2022 Winter School Holiday Program

SATURDAY 25 JUNE SUNDAY 10 JULY 2022

WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2022

Find out more at centralgeelong.com.au

WELCOME Welcome to the Winter edition of the Love Central Geelong Fun Guide!

This is your guide to all the best activities happening for the Winter School Holidays in Central Geelong – Saturday 25 June to Sunday 10 July 2022.

The program is a collection of activities, events and exhibitions for children 3-16 years, delivered by Central Geelong businesses and the City of Greater Geelong.

All activities will follow the Victorian State Government’s COVID Safe directions. Participants are reminded to follow the latest Victorian health advice regarding mask wearing, maintaining physical distancing, hygiene practices, staying at home if unwell and being COVID-19 aware.

So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your school holidays!

BOOKINGS See each activity for links and directions on how to book.

Events and bookings are subject to change. Places are limited and capacity numbers will vary for each activity. Please contact the activity provider for further information or details about your booking.

We will endeavour to update our website as soon as possible should circumstances change.

For a list of specials and discounts from participating Central Geelong businesses, visit centralgeelong.com.au

LOVE CENTRAL GEELONG ACTIVITIES

GINGERBREAD COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP BY FINNSKA PIPARI Learn how to decorate seven different delicious gingerbread cookies using royal icing techniques in this fun and hands-on class for budding beginners.

With 10 years of cookie decorating experience in Finland, Minna will guide you through fundamentals of royal icing, how to use basic tools to outline, fill, work wet-on-wet and other techniques. Just bring your apron and your creative self, everything else supplied.

Perfect for beginners. Ages 12+ years.

WHEN

Wednesday 22 June Monday 27 June (School Holidays) Tuesday 28 June (School Holidays) 10am - 12.30pm

WHERE

111-113 Little Malop St

COST

Free

BOOK

Geelong.Link/TastesGingerbreadCookies

EDIBLE CREATIONS Join us for this workshop where you can use various foods to create your own masterpiece.

This workshop is family-friendly!

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WHEN

Saturday 25 June Wednesday 29 June 10am - 12.30pm

WHERE

60-80 Moorabool St

COST

Free.

FOOD CRAFT ACTIVITIES Children will love whipping up fabric foods that look good enough to eat at our kids craft classes! This is a drop-in activity - no bookings required!

WHEN

Saturday 11 June

WHERE

60-80 Moorabool St

COST

Free

WHERE DOES OUR FOOD COME FROM? With Farmer Fred (Broccoli Head) Do beans come from a tin? Do cheese burgers grow on trees? We are about to find out with farmer “Fred” as he takes you on a trip into the paddock to discover where our food actually comes from. Meet some different farm animals and discover what function they have. With plenty of comedy and interactive games this show is designed to link the journey from paddock to plate and demonstrate ways we can grow our own food at home. After the show participants are encouraged to start their own journey by growing seeds that produce food.

WHEN

Wednesday 29 June 10am - 10.45am

WHERE COST

111-113 Little Malop St Free

SMALL WORLD - WINDOW DISPLAY Little foodies will love a cleverly created ‘Small World’ window display at the Love Central Geelong Hub in Little Malop Central.

Check out two different scenes made from recycled cereal boxes and food packaging showcasing where our food comes from.

This wonderful window display is created by the extraordinary Nikolas Ridiculous!

WHEN

Daily throughout the Winter School Holidays

WHERE

Love Central Geelong Hub, 111–113 Little Malop Street

KIDS PUPPET SHOW Join in the fun at our kids puppet show including live music, puppetry and plenty of laughter! Nicholas Ridiculous will offer a series of short puppet shows with his group of charismatic puppets. Be surprised, be dazzled and most of all be delighted!

WHEN

Wednesday 6 July | 11am

WHERE

111-113 Little Malop St

COST

Free

BOOK

Not required - drop in activity

ARTS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES

PINOT & PICASSO WHERE 150 Ryrie Street CRUSH

Give me some fin – dude! Pinot and Picasso’s school holiday sessions are designed for ages 7+, and a great way to keep the kids busy!

WHEN

Sunday 26 June 11am - 1pm

COST

$39 www.pinotandpicasso.com.au/ geelong/session/school-holidaycrush/

NORTHERN LIGHTS

BRUSH & BUBBLES WHERE 7 James St KIDS PAINT YOUR PET CLASSES Bring the kids along to our “Paint Your Pet class’ over the Winter school holidays. Learn how to paint your four-legged buddy which can be cherished for years to come. To assist you in creating your artwork our artist will sketch the outline of your canvas beforehand from one of your favourite photos.

WHEN

Thursday 7 July Thursday 14 July 12.30pm - 2.30pm

COST

$40

BOOK

www.brushnbubbles.com/ticketing

Can’t travel to the Arctic Circle to see The Northern Lights? But you can paint them in this colourful rainbow artwork!

WHEN

Wednesday 3 July 11am - 1pm

COST

$39 www.pinotandpicasso.com.au/ geelong/session/school-holidaynorthern-lights/

THE CAROUSEL WHERE Eastern Beach Road

RIBBON RINGS

SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFER

Visit The Carousel & whip up some Whimsical Winter Wonderment Ribbon Rings!

Winter is a great time to have lots of fun with craft activities!

WHEN

Wednesday 6 July 11am - 1pm

Purchase an Urban Upcycle Craft pack and receive one free Carousel Ride with your pack!

COST

Free

COST

BAKING BLISS - DIY DECORATING KITS Enjoy DIY cookie and cupcake decorating kits from Baking Bliss. Orders must be made 24 hours before pick up and picked up from Baking Bliss.

WHEN

Friday 10 - Wedensday 29 June

WHERE

101 Ryrie St

COST

$20

$8.95 Available to purchase throughout the School Holidays at The Carousel *Only while stocks last

ON-STREET ENTERTAINMENT Enjoy Love Central Geelong’s street entertainment program, featuring creative and quirky street performers, including singers, dancers, musicians, poets, circus performers, hula hoopers & more!

For a full schedule of performances on the Little Malop Central stage, please check www. centralgeelong.com.au or keep an eye on Love Central Geelong social media!

GEELONG ARTS CENTRE Visit geelongartscentre.org.au/family-magic-2022

WHERE 81 Ryrie St

JOIN THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET EDUCATION & OUTREACH TEAM IN GEELONG FOR A FUN AND CREATIVE DANCE WORKSHOP FOR ALL LEVELS Imagine having a storytime dance workshop with The Australian Ballet!

There are four groups covering all ages that you can choose from, and each group will have the opportunity to watch a FREE performance of The Story of Pomi & Gobba.

OVERVIEW: • Supporting confidence, resilience and teamwork skills • Supporting individual needs and skill levels • Accessible to all children regardless of learning styles or physical abilities • No previous ballet experience is required.

(Teens do require some dance experience) • All children need to be accompanied by one Parent/Guardian. The Parent/Guardian does not require a ticket.

WHAT TO BRING: • Water bottle • Comfortable clothing for moving • Bare feet or dance shoes

DANCING STORY

Ages: 3-5 years

WHEN Tuesday 5 July

10.30am - 11.15am

DANCE WORKSHOP

Ages: 6-8 years | Prep to Grade 2

WHEN

Wednesday 6 July 10.30am - 11.15am

DANCE WORKSHOP

Ages: 9-12 years | Upper Primary | Grade 3-6

WHEN

Thursday 7 July 10.30am - 11.15am

TEENS DANCE STUDENTS

Ages: 13-16 years

WHEN

Wednesday 6 July & Thursday 7 July 2022 2.15pm - 3pm

TEENS DANCE STUDENTS

Ages: 13-16 years

WHEN

Thursday 7 July 2.15pm - 3pm

N AT I O N A L WO O L M U S E U M Visit www.nwm.vic.gov.au

WHERE

26 Moorabool Street

REALM BY LAURA ALICE Realm is an imaginative world of play and mystery, created by award winning Geelong artist Laura Alice.

This stunning interactive experience is filled with magical projections, light play, soundscapes, and illustrations. The space encourages imaginative and creative play.

Our young visitors will enjoy a giant colouring-in wall, shadows made with recycled materials, mystical animations, and Laura’s illustrations, all bringing moments of joy and storytelling.

WHEN

24 June - 10 July

BOOK

Tickets at the door and includes entry to all exhibition spaces

A Caring Hand © Doug Gimsey

For more information visit:

www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm/ calendar/item/8da3f0cf9446537.aspx

G E E LO N G L I B R A R Y & H E R I TAG E C E N T R E WHERE 51 Little Malop Street Geelong Library & Heritage Centre has a range of FREE activities available for all ages.

YOUNG INVENTORS How did they invent that? Learn to think in a new way about everyday objects and invent your own toy! Ages: 8+ years

WHEN

Monday 4 July 2.30pm - 3.30pm

RECYCLING SUPERHEROES Ever wanted to be a superhero? Find out how we help by recycling every day household and library items. Read stories and play recycling games and design your own superhero mask!

Ages: 5+ years

WHEN

Friday 8 July 10.30am - 11.30am

SNAIL MAIL REVIVAL Getting a postcard or letter in the mail is always fun. Design and create your own unique postcard to be sent to family or friends, near or far in this hands-on workshop. All ages.

WHEN

Thursday 7 July 10.30am - 11.30am

FAMILY MOVIE TIME Join us for some family movie fun as we explore what Kanopy Kids has to offer. BYO popcorn! All ages.

WHEN

Sunday 3 July 2.30pm - 4pm

BUG HOTELS Learn all about the bugs we can find in our backyards and then construct a Bug Hotel.

Make your garden a better world today for all bugs. Ages: 5+ years

CREATIVE NATURE PLAY Join us for some creative nature play in the library. Construct a sundial, make some crunchy wombat stew, a pinecone friend, or a seed treasure box. All Ages

WHEN

Friday 1 July 10.30am - 11.30am

WHEN

Wednesday 6 July 10.30am - 11.30am

SUSTAINABLE FASHION Learn how to do some basic repairs or remakes to reduce your fashion waste. Ages: 12+

WHEN

Tuesday 5 July 2.30pm - 3.30pm

SEED PAPER

BABY TIME

Let’s bee friendly! Create and decorate seed paper and learn about bees. Plant seeds in your garden or a pot at home! Ages: 8+ years

Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

WHEN

WHEN

Sunday 3 July 2.30pm - 4pm

Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11.30am - 11.50am

PAY IT FORWARD WITH KINDNESS Learn how to ‘pay it forward’ by making a macramé rainbow keyring and gift box to give to someone. Ages: 8+ years

WHEN

Tuesday 28 June 2.30pm - 3.30pm

PIN CITY

ENDANGERED ANIMALS SILHOUETTES Create a colourful piece of wildlife art focusing on endangered species using magazines and animal silhouettes in this hands-on workshop.

WHEN

Be a trendsetter! Design your own bit of flairpins, badges and charms await. Ages: 12+

WHEN

Ages: 8+ years

Wednesday 6th July 2.30pm - 3.30pm

All ages

Monday 27 June 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Wednesday 29 June 2.30pm - 3.30pm

STORYTIME WITH YOGA An interactive story session intertwined with yoga animal poses, yoga breathing techniques and mindfulness. Ages: 5+ years

WHEN

Thursday 30 June 10.30am - 11.30am

GREEN SCREEN YOURSELF Drop in show us how to create impossible photos of ‘A Better World-Today’ to share with family and friends using the library’s Green Screen. All ages.

WHEN

Wednesday 29 June 10.30am - 11.30am

ENDANGERED ANIMALS DIORAMA Taking inspiration from Giles Andreae’s book, Rumble In The Jungle, participants will make an endangered animal diorama in a shoe or cardboard box. Ages: 8+ years.

