Virtual Experience Centre

Build a Balloon Racer

Date:
Saturday, 8 January 2022
Time:
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12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Category:
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Experience Centre

Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible.

Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged.

This is a drop in session, please feel free to just turn up during this time.

  • December 23, 11.30am – 1pm
  • January 4, 1pm – 2.30pm
  • January 8, 12.30pm – 2pm
  • January 10, 10.30am – 12pm
  • January 15, 12.30pm – 2pm
  • January 19, 11.30 – 1pm

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