Carclew’s April School Holiday Program: VR Tower Quest

Looking for an exciting way to spend the school holidays? Look no further than VR Tower Quest at Carclew! This school holiday program is packed with adventure, creativity, and cutting-edge technology, giving you the chance to unleash your imagination like never before. 

In this immersive experience, you’ll begin the day by designing your own unique characters, either starting from pre-made templates or crafting something completely original from your imagination. You'll use Tinkercad, a 3D design tool, to bring your characters to life, developing exciting backstories and narratives, transforming your creations into active players in the virtual world. 

In the afternoon, you’ll upload your characters and stories, turning your characters into interactive creations ready for a VR adventure. With guidance from immersive technologist Cameron Coggins, you’ll learn how to navigate and manipulate your designs using the Oculus VR system, stepping into a fully immersive world where your characters can begin their quest inside the iconic Carclew Tower. 

You’ll work as a team with other participants, exploring the environment and watching your ideas come to life as you interact with your creations in real-time. Who will craete the ultimate quest!? 

Whether you're a budding game designer, illustrator, writer or just love exploring new things, VR Tower Quest is the ultimate school holiday adventure. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic experience! 

Important Information: 

• What to Bring: Bring snacks, lunch, water, a hat, and your laptop or ipad if you have one, otherwise we’ve got one here for you. 

• Suitable For: Ages 9-15 

• Cost: $40 per participant 

• Capacity: Capacity is strictly limited to the amount of equipment so please book early to reserve your spot. 

• Accessibility: This event takes place at Carclew’s North Adelaide location with ramp access at the rear of the building. We will also have a sensory room available for chill out time. 

Here’s what you’ll get up to: 

Character Design & Story Creation: 
Start your day by bringing your imagination to life! Whether you want to develop characters from pre-made templates or design your own from scratch, this is your chance to create something unique. You'll also work on building exciting backstories and narratives that will tie your characters into an epic virtual adventure. 

3D Design & Programming: 
Next, you’ll take your creations to the next level by learning how to bring them into the virtual world. With the guidance of our expert instructors, you’ll use Tinkercad, a 3D design tool, to upload your characters and stories. You’ll also get hands-on with immersive tech, including 360-degree cameras, learning how to capture dynamic visuals for your creations. 

Immersive VR Experience: 
Now, it’s time for the real fun! With your characters and stories ready, you’ll step into a fully immersive VR world. Using Meta Quest VR equipment, you’ll interact with the virtual version of your designs and explore a world that’s been created from your imagination. It’s an experience you won’t forget, with everything you’ve created coming to life before your eyes. And don’t worry—your adventure will be streamed on a big screen so everyone can join in on the fun! 

So what are you waiting for? Grab your spot, and get ready to create, explore, and discover a Carclew world like no other. 

Further information about accessibility for this venue is available on Carclew's website.