WHEN

Wednesday 6 July 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Bookings essential. Visit the website to check the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre events and to make bookings www.grlc.vic.gov.au

WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE WHERE 95 Malop Street

KIDS CRAFT

PUTT PUTT GOLF

Enjoy our school holiday fun craft activities.

Free for Westfield Plus members.

Come and try our Putt Putt Golf for kids, you might get a hole-in-one! Free for Westfield Plus members.

WHEN

Monday 27 June - Friday 1 July 11am - 2pm

WHEN

Monday 4 July - Sunday 10 July 11am - 2pm

MARKET SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE WHERE Corner of Moorabool & Malop St

UNICORN CRAFTS

UNICORN FUN!

Come and create unicorn and dragon crafts: Monday: Unicorn/dragon horns Tuesday: Unicorn/dragon snot (slime!)

Wednesday: Make a pet unicorn or dragon Thursday: Unicorn/dragon wish necklaces Friday: Unicorn/dragon dream catchers

Come and ride a unicorn through a glittery forest!

WHEN

Monday 4 July - Friday 8 July

WHEN

Monday 27 June - Friday 1 July Monday 4 July - Friday 8 July 10am - 1pm

COST

Free

COST

Free

10am - 1pm

GEELONG GALLERY Visit www.geelonggallery.org.au for details.

WHERE 55 Little Malop Street

EYE SPY ART ADVENTURES FOR WEE ONES—GLASS To celebrate the UN International Year of Glass, discover glass works in the collection and create your own glass mosaic piece with your wee one to take home.

Suitable for ages 3 to 5 years | Children must be accompanied by an adult

WHEN

Tuesday 5 July 10.30am - 11am

COST

$5

Brian Robinson, Spring and sprout 2021 synthetic polymer paint, enamel spray paint, collage and coloured pencil on paper Courtesy of the artist and Mossenson Galleries, Perth. © the artist

COLOUR AND PATTERN Nick Mount, Scent Bottle 2006.

Blown glass with zanfirico decoration. Gift of an anonymous donor, 2007. © Courtesy of the artist.

Photographer: George Stawicki.

EYE SPY ART ADVENTURES—GLASS To celebrate the UN International Year of Glass, explore the Gallery’s collection of glass and create your own mosaic artwork from recycled materials to take home.

Suitable for ages 6 to 10 years | Children must be accompanied by an adult

WHEN

Wednesday 6 July 10.30am to 11.30am

COST

$5

Take a journey through the 2022 Geelong Contemporary Art Prize and explore how different artists use colour and pattern to create works of art followed by an art making activity inspired by finalist Brian Robinson’s work Spring+Sprout 2021.

Ages: 10-13 years

WHEN

Thursday 7 July 11am - 12pm

COST

$5

BOOKINGS

For booking and information visit: geelonggallery.org.au/whats-on/events

M U S E U M O F P L AY & A R T (MoPA) MoPA™ is founded on the belief that more play and creativity will paint a brighter future. Their exhibits and activities are crafted to provide rich opportunities for play-based learning and creative exploration.

WHEN

9am - 5pm, 7 days a week!

WHERE

51 McKillop Street

COST

Regular ticket prices include all listed activities. Visit www.museumofplayandart.com.au to book.

PA R K S & P L AY G R O U N D S Enjoy Central Geelong’s most loved playgrounds and parks. View our full list here: centralgeelong.com.au/parks

VILLAGE CINEMAS

WHERE

194–200 Ryrie Street

Geelong’s first cinema for kids! Vjunior combines two things that kids love - movies and play.

Vjunior features a dedicated play area in cinema, that is specifically designed for kids.

Now open at Village Cinemas Geelong villagecinemas.com.au/experiences/vjunior

For Central Geelong parking options, please visit: centralgeelong.com.au/find

CENTRAL GEELONG

The Carousel Steampacket Gardens Transvaal Square National Wool Museum Johnstone Park Geelong Library & Heritage Centre Geelong Gallery Westfield Geelong Green Spine Market Square Shopping Centre Little Malop Central (LMC) Geelong Arts Centre Brush & Bubbles Pinot & Picasso

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