Need a unique school holiday programme in Christchurch? Why not send them to Antarctica?!
Adventure, fun, excitement and enlightenment – it’s all waiting for them here!
Enrol your children in one of our Antarctic Academy Programmes and we’ll entertain and educate them about all things Antarctica.
They’ll discover our Little Blue Penguins, ride the Hägglund, find out how to survive in Antarctica, go exploring around the centre, play games and much more!
Learn more about each programme below and book your children’s experience online now.
What You Need to Know:
- What to Bring: Each child must bring their own morning tea, lunch, drink bottle, sunhat, warm jacket and covered shoes. Sunscreen is recommended for outdoor play.
- Lunch: A $10 lunch pack is available to pre-order. Consists of a wrap or sandwich, popcorn, fruit bowl, mini muffin or slice and special penguin biscuits.
*Some dietary restrictions are unable to be catered to.
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OUR PROGRAMMES
Antarctic Penguin Keeper Programme
Become a penguin keeper for a day! An immersive journey into the world of the smallest penguin in the world. There’s nothing quite like a day spent learning from our specialist keepers.
In this ‘deep dive’ into aquatic avian life, children join our penguin keepers and assist them in their daily routine looking after our wonderful little blue penguins. Experience includes exclusive backstage access to the Vet Room and Penguin Feeding Pulpit. This is the type of behind-the-scenes encounter lifelong memories are made of!
*Please note: a minimum number of bookings are required for this programme to operate.
- Ages: Minimum age 10 – 13 yrs
- Time: runs from 9am – 3:30pm
- Available: Mon 8th, Tue 9th, Wed 10th, Thu 11th, Mon 15th, Tue 16th & Wed 17th January
- Cost: $79 per child
- Discounts: Multi-day (5+ days) discount available. Please email [email protected] for more information on how to receive the multi-day discount.
Husky Heroes Programme
It’s time to experience the super-cool world of the husky, spending time with a Husky Handler and his intelligent and beautiful dog.
Led by our Education Team, children will first learn what it takes to own a husky and how to safely approach dogs. They’ll discover how huskies can survive in sub-zero temperatures. Then they’ll get to experience such an environment first-hand with their new canine friends, courtesy of an Antarctic storm in our snow and ice room.
*Please note: a minimum number of bookings are required for this programme to operate.
- Ages: suitable for children aged 8 – 13 yrs
- Time: runs from 9am – 3:30pm
- Available: unavailable
- Cost: $79 per child
- Discounts: Multi-day (5+ days) discount available. Please email [email protected] for more information on how to receive the multi-day discount.
Experience Antarctica Daily Programmes
Book for a day and experience Antarctic life and learn about a specific element of life on the ice.
Book for the week and travel far and wide (metaphorically) across the icy continent!
There are a variety of fun daily themes. Each day/theme comes with its own fun and interactive activities. Learn more about each daily theme below.
*Please note: a minimum number of bookings are required for this programme to operate.
- Ages: suitable for children aged 6 – 12 yrs
- Time: runs from 9am – 3:30pm
- Available: unavailable
- Cost: $69 per child
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Put on some genuine Antarctic clothing and pitch a polar tent to protect from the elements.
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Discover what countries are where and design your own Antarctic base.
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Could you survive in Antarctica? Take the challenge and find out!
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There is more than just penguins in Antarctica! Discover all the wondrous Antarctic species.
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Find out what it takes to be a Hägglund driver.