The Swich School Holiday Guide

Welcome to the Swich On school holiday guide … your special preview to all things fun in Ipswich.

Check out your new holiday ‘to-do’ list below:

Built For Speed – Ipswich Art Gallery

Start your engines – thrills, spills and awesome crashes are guaranteed!

Design, build and race your Lego hot rod, dragster or supercar down rad ramps and slick tracks. Modify your ride for extra speed then re-race your turbocharged wheels for ultimate victory!

Meet you trackside at the Children’s Gallery’s for free summer holiday fun.

Date: Saturday 3 December 2011 to Sunday 19 February 2012
Open: 10.00am – 5.00pm daily
Venue: Children’s Gallery, Ipswich Art Gallery
Cost: Free
Ages: Suitable for 4 – 12 Years
For more information and bookings: 07 3810 7222
Email: mailto:info@ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au
Website: http://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/exhibitions

WARNING: Choking hazard – contains small parts. All children must be accompanied by adult over 18years

Built For Speed Craft Workshops – Ipswich Art Gallery

The action-packed Built for Speed holiday program features custom craft activities to celebrate the season. In December, zoom in to make your own Racing Wreaths from real car parts and cool Cracking Cars Christmas crackers. In January, have fun constructing Crazy Cars with the ingenious Makedo system then decorate scrumptious cookies in Edible Medals.

Babies and toddlers can get into the action too, with Baby Speedway and Toddler Tracks sessions in the Children’s Gallery.

Date: Bookings essential, check the website for times and dates
Open: 10.00am – 5.00pm daily
Venue: Children’s Gallery, Ipswich Art Gallery and Community Gallery, D’Arcy Doyle Place
Cost: Varies, depending on workshop $10 to $15
Ages: Varies, sessions suitable for 4mths – 12 year olds
For more information and bookings: 07 3810 7222
Email: info@ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au
Web: http://ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/exhibitions

Hip Hop Dance & Workshops –  Keepin’ it Real Outreach & Westside Community Care

Date: Tuesday 3 January, 2012
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Venue: Camira Springfield Community Centre
What to bring: Comfortable Clothes, shoes and some rhythm
Cost: FREE
Brief Description: Dancing with an attitude
RSVP details: Stacey or Robyn 3818 0921

Zumba Fitness –  Keepin’ it Real Outreach & Westside Community Care

Date: Thursday 5 January, 2012
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Camira Springfield Community Centre
What to bring: Comfortable Shoes and Clothes
Cost: FREE
Brief Description: A mixture of Latin, Hip Hop, Reggaeton and Cumbia
Dancing for kids
RSVP details to: Stacey or Robyn 3818 0921

3 on 3 Basketball Competitions  -  Keepin’ it Real Outreach & Westside Community Care   

Date: Thursday 5 January, 2012
Time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Venue: Camira Springfield Community Centre
What to bring: Comfortable Shoes and Clothes
Cost: FREE
Brief Description: Bring your friends or just join a team, 3 on 3
competitions, awesome prizes to be won.
RSVP details to: Stacey or Robyn 3818 0921

Laser Skirmish –  Keepin’ it Real Outreach & Westside Community Care

Date: Friday 6 January, 2012
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Camira Springfield Community Centre
What to bring: Sports Clothing, Sports Shoes
Cost: FREE
Brief Description: Bring out the warrior in you and have fun!
RSVP details: Stacey or Robyn 3818 0921

Candle Making –  Keepin’ it Real Outreach & Westside Community Care

Date: Tuesday 10 January, 2012
Time: 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Venue: Camira Springfield Community Centre
What to bring: Your creative self!
Cost: $5.00
Brief Description: Create a masterpiece candle and take it home
RSVP details: Stacey or Robyn 3818 0921

Tenpin bowling –  Keepin’ it Real Outreach & Westside Community Care

Date: Wednesday 11 January, 2012
Time: 11.00am – 1.00pm
Venue: Richlands
What to bring: Socks, a drink bottle
Lunch provided
Cost: FREE
Booking Required: Yes. Spots are limited for catering reasons.
RSVP details: Stacey or Robyn 3818 0921 

In the Bin Short Film Festival

Three days of workshops in film and television. Learn techniques to create you own film and television work. Use great equipment and have fun!

Date: Wednesday to Friday 11 January, 2012 – Friday 13 January, 2012
Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm
Venue: TBA
Cost: Free
Age Group: 12 – 17 years of age
Bookings essential: Contact Kathryn at Ipswich City Council on 3810 7437

The Base Youth Agency
Out and About Day

Date: Monday 16 January, 2012 
Time: 9.30 am to 4.30pm
What:  We are going to have a great day out!  We are going to TIME ZONE and having lunch out too.  There are limited spaces available.
Cost: FREE
Ages: 10 to 17 years
For more information and to RSVP please contact The Base Youth Agency Staff on (07) 3818 3118

Free Circus Workshops

Free School Holiday Fun in Ipswich Central. Hey Kids! Run away to the circus for a day. Discover how much fun circus workshops can be as you learn juggling, hula hoops, diabolo, balancing, tumbling or even plate spinning. You will be the star of the show!

Date: 18 – 20 January
Time/s: 11am – 2pm Daily
Venue: Ipswich City Mall
Cost: Free
Age Group: All kids welcome - Little Kids (0 – 7) Big Kids (7 – 12) Teens (13 -17)
Booking Required: No
For more information and to RSVP:
Contact: Sylvia Norton
Ipswich Events Corporation
Ph: 3812 2974

Bundamba Adventures

Come down and check out the skate demo, climb the rock wall, join in the hip hop workshop and dance showcase and art workshop. There will be music and loads of fun in the park, as well as a FREE BBQ and the chance to win an IPOD Touch.

Date: Thursday, 19 January 2012
Time: 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
Venue: Bundamba Skate Park (Rotary Park)
258 Brisbane Road, Bundamba
Cost: Free

Bundamba Adventures Information

 CSCC Cinema’s  - Keepin’ it Real Outreach & Westside Community Care 

Date: Tuesday 20 January, 2012
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: Camira Springfield Community Centre
What to bring: You’re favorite G-Rated Movie
Cost: Gold coin donation
Brief description:  Bring your mates to hang and watch Free Movies:
Free popcorn, drinks and afternoon tea
RSVP details: Stacey or Robyn 3818 0921