OSCAR Endorsed
School Holiday Programmes
Game on Pilots
Get ready to create and play boardgames this winter school holidays at our ‘Game on, Pilots’ holiday programme, for tamariki aged 5 to 12. Each day will feature a different boardgame and explore ways we can connect to the RNZAF. This week-long programme runs from 13-17 July 2026.
Our daily schedule is packed with excitement and learning. In the mornings, children apply their imaginations to make crafts inspired by the board games. In the afternoons, our players 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
Monday – Spot it!
Design and make your own aircraft-inspired spot it cards. Then learn about the aircraft featured on them from one of our Air Force Museum team.
Tuesday – Monopoly
Make your own dice and counters, before exploring the museum to find as many properties and airports as you can!
Wednesday – Dominos
Design your own dominos set using air dry clay and while they dry, test your skills by building domino chain reactions.
Thursday – Guess Who
Create your own guess who board, featuring the roundels of air forces from all over the world, and see the many roundels featured on our own aircraft.
Friday – Headbands
Get guessing with the headbands game. Create your own headbands and guessing cards, then play the game with your holiday programme friends.
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.
