NWU’s Holiday Programme: Science with a Twist - 30 June

Science in Action This Winter

Potchefstroom’s North-West University (NWU) Science Centre is once again opening its doors for the school holiday season, offering a hands-on, no-nonsense approach to science. The Holiday Programme, running from 30 June to 4 July 2025, promises to keep school kids aged 11 to 15 (Grades 5-11) entertained and engaged.

What’s on the Cards?

Forget the usual school holiday boredom. This year’s theme is Biological Sciences, and the NWU team isn’t messing around. The jam-packed itinerary includes activities that’ll have learners exploring:

• The Human Respiratory System

• Forensic Science (yup, fingerprints and all!)

• The World of Arachnids

• The Human Torso (not literally dissecting, thank goodness)

• Environmental Sciences, with a deep dive into water pollution and purification

They’ll even throw in a few photo-ops around the campus, because what’s science without a killer selfie?

All the Details You Need

• Dates: 30 June - 4 July 2025

• Times: 09:00 to 13:00 each day

• Location: North-West University, Science Centre, Potchefstroom, Building F24, 2 Hoffman St

• Cost: R250.00 per learner

Bookings and Enquiries

If you’re keen to sign up your science-mad kid (or you just want a bit of peace and quiet for a few days), here’s how to get involved:

• Email: Mogomotsi.Moeng@nwu.ac.za or Science-Centre@nwu.ac.za

• Phone: 018-299-4239

• Registration Link

You can also snoop around their website at https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za or check them out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NWU.FNAS. And for those who like to share: there’s even a QR code on the flyer that’ll whisk you straight to the booking form.

It’s not every day kids get to play scientist in a real lab. So, if you’re looking to swap out the TV for test tubes, NWU’s Holiday Programme is worth a look. After all, they say science is all about curiosity, and a bit of messy fun along the way.