Journey to the moon with Neil Armstrong, read a book to a Guide Dog, catch a free movie or make Mars Rover.
The options for school holiday fun this month will leave kids spoiled for choice.
Georges River Council is hosting a selection of school holiday events as part of its July School Holidays Program, with a range of fun and affordable activities to keep kids of all ages entertained.
Step into space
Virtual Reality Workshops
Explore the wonder of space as you step into the shoes of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, to journey to the moon and back.
When:
Thursday, 11 July, 10.30am - 11.30am
Where:
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
When:
Thursday, 18 July, 10.30am - 11.30am
Where:
Hurstville Library and Service Centre
Ages/cost
Ages 9+, $5.70 per child
Space Academy
Join a team and crack the code to save the world. Make a Mars Rover, program a Cubetto and test your skills as an astronaut.
When:
Monday, 8 July - Thursday, 18 July
Where:
Georges River Libraries
Ages/cost
Ages 8+, free
Read a book with furry friends - Georges River Libraries
Reading Dogs Program
Kids can build their reading skills and gain confidence reading to a Guide Dogs NSW ambassador dog.
When/where:
Monday, 8 July, 2pm - 3.30pm, Kogarah
Tuesday, 9 July, 10am - 11.30am, Hurstville
Tuesday, 16 July, 10am - 11.30am, Kogarah
Thursday, 18 July, 10am - 11.30am, Hurstville
Ages/cost 5+ Cost, free.
Wacky Science
Magical World of Crazy Science starring Richard Scholes. An extravaganza of magic, science, comedy, fun and audience interaction! Take a wild ride with your host Richard Scholes, to see giant columns of elephant toothpaste, rockets zooming, massive smoke rings, toilet paper flying, giant bubbles and billowing concoctions.
When:
Thursday, 18 July, 10.00am.
Where:
Hurstville Entertainment Centre
Cost:
$10.00
Bookings: Visit the 'What's On' page at www.hec.org.au
Free movies - Hurstville Entertainment Centre
School holiday activities don't need to break the bank. Bring the kids along to these free movies these school holidays.
When:
Wednesday, 10 July, 10.00am - Mary Poppins
Saturday 13 July, 10.00am - Aquaman
Wednesday 17 July, 10.00am - Ralph Breaks the Internet
Bookings: Visit the 'What's On' page at www.hec.org.au
Budding writers and book-lovers
Author Talk: Louie Joyce
What does it take to create a graphic novel? Award-winning artist Louie Joyce will provide insight into the creation of his exciting new graphic novel Haphaven.
When:
Tuesday 9 July, 7.00pm-8.00pm
Where:
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Author Talk: Stella Tarakson
Stella Tarakson is the author of Hopeless Heroes, a fun, action- filled children's series based on Greek mythology. Hear Stella talk about her newest book and create your own mythical Greek monster. Prizes to be won.
When:
Wednesday, 17 July, 10.30am-11.30am
Where:
Kogarah Library and Service Centre
Get creative - Hurstville Museum and Gallery
Hurstville Museum and Gallery is offering kids the chance to explore their creative side, build new skills and let their imagination run wild, with a range of low-cost events.
Dragonflies Kids' Club: Top of the Tower
Test your engineering skills at this STEAM based workshop.
When: Saturday 6 July, 11am-12.30pm
Crazy Hat Day"
Design and create your own crazy headwear
When: Tuesday, 9 July, Session 1: 10.30am-12pm; Session 2: 1.30pm-3pm
Plundering Pirates:
Dive into the world of pirates through stories, art and craft.
When: Thursday 11 July, Session 1: 10.30am-12pm; Session 2: 1.30pm-3pm
Wall Art:
Experiment with different materials to create your own hanging wall artwork.
When: Wednesday, 17 July, Session 1: 10.30am-12pm; Session 2: 1.30pm- 3pm
Art Attack
Kids will love working with fluid art: pour a mix of paint colours onto canvas to create
a ripple effect.
When: Saturday 27 July, 10.30am-12.30pm
Cost: $5.50 per child per activity
Family Fun Open Day
Join the Hurstville Museum and Gallery for guided tours, storytelling and live artistic demonstrations.
When: From 10.00am, Saturday 13 July
Cost: Free
Bookings: Visit the 'what's on' page at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG
