Spring School Holiday Program
Description
Each school holidays, Kew Junction comes alive with hands-on workshops designed especially for kids.
The program features creative, interactive sessions delivered by a mix of local businesses and workshop providers, giving children the chance to learn something new, get creative, and have fun in a safe and welcoming environment.
While the kids enjoy their workshop, parents can take a little time to explore the Junction — grab a coffee, run an errand, or enjoy a moment to themselves.
Workshops are kept intentionally small so every child has a great experience.
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JUNIOR GOLF & MULTI-SPORT GAMES
Join Big Swing Golf for an active workshop where kids can develop their golf skills while enjoying a variety of fun ball games. Each session begins with golf instruction from an accredited coach, introducing players to the foundations of the game including grip, posture, stance and swing using real golf clubs. With small groups capped at just 10 participants, everyone receives positive coaching, encouragement and plenty of time to practise and improve. The session then continues with a range of energetic games such as soccer, basketball, zombie dodgeball and other ball challenges using real sporting equipment that keep participants active and engaged.
SENSORY PLAY: DRAGON NESTS & MAGICAL WORLDS
Join The Science of Fun team for a magical sensory play workshop filled with fantasy creatures, treasure, fairy folk and baby dragon eggs. Inspired by whimsical dragon stories, children will build their own miniature landscapes using moss, pebbles, bark, gems, crystals and sticks. They’ll create places for their creature to live, adding treasure, fairy folk and nesting spaces before sculpting their own dragon and baby dragon eggs to place into the scene.
GALAXY GOO: MAD SCIENCE
Join the Science of Fun Team at this awesome workshop full of pure excitement for your little scientist. Kids perform their own hands-on experiments while learning basic science concepts. Erupt Jurassic volcanoes, power your own colourful lava lamp, play with rainbow polymers and create the new Galaxy Goo Foam Slime and much more. There's something for everyone!
STORYTIME BALLET - FAIRIES & DRAGONS
Join Kew School of Dance for a magical Storytime Ballet adventure where graceful fairies and soaring dragons come together through music, movement and imaginative play! Young dancers will explore the foundations of ballet as they flutter, leap, balance and move through an enchanted story, learning simple ballet movements along the way. Then it’s time to get creative, making their own enchanted ribbon wand to take home and continue the fun.
PIXEL-GOGH: PAINTING MINI MASTERS
What happens when Van Gogh meets pixel art? Join Kew School of Dance for a colourful mini-canvas painting workshop that gives a famous masterpiece a modern twist! Inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic The Starry Night, young artists will explore its swirling movement, brilliant blues and glowing yellows, then discover how curves and shapes can be transformed into bold blocks of colour using grids and pixel-art techniques. Along the way, they’ll experiment with acrylic paints, colour mixing and brushwork as they create their own mini pixel-Gogh masterpiece.
SPOOKY TOWN: MUSICAL THEATRE
Turn up the drama and step into the quirky, ghostly world of Spooky Town! Inspired by the hit musical Beetlejuice and all things Halloween, this fun musical theatre workshop with Kew School of Dance is packed with singing, dancing, acting and a little spooky mischief. Young performers will learn a fun Broadway-style jazz routine, experiment with quirky character voices and bring spooky scenes to life through singing, dancing and acting.
CRAFT & PLAY WORKSHOP AT ORIGAMI PLAY CAFE
Join us at Origami Play Cafe for a calm and joyful blend of creative making and indoor play, set in a welcoming café space where kids can explore while parents relax or catch up. Each session begins with 15 minutes of guided origami, where little hands follow simple steps to create a paper piece to take home. Then enjoy 30 minutes of indoor play in the imaginative upstairs play space, featuring soft play and pretend-play zones designed for curious young explorers.
CRACKLE SNAPPLE CUPCAKES
Get ready for a fun and flavourful cupcake decorating adventure with the Science of Fun team! With expert guidance, you'll learn basic sculptural techniques and discover how to cut and layer sweet fondants. You'll use an array of enticing toppings like sugar sprinkles, buttercream and lollies to transform your cupcakes into delectable, edible artworks. These creations will be yours to proudly take home to share, admire and enjoy. We provide all the essential equipment, cupcakes and decorations. Let's come together and create some delicious fun!
TRUE FAIRIES: MAGICAL CAT ADOPTION
Step into a whimsical world of wizard cats, enchanted companions and magical familiars with True Fairies! Children will meet, bond with and officially adopt their very own magical kitty familiar in this enchanting experience filled with interactive storytelling, games, dancing, imagination and hands-on fun. Along the way, little witches and wizards will discover the special role magical cats play in fantasy worlds while learning how to care for, train and communicate with their new companion through themed activities and playful magical challenges.
MISSION CYBERPUNK: DRAW YOUR OWN MANGA HERO
Step into a futuristic, neon-lit world with Kew School of Dance and design your very own sci-fi manga hero! In this creative drawing workshop, kids will explore the world of cyberpunk, combining cool technology, bold characters and imaginative adventures. Whether your hero is a hoverboarding gadget genius, a robot-pet trainer or something completely of your own invention, you’ll learn step-by-step manga drawing techniques to bring your character to life.
