Massive Kids Program at CapriCon
Published on 12 August 2022
The kids are going to be spoilt for choice at CapriCon Pop Culture Convention thanks to the wide range of free activities and workshops on offer.
Celebrating its 5th anniversary on Saturday 27 August young families will be able to spend the day enjoying a range of craft sessions, petting zoo, messy play, cartooning, LEGO® and light saber workshops.
Communities and Heritage Councillor Drew Wickerson is keen to see our local community come out for a day of playfulness and pop culture especially for kids five years and under.
“Kids five years and under are not only free entry to CapriCon but they can enjoy a range of free activities including LEGO® Parties from Gaming 4 Success, messy play, craft stations and superhero obstacle courses from Maggie Moo Music and a superhero petting zoo from Eden Bann Cuties,” Councillor Wickerson said.
“Registrations are also open for the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy (10 years+), Toonworld cartooning, Manga drawing and model making sessions (5 years+) plus don’t forget we also have our LEGO® competition registrations open for all ages.”
Advance Rockhampton Executive Manager Greg Bowden said that CapriCon’s program this year has something for all age groups and all interests.
“We a proud to be able to put together a program that is not only extremely affordable but also accessible and supporting local businesses like Eden Bann Cuties, Maggie Moo and Gaming 4 Success to deliver great activities for our community,” Mr Bowden said.
CapriCon is proudly brought to you by Rockhampton Regional Council, presented by Advance Rockhampton and supported by major event partners Stockland Rockhampton, Virtual World, Stanwell Power Station, Funzone Entertainment & Laser Tag Centre, Queensland Country Bank, Eden Bann Cuties, Hit FM CQ, Channel 7 and CQ Today.
The CapriCon Steampunk and Pop Culture Convention is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.
ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
FACE PAINTING
Free face painting from Happy Faces 9am – 5pm.
TOONWORLD WORKSHOPS
Toonworld Education empowers school children all over Australia with its creative and engaging workshops.
9.30am | Manga Drawing (8-15 years)
10.30am | Cartooning (5-10 years)
11.30am | Creaturetime Model Making (5-10 years)
2.30pm | Manga Drawing (8-15 years)
3.30pm | Cartooning (5-10 years)
SABER ACADEMY WITH SONS OF OBIWAN
Register now to learn how to wield a light saber like the professionals.
GAMING 4 SUCCESS LEGO® PARTIES
Gaming 4 Success offer modern and innovative support for students looking to advance their social skills through programs such as LEGO® Club and more.
As part of CapriCon, Gaming 4 Success will be hosting taster LEGO® parties, and an information stall with details on the many other services they offer.
GAMING 4 SUCCESS LEGO® COMPETITION
On a LEGO® baseplate create a pop culture themed design which will be on display at CapriCon on Saturday 27 August 2022!
JUDGING | Pieces will be judged by Gaming 4 Success on creativeness and unique ideas with winners announced at CapriCon.
AGE CATEGORIES | 4-6 years; 7-9 years; 10-12 years; 13 - 17 years; Adult 18+
JUNIOR COSPLAY COMPETITION
We want our little cosplayers to have fun too! Costumes in this category can be purchased, made, or a combination of the two, though additional credit may be given for costumes made, or altered by the participants themselves (with reasonable assistance from an adult where required). Entrants must be over 5 years and under 13 years at the time of CapriCon.
For more information and to register visit www.capriconrockhampton.com.au/news