10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Fiesta, an exciting mini children’s festival of curiosity, is back at Winchester Science Centre this summer between Saturday, 13th July and Monday, 2nd September. Perfect for children aged three to 12 and their families, it’s free with general admission and this year it’s all about the Olympics and Paralympics! Families are invited to adventure outside to enjoy interactive activities like the fun and friendly Bug Olympics. Set in the stunning South Downs National Park, competitors of all ages can take part and see if they’re as fast as a dragonfly or as strong as an ant. Children can also perform their very own opening ceremony inspired by nature’s sounds on the mini stage. And, back inside, mini scientists can discover the science of us in an interactive zone and during brand new live science show, What Happens: Our Body and Exercise. Bug Olympics Families and friends are invited to join forces and beat the bugs of the South Downs and beyond in the Bug Olympics! Dragonflies have a maximum speed of 34mph. And ants can lift up to 100 times their own weight. But how about humans? Mini entomologists (bug enthusiasts) and their families will be able to take on the bugs in activities inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Run, jump and throw as a team to see who will come out victorious, humans or bugs. Music Makers Mini Opening Ceremony It wouldn’t be the Olympics without an epic opening ceremony. And at the Bug Olympics nature sounds amazing! Using musical instruments, their own bodies and natural objects, children can recreate the sounds of nature on The Star mini stage. Set in the shadows of the Planetarium, the stage is the perfect spot to play to an audience of family and friends. The Science of Us Zone What does it take to be a superstar athlete at the Olympics and Paralympics? Athletes listen to their bodies to help improve their performance and in the Science of Us area families can find out how to listen to their own bodies and see firsthand how exercise changes the way it works. They can get hands-on with finding their heartrate, have a go at the pedometer challenge and explore the way that medical technology has evolved to enable even more people to take part in sport. What Happens: Our Body and Exercise – Science Theatre live show Olympic and Paralympic fever has taken over the Science Theatre this summer with a brand-new science show – What Olympics themed Family Fiesta at Winchester Science Centre this summer Free indoor and outdoor mini children’s festival of curiosity
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