OSCAR Endorsed
School Holiday Programmes
Our school holiday programme is returning in July 2025 with 2 programmes:
Week 1, 30th June – 4th July, 5-12yrs / 8:30-3:00pm, Sub-Zero Survive Antarctica, book now
Week 2, 7th July – 11th July, 5-12yrs / 8:30-3:00pm, Sub-Zero Survive Antarctica, SOLD OUT!
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.
Sub-Zero Survive Antarctica
30 June – 04 July 2025
Tamariki aged 5 to 12 can join us for a 5-day exploring chilly Antarctica! Discover how people survive on the coldest place on earth.
Day 1 & 2 – What do we need to keep warm?: The Air Force in Antarctica
Learn about what RNZAF need to wear to fly to and stay in Antarctica and how they get there. Let’s get creative and make your own snow gear.
Day 3 – Life with Fur: Life of a snow dog
Meet and greet our wonderful snow-loving and furry guest. Make and take home your own Husky mask
Day 4 – Antarctica homes: Then and Now
Learn who first went to Antarctica, how they lived and how we live in Antarctica now. Create your own small model on the ice flow.
Day 5 – Snow and Ice: What is it?
Learn about Snow and ice and its properties. Build a snow and ice inspired mobile to take home.
