Get ready to roar into our first week of the August Activity Club! From creating with clay to exploring nature, this week is all about celebrating the amazing animal kingdom. Whether you’re visiting a local attraction, getting crafty at home or joining us in the pottery studio, there’s something for every young animal lover to enjoy.
Saturday 8 August
Kitchen Fun at home
🍓 Make an Animal Fruit & Veg Platter
Who says healthy food can’t be fun? Raid the fruit bowl and veggie drawer and challenge the family to create colourful animal masterpieces before enjoying them together.
Need some inspiration? Try making:
• A butterfly
• A puppy
• A horse
• A fox
• An owl
Take a photo before everyone starts eating and see whose creation is the wildest!
Afternoon Movie Time at home
🎬 Animal Movie Marathon
After a busy morning in the kitchen, snuggle up with blankets, popcorn and one of your favourite animal adventures.
Family favourites include:
• Madagascar
• The Lion King
• Finding Nemo
• Zootopia
• Fly Away Home
Sometimes the best memories are made on the couch together.
Sunday 9 August
Story Telling at Melville Koppies
(Please arrive 15 minutes early to park and walk up to the Lecture Hut.)
Step into the magical world of storytelling in the beautiful surroundings of Melville Koppies. Enjoy a captivating morning where stories are brought to life through the ancient art of storytelling, surrounded by nature.
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes (with an optional hike afterwards)
Parking: Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Road
Cost:
• Adults: R100
• Children: R50
• Children under 5: Free
Afternoon Craft at home
🧸 Animal Paper Squishies
Keep the creativity going at home by making your own adorable animal paper squishies! Design, colour and decorate your favourite animals before folding them into soft squishy toys that are fun to collect and play with.
Craft tutorial:
https://craftsyhacks.com/paper-squishies/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic
Monday 10 August
Read at home
📚 National Geographic Kids
Wind down after pottery with a fascinating animal adventure through National Geographic Kids.
Our recommendation:
100 Facts About Dogs
Read it here:
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/books/topic/middle
Can you discover a fact that surprises the whole family?
Tuesday 11 August
Pottery Class at The Fragile Pottery studio
🐝 Make a Bee Watering Dish
🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 12:15 pm
Cost: R275.00
Bees are some of nature’s hardest workers, and today you’ll create a beautiful pottery watering dish to help them stay hydrated. It’s a fun project that combines creativity with caring for the environment.
Afternoon Outdoor Adventure
🐕 Emmarentia Dam
Head outdoors for an afternoon at Emmarentia Dam. Pack a picnic, fly a kite, take the dog for a walk or simply enjoy some fresh air together.
See if you can spot:
• Different bird species
• Ducks on the water
• Butterflies
• Busy insects
Wednesday 12 August
Pottery Class at The Fragile Pottery studio
🦒 Design a Bush Animal
🕞 Time: 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Cost: R275.00
Create your favourite bush animal from clay, whether it’s a giraffe, rhino, elephant or zebra. Then bring it to life with colourful details and your own creative touch.
Afternoon Nature Challenge at home
🦜 Bird Spotting
Spend some time outside and see how many different birds you can find around your garden, local park or neighbourhood.
Can you identify:
• Different colours?
• Different bird calls?
• The biggest and smallest bird you see?
Thursday 13 August
Pottery Class at The Fragile Pottery studio
🐶 Sculpt a Pet
🕒 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Cost: R275.00
Our furry (or scaly!) friends make wonderful pottery inspiration. Sculpt your favourite pet or dream pet and add all the little details that make them special.
Afternoon Animal Scavenger Hunt at home
It’s time to become a wildlife explorer!
Can you find:
• A feather
• An insect
• A bird
• Animal footprints
• A spider web
See how many you can tick off before heading home.
Friday 14 August
Friday Art Club at The Fragile Pottery studio
🕒 Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: R350
Spend the morning creating dream catchers with friends at The Fragile Pottery Co.
Afternoon Pet Play & Learning at home
Spend some extra time with your favourite furry friend today. Play a game, teach them a new trick or simply enjoy a walk together.
Don’t have a pet?
Visit your local pet shop and learn about different animals, what they eat and how they are cared for.
Saturday 15 August
Adventure Day
🦁 Visit the Johannesburg Zoo
Wrap up Animal Week with a family day at one of Johannesburg’s most loved attractions.
Challenge yourselves to:
• Spot five different big cats
• Find the tallest animal
• Listen for the loudest roar
• Choose your favourite animal of the day
Draw Your Favourite Zoo Animal at home
When you get home, grab some pencils, paints or crayons and draw the animal you loved most at the zoo.
Can you also write down one interesting fact you learned about it? It’s the perfect way to remember an amazing day together.
For the little ones, heres a nice tutorial page on how to draw animals: https://artforkidshub.com/how-to-draw/animals/
Keep an eye out for next week’s activities!