We are delighted to launch our first ever York CU Summer
Challenge pack. Comprising of six individual challenges the pack
guides children and families through lots of free, local activities
to do this summer. Keep a record of what you do and see along the
way and you could earn up to six stickers in your passport.
Download the pack HERE to get
going.
Our thanks to University of York student volunteers who helped
to design and compile this pack.
New CU in the City - 13-14
June
We have teamed up with the Festival of Ideas to offer seven
fabulous CU in the City events for families in York. There's
something for everyone, from discovering the secrets of Rowntrees
factory, to an exotic nature trail round West Bank Park or even
exploring a Zoo of Galaxies! All events are free, some are drop in,
others require tickets. Check out our
flyer to find out more.
May Newsletter 2015
Our latest newsletter covering recent events and upcoming
activities is out now!
Download your copy here
We also have an up to date list of learning destinations
available with over 80 clubs, attractions and activities now
available! Click here to download your list
Graduation 2015
Congratulations to the 105 children who Graudated from York
Children's University in March. The children attended a special
ceremony at University of York in March to collect their
certificates with each child having collected at least 65 hours in
their passports to graduate. One graduate, Max from Westfield, had
gained over 700 hours in his passport!
A great day was had by all and we are very proud of all our
graduates.
Sophie Jewett from York Cocoa House urged all our graduates to
"keep growing"!
Residents' Festival and Inkwell On
Tour
Check out the York CU
newsletter for details of free upcoming events
including York Residents' Festival Saturday 31st January - Sunday
1st February.
Inkwell studnet group are also running a new series of creative
writing events from Saturday 17th Jan. These free classes will tour
round Explore Libraries every other week until Sat 28th Feb. Check
out the details here: Inkwell on
Tour
Fantatsic response to CU in the
City!
Following last year's success of CU in the City, York Children's
University ran four more free family events in September which were
attended by over 200 children and parents. Partnering with
University of York's Yornight event, academics ran family lectures
designed to bring their subject to life and inspire and enthuse.
From colourful fireworks, to dancing robots and the secrets of
cinema - there was something for everyone to enjoy!
'Very
interesting, colourful and fun!' - child
The programme of events included:
- In space no-one can hear you scream!!!! What happens to the
human body
inspace? Find out with
live demonstrations from boiling blood to exploding
marshmallows!
- Colourful Chemistry! What makes
fireworks look so brilliant? Discover a world of colour in this
exciting lecture and learn why chemists use colour to understand
the world around us.
- What's Biology got to do
with robots? What can a robot learn from
you? With dancing, swarming and flying robots you will uncover what
biology has to do with robotics and find out the truth behind the
robots in films.
- Making magic in the
movies. How did they create Diagon Alley
for the Harry Potter films? Discover how a camera can create an
entire world and transform York Shambles into a mystical alley of
the movies!
'The event
was pitched perfectly - I would love to attend another!' -
parent
Thank you to everyone who took part in CU in the City, we hope
you enjoyed yourself!
Graduation 2014
Over 130 children graduated this March in York CU's third annual
ceremony. It was a wonderful occaision for the children and their
parents. Mnay thanks to all the schools and Learning Destinations
who turned out to help celebrate their achievmnets. Photos to
follow!
http://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/features/2014/york-childrens-university/
Introducing.... CU in the
City!
York Children's University ran five brand new family learning
events in February called CU in the City. Working with current
Learning Destinations and new partners, the events showcased some
of the amazing activities available through CU and explored topics
from space to chocolate and football to drama to inspire both
children and parents.
Attended by over 340 families across York, the interactive
events demonstrated the demand in the city for families to have fun
and learn together; one parent described 'It's a Family Drama' as
"very enjoyable and great that adults could join in too.
Fantastic stress relief!"
For press coverage of the events see:
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/education/news/10969335.Passport_to_fun_at_the_Children___s_University/?ref=ar
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/inbrief/11021677.Space_adventure_workshop_at_the_University_of_York/
