (Glenelg)
๐ฐ Price: $60 per child
๐ด Food: Hotdog stand (from $7)
๐ Parking: Free
๐ Medical Aid: Anti-cut gloves
๐ฆ Activity: Design wind-driven walking creatures inspired by nature
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๐ก๏ธ National Safety & Info Highlights
๐ฅ Medical AidCertified first-aid staff + child-specific medical kits
๐ ParkingAll-day cap prices with no hidden fees
๐ฝ๏ธ Food ManagementDesignated food areas outside "no eating" zones
โ Safety RatingAll programs ACAS-2025 Level 4 certified
๐ Support Line131 450 (Open daily 7:00 AM โ 10:00 PM AEDT)
๐งฅ Special NoteBring a windproof jacketโwinter chills expected in outdoor locations!
๐ Material SafetyAll materials meet AS/NZS ISO 8124 child safety standards