Clubs and Classes

What’s On Things to do this Spring - Drama, music & sport something for everyone in Oxfordshire

Saturday Science Club – Oven Ready Science

WHERE: Abingdon School WHEN: 5th March, 9.45 – 11.00 and 11.30 – 12.45 With a pinch of science, a dash of inspiration and a dollop of fun, they have all the ingredients for cool kitchen chemistry! Explore what makes bread rise, discover the chemistry behind why cakes rise and much more. You’ll also make some ‘Oobleck’ Slime to take home. On your marks, Get ready… Bake!

Suitable for ages 5 - 9. From £8.00 scienceoxford.com/events

Creative Computing Club Grow Your Game (March) and Ready to Roll (April)

WHERE: Science Oxford Centre WHEN: 12th March and 9th April, 10.00, 12.30 and 15.00 Design your own Game at March’s Computing Club - build and grow your own ‘New World’ and complete challenges using Makecode Arcade. April’s Club allows high rollers to create an electronic dice and game-playing network using micro:bits and Python – communicate with other player’s devices and roll someone else’s dice by shaking yours!

Suitable for ages 9 - 12. From £8.00. scienceoxford.com/events

Nature Lab : Pond Dipping

WHERE: Science Oxford Centre WHEN: 2nd April, 10.00, 12.30 and 15.00 Curious Adventurers can explore and investigate the woodland every month in the ‘Nature Lab’ guided workshops. This month, try pond dipping and discover an amazing aquatic eco-system! Spot and identify newts, water beetles, pond snails, dragonfly larvae or water boatmen and get up close with a magnifying glass. Suitable for ages 5-9. From £8.00

scienceoxford.com/events

Junior Tech Club – Glow Up Cards

WHERE: Science Oxford Centre 12th April, 10.00, 12.30 and 15.00 Discover how electrical devices work by building circuits and learn how batteries, wires, lights and switches work together. Using your new skills, design and build a light up card to take home. Suitable for ages 5-9. From £8.00

scienceoxford.com/events

Premier Tennis Easter Camps

WHERE: St Hugh’s School, Faringdon (28th March – 1st April) and Dragon School, Oxford (4th April – 14th April) 28th March - 14th April, 10.00 - 16.00 Get the most out of Easter holidays at these high energy 5-day camps. Working in individual age-specific groups, the accredited coaches organise drills, mini matches, team games and individual challenges. For children age 5 - 15.

tennisoxfordshire.com/camps 01865 689754

Holiday Tech Club – Woodland Adventure (ages 9-12)

WHERE: Science Oxford Centre WHEN: 22nd April, 10.00 & 13.00 Make your own investigations in the woodland, meadow and ponds using a micro:bit sensor to take measurements. Record data from light, sound, temperature or moisture levels and make your own discoveries - are there more bugs in wet places? Do more birds nest where it is warmer? Suitable for ages 9-12

scienceoxford.com/events

Oxford Junior Bridge Club, OX2 7AN

WHEN: 24th April, 14.30 - 16.30 If your child likes puzzles, quizzes and card games they would enjoy Bridge! Free taster session for children age 9+ years. Caters for all levels from beginner to advanced. www.

bridgewebs.com/bridge4schools/ juniorbridgeoxford@gmail.com

Perform confidenceboosting weekly classes

WHERE: Oxford: Wednesdays; Abingdon: Saturdays and Thursdays; Didcot: Fridays; Wallingford: Saturdays Confidence building fun for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination.

Visit www.perform.org.uk/try to book a FREE class. Use code OX310322 for a £40 discount when you book before 31st March. 020 7255 9120 enquiries@perform.org.uk www.perform.org.uk

If booking any events, please mention Families Oxfordshire Magazine.

Mathnasium Learning Centres

WHERE: Summertown, N. Oxford WHEN: Monday-Thursday & Saturday Where Maths makes sense! By producing a tailor-structured learning plan for each student according to his/her knowledge and skill level, the Mathnasium Method can help children in Years 2 - 12 better understand maths and leap ahead. Try the FREE maths skills assessment/trial session. www.mathnasium.co.uk/

northoxford 01865 655968

Stagecoach Performing Arts

WHERE: Venues throughout Oxfordshire Bring out the best in your child and encourage them to develop excellent communication skills, grow in self-esteem and enjoy the benefits of improved coordination. Suitable for children from age 2. From £15 for twoweek trial. 01483 247404

www.stagecoach.co.uk

Tumble Tots

WHERE: Venues across Oxford Using bespoke colourful equipment, Tumble Tots play programme focuses on agility, balance, climbing and coordination, which enhances brain development and builds confidence. Suitable for ages 6 months to 7 years. 0121 585 7003

www.tumbletots.com

Socatots

WHERE: Chinnor (Fridays) SOCATOTS develops your child’s motor skills, movement, speech, numeracy, colour identification, communication and teamwork skills through activities using a ball. Age 6 months to 5 years.

socatots.co.uk

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Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year-olds

ABINGDON, DIDCOT & WALLINGFORD 01235 390 810 stagecoach.co.uk/abingdon OXFORD HEADINGTON & WOODSTOCK 01865 688 809 stagecoach.co.uk/headington BANBURY 07788 722 406 stagecoach.co.uk/banbury

HENLEY & HIGH WYCOMBE 07539 753 718 stagecoach.co.uk/henleyandmarlow

OXFORD SUMMERTOWN & WITNEY 01865 655 663 stagecoach.co.uk/summertown OXFORD BOTLEY 01865 590 510 stagecoach.co.uk/botley

BICESTER 01869 321 185 stagecoach.co.uk/bicester