Geo-Explorers – after-school kids’ clubs
An after school club for junior geology enthusiasts
Event from 07/09/2026 to 07/12/2026
Join us for Geo-Explorers, our brand new after-school kids’ club for children aged eight to eleven based at our main campus in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. The clubs run in five-week cohorts and cost £30 for all five sessions.
Courses will run between 16:00 and 17:00 on:
- 7 September to 5 October
- 9 November to 7 December
Each 5 week programme covers the same content
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