Park Science: Nature's Marvellous Machines - Summer 2027

Did you know nature is full of incredible inventors and engineers? 

From intricate bird nests and spiderwebs to winding waterways and underground insect tunnels, the natural world is full of clever designs.  

Join us for a hands-on STEAM adventure as we explore nature's amazing engineering and put our own inventive minds to work. Children will work together to design, build and test their own marvellous creations using natural and recycled materials. 

Activity highlights include: 

• Nature's Architects: Discover how animals build their homes, then design and construct your own bushland shelter for a real or imaginary creature. 

• Water-Wise Inventions: Experiment with gravity and water flow to create winding waterways and clever systems that move water without wasting a drop. 

• Bushland Building Challenge: Become an inventor! Work together to solve a problem, sketch a blueprint and build your own machine using natural and recycled materials.  

Children will get creative, solve problems and develop teamwork skills while discovering how nature inspires innovation. 

Please note: Our programs are primarily child-led nature play experiences. Whilst we have planned themes, children co-create the program each day and may not engage in scheduled activities. 

This program is suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years. 

Creative Kids vouchers are accepted for this program.

Please provide the voucher number, name and date of birth of your child during the booking process.

Bookings will be cancelled if an invalid voucher number is provided.

To apply for a NSW Creative Kids voucher, visit Service NSW:

Apply for an Active and Creative Kids voucher | Service NSW

Things to know before you attend 

Please come prepared, as this program takes place outdoors and will go ahead in all-weather, unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds or thunderstorms). Children must wear enclosed shoes.  

This is a drop-off program for children aged 5 - 12 years. Parents do not attend with children. 

Our drop-off school holiday programs have an adult to child ratio of 1:10. We are unable to offer 1:1 support for children. If you would like to discuss the needs of your child with us, please email education@gsp.nsw.gov.au or assist us by completing the accessibility requirements and behavioural needs questions when registering.  

We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email education@gsp.nsw.gov.au or give us a call on 02 9339 6645 for assistance.

What to bring to the event 

Ensure your child comes prepared for this session by: 

• Bringing a refillable drink bottle  

• Bringing lunch, including morning and afternoon tea 

• Dressing for the weather with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, cool clothing), wet weather gear (raincoat, shoes and change of clothes), and warm layers 

• Wearing enclosed footwear 

• Providing the Educator with a medical treatment plan and clearly labelled medicine (with the child’s name and instructions) at drop-off, should medication be required. Examples include EpiPen for anaphylaxis, asthma inhaler, or allergy medication. 

Your responsibilities if you feel unwell 

I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if: 

• We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell 

• We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours or at the time of the program 

• We/I have been asked to self-isolate 

• We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms. 

If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on education@gsp.nsw.gov.au to arrange for a refund of your ticket.