Looking for fun, educational and innovative ways to keep your kids occupied this holiday?
The Cape Town Science Center has not one, two but THREE options for you! They will be running three Holiday Clubs this holiday.
- HANDS-ON SCIENCE: SCIENCE EXPLORERS CLUB
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of science and technology with hands-on experiments that ignite all five senses! At the Science Explorers Club, we focus on making learning fun and interactive. Get ready to create squishy slime, hear the crackles and pops of cool experiments, and dive into the basics of coding and robotics. Let your curiosity lead the way as you uncover the wonders of science and technology in this engaging, sensory-filled adventure!
Dates: 18 – 20 December 2024
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Ages: 7 – 11 years
Cost: R500 (non-members) & R380 (members)
Book here: Register Now - ROBOTICS CLUB: ROBO-CRAFT
Unleash your creativity at our Robotic Workshop! Designed for kids 11 years and older, this hands-on experience lets you design, build, and bring to life your very own robot using the Micro:bit device and 3D printing. Dive into the world of design thinking, sharpen your problem solving skills, and discover computational thinking as you bring your robotic dreams to reality! *Please note that the Micro:bit will not be included to take home, we will however advise guardians on where to purchase them.
Dates: 7 – 10 January 2025
Times: 13:30 – 16:30
Ages: 11+
Cost: R750 (non-members) & R600 (members)
Book here: Register Now - CODING CLUB: GAME DEVS
Godot Game Dev Club combines a welcoming environment with a powerful, open-source game engine to bring your game ideas to life. With Godot’s intuitive interface and a rich set of features, you’ll be creating your own games in no time! In just a few lines of code, you’ll be well on your way to developing your very own game! Godot’s innovative scene system and visual scripting make game development accessible and fun. Learn game development concepts starting with the basics and advance to more complex projects. Godot uses GDScript, a Python-like language, but also supports C# and VisualScript, allowing you to apply what you learn to other programming languages. And when you’re ready to take your skills further, you can export your games to multiple platforms with ease. Join us and start your game development journey today!
Dates: 7 – 10 January 2025
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Ages: Strictly 11+ (this club will be intense and requires independence, reading and writing abilities and basic computer knowledge)
Cost: R600 (non-members) & R450 (members)
Book here: Register Now