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Frequently Asked Questions

• What age groups are kids activities typically designed for?

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  Kids activities across our offerings range from ages 3 and up. Specific programs include: Wildlife experiences for ages 3-7, baking classes requiring minimum 5 years old, pottery classes from 6 years, sewing workshops from 6 years, soccer programs from U6 through U16 age groups, and swimming stroke clinics for kids and teenagers. Each activity specifies its age requirements, so check the individual class details for your child's age group.

• Do kids activities include materials and supplies?

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  Most creative and hands-on activities include materials as part of the class. Pottery classes include clay and firing costs, painting classes provide all materials, mosaic workshops supply tiles and adhesives, and sewing classes provide fabric sourced primarily from recycled industrial waste. Baking classes allow children to take home baked items they create. Check individual class descriptions for specifics on what's included.

• What is the typical group size for kids classes?

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  Group sizes vary by activity type. Baking classes at Brasserie Bread are capped at a maximum of 4 children per booking. Zoo keeper experiences with Chris Humfrey strictly limit to 15 students maximum per day. Soccer Pro programs maintain smaller groups of around 10 players with a maximum of 16. Sewing workshops and pottery classes have varying capacities. Smaller group sizes allow for more personalized instruction and attention.

• Are there discounts available for multiple bookings?

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  Multiple activity providers offer a 10% discount that applies to: multiple workshop bookings for one student, bookings between siblings within the same school holiday or term period, and bookings with friends on the same workshop. The discount code MULTIPLE10 is typically applied at checkout. Additionally, extended hours options (8:30am to 5pm) are available for some sewing workshops at additional cost.

• What wildlife or animal interaction activities are available?

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  Several animal-focused activities are offered: Zoo Experience with TV Zoologist Chris Humfrey at a private zoo with live shows and hands-on demonstrations, limited to 15 students daily. Reptile Encounters HQ tours feature over 500 native Australian animals with guided tours. Wildlife Xposure sessions for ages 3-7 include handling hand-raised gliding possums, lizards, frogs, and turtles. Virtual Barn Experience allows online visits to RSPCA farm animals. Winter Wildlife workshops at Macedon focus on Australian animals with multiple daily sessions.

• What creative workshops are available during school holidays?

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  Creative options include: pottery handbuilding workshops (2-hour sessions for ages 6+), mosaic workshops with options to make birdbaths, tables, or plaques, glass fusing to create dishes or jewelry, sewing workshops with new projects each holiday, painting classes for ages 5+, clay club courses over consecutive days, and art workshops featuring projects like kaleidoscope-making and paper crafts. Most school holidays feature expanded offerings across all these disciplines.