BRICKS FOR KIDS: JUNIOR MOTORIZED TECHNICS AND 3D MODELS WITH LEGO®
In this engaging Bricks4kids workshop, children will explore the world of STEM science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities with LEGO bricks. They will have the chance to create stunning mosaics, colourful 3D models and motorized Technic builds. Join us for a fun and educational experience that fosters critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.
BRICKS FOR KIDS: CLASSIC BRICK ARCADE LEGO®
Let's take it back to when it all started in the 1980’s and jump into the world of classic arcade and video games when you ate flashing dots, collected coins and rings and avoided getting killed by enemies. There were so many obstacles to overcome and levels to beat! That was the time of 8-bit and later 16-bit technology, which gave these old games their classic blocky appearance. With LEGO, children will build the famous plumber brothers, a brick eater, a jumping hedgehog, alien invaders and many more!
ANGELA'S MANE ATTRACTION: HAIR STYLING FUN
Learn how to create your favourite hairstyles from braids to bunches and more. This workshop is kid-directed so bring your ideas of looks you'd like to try and Angela, of Angela's Mane Attraction, will show you just how to do them! Sparkles, creativity, bows and more.
SENSORY PLAY: PIRATES & MERMAIDS
Join the Science of Fun team on a magical sensory journey with mermaids and pirates! Begin with an enchanting story to spark imaginations, then get creative as we craft shimmering islands complete with coral reefs, hidden pirate caves and magical mermaid lagoons. Using non-toxic materials like colourful Playdough, sparkling gems and other sensory treasures, children will design and decorate their own enchanted island masterpieces.
GALAXY GOO: SCIENCE IN MOTION - ZOOM, FLOAT & SQUISH
Join the Science of Fun team for an exciting hands-on STEM workshop! Dive into the world of forces and motion as you build and race paddle boats and noodle boats, then experiment with balloon-powered cars to see how air can propel your creations. Finish with a glittery slime-making session, where you’ll mix, stretch and squish your own colourful slime to take home.
DROP THE BEAT: POP STAR HIP HOP
Step into the spotlight with Kew School of Dance in this fun, upbeat Hip Hop workshop inspired by the energy and style of today’s biggest pop stars! Young dancers will learn fresh commercial Hip Hop and Street-Style moves, from grooves and isolations to fun group formations and concert-style choreography, all set to their favourite modern pop hits. They’ll bring it all together in their own mini music-video style routine.
STEM BIRDS: CODING & ROBOTICS
Design, build and play with robots! Let your young inventor’s creativity run wild while exploring this exciting new digital technology. Guided by the STEM Birds team, kids will dive straight into the principles of robotics design. They will also explore electrical and mechanical engineering concepts as well as automobile design and programming paradigms.
MOANA WAYFINDERS: ART & DANCE
Set sail on an island adventure with Kew School of Dance in this creative workshop inspired by the spirit of Moana, blending dance, movement and hands-on art into one imaginative experience! Kids will explore Polynesian-inspired dance and island rhythms, using expressive movements, flowing gestures and dynamic footwork to capture the feeling of ocean waves, wind and sailing.
THE ART OF MAKE-UP FOR BEGINNERS
Contour it, colour it, blush it & learn the fundamentals of make-up with a professional make-up artist! In this fun hands-on workshop, you’ll come away feeling more confident to create make-up looks that express your unique identity. You’ll discover tips and tricks for flawless application and techniques that professional make-up artists use and learn how to create natural, age-appropriate, glam or contemporary styles to enhance your best features.
DOT MANIA: KUSAMA STREET ART TOTE
Step into the bold, dot-filled world of world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama with Kew School of Dance! In this hands-on street art workshop, kids will transform a plain canvas tote into a striking piece of wearable art. Inspired by Kusama’s famous polka dots, pumpkins and infinity-style patterns, young artists will explore fabric stencilling, block printing and paint-marker techniques while experimenting with colour, repetition and bold graphic design. No previous art experience is needed. With plenty of guidance and room to experiment, kids can develop their own design while learning some of the techniques behind Kusama’s instantly recognisable style.
STOP MOTION STUDIO: ANIMATE YOUR IDEAS
Join Little Picture Window for a hands-on stop motion animation workshop where participants will create their own cartoon-inspired stories and bring them to life frame by frame. Using a mix of 2D and 3D creative materials including drawing, collage, plasticine, digital artwork, construction toys and posable figures, participants will experiment with animation techniques while developing unique characters, scenes and stories, full of humour, movement and personality.
CRACKLE SNAPPLE: CHOCOLATE LAB
Get ready for a deliciously hands-on chocolate workshop with the Science of Fun team! Children will explore the world of chocolate making while experimenting with moulds, melting techniques and creative decorating ideas. Using a huge array of sprinkles, lollies, marshmallows, nuts and edible decorations, kids will create their own chocolatey treats and colourful edible creations to take home and enjoy!
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