01 Dec SUNfest 2017 tickets now on sale!
An exciting combination of SUNfest 2017 activities will compete for the interest of 11 to 17 year olds from January 8 to 20, and we have a full program list!
The holiday program offers a diverse mix of events and activities aimed to appeal to different ages and interests to keep students entertained over the school holidays.
Several events and activities are free and run for a few hours, while others have been designed as multi-day events. There’s something to suit all tastes from cupcake decorating to balloon twisting, archery, kitchen science, or drones and electronics.
Those who enjoy action can choose from organised activities including go karts, archery, an adventure day, laser skirmish, paintball, indoor rock climbing, abseiling and sportwall activities, kayaking, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, fishing, horse riding and self-defence.
Workshops are also available for those interested in photography, art, cooking, make up, radio presenting, music, theatre and dance.
Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.gladecc.com.au or by calling 49 722 822.
Go-Karts
Now local, Fast Karts is the new rage. Experience the thrill of Kart racing locally.
Gladstone Kart Club, South Trees Drive, Gladstone
January 8, 9am-12pm and 5pm-8pm
Cost $55
Bring enclosed shoes, sunscreen, hat, water bottle and a snack. All safety equipment supplied. You must be at least 140cm tall to do this activity.
Archery
If you are a big fan of ‘The Hunger Games’ or ‘Game of Thrones’, this could be the activity for you. Join us in a beautiful location, test your skills and let a few arrows loose.
Meet at Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
January 8 & 14, 8.30am departure – arriving back approximately 12.30pm
January 14, 12:30pm departure – arriving back approximately 4:30pm
Cost $15
Bring sturdy enclosed shoes, sunscreen, hat, water bottle and a snack. All safety equipment supplied.
Melted Madness
Design your own incredible artwork by using crayons melted on to canvas.
Castle Tower Building, Boyne Tannum Community Centre – January 9, 9am-11am
Cost $25
Bring morning tea, water bottle, enclosed shoes and old clothes.
Tote Bag Sharpie Tie Dyeing
Create and take home your own tote bag by tie dyeing using Sharpie Pens. This has a really cool effect, totes original.
Castle Tower Building, Boyne Tannum Community Centre – January 9, 2pm-4pm
Calliope Community Centre, Function Room – January 11, 9am-11am
Cost $20
Bring afternoon tea, water bottle, enclosed shoes and old clothes.
Minecraft Lamp
Design, paint and assemble a Minecraft desk lamp. Use balsa wood and bricks to bring your creation to life.
Castle Tower Building, Boyne Tannum Community Centre – January 9, 11.30am-1.30pm
Gladstone PCYC – January 12, 12pm-2.30pm
Cost $20
Bring a snack, water bottle, enclosed shoes and old clothes.
Make Up Workshop
Learn how to find your correct skin tone, easy eye makeup application, highlighting and other professional tips and techniques.
Meeting Room, Gladstone City Library – January 9, 9am-12pm
Calliope Community Centre, Function Room – January 10, 9am-12pm
Kroombit Room, Boyne Tannum Community Centre – January 11, 9am-12pm
Cost $30
Bring water bottle, snack, notepad and pen.
Cooking Around the World
Learn to cook dishes from around the world and participate in authentic cooking demonstrations.
Meteors Football Club – January 9, 10am-12:30pm
Agnes Water Community Centre – January 13, 10:30am-1pm
Cost $20
Bring water bottle and enclosed shoes. Participants must not have any known food allergies.
Photography Workshop
Do you have a love of photography, own a camera but need to learn how to use it properly? Then come along to this basic photography workshop. Learn about technique, lighting and composition in this intensive three hour session.
Arboretum Shleter, Tondoon Botanic Gardens – January 9, 9am-12pm
Shelter, Endeavour Park, Seventeen Seventy – January 13, 10am-1pm
Cost $20
Bring camera, water bottle, snack, sunscreen and a hat.
Swords & Shields
Design your own Family Crest, paint and decorate a leatherbound sword and shield. It’s a good idea to research what your family crest looks like prior to this workshop.
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum – January 10, 1pm-3.30pm
Agnes Water Community Centre – January 13, 10.30am-1pm
Cost $20
Bring water bottle, snack and enclosed shoes.
Awoonga Headwaters Adventure Day
Through canoeing, swimming and walking you will explore nature to learn about air purity, water quality and soil fertility. But let’s get serious, this is all about fun, and fun you will have in this exciting adventure, canoeing around Awoonga Dam.
