Join us these Autumn school holidays for a two-day story-making extravaganza!
Did you know the West of Melbourne is filled with mysterious doors?
And what lurks behind them is up to you to discover!
In buildings of all sorts, we’ve heard whispers of strange doors, locked entrances and bolted gates, all hiding in plain sight. We can't find anyone with the answers - or even the keys! What’s happening inside? Who’s keeping it a secret - and why?
We’ve brought in building experts from architecture firm Lovell Chen to be our eyes and ears on the ground. They’ll present their findings - but then it’s up to our story detectives to find the answers and unlock the stories, monsters, creatures and worlds that exist behind these mysterious closed doors! (That’s you!)
Each day of the holiday program will have independent activities but participants will enjoy building on skills and stories across both days.
Day 1: Opening the Doors - participants will focus on exploring the possibilities of the weird doors, and trying to piece together the mysteries and stories behind them!
Day 2: Stepping Beyond - participants will get hands-on and bring the worlds behind the weird doors to life, as they make story artefacts they can bring home.
📅 When: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 April, 2025
🕠 After-care: Available until 5:30 PM each day for $30 per child
📍 Where: 100 Story Building, 206-208 Nicholson Street 206, Footscray 3011
🌟 Cost: $180 for both days ($210 including after-care)
(Some subsidised places are available; see below.)
🥪 Bring: A packed lunch and water bottle. We’ll provide everything else!
🎟️ Bookings: Via TryBooking.
Note: There are subsidised places in the program for healthcare card, concession card and Immicard holders, and anyone experiencing financial hardship. Proof of concession will be required. Please email info@100storybuilding.org.au to find out about subsidised places.
This project is presented in partnership with Open House Melbourne as part of the Stories of the City program. The 100 Story Building Holiday Program is supported by Creative Victoria.