The Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is set to host an Olympics-themed family fiesta this summer, offering a series of indoor and outdoor activities.
The free mini children's festival, taking place on weekends and summer school holidays between July 13 and September 2, boasts a packed schedule designed to appeal to children aged three to 12.
Families are invited to take part in a variety of interactive activities, including the Bug Olympics, a friendly competition where children and their parents can see if they measure up to the strength and speed of various insects.
Activities are set against the backdrop of the scenic South Downs National Park, providing an adventurous outdoor experience.
According to the event's programme, youngsters can recreate the sounds of nature on the mini stage for their own opening ceremony.
This creative expression is situated within the Music Makers Mini Opening Ceremony, inviting children to seize the limelight and impress family and friends with their musical offerings.
Following this, participants have the opportunity to engage with the science of us in an interactive zone inside the centre.
In the Science of Us Zone, visitors can explore the effects and benefits of exercise on our bodies, getting hands-on with tasks like finding their heart rate or testing themselves with the pedometer challenge.
In addition to these activities, a new science theatre live show, What Happens: Our Body and Exercise, will be premiering, in which the science of physical activity and exciting experiments and inspiring demos will bring this energetic topic to life in an exciting 20-minute live show.
The innovative show promises an exhilarating experience for the whole family, complete with an audience participation demonstration about the strength of our bones and an explosive finale focused on the food that fuels our bodies.
Along with the special Olympics-themed activities, visitors can enjoy the regular offerings of the centre such as interactive sound exhibitions, adventures through the Solar System Adventure show, as well as the opportunity to learn about life and work in space.
Demand is expected to be high, so families are encouraged to book in advance via the centre's website to secure their slots for this unique experience.
An additional cost of £4 is required for the Planetarium.
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