Get Curious with SciTech This Half‑Term and Easter Holiday!

If your child loves to ask “why?” and “how?”, SciTech holiday clubs are the perfect way to let that curiosity run wild.

SciTech started in 1991 when founder Philip Rose took a leap from his day job to share his passion for hands‑on science with children, starting with just fifty young scientists in a small school hall. Over the years, that simple idea has grown into a much-loved programme of science and technology holiday activities that has inspired thousands of young minds.

Last year, Philip’s long-standing work in science education was recognised with an MBE from King Charles for “Services to Children’s Science Education.” The award also celebrates the many SciTech staff, past and present, whose creativity, enthusiasm and hard work help bring experiments and ideas to life for every child who attends.

At SciTech, children don’t just sit and watch. They dive straight in with experiments, gadgets and creative projects that make scientific ideas real, hands-on, and genuinely fun.

This year SciTech’s holiday clubs are full of interactive sessions that are as entertaining as they are educational. Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

•   Animation

Children learn how to create their own animations, inspired by the kind of storytelling that brings cartoons to life. Using stop-frame techniques and exploring why moving images appear smooth to the eye, participants bring drawings, digital graphics, and even toys to life.

•   Food Technology

Young food scientists explore the science behind taste and texture. From Molecular Gastronomy and Blind Tasting challenges to creating Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, they get to experiment and eat the results!

•   Time

Time might seem simple, but there’s lots of science to explore. Children build their own timing devices, use high-speed video and strobe photography to slow things down, and take on quirky challenges like calculating how many nano-millennia it takes to boil an egg — all while discovering some fascinating physics.

Whether your child is fascinated by creativity, technology, food, or just how the world works, SciTech’s activities are designed to spark curiosity and build confidence through interactive learning.

In 2026 SciTech holiday clubs will be running in both North and South Manchester.

Spaces are limited, so if your child loves getting hands-on with science this half-term or Easter holiday, booking soon is a smart move!
www.scitech.co.uk
 
North Manchester
Brain Clarke Academy, Oldham OL9 6BP
17–19 February 2026
10:00–16:30 (Extended care: 08:30–18:00)

South Manchester
Baguley Hall School, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 1LB
8–10 April 2026
10:00–16:30 (Extended care: 08:30–18:00)

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