Create a Catapult Get medieval! Enquire Now Vacation care fun where the children get to take home their own catapults! One of our science presenters will go through the difference between a catapult and a trebuchet as well as the use of triangles to handle the tension imposed on the catapult. Children then work with hot glue guns to construct their catapult with the help of your staff and our presenter. Children finished early have the option of making a target or paper castle to aim at with the catapult. All safety equipment is supplied. It is recommended that this work be run for children 7 years and older due to the use of hot glue guns. If parents wish to join in they are more than welcome. Trustpilot Are you a Vacation Care Centre? Every holiday period, Fizzics Education present holiday programs workshops for local council libraries, vacation care centres, OOSHC and at our own venues. These workshops are designed to cater for a wide range of ages, even the adults join in! Book early to avoid disappointment. A school holiday program treat!To check out our vacation care center science programs... Read More Content The session is designed to capture their imagination as they construct medieval siege devices out of common materials. The children will work together to construct their creations and will have a chance to use them to knock down paper castles or shoot for a target on completion. We will bring table covers and work mats for each hands-on station. The children can take home their catapult at the end of the session. On booking please be advised that hot glue guns are used throughout this workshop. Appropriate safety precautions and instructions are provided. All care is taken however we do not take responsibility for injuries caused by misuse of our equipment. Requirements Appropriate for children aged 7 years and up, maximum 30 students 5 large tables arranged around the edge of the room Access to at least 2 electrical power sockets (preference for 3 or 4) Chairs not required Duration 90 minutes Set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes For safety we will require the help from your staff members. On booking please be advised that hot glue guns are used throughout this workshop. Appropriate safety precautions and instructions are provided. All care is taken however we do not take responsibility for injuries caused by misuse of our equipment. During Social Distancing – Contact us and we’ll tailor a program to suit both your site and the State’s social distancing requirements. Further details here Cost $570 inc. GST per 90-minute workshop Call 1300 856 828, or use this form to enquire or make a booking for your site. For sites outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this workshop can visit your site as part of a regional visit We don’t charge per site as we know that this causes an additional administrative load on your office. Most sites tend to fill the science workshops & shows based on our recommended maximum number of students. If you have any questions please contact us. Find out more here Trustpilot Enquire Now Related Vacation Care Programs Natural hazards & disasters Ages 5 and up Maximum 30 kids Holiday workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Read More Enquire Now Dissection Discoveries Ages 8 and up Maximum 30 students Holiday science workshop 60 minutes Online Class Available Read More Enquire Now Plants for Life Workshop Ages 5 and up Maximum 30 kids Holiday workshop (NSW & VIC) 60 or 90 minutes Online Class Available Read More Enquire Now
Vacation care fun where the children get to take home their own catapults! One of our science presenters will go through the difference between a catapult and a trebuchet as well as the use of triangles to handle the tension imposed on the catapult. Children then work with hot glue guns to construct their catapult with the help of your staff and our presenter. Children finished early have the option of making a target or paper castle to aim at with the catapult. All safety equipment is supplied. It is recommended that this work be run for children 7 years and older due to the use of hot glue guns. If parents wish to join in they are more than welcome. Trustpilot
The session is designed to capture their imagination as they construct medieval siege devices out of common materials. The children will work together to construct their creations and will have a chance to use them to knock down paper castles or shoot for a target on completion. We will bring table covers and work mats for each hands-on station. The children can take home their catapult at the end of the session. On booking please be advised that hot glue guns are used throughout this workshop. Appropriate safety precautions and instructions are provided. All care is taken however we do not take responsibility for injuries caused by misuse of our equipment.
Requirements Appropriate for children aged 7 years and up, maximum 30 students 5 large tables arranged around the edge of the room Access to at least 2 electrical power sockets (preference for 3 or 4) Chairs not required Duration 90 minutes Set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes For safety we will require the help from your staff members. On booking please be advised that hot glue guns are used throughout this workshop. Appropriate safety precautions and instructions are provided. All care is taken however we do not take responsibility for injuries caused by misuse of our equipment. During Social Distancing – Contact us and we’ll tailor a program to suit both your site and the State’s social distancing requirements. Further details here
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