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Discover the fun of science and make new friends at CSIRO's holiday programs and events. With range of programs − electronics, robotics, making take-home gizmos and heaps more − these programs are great for young Aussies who like to laugh while they learn.

Students in a laboratory.

There's a range of great holiday science programs available for kids of all ages run by CSIRO in New South Wales.

  • Two children doing activities at Science on Saturday.

    Science on Saturday is a fun and exciting Queensland Government program giving Queensland school students from 7 to 14 years old an opportunity to participate in real, hands-on science experiments. Join our mailing list by filling out this online form.

  • Two children doing activities at Science on Saturday.

    Science on Saturday is a fun and exciting Queensland Government program giving Queensland school students from 7 to 14 years old an opportunity to participate in real, hands-on science experiments. Book now using this online form.

  • Two girls working on a CSIROSEC holiday activity.

    Do something educational and entertaining with your spare time; join the fun science events for kids run by CSIRO in the ACT.

  • Photo of boy using microscope.

    There's a range of great science activities available for kids of all ages run by CSIRO in New South Wales.

  • Two girls working on an experiment with an adult helper.

    Join the science fun with holiday programs and other events for kids in north Queensland. Topics range from busting myths to creating ecosystems in bottles.

  • Young girl doing an experiment on refraction of water with a fork in a glass of water.

    Get stuck into some fun kids' activities and events with the CSIRO Science Education Centre in the Northern Territory. Events are held in the Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs areas and cover a range of age groups.

  • Two girls in a lab using test-tubes.

    Science is full of fun and adventure. Join in and experience some adventures of your own with the great range of events run by CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club in South Australia.

  • Science presenter inflating a balloon using liquid nitrogen.

    There's a science event suitable for every child in the program of science activities run by CSIRO's Science Education Centre in Brisbane. Topics include bubbles, robots and everything in between.

  • Photo of girl using measuring cylinder.

    Looking for kids' activities that inspire and educate as well as being entertaining? Try the programs run by CSIRO's Science Education Centre in Hobart. There's a huge range of topics to explore.

  • Photo of boy using microscope.

    The CSIRO Science Education Centre runs a range of great weekend and after-school programs for kids of all ages. Even adults are allowed to join some events!