when: 08 - 09 July 2024 | venue: National Arboretum Canberra | cost: See event for details | address: Forest Drive Molonglo Valley 2611 | website: https://nationalarboretum.act.gov.au | tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/h2c4v/mara_boomerang__childrens_boomerang_workshop.aspx//?q=eyJ0eXBlIjoiYm9va2luZyIsImRlc3RpbmF0aW9
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Come along during NAIDOC week for Mara Boomerang! A fun and engaging Boomerang Workshop for children.
Mara Boomerang means 'Pathway of the Boomerang' in Ngunnawal language.
This interactive session introduces kids to the fascinating world of boomerangs, blending hands-on learning with exciting outdoor activities. Participants will learn the basics of boomerang mechanics, their unique flight patterns and how to safely throw them.
An Indigenous Educator will share the history of these hunting tools and encourage creativity in decorating a personalised boomerang to take home.
Perfect for children aged 7-12 (younger children are also fine with a carer present) this event promises a memorable experience filled with discovery and fun.
Decorating the boomerang will take place in an accessible pram-friendly venue, the location for the throwing lesson may have uneven terrain. Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
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Come along during NAIDOC week for Mara Boomerang! A fun and engaging Boomerang Workshop for children.
Mara Boomerang means 'Pathway of the Boomerang' in Ngunnawal language.
This interactive session introduces kids to the fascinating world of boomerangs, blending hands-on learning with exciting outdoor activities. Participants will learn the basics of boomerang mechanics, their unique flight patterns and how to safely throw them.
An Indigenous Educator will share the history of these hunting tools and encourage creativity in decorating a personalised boomerang to take home.
Perfect for children aged 7-12 (younger children are also fine with a carer present) this event promises a memorable experience filled with discovery and fun.
Decorating the boomerang will take place in an accessible pram-friendly venue, the location for the throwing lesson may have uneven terrain. Please wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Go see Mara Boomerang - Children's Boomerang Workshop 2024.
Mara Boomerang - Children's Boomerang Workshop 2024 is on 08 - 09 July 2024. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Molonglo Valley. Call 02 6207 8484 for details. Visit their website at https://nationalarboretum.act.gov.au.
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