SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
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Sunny Kids Camp: Creative Writing Camps with Aleesah Darlison For children aged 7 – 15 years Sunny Kids Writing Camps with Aleesah Darlison, one of Australia’s best-known children’s authors, conducting each exciting session! Ages 7 - 14 years. Monday 24 September Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm. Venue: Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Enjoy a full day writing camp with one of Australia’s best-known children’s authors working in a tutorial/class environment with one-on-one time throughout the day plus instructions and advice on creative writing. Each day’s program offers variety in material to keep young minds switched on and learning. There are elements of both writing and drawing involved in each program, with plenty of stimulating discussion, group and individual exercises, plus take home materials. We have designed the camps to allow for longer days so you can get to work early and don’t have to rush back to pick up the kids after only a few hours. The sessions are run by Aleesah Darlison, internationally published, award-winning children’s author. Children remain supervised throughout the day. The camp classes are restricted to twenty-five students to ensure maximum benefit for each child. Camp Hours: 8:30am: Camp opens for registration. You're welcome to kiss and drop if you like as children will be supervised from the start, otherwise stay until class starts. 9:00am: Writing Class - Session 1 10:30am: Morning Tea 10:45am: Writing Class - Session 2 12:30pm: Lunch - 45 minute break with play time 1:15pm: Writing Class - Session 3 2:15pm: Afternoon Tea 2:30pm: Writing Class - Session 4 4:00pm: Reflection on the day's learning then END OF CLASS 4:05pm: All children to be picked up Materials - what to bring: Pencil case with pencils, pens, erasers, sharpener, textas. Notebook or paper to write on. A passion for writing and an interest in exploring your creativity. An imagination that doesn't mind being exercised! * Some additional materials including handouts will be provided, depending on the class topic. Please remember to pack a full morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for your child, plus a water bottle. Please notify Camp Staff of any food allergies or intolerances and ensure all medications and Epipens are provided to the workshop presenter on the day. Please no electronic devices. We will be writing, creating and playing the old-fashioned way! Camp location: Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra Road, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Private 'conference' room where the writing lessons will be held and secure outside garden area for meal times. Limited places - class sized only. If your child wants to bring a friend along, please make sure they sign up together to ensure both children secure their spots. Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm. Sunny Kids Camp Price: $66 per day + Eventbrite booking fee. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sunny-kids-writing-camps-september-2018-school-holidays-tickets-48306555207 Photos from previous workshops:
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Writing and Art Fun events with artist and author Elaine Ouston.
No more bored kids!! A creative child is never bored.
Workshops: Wednesday, September 26th and October 2nd: Drawing and Clay Sculpture Workshops. 8.30 to 4pm For children who love art, spend a fun day drawing your character then sculpting them with clay. Friday, September 28th and October 4th: Writing workshop. 8.30 to 4pm Students will receive fun writing tasks based around story structure, developing a character and story development. Both writing and drawing tasks will be included. Bring your children and teens to these workshops and help them develop their art and writing interest and skills so they are never bored. With a diploma in Graphic Art and a Masters Degree in Creative Writing, Elaine Ouston will guide the students in writing and art. She is a published author of several books for children including chapter and picture books. The program is designed to keep them engaged, having fun, and learning. The workshops will be held in our Workshop Room and an enclosed outside garden area at the back of the premises. This will also be used for meal times. They will be supervised at all times by the instructor and Gondor staff. Parents are welcome to drop in to meet the staff and check out the premises before the events. Workshop program: From 8:30am: Drop off time. Children will be supervised from the start. 3.30pm: Sharing our story or drawings. Parents are welcome to attend. 4pm: Pick up time. Materials - what to bring: Pencil case with pencils, erasers, sharpener, crayons or colour pencils. A note book or drawing pad, an imagination and a desire to have fun with words and pictures. Writing handouts will be provided. Please remember to pack a full morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for your child, plus a water bottle. Please notify staff of any food allergies or intolerances and ensure all medications and Epipens are provided to the workshop presenter on the day if needed. Please, no electronic devices. We will be writing, creating, and playing the old fashioned way! All mobile phones will be taken for safe keeping and switched off during class times, but students will be allowed to check them during breaks. In an emergency, contact can be made on 54 399 038. Location: Gondor Writers’ Centre, 19 Caloundra Street, Landsborough, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Limited places: If your child wants to bring a friend along, please make sure they sign up together to ensure both children secure their spots. Cost $40 per child per day. All presenters and staff have Blue Cards and public liability insurance. Book by selecting the Pay Pal button below, going to Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/school-hoilday-workshops-in-art-and-writing-tickets-49203094781 or phoning Gondor Writers' Centre on 54 399038. Photos from previous workshops:
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