Welcome to the February Half Term edition of the CU Learning Destination Watch which lists just some of the many ‘public’ Learning Destinations on offer. Visit www.childrensuniversity.co.uk for full list.

Activities in Birmingham

The Library of Birmingham

Saturday Story Time at the Children's Library

Every Saturday between 11.30am - 12.00pm

All local libraries will be offering activities over half term, pop in to find out what’s going on near you!

Children’s University February Half Term Learning Destination

Watch 2016

Think Tank Birmingham

Do you want to be an Astronaut!?

Explore what life is like for the entire space crew in our Destination Space family show celebrating astronaut Tim Peake’s mission to

the International Space Station in December.

With amazing demonstrations and supersonic science experiments including building rockets, launching astronauts and learning about

life on the ISS, this awe inspiring show is an out-of-this world experience not to be missed.

15 Feb - 19 Feb - Show takes place at 1pm.

To find out details of more activities visit www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank

@CentralCU /CentralCU www.centralchildrensuniversity.co.uk 0121 718 7081

Activities in Coventry

Coventry Transport Museum

A to Z of Coventry Transport: Activity Trail

Have a fun & enjoyable family experience with this trail that incorporates intergenerational learning.

Gain a greater knowledge & understanding of what transport is & different aspects of bicycle & motor vehicle design.

Saturday 13th February –Sunday 21st FebruaryAvailable 10am-4pm daily

@CentralCU /CentralCU www.centralchildrensuniversity.co.uk 0121 718 7081

Coventry Sports Foundation

Get Active School Holiday Activities

Keep your children active and entertained during school holidays with our fun filled activities!

Available at Centre AT7, Alan Higgs Centre & Xcel Leisure Centre

To book and to find out more information about these activities please visit covsf.com/childrens-activities/holidays/

Learning Destinations in Warwickshire

Rugby area

Jado Kuin Do martial arts

Confident Kids

Classes are running throughout the holidays at Ashlawn School

The class is fun and high energy with particular emphasis on: Respect; Confidence; Coordination; Balance; Fitness & Self defense

Contact hazel.williams@wjo.org.uk for bookings or more information.

All Stars Theatre

Explore your creativity!

These high energy classes include elements of the three performing arts disciplines: DANCE DRAMA

SINGING

Get in touch with karenfrancisco1@hotmail.com to sign up for your free taster session today!

Brandon Marsh Nature Centre

60 Minute Marvels

Have a dip in our pond, learn how to make an outdoor den and search our reservoir for some creepy crawlies!

For session dates & times please visit www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on

Cost - £3.50 per child with one free adult admission.

Learning Destinations in Worcestershire

Elgar Birthplace Museum

Elgar’s Enigmas(part of Love Worcester Heritage Festival)

Did you know Edward Elgar was a code maker and breaker?

Mon 15th February -Create your own detective outfit and a personalised code maker so you can be a code breaker

too!

All Half Term – Pick up a free Mystery trail from our Front Desk and solve the code to find Elgar’s lost batons!

Wyre Forest

Be outdoorsy!

Discover your forest is for children taking part in the Children’s University scheme, and it can be done in any

Forestry Commission woodland in England. Wyre Forest is the most local to Worcestershire.

If you complete the whole activity sheet, you will qualify for two hours of learning in your passport.

To download the trail please visit www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-9gwl3l

The World Outside Be outdoorsy in the Forest School at Bodenham

Arboretum during the February Half Term.

To book please email Sandra at sandra@the-worldoutside.co.uk

Please book early as spaces are limited.

Don’t forget that there are lots of nationally validated activities too!

Hunt Fun Treasure Hunts are available to buy and download from http://tinyurl.com/ntc6ge5

Lego Land! Passport holders aged 5-12 can gain 2 hours for either the Globe Trotter or Time Traveller Quests and also benefit from a reduced price entry. To download the Trails please visit

http://www.legoland.co.uk/Plan/education/Childrens-University

On completion of the Quest, Passports are stamped at Guest Services. Passport holders and up to 2 accompanying adults qualify for a reduced entry fee of £25 per person. To claim the discount,

bookings must be made through using the phone number 0871 222 2001 & Quote ‘Children’s University’. The passport will need to be shown on the way in.

