School Holiday Time?

Come on and
Get Wild About Wetlands

Every school holiday season, there are heaps of interesting and fun activities happening at the Centre to keep the kids busy and give the parents a rest too. Kids of all ages engage and enjoy themselves while being cared for in a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment. They are introduced to the wetlands and wetland critters with walks on nature trails, storytelling, crafting, and educational and creative activities.


Entertainment and learning for your kids and the best school holiday fun as families.


GWAW Frog Mascot

July 2023 Program


Date: Wednesday, 12th of July 2023
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Price: $15 kids, $5 adults, $45 family (adults to accompany children)
– Concession tickets available (for concession card holders and other eligible categories)

What to bring:

  • Smartphone / iPad / Tablet
  • Soil sample from your Graden (optional)
  • Water bottle
  • Hat / umbrella / raincoat
  • Wear closed-in shoes
  • Wear long-sleeve shirt and trousers

Provided:  Scientific equipment & consumables, soil samples, sanitiser, art supplies and resources.

Suitable age groups: Children of all ages accompanied by adults

Link for registrations: events.humanitix.com/soil-explorers

Event location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163



Date: Friday, 14th of July 2023

Time:
Morning Session (10am–12pm) — Young children aged 3-6 years old
Afternoon Session (1pm–3pm) — Older children aged 7-12 years old

Price: $15 kids, $5 adults, $45 family (adults to accompany children)
– Concession tickets available (for concession card holders and other eligible categories)

What to bring:

  • Water bottle
  • Hat / umbrella / raincoat
  • Wear closed-in shoes
  • Wear long-sleeve shirt and trousers

Provided: All implements and supplies for the workshop

Suitable age groups: Children of all ages accompanied by adults

Link for registrations: events.humanitix.com/making-music-in-nature

Event location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163



Date: Friday, 14th of July 2023
Time:
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Price: $15 kids, $5 adults, $45 family (adults to accompany children)
– Concession tickets available (for concession card holders and other eligible categories)

What to bring:

  • Torches (please check if it is working!)
  • Water bottle
  • Hat / umbrella / raincoat
  • Wear closed-in shoes
  • Wear long-sleeve shirt and trousers

Provided: Mosquito / insect repellent, sanitiser

Suitable age groups: Children of all ages accompanied by adults

Link for registrations: events.humanitix.com/frog-night-stalk

Event location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163



Date: Saturday, 15th of July 2023
Time:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Price: $15 kids, $5 adults, $45 family (adults to accompany children)
– Concession tickets available (for concession card holders and other eligible categories)

What to bring:

  • Water bottle
  • Hat / umbrella / raincoat
  • Wear closed-in shoes
  • Wear long-sleeve shirt and trousers

Provided: Sunblock, all the implements and crafting materials required for the workshop

Suitable age groups: Children 4-8 yrs old accompanied by adults

Link for registrations: events.humanitix.com/the-rambling-book

Event location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163



Date: Thursday, 6th of April 2023
Time:
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Price: $15 per participant (aged 10–18 years old only)

What to bring:

  • Water bottle and snacks
  • Weather protection - hat / umbrella / raincoat
  • Wear closed-in shoes, long-sleeve shirt and trousers

Provided: Writing materials and implements required for the workshop.

Suitable age groups: Children and young adults aged 10 - 18 years old

Link for registrations: City of Gosnells – Holiday Mayhem

Event location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn, 184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163



This program is funded by

NRM-sm

In partnership with

dlgsc-lotterywest-horizontal
WAPI-inkblot

Supported by

city-of-cockburn