OSCAR Endorsed
School Holiday Programmes
Winged Explorers’ Programme takes off!
Take flight on our Winged Explorers’ holiday programme for tamariki aged 5 to 12. Search the skies and learn all about things that fly, from butterflies to kites to flying boats and more! This two-week programme runs from 12-16 January 2026 and 19-23 January 2026.
Our daily schedule is packed with excitement and learning. In the mornings, children apply their imaginations to make sky-high creations. In the afternoons, our Masters of the Sky 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.
| Week 1 | Week 2 |
| Monday – Last Bat Flying Debunk bat myths, make spooky crafts, and have fun playing our Bat Vision game. Tuesday – Let’s go fly a kite Explore the history of kites then have fun making different models and taking them for a test flight. Wednesday – Hiding in plain sight Learn how flying insects camouflage themselves then explore the museum for aircraft and (fake) insects hiding in plain sight! Thursday – Helicopter Frenzy Craft different types of helicopters and test their speed and accuracy as they approach a landing pad. Friday – Fish can fly too Discover the secrets behind flying fish and work together to re-imagine a new flying creature, equally weird and wonderful. |
Monday – Flying without wings Learn about the first flying device to carry a human then have some fun with hot air balloon science experiments. Tuesday – Soaring squirrels Create a squirrel sanctuary and help these great escape artists fly from tree to tree. Wednesday – Spinning through the air Test your skills and discover how different objects move through the air, from frisbees to boomerangs and more. Thursday – Nature’s Pilots Aircraft recognition with a feathered twist! Work together on a scavenger hunt to identify friend from foe. Friday – From the waters to the skies Learn about the forces of flight and use your imagination to create a new flying object the defies the laws of physics, much like a flying boat! |
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.
