Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide.
Launch into School Holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre this Summer! As well as free entry from 10am to 5pm every day from 14 December to 25 January 2025, they have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and innovators of all ages.
They have daily activities to inspire budding space explorers and innovators of all ages. Entry is free 7 days per week (open 10am-5pm) from 14 December 2024 to 25 January 2025 (except public holidays). Additionally, they will be closed from 25 December 2024 and re-opening on 2 January 2025.
The Australian Space Discovery Centre aims to inspire the next generation with stories of opportunity, curiosity, and technology. It offers a place for the community to discover and explore the latest innovations in space technologies. Learn about Australia’s current and future role in space at the Discovery Centre, which hosts: a Careers Information Hub showcasing rewarding and diverse career pathways in the local space industry, an operational Mission Control Centre viewable through a theatrette for live space events and opportunities to engage with space experts, and an interactive space exhibition offering immersive, hands-on experiences.
Student Cadet Rocket Adventure Program (S.C.R.A.P.) Challenge
Flex your engineering creativity in this paper rocket design challenge! Participants will build, launch, and refine their rocket designs to discover how to fly as high and as accurately as possible.
- Launches will be conducted outside. Sun protection is recommended.
- Session Duration: 90 minutes
- Ages: 7-14 years
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So Many Satellites
What is a satellite? What do they do? And why are there so many of them? Join them to explore the many different types of satellites orbiting our planet, and discover some of the different jobs they do to help us every day. What special job will your satellite do?
- Session Duration: 90 minutes
- Ages: 5-12
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Pocket Solar System
Explore our Solar System, investigate what makes each planet unique, and find out why human-like life doesn’t thrive on planets other than Earth. Participants will then apply what they’ve discovered to invent a vehicle that they could use to explore a planet of their choice.
- Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Ages: 10+
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Space Storytime
The Australian Space Discovery Centre invite all little-astronauts to join them in-centre for Space Storytime. Each session will begin with a reading of a space book followed by an activity before attendees are invited to explore the Space Gallery.
- Session Duration: 30 minute storytime, followed by time to explore the centre.
- Ages: 3-8 years
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Plants in Space
Plants are an important part of any human space habitat. They give us food, and they make us feel good. But what do plants need to be able to thrive off-Earth? How can we grow enough food for astronauts living in space, on the Moon, or even on Mars? In Operation: Plants in Space, it’s up to you to design the solution!
- Session Duration: 90 minutes
- Ages: 7-14 years
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Robotics with Robogals
Robots are really good at moving things. They can bring us our groceries, take photos of things we can’t see and even take us places! But how do we get them to move the right way? The easiest way is to tell them an exact path to follow. The mission for this session: Use mini rover to bring back critical samples from the Moon by using sensors and programming on VEX robots!
Young roboticists of all genders are welcome!
- Session Duration: 75 minutes
- Ages: 8-14
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Roving Rovers
Design and Race Your Own Rover! In this interactive session, attendees will work in teams to design their own automated rover and compete in a thrilling race. Teams will choose their own rover components that best suit their assigned mission scenario. With their designs brought to life on a large presentation screen, participants will watch as their rovers tackle challenges and race to victory! Will your team’s rover come out on top?
- Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Ages: 8-14
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Australia’s Mission Control
There are millions of pieces of space junk in orbit around Earth and we rely heavily on satellites for so many things. For example, Google Maps, GPS, card payments, communications and more! So… how do we keep track of it all? How do we know what is space junk and what’s not? Learn from Saber Astronautics, from Australia’s Responsive Space Operations Centre at the Australian Space Discovery Centre.
- Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Ages: 8-14 years
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Session Booked Out?
Missed out on your preferred session? Why not visit during one of the family friendly public sessions from 11am to 5pm daily during school holidays (except public holidays). Entry is free and tickets are not required for public sessions.
Australian Space Discovery Centre | Lot Fourteen | Adelaide | Play & Go Review
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Australian Space Discovery Centre website.
What: School Holiday Program at the Australian Space Discovery Centre
When: 14 December 2024 – 25 January 2025 (closed 25 December 2024 and re-opening on 2 January 2025)
Where: Lot Fourteen | North Terrace, Adelaide
Who: 3-18 year olds
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