All About Rockets : Banbury

Engaging Engineering and Crafting Fun!

Mentored by

Bloodhound Education Ltd

Inspiring a generation to study STEAM

The Hill Community Centre, Banbury

Ages: 5 - 16 years

Accompanying Adult FreeEligible Child 5+ y/o Free

Next date: Saturday 8th Aug, 10:00 – 14:00

Funded by Oxfordshire County Council

Universal provision with SEND support

All About Rockets : Banbury block mentored by Bloodhound Education Ltd

What we'll do

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.

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1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Wheelchair accessible site

Autism awareness trained

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

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About your mentor

Bloodhound Education Ltd

Inspiring a generation to study STEAM

Bloodhound Education is a charity which delivers hands-on science and engineering activities for schools, uniformed groups, after school and holiday clubs, and the local community. Our charity has 13-years experience delivering practical enrichment workshops engaging families of all ages including under-represented groups and those with complex health or special educational needs. Our workshops enrich the curriculum and make the link between classroom and careers using real engineering projects like Bloodhound Land Speed Record as an educational tool and to explore future sustainable engineering solutions and renewable technology.

Eligibility & Food

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.

Learning aims

Aim 1

Our activities are well-suited for children with special educational needs. A colouring and craft area will be available for those who may need a break from the main activities.

Aim 2

Build confidence and make new friends. To be able to follow set instructions. To develop focus and concentration. Enhance persistence through improving personal designs.

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InformationOur workshops are for children aged 5 and up. Children under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult

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Where we'll be

The Hill Community Centre, Dover Avenue, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0JJ

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.