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Looking for activites for kids while you are visiting Melbourne?
Build Your Own Adventure Game
29 Sep 2007-6 Oct 2007
lab.3000 Incubator
Floor/level Level 3
257 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Instead of playing video games learn to create them! Participants will learn the basic design process involved in creating a game, from the technology behind the game, to how art is created and manipulated for use in a game. Using Adventure Game Studio, participants can begin creating their very own adventure game! Course ran over 2 Saturdays.
Presented by lab.3000
Phone: 03 9654 6990.
Email: stephanie.baker@rmit.edu.au
Web: http://www.lab.3000.com.au
All Ages
Disabled facilities
Making MySpace a Designed Space
5 Oct 2007
lab.3000 Incubator
Floor/level Level 3
257 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Unlock the secrets of MySpace and learn how to make your space a visual masterpiece! Create and customize your own personal MySpace. Participants will learn the basic principles of web design including page layout, page properties, how to plan and structure your space, add text and images, and create links and customize your page using HTML coding. Participants will also be introduced to Cyber-safety giving them the necessary tools to use this exciting medium in a safe manner.
Presented by lab.3000
Phone: 03 9654 6990.
Email: stephanie.baker@rmit.edu.au
Web: http://www.lab.3000.com.au
All Ages
Disabled facilities
Artplay
An exciting arts and cultural centre for children to unleash their creativity and imagination. ArtPlay runs weekend and holiday workshops, bookings essential. Birrarung Marr, next to Federation Square
Phone 9664 7900
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=22&pg=1963
AFL World
QV
Cnr Swanston & Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
AFL World – a unique and diverse range of experiences under one roof – The AFL Adventure; AFL Hall of Fame; AFL Retail Store; Official Home of Mascot Manor; Functions, Corporate Events and Children’s Birthday Parties; Education and Special Interest Groups. Be immersed in the culture and passion of Australian Football and discover why it is an integral part of Australian life.
Phone: 03 86605555
Fax: 03 86605551
Email: contactus@aflworld.com.au
Website: http://www.aflworld.com.au
Dungeon of Magic
Unit/shop Basement
Royal Arcade
331-339 Bourke Street Mall
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Located off the heart of the retail district - the Bourke Street Mall. Specializing in Magic: The Gathering, Duelmasters, Yu-Gi-Oh, Dungeons & Dragons as well as complete range of accessories for mentioned products. After a place to play some of these games, well we also have a play area which can accommodate 32 players.
Phone: 03 96505815
Email: dungeonofmagic@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.dungeonofmagic.com.au
Galactic Circus - Australia's Largest Indoor Interactive Theme Park
Unit/shop Crown Casino Complex
Floor/level Ground Floor
8 whiteman Street
SOUTHBANK VIC 3006
Galactic Circus - Australia’s largest indoor theme park with a carnival atmosphere. Galactic Circus is a galaxy of games, a kaleidoscope of colour and a carnival of cosmic proportions. Offering the latest in high-tech attractions, motion rides, interactive and prize redemption games, dedicated game competition hosts and entertainers, it’s cyber fun for all ages
Phone: 13 2695
Fax: 03 86464120
Email: enquiries@galacticcircus.com.au
Website: http://www.galacticcircus.com.au
Immigration Museum
400 Flinders Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
MELWAY REF: 1A F9
Discover moving stories at the Immigration Museum. Over the last 200 years people have journeyed from all over the world to make Australia home. Uncover these moving stories and explore why we left, how we got here, what we found and the mark we made. Facilities: Snack bar, function facilities, coach drop off zone, on the free City Circle Tram route, disabled on-street parking and access.
Phone: 03 9927 2700
Website: http://immigration.museum.vic.gov.au
Kingpin Bowling Lounge - 3on3 Melbourne Central
Floor/level 3
Melbourne Central
211 La Trobe Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Melbourne's original funky bowling lounge offers 10 state-of-the-art UV bowling lanes, fully licensed bar, funky DJ music, special effect lighting, delicious food & cocktail menu and the best-looking pool tables in town. Kingpin’s distinctly unique environment is the perfect place for corporate functions, special events, birthday parties, hen’s and buck’s nights or just a great social night out.
Phone: 03 96941230
Fax: 03 96941231
Email: functions@edg.com.au
Website: http://www.kingpinbowling.com.au
M9 Laser Skirmish - Indoor Laser Skirmish at its best. Let the battle begin
Unit/shop Crown Casino Complex
Floor/level Ground Level
8 Whiteman Street
SOUTHBANK VIC 3006
M9 Laser Skirmish - Get Blown Away! M9 Laser Skirmish is an adrenaline pumping, all action experience that will blow you away! Australia’s most exciting indoor skirmish features the country’s first interactive changeable arena. Challenge yourself with the ultimate thrill of battling against your friends & colleagues armed with an infrared laser gun and your own sharpshooter skill and reflexes. Your mission: shoot your opponents to score the highest points for every successful hit.
Phone: 13 2695
Fax: 03 86464120
Email: enquiries@m9.com.au
Website: http://www.m9.com.au
Melbourne Zoo
Elliot Avenue
PARKVILLE VIC 3052
Set on 22 hectares, more than 300 animal species from Australia and around the world are on view just 4 km from the city center at award-winning Melbourne Zoo. Immerse yourself in the diversity of sights, smells and sounds as you wander through the changing landscapes of Asian and African Rainforest and the Australian Bush. Other highlights of a visit to Melbourne Zoo include the dynamic and interactive meet the keeper presentations and feeding times scheduled regularly throughout the day.
Phone: 03 92859300
Fax: 03 92859350
Website: http://www.zoo.org.au
Melbourne City Children's Centre
Waiting list - you will need to call and enquire
104 A'beckett Street
Melbourne
Phone: (03) 9329 9561
Fax: (03) 9329 1947
Email: Contact us
Carlton Baths Community Centre (not sure about weekends)
Services provided: school holiday programs
248 Rathdowne Street
Carlton
Phone: 03 9347 3677 |
