The September school holidays are here, and there’s plenty happening to keep children of all ages entertained.
Here’s some events to look out for.
The Great Moooving Art Roundup
The Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre has launched its school holiday scavenger hunt, The Great Moooving Art Roundup, which is to run between September 17 and October 2.
The Moooving Art cows have been moved from their usual locations and have been scattered around Greater Shepparton.
They can be found near playgrounds and outdoor areas.
Participants will have to correctly answer some tricky questions about each cow in order to make sure they have the right one.
Eight correct answers will put the participant into a draw to win prizes including a Nintendo Switch, Lego sets and a Moooving Art Cow activity set.
Entry forms are available from the visitor centre located at the SAM building, or online.
Activities in the Park – Spring School Holiday Fun
The program provides free and low-cost activities all throughout the Greater Shepparton municipality to get people out and active in the community.
This year, Activities in the Park will run for 12 months of the year. A new program will be released at the change of each season and Greater Shepparton City Council is excited to be launching the Spring Program.
All sessions are delivered by local facilitators including sports clubs, businesses, community groups and state sporting associations.
Some of the free activities on offer over the upcoming fortnight in Shepparton include a ‘Learn to Shred’ session on Wednesday, September 21, ‘Breakfast with the Birds’ the following day and Mini Pot Plant Decorating at KidsTown on the 28th.
For more information and the full program of activities visit www.getmoovingshepparton.com.au or like ‘Get Mooving Greater Shepparton’ on Facebook or download the free Get Mooving app.
Activites In The Park
Mon 19/9 Get Slimed KidsTown 10.00am - 12.00pm
Tue 20/9 Kite Making Toolamba 10.00am - 12.00pm
Wed 21/9 Cushion Concert* $ Shepparton 10.30am - 11:00am
Wed 21/9 Learn to Shred* Shepparton 10.00am - 1.00pm
Thu 22/9 Breakfast with the Birds* Shepparton 8.00am - 10.00am
Thu 22/9 Mindful Meditation - Kids Kialla 10.00am - 10.45am
Fri 23/9 Orienteering Murchison 10.00am - 12.00pm
Sat 24/9 Run Jump Throw Katandra West 10.00am - 11.00am
Sun 25/9 World Rivers Day* Mooroopna 11.00am - 3.00pm
Mon 26/9 Cardboard Box Play and Make Do Shepparton 11.00am - 2.00pm
Wed 28/9 Mini Pot Plant Decorating KidsTown 10.00am - 12.00pm
Wed 28/9 Puff Walking Program Shepparton 8.00am - 8.45am
Thu 29/9 Circus for all Tallygaroopna 10.00am - 12.00pm
Fri 30/9 Along the River Clean Up* Shepparton 10.00am - 12.00pm
Fri 30/9 Rainbow Painting KidsTown 10.00am - 12.00pm
Fri 30/9 Sprout Mud and Messy Play KidsTown 10.00am - 3.00pm
Sat 1/10 Hoopercise Shepparton 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Sat 1/10 Nature Photography* Shepparton 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Sun 2/10 Rock and Roll Dance Shepparton 11.00am - 12.00pm
* - requires registration
$ - has a fee
Parks Victoria Junior Ranger activities
Parks Victoria is running a free school holiday program across the region, with places still available for events in Shepparton, Nathalia and Kotupna.
Among the offered activities in Shepparton are a Wildlife Detective event on September 21, an ‘All Fired Up’ session — where children can learn about the role Rangers and Forest Fire Fighters play in fighting bushfires and gain an insight into how fires are managed in our parks — on September 26 and a ‘Busy Bees’ workshop on September 29.
Head to juniorrangers.com.au for more information and to book your spot.
Shepparton Art Museum’s Spring Camp returns for arts and crafts delight
Shepparton Art Museum has announced the return of its school holiday program, which is to run from September 19 to 30.
The Spring Camp program of arts and crafts activities has been designed to cater to kids of all ages and abilities. It will span several art mediums and incorporate a range of materials and practices both new and familiar.
Organisers hope the program will encourage young people of all ages to slow down, look closer and get creative outside the school term.
Kids from the ages of five to 15 are welcome, with this year’s program including lessons on making wearable art, pottery and kaleidoscope creation, as well as a scavenger hunt.
Bookings for the camp can be made here: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/whats-on/sam-spring-camp-19-30-september-2022/
Library School Holiday Fun
Using the ‘God’s Eye’ weaving technique children will make colourful ‘Yarn Turtles’ with three pop sticks and some bright, colourful yarns at the Shepparton Library on September 20.
Bookings are essential as places are limited. Phone 1300 374 765 and follow the prompts, or email shepparton@gvlibraries.com.au to book a spot at your library.
Find links to craft templates and many more school holiday activities at gvlibraries.com.au