Engineering Curiosity- Kingswood

Bloodhound Education is a charity which delivers hands-on science and engineering activities for schools, uniformed groups, after school and holiday clubs, and the local community. Our charity has over 13 years’ experience delivering practical enrichment workshops engaging families of all ages.

We are pleased to say we have secured  funding from South Gloucestershire Council via the Department for Education through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme to run 4 days of activities this Christmas.

 

Date and Time: Thursday 11th April 2024      10am – 12noon        Strong Bridges

                                                                    12.30pm-2.30pm      Rocket Cars

                         You can book for the morning, afternoon or both sessions.

 

For Whom: Families with children aged 5 upwards.  Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Cost: Fully funded for children  who live in South Gloucestershire and are entitled to benefit-related free school meals.

Activity:  Strong bridges – Can you build a bridge that supports 1, 2 or 3 kilos in weight?    Test out your idea and see how much load it can take before it collapses. 

          Rocket cars  Build an air powered rocket car using K’nex. Test it and make modifications to improve its performance. Race it on our track to see how far it will travel in a straight line. 

 

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Thursday 11th April 2024 10am – 12noon and 12.30pm-2.30pm
Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Session Information
This active session will have breaks and lunch during the day. It is very flexible with children and families able to work at their own pace and have fun.
There will be colouring and craft activities for younger children and those who would just like to play.

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
0.00 per session
Details
Food Provision: Lunch will be provided for all children, and special dietary requirements can be catered for. All adults are to bring a packed lunch. Free coffee, tea, soft drinks and fruit snacks available for all during the day.

Availability

Age Ranges
Our workshops are suitable for families with children aged 5 upwards. Children under 9 years to be accompanied by an adult.
Referral required
No
Other notes

Our activities are hands-on and lend themselves to children with special educational needs including autism and ADHD. We will have a colouring and craft for children who may need time out of a break from the main activities.

Please note if children do not attend their free booked session without notice, they will be unable to attend future activities.

Contact details

Website:
Bloodhound charity website
Contact name:
Nishani Nanayakkara
Contact position:
Accounts Manager
Telephone:
02081503767
Email:
accounts@bloodhoundeducation.com
Notes:

Book your places via: https://eequ.org/experience/7208

Please visit our website for more information about our activities.

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Name:
John Cabot Academy
Address:
Woodside Road
Kingswood Bristol BS15 8BD
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