South Gloucestershire summer 2023 family workshops

Holiday activities and food programme

We are proud to be a part of the Holiday Activity and Food Programme (HAF) funded by the Department of Education.

Our HAF workshops are for CHILDREN 5+ YEARS. Children 9 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Under 5’s welcome as part of a family group.

We are running workshops at 3 different locations:

1. Thornbury – St Mary’s Church Hall, BS35 1DR (more details here)
   • Wed 26^th July: Rockets and Parachutes
     
   • Thu 3^rd Aug:  Air Powered Rockets Workshop
   • Sat 5^th Aug: Exploring Strong Structures
     
2. Little Stoke – The Little Stoke Community Hall, BS34 6HR (more details here)
   • Wed 26^th July: Exploring Strong Structures
     
   • Sat 29^th July: Rockets and Parachutes
     
   • Wed 23^rd Aug: Air Powered Rockets Workshop
     
3. Kingswood – John Cabot Academy, BS15 8BD (more details here)
   • Wed 2^nd Aug: Air Powered Rockets Workshop
     
   • Thu 3^rd Aug: Rockets and Parachutes
     
   • Wed 9^th Aug: Air Powered Rockets Workshop
     
   • Thu 10^th Aug: Rockets and Parachutes
     

Rockets and Parachutes: Design and launch a rocket to see how far it will travel. The Bloodhound Car uses a parachute as one of its mechanisms to slow down safely. You will explore the science of air resistance through making and testing different types of parachutes and see the factors that affect drag.

Air Powered Rockets Workshop – Learn about the jet engine and rocket technology in the Bloodhound 1,000mph Car. Design and build your own rocket car and race it to see the results.

Exploring Strong Structures: Learn about structural engineering through exploring the growth of tall buildings and their structures. Create and design your own towers and then test them to destruction.

Free event and lunch provided for all children eligible for free school meals.

Links to book your places:

1. Thornbury: https://eequ.org/experience/3907
2. Little Stoke: https://eequ.org/experience/3902
3. Kingswood https://eequ.org/experience/3910