Wellington Storylines Free Family Day

Sunday 23 August 2015, Shed 6 on Wgtn Waterfront

 Are you passionate about helping kids read? Would you like to make a difference to children’s  literacy? Do you enjoy having fun? We have 6 weeks until Family Day and need your help!

Storylines Free Family Days help kids meet New Zealand authors and illustrators and have fun with books. Crafts, live performances, face-painting, competitions, and activities help kiwi books come  to life for kiwi kids. Join us as a volunteer – we need you.

Encounter weird and wild creatures!

Run amok with aliens and astronauts!

Fling medieval insults & create medieval stories!

Meet ‘Monkey Boy’ and help kids cook creatively!

Fish up something from beneath the surface in the underwater corner.

Design dragons, pigs, sea creatures and aliens!

Dare to dress up! Shape-shifters welcome! Cool costumes rewarded!

Get fishy with marine biologists from NIWA and Te Papa!

Go out of this world with Space Place from Carter Observatory!

2014: Findlay reads Best Mates by Philippa Werry. In the War Zone, Kids tried on NZ Defence Force gear, got camouflage paint, met soldiers, ate Anzac biscuits, made poppies and medals, viewed the war gallery photos, met author Philippa, and saw Bob Kerr in action, illustrating.

Over 4,000 Wellingtonians attended Family Day in 2014! This year we are at Shed 6, on Wellington waterfront, next to the TSB Arena on Sunday 23 August 2015 from 10am – 3pm. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this special rewarding day.

For more information, or to join our volunteer team, contact me now!