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Looking for activities for 10-25 year olds to do these school holidays?
The Knox Youth Services team will be running a range of activities these school holidays. These free events are for young people who live, work, study or have a connection to Knox.
The program of activities will be run at the Knox Youth Hive located within the Knox Library at Westfield Knox (level 3), 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South (above Rebel Sports), and at Victorian Racquet Club, Carrington Park, 20 O’Connor Rd, Knoxfield.
For any questions or further information on the April holiday activities contact the Youth Services team on 9298 8000 or email [email protected]
Mad About Science – Forensic Detective Workshop (10 to 13 years)
Monday 7 April, 10am – 11am
Can you crack the case and catch the thief? Use real forensic science techniques, like pH tests, handwriting analysis, fingerprint dusting and more to pin-point the culprit. Suitable for children aged 10 to 13 years. Delivered in partnership with Your Library.
Bookings - https://events.yourlibrary.com.au/event?id=67999
Chocolate Making (12 to 25 years)
Tuesday 15 April, 10am-12noon AND 2pm – 4pm
Join us for some Chocolate making fun! The workshop includes all the materials you need to make your own chocolate truffles to take home at the end of the session! One session per participant.
Bookings - https://www.stickytickets.com.au/ANOOT
Games afternoon (10 to 25 years)
Wednesday 16 April, 2pm-4pm
Enjoy board games or table tennis? So do we! Come and hang out and learn a new game, teach us one of your favourites, or challenge us to a game of table tennis.
No bookings required and snacks will be provided!
Activity happening outside of the Knox Youth Hive
Pickleball Fun @ Victorian Racquet Club, Carrington Park (14 to 17 years)
Thursday 10 April, 1pm – 3pm
Ever heard of Pickleball? Want to have fun getting active and learning a new sport? Then come and join us for a fun afternoon of pickleball and squash.
Bookings - https://www.stickytickets.com.au/TFC84
Check out our what's on page and Your Library for even more school holiday activities for children and young people.
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