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MakerDojo’s 2021 Term 1 Programs

6 April 2021 – Maker Arcade

Using cardboard and other recycled materials, your kids will have the opportunity to make arcade games or whatever tickles their fancy.

This is our most popular program. Participants make games such as foosball, basketball shooting, skee ball, kerplunk, and so much more. The only limitation is creativity.

Drop off time:

Full day: 8.30am. Please note: there is no supervision prior to 8.30am

Half day morning: 8.30am.Please note: there is no supervision prior to 8.30am

Half day afternoon: 1.00pm

Pick up time:

Full Day: 4.00pm (standard day) or 6pm (extended day)

Half day morning: 12.00pm

Half day afternoon: 4.00pm (standard day) or 6pm (extended day)

Please note: All makers must be signed in and out of the program each day by an authorised person registered with MakerDojo.

Bialik College, Tooronga Rd Hawthorn East.

MakerDojo will be in the Mifgash (multi-purpose room). To get to the Mifgash, enter via Tooronga Rd and head down hill, keeping the buildings on your right. The Mifgash is the last room before the courtyard with a water feature and the statue of Mr Bialik.

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Comfortable clothing, appropriate to the weather including a hat. No thongs or open-toed shoes please.

Please pack a morning and afternoon snack as well as lunch and a water bottle. Due to possible allergies, please do not pack nuts or nut-based products.

We will have breaks in the playground during the day so please also pack a hat and any sporting equipment your child might like to use (e.g. football).

We will have sunscreen available but please pack sunscreen if your child has allergies or sensitivities to sunscreen. If your child has asthma or allergies, please bring a copy of their Asthma and/or Anaphylaxis Management plan, along with any labelled medication.

Each day is different and incorporates different learning areas of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics).

Children also learn and put into practice the Design Process whilst developing their:

  • Measurement
  • Coding
  • Electronics and circuits,/li>
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  • Resilience
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Science, Technology and Engineering are the main learning areas covered in Maker Makey: Operation.

    Full day: $95 per child per day.

    Half day: $50 per child per day.

    We are a Child Care Subsidy (CCS) provider. To claim your subsidy, please fill out the registration form (orange) below.

    We also offer extended care from 4-6pm for an additional $25 per child.

    Still have questions about Maker Arcade?

    Still have questions about Maker Makey: Operation?

    Science | Technology | ENGINEERING| Art | MATHEMATICS


    7 April 2021 – Maker Mini Golf

    Give your kids the opportunity to make their own mini golf hole and then play the MakerDojo mini golf course.

    Participants will design and make their own mini-mini golf desktop version as well as a life size mini golf hole (or holes) using a range of equipment and recycled materials. Once all holes have been created, everyone will play a round of mini golf.

    Drop off time:

    Full day: 8.30am

    Half day morning: 8.30am

    Half day afternoon: 1.00pm

    Pick up time:

    Full Day: 4.00pm (standard day) or 6pm (extended day)

    Half day morning: 12.00pm

    Half day afternoon: 4.00pm (standard day) or 6pm (extended day)

    Please note: All makers must be signed in and out of the program each day by an authorised person registered with MakerDojo.

    Bialik College, Tooronga Rd Hawthorn East.

    MakerDojo will be in the Mifgash (multi-purpose room). To get to the Mifgash, enter via Tooronga Rd and head down hill, keeping the buildings on your right. The Mifgash is the last room before the courtyard with a water feature and the statue of Mr Bialik.

    iption
    Comfortable clothing, appropriate to the weather including a hat. No thongs or open-toed shoes please.

    Please pack a morning and afternoon snack as well as lunch and a water bottle. Due to possible allergies, please do not pack nuts or nut-based products.

    We will have breaks in the playground during the day so please also pack a hat and any sporting equipment your child might like to use (e.g. football).

    We will have sunscreen available but please pack sunscreen if your child has allergies or sensitivities to sunscreen. If your child has asthma or allergies, please bring a copy of their Asthma and/or Anaphylaxis Management plan, along with any labelled medication.

    The Design Process | Measurement | Basic coding | Electronics and circuits | Creative and innovative thinking | Resilience | Adaptability | Collaboration.

    Each day is different and incorporates different learning areas of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics).

    Children also learn and put into practice the Design Process whilst developing their:

  • Coding
  • Electronics and circuits
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  • Resilience
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics are the learning areas covered in Maker Music: Electric Guitar.

    Full day: $95 per child per day (including a $25 deposit to secure your child’s place).

    Half day: $50 per child per day (including a $15 deposit to secure your child's place).

    We are a Child Care Subsidy (CCS) provider. To claim your subsidy, please fill out the registration form (orange) below.

    We also offer extended care from 4-6pm for an additional $25 per child.

    Still have questions about Maker Mini Golf?

    Still have questions about Maker Makey: Operation?

    SCIENCE| Technology | ENGINEERING| Art | MATHEMATICS


    8 April – Maker Music

    Give your kids the opportunity to make a cardboard guitar or any other musical instrument they desire… with their own hands.

    Participants will make a working guitar out of cardboard and other recycled materials. We’ll then form a band… maybe even a mariachi band.

    Drop off time:

    Full day: 8.30am

    Half day morning: 8.30am

    Half day afternoon: 1.00pm

    Pick up time:

    Full Day: 4.00pm (standard day) or 6pm (extended day)

    Half day morning: 12.00pm

    Half day afternoon: 4.00pm (standard day) or 6pm (extended day)

    Please note: All makers must be signed in and out of the program each day by an authorised person registered with MakerDojo.

    Bialik College, Tooronga Rd Hawthorn East.

    MakerDojo will be in the Mifgash (multi-purpose room). To get to the Mifgash, enter via Tooronga Rd and head down hill, keeping the buildings on your right. The Mifgash is the last room before the courtyard with a water feature and the statue of Mr Bialik.

    iption
    Comfortable clothing, appropriate to the weather including a hat. No thongs or open-toed shoes please.

    Please pack a morning and afternoon snack as well as lunch and a water bottle. Due to possible allergies, please do not pack nuts or nut-based products.

    We will have breaks in the playground during the day so please also pack a hat and any sporting equipment your child might like to use (e.g. football).

    We will have sunscreen available but please pack sunscreen if your child has allergies or sensitivities to sunscreen. If your child has asthma or allergies, please bring a copy of their Asthma and/or Anaphylaxis Management plan, along with any labelled medication.

    Each day is different and incorporates different learning areas of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics).

    Children also learn and put into practice the Design Process whilst developing their:

  • Measurement
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  • Resilience
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Engineering and Mathematics are the 2 main learning areas covered in Maker Arcade: Foosball.

    Full day: $95 per child per day (including a $25 deposit to secure your child’s place).

    Half day: $50 per child per day (including a $15 deposit to secure your child's place).

    We are a Child Care Subsidy (CCS) provider. To claim your subsidy, please fill out the registration form (orange) below.

    We also offer extended care from 4-6pm for an additional $25 per child.

    Still have questions about Maker Music?

    Still have questions about Maker Makey: Operation?

    SCIENCE| Technology | ENGINEERING| ART| MATHEMATICS