All About Rockets : Banbury

Get Hands-On with Real Engineering & Crafting Fun! No experience needed — just curiosity! Our workshops are suitable for families with children aged 5 and up. Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited to one adult per family group. Children under 5 years are welcome as part of a family group. Saturday 8th August 2026 : All About Rockets Indoor Rockets: Design and build a rocket using a variety of materials, which you will launch to see how far and fast it travels. Air-powered Rocket Cars: Build an air powered rocket car using K’nex. Test it and make modifications to improve its performance. Race it to see how far it will travel in a straight line. Please cancel places if not able to attend. This enables another eligible child to take up the opportunity. Join us in a fun, inclusive environment where you can design, build, and create at your own pace. No experience needed — just curiosity and creativity! This session is funded as part of the Oxfordshire County Council Holiday Activities and Food Programme to deliver sessions for school-aged children in receipt of benefit-related Free School Meals (FSM) during the Spring school holidays in 2026.

For children living in or attending a school in Oxfordshire: These sessions are fully funded for children eligible for benefit-related free school meals (usually £25 per child, per session). Adults attend free of charge. Attendance is limited to one adult per family group. Our workshops are suitable for families with children aged 5 and up. Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited to one adult per family group. Children under 5 years are welcome as part of a family group. What’s Included: Lunch provided for all children (special dietary requirements can be accommodated). Free coffee, tea, soft drinks, and fruit snacks available for all throughout the day. Adults should bring a packed lunch.