LOCATION: Large Animal Pavilion Show Camp
nurturing plants – all in a fun way. Children will search for hidden eggs among hay and prop chickens in the Chicken Coop, where they’ll learn about life cycles and the basics of hen-keeping. From there, they’ll explore the vibrant Flowers and Bees garden, collecting pollen discs and adding them to a giant beehive, discovering the role bees play in pollination and plant growth. At the Planting Station, kids will dig into garden beds to plant seeds and learn how to care for young vegetables. There is also a Composting Station where kids will learn about worms. Next, it’s time to pick some produce in the Harvesting Zone, where children gather fresh props like lettuce, potatoes and carrots while learning how long different fruits and vegetables take to grow. In the Fruit Orchard, children will water apple and orange trees and pick a piece of fruit for their basket. They’ll also test their knowledge by identifying whether certain foods are technically fruits or vegetables. From garden bed to basket, Little Backyard Farmers encourages kids to get their hands dirty while gaining a deeper understanding of where their food comes from. Wings of Wonder Let your creativity take flight at Wings of Wonder, a collaborative art installation where kids can fold, design and decorate their own piece of a butterfly wing using colourful origami. Once complete, their creation becomes part of a giant butterfly mural – growing bigger and brighter each day of the Ekka. Once their piece is added, kids can pose in front of the completed wings for a magical photo moment, capturing the memory of contributing to something beautiful and shared. It’s a hands-on way to engage children in art, nature and collaboration – one fold at a time. Flower Crown Making presented by Somerville House Celebrate nature and the beauty of flowers at Flower Crown Making presented by Somerville House. This hands-on craft activity provides the young and young-at- heart with the opportunity to design and make their very own flower crown using fresh flowers and craft materials. Perfect for little hands and big imaginations, Flower Crown Making presented by Somerville House encourages children to express their creativity and is a lovely way for kids to connect with nature.
Show Camp gives 20 Year 6 students the chance to step into the role of young journalists through a special partnership between Education Queensland and the Ekka. Throughout the program, students will explore Queensland’s largest event, capturing the people, places and stories that bring the Show to life, with many staying overnight onsite to fully experience the atmosphere. They will build practical skills in researching, interviewing, news writing, photography and videography, with their work published in the Ekka Courier featuring around 40 stories. Based on level 3 of the Large Animal Pavilion, the students’ classroom will become a lively hub for creativity, learning and storytelling across the event. Meat & Livestock Australia Stand Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Australian Good Meat Paddock to Plate virtual reality experience will take Ekka visitors on an immersive 360-degree tour of Australian beef and lamb production. Journeying from paddock to plate, they’ll learn about the world- leading Australian production systems that stand behind our safe, nutritious and delicious Aussie red meat. Visitors will also have the chance to chat with Ambassadors working in the red meat industry. LOCATION: 7NEWS Community Pavilion Creative Demonstrations WHEN: 10.45am, 11.45am, 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm & 4.45pm daily Watch creativity come to life at the 7NEWS Community Pavilion, with live demonstrations each day showcasing a colourful mix of artistic skills and techniques. From sewing and knitting to egg decorating, talented makers will demonstrate their craft while sharing the tools, materials and techniques that shape each finished piece. The program also features the inspiring practice of foot and mouth painting, giving visitors of all ages an engaging look at the creativity, skill and patience behind every art form.
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