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum – January 10, 8am departure – arriving back approximately 2pm
Cost $35
Bring sun smart clothing, swimmers, towel, sunscreen, lunch and snacks, water bottle, hat and insect repellent. Life jackets provided. Must be able to swim 50 metres unassisted.
Revolution Gymnastics
Learn acrobat skills, cheerleading techniques and balance your way to the SUNfest Showcase.
Revolution Gym Sports – January 10 & January 11, 9am-12pm
Cost $25 (for 2 days)
Bring water bottle, snack and comfortable clothes (tight fitting shirt).
Skateboard Art
Design your own work of art on a skateboard, lacquer and mount ready to hang on your wall at home. Bring your design ideas and imagination.
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum – January 10, 10:30am-1pm
Castle Tower Building, Boyne Tannum Community Centre – January 16, 9am-11am
Cost $30
Bring morning tea, water bottle, enclosed shoes and old clothes.
Science in the Kitchen
Make butter in a glass jar…impossible? Exploding buttermilk, exploding sherbet volcano. Explore science concepts in the kitchen and behind the food we eat.
Port Curtis Room (kitchen), Boyne Tannum Community Centre – January 11, 9.30am-12.30pm
Meteors Football Club – January 18, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost $25
Afternoon tea, water bottle, enclosed shoes and old clothes. Participants must not have any known food allergies.
Radio Workshop
All you need is Radio Ga Ga. Learn radio presenting skills, panel operation and leave this workshop with your own recorded program.
91.9 Fresh FM – January 11, 10am-2pm & January 18, 10am-2pm
Cost $15
Bring enclosed shoes, water bottle, lunch or snack.
Laser Skirmish
Challenge yourself or your friends to this live gaming experience. With the latest technology, Laser Skirmish is a game of hide and seek with infra-red weapons, real scopes and realistic sound effects.
Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens – January 11, 9am-12.30pm
Bunting Park, Calliope – January 12, 9am-12.30pm
Cost $35
Bring enclosed shoes, sunscreen, hat, water bottle and a snack.
Harry Potter Sorcery
Design a Harry Potter Wand, Sorcerer’s Stone necklace, Lantern, edible ‘Snitch’ and a Quidditch Trunk.
Calliope Community Centre – January 11, 12pm-2pm
Cost $20
Bring water bottle, snack and enclosed shoes.
Magnum Paintball (15-17 years only)
Get amongst the adventure that is Paintball. Have fun eliminating opposing players and teams by tagging them with a paintball expelled by a special CO2 gas-powered paint gun.
Gladstone PCYC – January 12, 8.30am departure – arrive back approximately 2.30pm
Bring enclosed shoes, sunscreen, water bottle, hat and lunch (full-length overalls provided). Drinks available to purchase.
Old School Craft Revival – Pin Cushion/Cross Stitch
Learn the old school craft of making a pin cushion with a cross stitch pattern. You get to take home what you make.
QCWA Hall Tannum Sands – January 12, 9am-11am
Calliope Community Centre – January 19, 9am-11am
Cost $25
Bring water bottle and morning tea.
Balloon Twisting Workshop
Learn how to make a dog, a sword or maybe a character from Marvel Comics.
Castle Tower Building, Boyne Tannum Community Centre – January 12, 9am-12pm
Gladstone PCYC – January 19, 9am-12pm
Cost $15
Bring water bottle and morning tea.
SUNfest Showcase – January 20, 6pm-8.30pm
Free, tickets needed, available from the GECC Box Office
Willy Wonka Inventions
Make ‘eatable’ treats and science experiments – chocolate ooblek, sherbet sticks, jelly doh, water beads, fizzy drink and a cheesy dip.
Gladstone PCYC – January 12, 9am-11am
Castle Tower Building, Boyne Tannum Community Centre – January 16, 12-2pm
Cost $25
Bring morning/afternoon tea, water bottle, enclosed shoes and old clothes. Participants must not have any known food allergies.
Cupcake Decorating
Join our expert cake artists as they demonstrate the basics and provide you with insider tips and expertise.
Bonus! You get to take home what you don’t eat.
QCWA Hall Tannum Sands – January 12, 1pm-3pm
Calliope Community Centre – January 19, 1pm-3pm
Cost $25
Bring afternoon tea and water bottle.
Indoor Rock Climbing, Abseiling and Sportwall Activities
Indoor Rock Climbing is fun and encourages fitness for people of any age. The Sportwall is an innovative way to engage in physical activity while having fun.
Tannum Fitness Centre – January 12, 9.30am-1.30pm & January 19, 9.30am-1.30pm
Bring three-quarter length shorts, t-shirt, clean enclosed shoes, water bottle and morning tea.
