Harbour Science: Incredible Insects at Callan Park

Join us this autumn and become an insect champion through exploration, problem-solving, and fun! 

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Date

Wednesday 8 April 2026 

Monday 13 April 2025 

Time

8am - 4pm

Location

Summerhouse Callan Park - Point Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040

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Price

$105 per child (5 - 12 years)
$55 with Creative and Active Kids voucher 

Program Type

Full day

Contact

Email us at [email protected].

Discover the amazing world of insects with us this autumn!  

Why are some insects brightly coloured while others blend in? How do bees see the world? What makes invertebrates incredible? How do some insects walk on water?

Children will dive into these fascinating questions and explore the wonderful world of insects. They’ll learn what makes a bug a bug, how to tell the difference between a centipede, a millipede, and a worm, and whether a spider is really an insect.

Through bug hunts, nature walks, building insect hotels and creating insect-inspired art, your child will gain a deeper understanding of the important role insects play in our ecosystem.

This program is suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years.

Please note our programs are primarily child-led nature play experiences. Whilst we have planned themes, children co-create the program each day and may not engage in scheduled activities.

Creative kids voucher

Creative Kids vouchers accepted for this program. 

Please provide the voucher number, name, and DOB of your child in the booking process. Note that the booking will be cancelled if an invalid voucher number is provided.

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Important information

Things to know before you attend

Please come prepared, as this program will go ahead in all-weather unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds or thunderstorms). Children must wear enclosed shoes.   

Our drop-off school holiday programs have an adult to child ratio of 1:10. We are unable to offer 1:1 support for children. If you would like to discuss the needs of your child with us, please email [email protected] or assist us by completing the accessibility requirements and behavioural needs questions when registering.   

This is a drop-off program for children aged 5 - 12 years. Parents do not attend with children.  

We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information. 

What to bring

Ensure your child comes prepared for this session by:  

  • Bringing a refillable drink bottle
  • Bringing food including lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea
  • Dressing for the weather with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, cool clothing) and wet weather gear (raincoat, shoes and change of clothes)
  • Wearing enclosed footwear
  • Providing the Educator with a medical treatment plan and clearly labelled medicine (with the child’s name and instructions) at drop-off, should medication be required. Examples include EpiPen for anaphylaxis, asthma inhaler or allergy medication. 
Your responsibilities if you feel unwell

I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if:  

  • We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell
  • We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours or at the time of the program
  • We/I have been asked to self-isolate
  • We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms.  

If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on [email protected] to arrange for a refund of your ticket. 

Refund policy

No refunds available for this program.