Calling Planet Earth! Join the space race as young coders create mini-satellites and discover how technology helps our world. Make and program a model satellite using a BBC micro:bit and MakeCode. Work out how to adjust and keep your satellite in position and on course, or harness the power of the sun. See how it sends data back to scientists on Earth, or how we receive mobile phone messages or use GPS for directions.
3pm-4.30pm
Suitable for ages 12-14 (and KS3: 11+ year olds in secondary school-years 7-9)
£14 per club ticket (includes Eventbrite booking fee) includes one child
Unaccompanied (a parent or guardian can drop off /pick up or wait in our café (serving refreshments until 4pm) or take a walk around the grounds).
Book here
Led by our expert club leaders with bespoke activities designed to provide science and tech-inspired fun challenges. There is a different theme each week so we and you are always learning something new! Beginners welcome.
- 90 minute club session for one child.
- Accompanying adult/s are welcome to wait in the café
- Access to the woodland and outdoor areas from 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
- Access to the Water Lab March – October, change of clothes recommended) from 10am–5pm
- Parking (limited availability, see below for details)
What’s not included:
Visitor Information & FAQs, Centre floorplan and virtual tour.
Food and drink: Emira’s Kitchen café at the Science Oxford Centre is open on Saturdays from 10am-4pm, serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and rolls. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own refreshments and picnics to eat at our indoor or outdoor lunch tables. Everyone must have a ticket.
Bike Parking: This is available on site
Car Parking: Parking only available at weekends on a first come first serve basis*.
Limited spaces, please see here for information on alternative parking and how to get here.
Contact us on [email protected] if you require parking for accessibility reasons.
Our skilled staff ensure that every child can access the activities and differentiate to engage all children. If your child has specific additional needs, please get in touch via [email protected] to discuss how they can be best supported. See our Accessible Resources.
If you are attending a club and require a carer ticket, please get in touch to discuss how best we can support yourself or your child to access the activities. Please contact us for more information at [email protected].
- Visitors and staff may choose to wear face coverings inside the Centre
- The Science Oxford Centre is well ventilated, with windows and doors open (where appropriate)
- Hand sanitiser is available throughout the Centre
- If you are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or are in a vulnerable group, please stay at home – you can transfer your ticket to another day (you can do this yourself via Eventbrite or contact us if you have any issues)
Contact
Visiting information: Science Oxford Centre visiting information and FAQs here.
Email [email protected] for all event booking and visiting queries. Please allow 24-48 hours for a response, possibly longer over a weekend.
If you have an urgent query or require immediate assistance, please speak to a member of the team on 01865 810000 Monday – Saturday during office hours.
Ticket booking: For information on our refund policy and event terms and conditions visit here. If you cannot attend, you can request a refund or transfer your ticket to another day via Eventbrite.
Group Booking – contact us for group booking enquiries.
Venue
Science Oxford Centre
Quarry Rd, Headington, Oxford, OX3 8SB
