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If you are one of those parents that is always telling your child “Don’t Touch” , then you definitely need to take them to Sci-Bono in Johannesburg’s Newton district where the words “Don’t Touch” don’t exist and they can explore and experiment to their little hearts’ content.
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Previously, the Electric Workshop in Newtown, which was built in 1906 to house the turbines for Joburg’s tram system, it was transformed 100 years later into a world-class, multi-story, science edutainment centre, with help from major corporate sponsors. It is the largest science discovery centre in Southern Africa, and caters for more than 650 000 visitors annually. Aimed mainly at school-goers, the centre promotes careers in mathematics, science and technology in a fun, interactive manner with over 300 exhibits. It was also the winner of the 2009/2010 National Science and Technology Award for innovative science communication to a mass audience.
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With very reasonable prices at R20 for adults and R10 for kids, the centre makes for a great and affordably full day outing. There is a coffee shop on the premises that sells light meals. And kids can even have a science-themed birthday party at the centre.
The holiday program runs until 15 January and includes a planetarium, hand-on activities like building electric circuits and parachutes and daily science shows which will have the kids gasping in amazement.
Visit their website for more information and to download the holiday program http://www.scibono.co.za.
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Stay near Newtown
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