Five weeks of holiday fun, timetabled

9:00 — Set activity 1

Fizzing colour volcanoes

Children mix bicarb and coloured vinegar, predicting and measuring which mix erupts highest.

You'll need: Bicarb soda, Vinegar, Food colouring, Trays, Cups, Measuring spoons

11:15 — Set activity 2

Elephant toothpaste demo

Educator-led foam demonstration; children record observations and ask 'what if' questions.

You'll need: Low-strength hydrogen peroxide (educator only), Dry yeast, Dish soap, Bottle, Safety glasses

2:00 — Set activity 3

Slime lab

Children follow a recipe card, then adjust ingredients to invent their own slime texture.

You'll need: PVA glue, Contact lens solution, Bicarb, Bowls, Recipe cards

9:00 — Set activity 1

Paper plane challenge

Design, fold and test planes for distance and hang-time; children chart results.

You'll need: A4 paper, Measuring tape, Masking tape, Results chart

11:15 — Set activity 2

Bottle rockets

Water-pressure rockets launched outdoors in teams with a safety zone.

You'll need: Plastic bottles, Cardboard fins, Foot pump launcher, Cones

2:00 — Set activity 3

Parachute drop

Children test canopy size and materials to slow a toy's fall.

You'll need: Plastic bags, Tissue paper, String, Small toys, Stopwatch

Excursion checklist (NQF QA2, Regs 100–102)

• Risk assessment completed for the excursion (Reg 100–101)
• Written authorisation from families collected (Reg 102)
• Educator-to-child ratios planned with a head count at every transition
• Medical action plans, medications and first aid kit packed
• Transport checked and seatbelts / child restraints confirmed
• Sun protection, water bottles and hats for every child
• Emergency contact list and service phone carried

9:00 — Set activity 1

Spaghetti marshmallow towers

Teams build the tallest free-standing tower in 20 minutes, then redesign.

You'll need: Dry spaghetti, Marshmallows, Rulers, Timer

11:15 — Set activity 2

Cardboard marble runs

Children engineer marble runs on a wall using tubes and tape.

You'll need: Cardboard tubes, Masking tape, Marbles, Scissors

2:00 — Set activity 3

Bridge strength test

Paper bridges loaded with coins; children compare folds and shapes.

You'll need: Paper, Cups, Coins, Recording sheet

9:00 — Set activity 1

Choose-your-experiment

Children pick a favourite experiment from the week to refine and present.

You'll need: Week's materials, Poster card

11:15 — Set activity 2

Poster making

Children create posters explaining what they tested and found.

You'll need: Poster card, Textas, Photos

2:00 — Set activity 3

Family science fair

Children present to peers and families at pick-up.

You'll need: Tables, Name cards, Visitor book