Here’s a selection of children’s activities in the Macedon Ranges over the next fortnight:
Monday, June 28 – Sunday, July 4
[Dance] Cinderella Day Camp: Ballet, tumbling, arts and crafts, movie, and more. Run by Signature All Starz. 44 Beauchamp St, Kyneton. Monday, June 28. 9am-12pm (ages 2-7), $30. 9am-3pm (school children), $80.
[Discovery] Dinosaur Dig: Children locate and identify fossils in large sandboxes. Trentham Library, Albert St, Trentham. Tuesday, June 29. 10.30am. Free.
[Games] Jurassic Arcade: Play Atari, Sega, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64 and PlayStation 1 games. For ages 12-25. Woodend Community Centre, Forest St, Woodend. Wednesday, June 30. 1pm-4pm.
[Craft] Felt Birds: Hand stitch a small bird from pieces of felt. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St, Gisborne. Wednesday, June 30. 10.30am-11.30am. Free.
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[Art] Wild City: Art-based workshop in which children consider how wild animals and people could co-exist in urban spaces. With artist Kathy Holowko. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison St, Kyneton. June 30-July 2. 10.30am and 1.30pm. $12.50.
[Music] Music to Inspire: Two-day workshops for young musicians, culminating in a concert. All levels and instruments. Glenlyon Hall, Daylesford-Malmsbury Rd, Glenlyon. June 30-July 10. $210.
[Games] Board Games and Activities: Parent supervision required. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. Thursday, July 1. 10.30am-12pm. Gold coin donation.
[Craft] ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Necklaces: Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar using coloured card and pasta. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. Friday, July 2. 10am-11am, 11am-12pm. Free.
[Story & Drawing] Migaloo the White Whale – Mark Wilson: Award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson will read his beautiful picture book Migaloo the White Whale and teach the children how to draw a whale. Dromkeen, 1012 Kilmore Rd, Riddells Creek. Saturday, July 3. 2pm.
Monday, July 5 – Sunday, July 11
[Dance] Little Mermaid Day Camp: Dance, cheerleading, arts and crafts, movie, and more. Run by Signature All Starz. 44 Beauchamp St, Kyneton. Tuesday, July 6. 9am-12pm (pre-schoolers), $30. 9am-3pm (school children), $80.
[Craft] ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Necklaces: Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar using coloured card and pasta. Kyneton Library: Tuesday, July 6. 10.30am-11.30am. Gisborne Library: Wednesday, July 7. 11am-12pm. Free.
[Craft] Felt Birds: Hand stitch a small bird from pieces of felt. Woodend Library: July 5, 10.30am-11.30am. Romsey Library: Tuesday, July 6. 10.30am-11.30am. Free.
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[Writing] Dee White Writing Workshop: Local author Dee White will help children aged 11-14 to sharpen their writing skills. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. Tuesday, July 6. 10.30am-11.30am. Free.
[Craft] Catapults and crossbows: Create mini catapults and crossbows from pop sticks and see how they fire. Kyneton Library: Wednesday, July 7. 2.30pm-3.30pm. Romsey Library: Thursday, July 8. 10.30am-11.30am. Free.
Magic Workshop: Magician Adam Laurance teaches three tricks. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. Friday, July 9. 10am-11am. $25.
Have a great time!
Richard
P.S. I’ve tried my best to ensure accuracy, but please follow the links above to confirm details before attending events.