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SUMMARY:Playful Minds
DESCRIPTION:Playful Minds: Inspiring Young Minds Through Tabletop Gaming \nStep into a world of fun and learning with Playful Minds\, a program designed to inspire children aged 6-12 through the exciting world of tabletop gaming. From board games and card games to role-playing adventures\, each session is thoughtfully crafted to nurture essential skills like cooperation\, communication\, and empathy\, all while fostering creativity\, problem-solving\, and critical thinking. \nParticipants will enjoy a mix of traditional and modern games\, carefully selected to provide a balance of fun and education. With a focus on positive social interaction and teamwork\, Playful Minds offers children a unique opportunity to grow\, connect\, and make lasting memories in a supportive and inclusive environment. \nDetails: \n\nWhen: Sundays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nFirst session: February 9th\nLast session: April 6th\n\n\nWhere: Meepleopolis @ the Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside Drive\nCost: $10 per child per session\n\nGive your child the chance to explore the joy of gaming and develop invaluable life skills along the way. \nLearn more about our education programs at www.meepleopolis.com/education or email us at info@meepleopolis.com to secure your child's spot in this exciting program.
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/playful-minds-8/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Game Experiences,Social
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SUMMARY:Bon Appetit: Safe Bites
DESCRIPTION:Play Safe\, Eat Safe! \nFood should bring joy\, not germs! Bon Appétit is all about celebrating great food and the people who prepare and enjoy it—but food safety is the secret ingredient to every delicious meal! \nJoin us for an interactive\, game-based food safety workshop where you’ll learn how to protect your plate\, prevent foodborne illness\, and outsmart food safety hazards—all while having fun! \nLed by a Food Safety Wizard! 🧙‍♀️ \nThis workshop is hosted by Ying Yi\, a food safety expert with 15+ years of experience in food inspection and a Master’s degree in Consumer Food Science from the University of Otago. Ying is also the brilliant mind behind Bon Appétit—a fast-paced card game where you’ll compete\, strategize\, and learn essential food safety skills in an engaging\, hands-on way! \nDates: Saturday April 12 & 26Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM (Mixed ages – children & adults welcome!)Location: Meepleopolis @ the Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside Drive\, ChristchurchCost: $10 per person \nWhat to Expect \n✅ Hands-on\, game-based learning – because food safety should be fun!✅ Play Bon Appétit! – a fast\, competitive card game that teaches food safety the fun way✅ Discover how foodborne illnesses spread & how to prevent them✅ Perfect for families\, schools\, and community groups! \nEach session requires a minimum of 6 participants and is capped at 12\, so book now! \nEmail: info@meepleopolis.comCall: (03) 662 9233 \nTurn food safety knowledge into action—and have a blast doing it!
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/bon-appetit-safe-bites/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250414T090000
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SUMMARY:Act & Adventure - School Holiday Program
DESCRIPTION:Act & Adventure: Role-Playing & Drama for Creative Kids! \nStep into a world of imaginative storytelling and interactive drama with Act & Adventure\, a dynamic program where children aged 10-13 bring stories to life through role-playing\, character-building\, and collaborative world creation.  Using a mix of structured role-play\, improvisation\, and live-action storytelling\, kids will develop essential skills in communication\, creativity\, and teamwork\, all while having an unforgettable adventure! \nDetails: \n\nWhen: April 14-17\, 9am - 12pm\n\nDrop-off available from 8:30am\nChildren must be picked up by 12:30pm\n\n\nWho: Children aged 10-13\nWhere: Meepleopolis @ the Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside Drive\nCost: $90 per child (for all 4 days)\n\nThrough engaging activities inspired by tabletop role-playing games and live-action role-play (LARP)\, students will create unique characters\, develop collaborative storytelling skills\, explore world-building and dramatic techniques and build confidence in performance and self-expression. \nA minimum of 6 children are required for this program to run. Classes are limited to a maximum of of 12 children. \nYou can learn more about our education programs at http://www.meepleopolis.com/education or email info@meepleopolis.com to secure your child's place in this exciting program!
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/act-adventure/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T031453Z
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SUMMARY:Act & Adventure - School Holiday Program
DESCRIPTION:Act & Adventure: Role-Playing & Drama for Creative Kids! \nStep into a world of imaginative storytelling and interactive drama with Act & Adventure\, a dynamic program where children aged 10-13 bring stories to life through role-playing\, character-building\, and collaborative world creation.  Using a mix of structured role-play\, improvisation\, and live-action storytelling\, kids will develop essential skills in communication\, creativity\, and teamwork\, all while having an unforgettable adventure! \nDetails: \n\nWhen: April 14-17\, 9am - 12pm\n\nDrop-off available from 8:30am\nChildren must be picked up by 12:30pm\n\n\nWho: Children aged 10-13\nWhere: Meepleopolis @ the Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside Drive\nCost: $90 per child (for all 4 days)\n\nThrough engaging activities inspired by tabletop role-playing games and live-action role-play (LARP)\, students will create unique characters\, develop collaborative storytelling skills\, explore world-building and dramatic techniques and build confidence in performance and self-expression. \nA minimum of 6 children are required for this program to run. Classes are limited to a maximum of of 12 children. \nYou can learn more about our education programs at http://www.meepleopolis.com/education or email info@meepleopolis.com to secure your child's place in this exciting program!
