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Minecraft Family Travels (Ages 7+)

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when
Ended 21 Jan 2024
where
Castle Hill

What’s your dream holiday destination: a serene beach resort, a thrilling jungle adventure, or a hidden forest grotto?

Unleash your creativity at Powerhouse Castle Hill as we guide intergenerational groups through the exciting world of Minecraft, where you’ll collaborate to design and build your very own holiday experience in a secure and safe online environment managed by Powerhouse.

This two-hour workshop series uses Minecraft Education, a game-based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment. The Minecraft world offered to the class is safe, private and accessible only at Powerhouse Castle Hill.

Details

Venue

On Bediagal land

Powerhouse Castle Hill
172 Showground Rd
Castle Hill NSW 2154

Plan your visit

Entry

Child $25
Adult $25

Saturdays and Sundays
6, 14, 21, 27 January 2024
10.30am – 12.30pm
1.30pm – 3.30pm

Book

Note

Children must be accompanied by an adult, though one adult may accompany multiple children within a small group of family or friends. Adults will be provided with a computer to join children in the Minecraft World to build and play together.

Bookings are essential for all participants (children and adults).

Accessibility

We encourage visitors with accessibility requirements to contact us via book@powerhouse.com.au or (02) 9217 0222 for help in planning your visit. We accept Companion Cards.

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