26 June, 2015

Splash Into The School Holidays

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There is a smorgasbord of free and low cost activities to keep the kids busy in the city this school holidays with Batty Bingo kicking things off on 8 July.

Councillor Priscilla Corbell said whether it is sports, crafts or getting in touch with nature, the community, supported by Splash Adelaide, has created some unique experiences for kids during the holidays.

“One event that really captured my imagination is Mud Play, which is aimed at younger children and centres on experiential play,” said Priscilla.

“As an educator it is great to see opportunities where children and their families can learn together through outdoor play by searching for dinosaur fossils, playing in the mud and making crafts with found objects.

“Another event, this time for the older students, is the 30 minute freestyle football come and try sessions in Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga where they can learn new tricks from some of the best freestyle football athletes in the Nation,” she said.

Over the July school holidays, activities include:

Batty Bingo at Adelaide Gaol – Free kids bingo Wednesday 8 July and Wednesday 15 July, 11am and 1pm at the Adelaide Gaol. This one of a kind event is sure to fill up fast so parents should book as seat for their child as soon as possible by calling 82314062.
Mud Play in the City –Thursday 9 July from 10am to 2pm at Veale Gardens/Walyu Yarta.
Australian Freestyle Football Come and Try Sessions –Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga on Friday 10 July from 12 – 2pm. Secure a spot by visiting Oceania Freestyle Football.
Australian Freestyle Football Titles–Telstra Plaza at the Adelaide Oval Saturday 11 July.
Hula Hoop Making – Every Sunday in the North Adelaide Community Centre 21 June to 28 July 2 - 4pm.

For more about what’s on and other Splash Adelaide projects visit the Splash Adelaide website or download the app by searching ‘Splash Adelaide’ in the app store.

To find out more about winter school holiday activities around the city visit cityofadelaide.com.au/explore-the-city/see-and-do/kids-families.

Splash Adelaide is a campaign by the City of Adelaide that aims to bring our city streets and laneways to life through co-creation with the community.

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