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/act-adventure/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Act & Adventure - School Holiday Program
DESCRIPTION:Act & Adventure: Role-Playing & Drama for Creative Kids! \nStep into a world of imaginative storytelling and interactive drama with Act & Adventure\, a dynamic program where children aged 10-13 bring stories to life through role-playing\, character-building\, and collaborative world creation.  Using a mix of structured role-play\, improvisation\, and live-action storytelling\, kids will develop essential skills in communication\, creativity\, and teamwork\, all while having an unforgettable adventure! \nDetails: \n\nWhen: April 14-17\, 9am - 12pm\n\nDrop-off available from 8:30am\nChildren must be picked up by 12:30pm\n\n\nWho: Children aged 10-13\nWhere: Meepleopolis @ the Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside Drive\nCost: $90 per child (for all 4 days)\n\nThrough engaging activities inspired by tabletop role-playing games and live-action role-play (LARP)\, students will create unique characters\, develop collaborative storytelling skills\, explore world-building and dramatic techniques and build confidence in performance and self-expression. \nA minimum of 6 children are required for this program to run. Classes are limited to a maximum of of 12 children. \nYou can learn more about our education programs at http://www.meepleopolis.com/education or email info@meepleopolis.com to secure your child's place in this exciting program!
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/act-adventure/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Act & Adventure - School Holiday Program
DESCRIPTION:Act & Adventure: Role-Playing & Drama for Creative Kids! \nStep into a world of imaginative storytelling and interactive drama with Act & Adventure\, a dynamic program where children aged 10-13 bring stories to life through role-playing\, character-building\, and collaborative world creation.  Using a mix of structured role-play\, improvisation\, and live-action storytelling\, kids will develop essential skills in communication\, creativity\, and teamwork\, all while having an unforgettable adventure! \nDetails: \n\nWhen: April 14-17\, 9am - 12pm\n\nDrop-off available from 8:30am\nChildren must be picked up by 12:30pm\n\n\nWho: Children aged 10-13\nWhere: Meepleopolis @ the Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside Drive\nCost: $90 per child (for all 4 days)\n\nThrough engaging activities inspired by tabletop role-playing games and live-action role-play (LARP)\, students will create unique characters\, develop collaborative storytelling skills\, explore world-building and dramatic techniques and build confidence in performance and self-expression. \nA minimum of 6 children are required for this program to run. Classes are limited to a maximum of of 12 children. \nYou can learn more about our education programs at http://www.meepleopolis.com/education or email info@meepleopolis.com to secure your child's place in this exciting program!
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/act-adventure/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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SUMMARY:Game Design Academy - School Holiday Program
DESCRIPTION:Game Design Academy: Create\, Play\, Innovate! \nUnleash your child’s creativity in our 3 day Game Design Academy\, a hands-on school holiday program where young innovators aged 6-12 bring their game ideas to life! From mechanics and storytelling to aesthetics and strategy\, participants will design\, refine\, and play-test their very own games. \nDetails: \n\nWhen: April 22-24\, 9am - 12pm\n\nDrop-off available from 8:30am\nChildren must be picked up by 12:30pm\n\n\nWhere: Meepleopolis @ the Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside Drive\nCost: $75 per child (for all 3 days)\n\nThrough interactive workshops\, students will explore how games work\, game prototyping\, hands-on play testing building collaboration\, problem-solving and design skills. \nA minimum of 6 children are required for this program to run. Classes are limited to a maximum of of 12 children. \nYou can learn more about our education programs at http://www.meepleopolis.com/education or email info@meepleopolis.com to secure your child's place in this exciting program!
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/game-design-academy-school-holiday-program/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T222950
CREATED:20250208T030426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T031039Z
UID:16956-1745312400-1745323200@meepleopolis.com
SUMMARY:Game Design Academy - School Holiday Program
DESCRIPTION:Game Design Academy: Create\, Play\, Innovate! \nUnleash your child’s creativity in our 3 day Game Design Academy\, a hands-on school holiday program where young innovators aged 6-12 bring their game ideas to life! From mechanics and storytelling to aesthetics and strategy\, participants will design\, refine\, and play-test their very own games. \nDetails: \n\nWhen: April 22-24\, 9am - 12pm\n\nDrop-off available from 8:30am\nChildren must be picked up by 12:30pm\n\n\nWhere: Meepleopolis @ the Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside Drive\nCost: $75 per child (for all 3 days)\n\nThrough interactive workshops\, students will explore how games work\, game prototyping\, hands-on play testing building collaboration\, problem-solving and design skills. \nA minimum of 6 children are required for this program to run. Classes are limited to a maximum of of 12 children. \nYou can learn more about our education programs at http://www.meepleopolis.com/education or email info@meepleopolis.com to secure your child's place in this exciting program!
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/game-design-academy-school-holiday-program/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Meepleopolis":MAILTO:info@meepleopolis.com
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CREATED:20250208T030426Z
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SUMMARY:Game Design Academy - School Holiday Program
DESCRIPTION:Game Design Academy: Create\, Play\, Innovate! \nUnleash your child’s creativity in our 3 day Game Design Academy\, a hands-on school holiday program where young innovators aged 6-12 bring their game ideas to life! From mechanics and storytelling to aesthetics and strategy\, participants will design\, refine\, and play-test their very own games. \nDetails: \n\nWhen: April 22-24\, 9am - 12pm\n\nDrop-off available from 8:30am\nChildren must be picked up by 12:30pm\n\n\nWhere: Meepleopolis @ the Climate Action Campus\, 180 Avonside Drive\nCost: $75 per child (for all 3 days)\n\nThrough interactive workshops\, students will explore how games work\, game prototyping\, hands-on play testing building collaboration\, problem-solving and design skills. \nA minimum of 6 children are required for this program to run. Classes are limited to a maximum of of 12 children. \nYou can learn more about our education programs at http://www.meepleopolis.com/education or email info@meepleopolis.com to secure your child's place in this exciting program!
URL:https://meepleopolis.com/event/game-design-academy-school-holiday-program/
LOCATION:Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi\, 180 Avonside Drive\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Education
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