Game On! The Ultimate Games Day - Mon 28 Sept ($99 Earlybird, $139 full fee)
Monday 28 September Β· 9:00amβ4:00pm Β· Full-Day Holiday Workshop
Venue: Playing Field Studio, Barry Drive, Acton ACT (between Canberra Dance Theatre and the Conservation Council). View on Google Maps
π² THE ULTIMATE GAMES DAY!
PLAY GAMES. MAKE FRIENDS. DEVELOP CONFIDENCE.
One whole day of games, challenges, laughter, competition and meeting new people.Β
Throughout the venue, we'll have different games tables, activity zones and challenges running simultaneously, so students can move between activities, discover new games and find the things they enjoy most.
- π² Board & card games
- π Improvisation games
- π§ Roleplay & character games
- π§ Trivia competitions
- π Team challenges
- π Party games
- π¨ Creative challenges
- π Mystery & problem-solving games
- π€ Whole-group competitions
- π Prizes and surprises throughout the day
π₯ STREAMED BY AGE
Students will spend much of the day playing and socialising with others around their own age:
- SENIOR PRIMARY β Grades 5β6
- MIDDLE SCHOOL β Grades 7β9
- SENIORS β Grades 10β12
Different tables, games and activities will be available for each age group, with challenges selected to suit their interests and ages.Β
π COMING ON YOUR OWN? PERFECT!
You don't need to bring a friend. The day is specifically designed to help students meet people, break the ice and make new friends naturally through games β without the awkwardness of simply being put in a room and told to socialise.
Come alone, come with a friend or bring a whole group!
π΅ AND YESβ¦ NO SCREENS!
Phones and devices stay away during activities. We're swapping scrolling, gaming and social media for actual games, actual conversations and actual people.
Students can choose activities, try something new, find their people and spend the day playing, laughing, creating and competing together.
A full day of screen-free fun β and a great way to make some new friends these school holidays.
What to bring: Packed lunch, snacks, water (no nuts)
What not to bring: phones or tablets
Facilitator: Kirsty Budding.
Kirsty Budding is the founder and director of Budding Entertainment, as well as a qualified teacher, award-winning writer, producer and performer. With many years of experience working with children and teenagers, Kirsty is passionate about creating inclusive environments where young people can build confidence, make friends, express themselves and develop a genuine sense of belonging within a community. As an author and playwright, Kirstyβs work is performed in schools in Australia and internationally. Her writing has received numerous awards and recognition, including the ACT Writing and Publishing Award for Fiction, the Canberra Area Theatre Award for Best Original Work, and international screenwriting awards.
LAUNCH SPECIAL OFFER! Earlybird pricing of $99 (full free $139) ends Tuesday 1 September at 9:00pm. Full fees will apply after this time.