OSCAR Endorsed
School Holiday Programmes
Around the World in 80 Planes
Pack your suitcases and join us on our holiday programme ‘Around the World’ for tamariki aged 5 to 12. Each day we will explore a different country the RNZAF has visited. Journey through cultures, languages, and explore what makes these countries remarkable. This two-week programme runs from 7-10 April 2026 and 13-17 April 2026.
Our daily schedule is packed with excitement and learning. In the mornings, children apply their imaginations to make crafts inspired by different countries. In the afternoons, our intrepid travellers will explore the museum and work together to complete fun, hands-on challenges. The day includes warm-up games and free-play time to relax and have fun.
Programme outline
| Week 1 | Week 2 |
| Monday – Easter Monday NO PROGRAMME Tuesday – Australia Construct a mini Sydney Harbour Bridge, make paper chain pythons, and go on an “Outback Adventure” tracking wildlife footprints through the museum. Wednesday – Antarctica Build a penguin colony, learn about the Extreme Cold Weather clothing worn in Antarctica, and have fun “out-hopping” a pretend snowstorm. Thursday – Solomon Islands Make a colourful, light up coral reef, then “Island Hop” around the museum, collecting landmarks and sea life. Friday – Tonga Make a 3D rising sun, then have fun making baking soda volcanoes. |
Monday – Egypt Create your own cartouche with air dry clay, decipher hieroglyphic coded messages, and work together to build a pyramid. Tuesday – Canada Reimagine the Northern Lights, then make supplies needed for ice fishing and test your casting accuracy and reeling skills. Wednesday – USA Create a torch inspired by the Statue of Liberty. Then use your imagination to invent a new state complete with its own flag, animals, food, holidays, and more. Thursday – Vietnam Light up the room with vibrant paper lanterns, then, work together on a market scavenger hunt. Friday – United Kingdom Design a crest that reflects things important to you. Then, in groups, build a medieval British castle complete with towers, moats, throne rooms, and more. |
How It Works
- Drop-off 8:30am – Pick-up 3:00pm
- Daily or weekly bookings welcome (no half day bookings available).
- 20 children maximum per day.
- We offer a daily structured programme throughout the week with a focus on creativity and learning new skills.
- Daily warm up games for all children to enjoy, so they get to know the museum and their fellow holiday programme friends.
- Free play times throughout each day to allow children to relax or have more physical fun.
- Set times for breaks and lunchtimes.
- Bring your own water bottle, hat, snacks, and lunch.
- Make sure you wear clothes and sturdy shoes for moving around.
- Parents’ Handbook will be available on booking.
*We are an OSCAR-approved holiday programme provider. You may be entitled to receive an OSCAR subsidy for your child’s attendance
on this programme.
