Bringing the holiday fun to you

If you need ideas to keep the kids busy at home these school holidays, look no further than Central Geelong Marketing’s spring Central Geelong Kids Fun Guide.

The program lists over 30 fun, educational and entertaining online and downloadable activities for the kids to do at home. Activities include storytelling, arts and crafts, dance tutorials, music, circus, puppet and magic shows.

Highlights of the program include The Bebop Circus and Krazy Koala Puppet Show.

Nicholas Dacomb (aka Nicholas Ridiculous) is a talented performer with over 10 years in the industry, specialising in puppetry and circus. His Bebop Circus is designed to introduce kids 5-10 years to the magic of Circus. Nic has recorded basic circus skills videos especially for the Kids Fun Guide that include juggling, balance, stability and clowning. Plus, there’s a very special Krazy Koala puppet show where kids can meet a bunch of charismatic puppets as they perform their favourite songs.

Also featuring in the school holiday line up is the Go Cats word search competition. Show your support for the Geelong Cats in the lead up to the finals. By entering into the competition, you have the chance to win a Geelong Cats guernsey for you and a friend.

Get moving with dance tutorials by Ballroom Baby Geelong and learn how to Cha Cha, Jive and Samba, or get expressive in the Express and Create event.

Express and Create participants will be able to reflect and practise self-expression through colour and text in this workshop facilitated by abstract artist Vanessa Conte.

If you feel like being creative and learning a new skill check out the Weaving Workshop on October 1. Platform Arts have co-ordinated a short introduction to weaving with artist Jane Bartier. You’ll use materials that are close by to make a small woven object.

Activities, competitions and special offers from Central Geelong businesses are detailed in the spring Central Geelong Kids Fun Guide. For more information or register for events head to www.centralgeelong.com.au/school-holiday