Reef2Beach Surf School
Grom (the legend) from Reef2Beach Surf School will teach you all of the basics of surfing in this two hour intensive lesson.
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum – January 13, 8am departure – arriving back approximately 3.30pm
Cost $35
Bring sun smart clothing, swimmers, sunscreen, water bottle and hat. Sausage sizzle lunch will be provided.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Stand-up Paddle Boarding is a traditional Hawaiian sport which promotes balance, strength and general fitness. It is excellent for surfers and non-surfers alike, as it provides an isometric workout that strengthens your core muscle groups, while giving you a fun and exciting way to view the stunning waterways of Seventeen Seventy.
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum – January 13, 8am departure – arriving back approximately 3.30pm
Cost $35
Bring sun smart clothing, swimmers, sunscreen, water bottle and hat. Sausage sizzle lunch will be provided.
Kayaking
This guided kayak tour in Seventeen Seventy includes an introduction to Surf Kayaking (optional and weather permitting), relaxed paddling and fun games involving kayaks.
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum – January 13, 8am departure – arriving back approximately 3.30pm
Cost $35
Bring sun smart clothing, swimmers, sunscreen, water bottle and hat. Sausage sizzle lunch will be provided.
Model Railroading 101
Create and decorate a scenic model on a blank modular layout. Build and decorate a carriage which will form a train at the end of the day. Participants will get to see their creations in action on the layout they build before taking them home as a souvenir.
Gladstone PCYC – January 13, 9am departure – arriving back approx. 1.45pm
Cost $25
Bring morning tea, water bottle and enclosed shoes.
Fishing
Love to fish, well come along and learn from the guys that LIVE to fish. You will receive an Alvey fishing rod & reel + a tackle box valued at $55 to take home.
Canoe Point, Tannum Sands – January 14, 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost $45
Bring collared shirt, hat, sunscreen, water bottle and snack.
Miniature Pony Experience
Basic horse/pony care, feeding and basic grooming and show preparation.
137 Pony Club Rd – January 14, 9am-12pm
Cost $25
Hat, sunscreen, water bottle, snack and enclosed shoes.
SUNfest Summer Sunday Session
Free entry to the pool, free inflatable, Free Music; let’s make this a huge day to remember all Summer long. Hayley Marsten and other local musicians will be playing.
Lane 4 Aquatic Centre – January 15, 11am-5pm
Free
Bring hat, sunscreen, and swimwear.
CQUniversity Drones and Electronics
CQUniversity Lecturers will lead you through a series of exciting workshops – code and learn how to program a drone.
CQ University Gladstone – January 16, 9am-3pm
Cost $30
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and hat.
Hoozatt? Masquerade Masks (15-17 years only)
Decorate wearable exotic and artistic masks fit for a Ball, or marvellous wall art.
Gladstone PCYC – January 16, 9am-12pm
Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands – January 17, 1pm-3pm
Cost $25
Bring morning/afternoon tea, water bottle and hat.
Hoozatt? Dramatic Scenes & Comedy Queens
In the style of Fast Forward or Comedy Company, participants will learn drama game elements such as theatre sports and participate in a great mix of acting, mime, comedy, clowning, absurdity and movement to achieve a short Sketch-Show of Comedy Skits to be presented at the SUNfest Showcase.
Boyne Tannum Community Centre – January 16 & January 17, (multiday event – must attend all days) 9.30am-2.30pm
$40 for 2 days
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and hat.
Fit, Strong & Healthy Bodies
Physical activity, a balanced attitude and good self-esteem all go hand-in-hand. Join the Strive Physio team and learn how to optimise your strengths.
Fitness Trail, Glenlyon Rd – January 16, 9am-12pm
Cost $25
Fitness shoes, shorts & t-shirt, towel, water, hat, sunscreen and healthy snack.
IZIT? Entertainment Circus Workshop
If you’re a beginner or you’re advanced, renowned circus performers Allie Wilde & Nick Cilento will take you through some wild stages of Circus performing, from acrobatics to clowning skills. No previous circus experience required.
GECC – January 16 to Friday, January 20 (multi-day event – must attend all days), 10am-3pm
Cost $75 for the 5 days
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and comfortable clothing.
Hoozatt? Speed Dial Harry Potter
The whole seven Harry Potter books are all on fast forward! Drama workshop with comedy elements, to be performed at the SUNfest Showcase.
GECC – January 12 & January 17 (multiday event – must attend all days) 9.30am-2.30pm
Cost $40 (for 2 days)
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and hat.