For more downloadable activities from Children’s University please visit http://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/home/learn-with-us/downloadable-learning-activities/

Central Children’s University Public Learning Destinations

Birmingham

*All local librariesAston Hall - B6 6JD

Birmingham Dogs Home - B92 0DJBirmingham Contemporary Music Group - B1 2LF

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - B3 3DHBlakesley Hall - B25 8RN

Kids Run Free – Kings Heath Park - B14 7TQRaw Talent Youth Theatre - B12 9RG

On The Edge Fusion Youth Orchestra - B32 3TJ Sarehole Mill - B13 0BD

Satori Freestyle Martial Arts - B43 7NGServices for Education - Music Service - B1 2RX

Soho House - B18 5LBThe Library of Birmingham - B1 2ND

Think Tank Science Museum - B4 7XGTwist Xtreme Cheerleading Academy - B13 9LR

Weoley Castle - B29

Coventry

*All Coventry LibrariesCentre AT7 - CV6 7GP

Coombe Country Park - CV3 2ABCoventry Transport museum - CV1 1JD

Herbert Art Gallery & Museum - CV1 5QPKids Run Free – War Memorial Park - CV3 6PT

Lunt Fort - CV8 3AJThe Alan Higgs Centre - CV3 1HW

Way of the Spiritual Warrior - CV6 5HPXcel Centre - CV4 8DY

Worcestershire

Aztec Adventure - WR10 2PDAztec Water Sports - WR10 2PD

Cobras Tae Kwon Do - WR10 1QUForestry Commission – Wyre Forest - DY14 9XQ

Hartlebury Castle - DY11 7XZHoneybourne Pottery - WR11 7PQ

Kickstart Sports - WR2 5JNKids Run Free – Pershore - WR10 1JP

Oaklands Outdoor Activity Centre B60 4HSRedditch Borough Council – Walking trail - B98 8AEStudley & Redditch Tigers – Tae Kwon Do - B98 7UH

Sudeley Castle & Gardens - GL54 5JDThe Commandery - WR1 2HUThe Elgar Museum - WR2 6RH

The Infirmary - WR1 3ASThe World Outside Forest School - DY11 5TB

Top Barn Activity Centre - WR6 6NHWorcester Cathedral - WR1 2LA

Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum - WR1 1DT

Warwickshire

ATMA Karate - CV22 5PEAll Stars Theatre - CV21 1EHBakehouse Gym - CV21 2DB

Brandon Wood Golf Club - CV8 3GQCompton Verney Art Gallery - CV35 9HZ

Haddon School of Performing Arts - CV10 0SWHayley Impact Dance – CV21 1AA

Ju Jitsu Rugby - CV21 1EZJunior Safe Krav Maga - CV37 6YY,

Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden - CV8 1NEKids Run Free – Leamington, Warwick, Rugby,

Nuneaton, Bedworth & Bidford-on-AvonKingsbury Outdoor Education Centre - B76 9JB

Martial Arts Centre at Health First Gym - CV11 6RYNuneaton & North Warwickshire Equestrian Centre -

CV10 9NJPingles Leisure Centre - CV11 4LX

Queens Diamond Jubilee Centre - CV22 5LJRB Coaching LTD - CV32 5JE

Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum - CV34 4NFRugby & Northampton Athletics Club - CV22 5LJ

Rugby Art Gallery & Museum - CV21 3BZRugby Gymnastics club - CV21 3TF

Rugby School Sports Centre, Swimming - CV22 5EHRyton Pools Country Park - CV8 3BH

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - CV37 6QWSil Lum Kune Martial Arts Academy - CV12 8EBSt John Ambulance – Stockingford - CV10 8DY

The Queen’s Own Hussars Reg. Museum - CV34 4BHWarwick Castle - CV34 4QU

Willoughby Cricket Club - CV23 8BZWJO Martial Arts - CV22 5ET

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust - CV8 3ET

SolihullParkridge Centre - B91 3HW