The future is changing rapidly and the way we live, work, and play is evolving and developing on a daily basis. Participants will get hands-on with a range of new and emerging technologies such as holograms, augmented reality, 3D printing and more. They will use their problem-solving skills to develop a series of out of the box solutions to some real-world challenges. Ages Gr 3-6.

In this interactive program students discover amazing facts about these extraordinary ocean animals. Learn why sharks attack humans and how different sharks have different teeth. Have you ever considered how sharks are born? Touch live marine creatures and cool artefacts like shark jaws. Learn the importance of sharks and safe swimming practices. Suitable for all ages.

Robo Bricks is an amazing new building and coding robot and introduces primary school children to the exciting world of robotics. Children learn to ‘think like engineers’ by building motorised robot ‘models’ using LEGO®, motors and batteries. Ages Gr 3-6.

Are all slimes the same? No way! Come and discover the sticky, slimy and gross world of slime. All participants will have the chance to make and keep their own slimy creations. Ages: Prep to 3.

This workshop introduces budding young designers and developers to the principles of practical game design & development. Learn to create and code your own games using free tools made available in popular games like Roblox. This is a perfect course for first time game developers.

The City Of The Future program will see students working on challenges on how we can use innovations from around the world to design our connected cities of the future. From toothbrushes that can track what teeth you’ve brushed, fridges that can automatically order you milk as soon as you run out and even robots that can keep pets and children entertained. Ages: Gr 3-6.

This program is an interactive touch and learn session where children discover amazing facts about extraordinary ocean animals. Marine creatures the children can touch and artefacts create excitement, while teaching the important message of caring for our environment. All ages.

The Bricks Challenge program introduces primary school children to the basic principles of STEM. Children learn to ‘think like engineers’ by building complex motorised machines using LEGO®, motors and batteries. Ages: Prep to grade 2.

We dive into the kitchen to see what science lies within the foods we love to eat. Young scientists will make sciencey treats they can eat, and we make some liquid nitrogen ice cream for everyone. Warning: This program is delicious! Ages: Gr 3-6.

Be a rocket scientist and explore the properties and movement of flying objects. Students will make a simple bottle rocket, then use their senses to compare the push and pull forces used to move flying objects to see what flies higher, faster or further. Watch their excitement take off as their rocket is launched 60 metres into the air! All ages.

Someone has broken into the school safe and stolen the cake sale money! Our young investigators must tape off the area in order to protect any evidence. Clues and evidence must be identified, collected, interpreted and analysed. These include fingerprints, impressions, hairs and fibres and 'blood', bones and DNA. Can you solve the mystery? All ages.

Workshop facilitator Gary, from Bulimba Creek Catchment, will share some fun worm facts. We'll then get hands-on by making a worm farm together. Then each child will make their own worm farm (out of a soft drink bottle) to take home! There will also be other worm-related creative activities to enjoy. All ages.