IZIT? Entertainment Musical Theatre Workshop
Dale Pengelly returns to Gladstone to teach his love of Musical Theatre to the next generation of budding singers. Join Dale on this musical odyssey through classic shows such as Chicago, Annie and The Addams Family. You will be performing at the SUNfest Showcase.
GECC – January 16 to January 20 (multi-day event – must attend all days) 10am-3pm
Cost $75 for the 5 days
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and comfortable clothing.
Hoozatt? Nail Art/Henna
Henna Mehdi (Indian hand art) workshop. Learn design techniques that you can try out on your friends. Nail Art, discover tips and tricks for professional Nail Art that you can change to suit your mood.
Gladstone PCYC – January 16, 1pm-3pm
Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands – January 17, 9am-12pm
Cost $25
Bring morning/afternoon tea, water bottle and hat.
IZIT? Entertainment Environmental Music Workshop
Fancy making a musical instrument out of a fallen branch, a feather or a palm frond? Colin has travelled the world with his instruments made from recycled materials. This is a hands on workshop, where you will find your materials and make your instrument, ending with a performance at the SUNfest Showcase.
Tondoon Botanic Gardens – January 16 to Friday, January 20 (multi-day event – must attend all days), 10am-3pm
Cost $75 for 5 days
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, gardening gloves, comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes.
Animating Your Illustrations
Develop a series of illustrations to be scanned and using Adobe Photoshop the drawings will be animated as a short film. Work together to create a short film to be shown at the SUNfest Showcase.
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum – January 16 to Wednesday, January 18, (multi-day event – must attend all days) 10.30am- 4pm
Cost $50 (3 day event, must attend all days)
Bring morning tea, lunch, wate bottle and enclosed shoes.
Pony Express
Learn to feed, lead, saddle and ride a horse.
Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum – January 17, 9am-1pm
Cost $25 for the 3 days
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, enclosed shoes, collared shirt and extra water.
PCYC Self Defence
Self defense classes are a great way to learn some useful skills, empower you and build confidence. Learn how to stay safe and stand up for yourself. (Girls only)
Gladstone PCYC – January 17, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
Bring morning tea, water bottle and comfortable clothing.
Singing & Song Writing & Guitar Workshop
Join Hayley Marsten for an extensive two day workshop learning guitar and song writing techniques. Write the lyrics, compose the music and perform the song for the SUNfest Showcase.
GECC – January 17 & January 18 (multi-day event – must attend both days), 10am-3pm
Cost $60 for 2 days
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and comfortable clothing, bring your own guitar or amp or any musical equipment you have.
Hoozatt? SUN-Flash Fest-Mob
The ever popular and always unexpected Flash mob, to be performed at the SUNfest Showcase and a secret large public venue. Flash….when you least expect it…expect it.
GECC – January 18 to January 20 (mulit-day event – must attend all days) 9am-3pm
Cost $40 for the 3 days
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and comfortable.
Hoozatt? Macramé Marvels
Yes, everything old is new again. This folk-art resurgence is trendy and hip once more. Make hangers, artwork or bags with knotty-knuttiness.
Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands – January 18, 1pm-3.30pm
Tondoon Botanic Gardens – January 19, 1pm-3.30pm
Cost $15
Bring afternoon tea, water bottle, hat and comfortable clothing.
Hoozatt? Garden Sculptures
Let’s collect some branches and create a menagerie of garden creatures from your found items.
Tondoon Botanic Gardens – January 19, 1pm-3:30pm
Cost $15
Bring morning tea water bottle, hat, comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes.
360° Miss Tamara’s Dance & performing Arts Workshop
Have you ever wanted to experience the life of a professional performer? Miss Tamara’s is calling all aspiring performers to experience a comprehensive two day performance workshop. The workshop includes modelling, Ballet, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Acro, Lyrical, contemporary drama, costume design, hair and makeup, a photo shoot and finishes up with a performance at the Sunfest Showcase. All skill and experience levels welcome. Come along and show us your talents, learn some new tricks, meet some new friends and enjoy a 360°performance experience.
Apostolic Church Hall, 121 Auckland St – January 19 and Friday, January 20 (multiday event – must attend both days), 8.30am-3pm
$20 for 2 days
Bring morning tea, lunch, water bottle and comfortable clothing that you can dance in and enclosed shoes.
SUNfest Showcase
Invite all your friends along and see what you have all been up to during SUNfest. There will be live performances from the Musical Theatre, Drama, Dancing, Circus and Gym Sports to name just a few. Bring the whole family along to enjoy the fun.
GECC – January 20, 6pm-8:30pm
Free, tickets needed, available from the GECC Box Office.
