4 . The Best Activities in Melbourne

It’s time to start planning how you’ll keep entertained. We’ve put together four family-friendly activities for you.

Some visit the show for the thrilling rides, the others feel amazed at award-winning cakes, the cutest baby animals... or maybe you’re all just united in a love of sugar-filled show bags. This year’s Melbourne Royal Show is set to be bigger and better than ever, running for 11 days, with all the fantastic attractions that we know and love.

If your family has a love for the fantastical, you can get up close to mysterious dragons at Kryal Castle. There will be a wide range of activities themed around the famous creatures, including an exciting dragon egg trip and dragon soldier training. You’ll come face to face with dragons, and catch the thrilling Dragon Cup Tournament, where noble soldiers and brave knights battle for the Dragon Cup.

The activity is inviting kids to express their creativity at the immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) art experience. The organizer will have little kids using their personal creativity to create their own artworks that can be taken home, surrounded by the world of art and culture as inspiration. There will also be free gifts and interactive art plays. It’s suitable for age 5 to 12.

MoPA is a kids’ museum, a place where kids can engage with fun exhibits. The exhibits at MoPA are designed for kids aged 1 to 9. Kids can practice their fine motor skills, build and race in the Zoom Room, climb up to Sunset City for a sweet view of the museum and get creative at the MoPA Art Car.

5 . Do you long to escape to the great outdoors and experience the thrill of nature’s beauty? If so, then tent camping is the perfect adventure for you! One of the most important “dos” when planning a tent camping trip is to choose the right campsite.     1    . So it’s essential to consider several factors before making a decision.

Location

Consider the location of the campsite. Think about how far you’re willing to travel, whether you prefer a camp in the wilderness, near a lake or river, or other recreational activities.

Facilities

    2    . Some campsites offer electricity, laundry facilities or Wi-Fi. Assess your comfort needs and choose a suitable campsite for you.

Campsite Size and Privacy

If you prefer a quiet and private experience, look for campsites with greater distance or natural barriers between locations. If you are sociable, campsites with group camping options may be suitable.     3    .

Natural Surroundings

Take into account the natural surroundings of the campsite. Are you seeking breathtaking mountain views, peaceful forests, or unique lakeside landscapes? Consider the campsite’s aesthetic (审美的) appeal and natural beauty to enhance your camping experience.

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Evaluate the convenience of reaching the campsite. Consider the road conditions, distance from parking areas to campsites, and any required permits or passes. If you have limited mobility or are camping with young children, you may prefer a campsite that is easily accessible and doesn’t require extensive hiking.

Reviews and Recommendations

Seek out reviews and recommendations from other campers who have experienced the campsite.     5    . Pay attention to cleanliness, noise levels, and overall camper satisfaction.

6 . Book Passage Summer Camp: The Author’s Club

Do you have an ambitious young writer in your home? A storyteller? A book lover? This is the summer camp for them!

WHAT: For kids entering 3rd to 6th grade, this weeklong camp will include fun and challenging activities to guide the young writers through creating their own short stories or books. Campers will take the journey of storytelling through every stage.

HOW: We will use our surroundings, both in the bookstore and outdoors, to find inspiration for sensory details. Each day will consist of improving techniques through writing exercises, games, and reading works of published children’s book authors. Students will regularly act out their writing with the group to help them become more reflective writers. There will also be time for crafts, so the authors can create their own illustrations, covers, and bound books.

FUN: While writing is the focus, we will also be playing lots of games and getting outside! Movement will be included each day through morning games and lunchtime outdoor adventures.

Join us for an opportunity to build writing skills, meet like-minded kids, and experience the accomplishment of producing a finished product!

Please direct all questions about The Author’s Club to classes@bookpassage.com

* Limited scholarships available.

Fees: $400 for full-week session.

Cancellation (取消) policy:

* Cancellations made within 24 hours of registration, a full refund (退款).

* Cancel by April 16 for a full refund, less a $50 administrative fee.

* Cancel by June 16 for a refund, less a fee of 20% of the total tuition and a $50 administrative fee.

* No refunds offered for any cancellations made after June 16.

7 . Does your child have a passion for music, dance, acting or any arts? Attending a summer camp with this focus is a perfect way for them to explore while giving them experience and confidence. We have some of, the best, summer, camps, from, around the country. Here are top four for you to choose for your kid.

We believe that when you trust kids, they learn to trust themselves, and so since1989, Steve & Kate’s has offered summer day camps where kids of aged 6-16 choose their own adventure through a range of activities, including baking, arts and a media lab, dancing, sports... And because they’re making their own choices, they find a sense of meaning in their activities that is hard to find elsewhere. Every single one of our camps is open from 8 am until 6 pm, and you can drop off or pick up at any time in that window. And get ready for a summer without packing lunches! Lunch and snacks are included daily.

We can’t wait for your child to walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with new friends and experience the magic that has made the world. At Alexa Café, girls aged 10-15 tap into the power of technology, exploring leadership and social impact along the way. Ideas take shape in a unique, coffee shop-like setting between new friends. With small classes, this isn’t school. We take the pressure off so girls can get straight to what matters-building a love of tech and bringing meaningful projects to life with creativity.

For over 30 years, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has inspired millions of children through its summer program, Camp Invention. The week-long program is led by local educators in your community and shows children of 6-8 years old how to develop the mind of an innovator.

Since 1993, RRDC has provided children, aged 3-8with great camp experiences that result in the development of real life skills, real friendships, and real FUN! Rolling River is the only private day camp in the SW corner of Nassau that is owned by a local family. While RRDC offers every sports/arts activity imaginable, including unique riverside boating, it’s the traditional values learned within the Rolling River community that bring families back each year. The most important activity at camp is the Red Cross swim program. RRDC is committed to real long-term relationships and offers superior customer service to meet every family’s needs. They provide many options for program length and off-campus trips.

10 . Football: Designing the Beautiful Game

Whether you are a crazy fan or sideline supporter, visitors to this exhibition will enjoy discovering the remarkable design stories behind the world’s beautiful game.

What to expect

The exhibition explores the story behind football, showing how design has been used to push the game to new limits. Take a journey through over 500 objects, films and interviews in sporting performance, equipment development and stadium design, and involve yourself in the stories of clubs and game legends(传奇人物)including Messi, Pelé, George Best and Diego Maradona.

Held by the Design Museum and the National Football Museum in Manchester, the show reveals the master planning of the world’s most significant football stadiums, the design innovation used in today’s equipment, how the graphic design of team badges(徽章) and posters shapes a club’s identity and how grassroots’ efforts are pushing the sport’s commercialization.

Ticket information

※Online booking is advised but tickets will also be available in the booking office. Last entry to the exhibition is 90 minutes before the museum closes.

※Adult tickets are charged from £ 16 and student tickets from £ 12. Meanwhile, you can save 25% on family and group tickets.

※Present your exhibition entry ticket for 10% off food and drink at London Grade Coffee on the ground floor.