Get ready for an exciting hands-on science discovery these school holidays! Experience a 30-minute space-themed science show, followed by interactive activities with our super science exploration stations.

Show Topics

⚡Plasma globe - find out what stars are made of and see plasma illuminate a light bulb!

🔥Thermal camera - discover the unseen waves of energy emitted from our bodies!

🌋Outer space volcano - witness an explosive chemical reaction!

Our exploration stations will give children the opportunity for hands-on activities to ignite their curiosity, featuring:

🚀 Fascinating Physics

🧪Curious Chemistry

🌋 Earth and Space Science

🤖 Coding and Robotics

Details:
Host: The University of Newcastle's SMART Program in partnership with Lake Mac Libraries

Date: Monday 29th September, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari, 156 Portland Drive, Cameron Park 2285 View in Google Maps

Who: Primary school aged children. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Cost: $12 per child, $8 per adult. All accompanying adults are required to purchase a ticket.

Contact: Please contact the SMART Program with any questions via smart@newcastle.edu.au