Time to go full throttle these winter holidays

School holiday program has something for everyone

The Wattle Range July school holiday program is out and it’s time to start planning your winter break.

You can go ‘Full Throttle in Wattle’ with this winter’s program that offers a chance to try new things, revisit old favourites and learn new skills with activities to entertain a range of kids’ interests.

Wattle Range Council’s director development services Emma Clay said she was excited the winter program captures experiences and entertainment activities that are free for all Wattle Range residents.

“We encourage you to get in early to book your place,” Ms Clay said.

The winter school holiday program started on Saturday and runs through to July 22, featuring a range of activities for all ages and interests.

NAIDOC week will be celebrated during these holidays with local indigenous artist Jenny Bishop working with young people to develop artworks to be hung in the children’s library.

This Tuesday the Millicent Library will hold a performance and workshop featuring famous magician The Great Dane Williams. Dane (pictured) has travelled around Australia and overseas for the past two years with a magic show for the young at heart, small illusions, and amazing impossibilities. This will be followed the next day at the library with a magic making workshop.

There is an extensive range of craft activities on offer, from finger puppets, to making your own board games and basket weaving.

Again, by popular demand, digital technology including Switch, X-Box and new VR goggles and games will be available for everyone to come and try.

Kids will also be able to compete in the Switch competition with the Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros and 3-D augmented drawing and Hero the Zebra.

The Millicent Library has made an exciting addition to its suite of technology with EZ the Robot.

Wattle Range Council manager libraries and cultural services Janice Nitschke said you can come along and watch EZ the Robot get put through his paces or join in and have some fun with the Beebots and robotic mouse.

There will also be come and try technology sessions at the Penola School Community Library on Wednesday. Also in Penola, there will be a Basketball Coaching Clinic with the Millicent Basketball Association.

Other events include a latest release movie screening on the inflatable big screen at the Millicent Civic and Arts Centre and Millicent Mitre 10 is hosting a workshop where kids can paint and decorate a terracotta pot and then plant it out with a beautiful plant. Make sure you wear appropriate shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

To make bookings easier you can reserve a space through Eventbrite booking or contacting the Millicent Library on (08)8733 0903, Millicent Visitor Information Centre on (08)8733 0904 or email to [email protected]