Dragons, foo dogs, griffins, medusas, basilisks… For as long as humans have existed, there have been stories of monsters, mythical beasts and unimaginable, supernatural creatures. Some hide in the depths of ancient forests, some lurk in terrifying swamps, some are vicious demons of darkness whilst others are benevolent blessings to mankind. And some still walk the Earth if you ask the right person!
On this mission, your task is to build, animate and bring to life Giant Articulated Beasts: they can be as terrifying as you want them to be, or as freaky, funny or foolish as you like. You’ll learn how to build articulated skeletons to make your beasts walk and articulated wings to make them fly. You may want to “wear” some of your beasts and make them interactive; or they could glow, speak and play tricks. You’ll also learn the complex art of puppetry and will get to grips with the basics of animatronics!
The mission will conclude with the wildest of Carnivals, where beasts will come to life for an exuberant and unforgettable parade!
Please note that our daily itinerary is a guide, and some activities may need to be changed or rescheduled when circumstances occasionally make it difficult for us to run them, including poor weather. We’ll always do our best to offer enjoyable alternatives and, wherever possible, run the planned activity on an alternative day.
TYPE OF MISSION
Makers Lab
RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE
7 - 9 (Years 3 and 4)
Because of the nature of this mission and the specific skills and activities involved, it is only suitable for children aged 7 and above. If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether it’s right for your child, please feel free to call or email the team - we’ll be very happy to advise.
FACILITATION
This mission is delivered by facilitators experienced in design and making with children, with a professional and educational background. We operate an overall ratio of between 1:8 and 1:10 in our camps. All facilitators are DBS and reference checked; all undergo The Hive in-house safeguarding training. Sites include fully qualified First Aiders.
MISSION DURATION
Five-day mission with the flexibility to book 1 - 5 days.
DAILY TIMES
The mission runs from 9.30am to 4pm.
Extended care is also available from 8.30am to 6pm - an additional charge applies.
END OF MISSION SHOWCASE
All Hive missions finish with an exhibition, showcase or performance for parents.The format depends on each particular mission. We usually ask parents to arrive between 15 and 30 minutes early to get the most out of the showcases.
PRICES
The price for this mission starts at £84.00 per child for 1 day. We also offer sibling, multi-week and group discounts. Please click here to see our price list.
HIVE T-SHIRT
One free Hive T-Shirt is given to each child on this mission. Replacements will be charged for at a rate of £8.00 per T-shirt
