Loose Parts Play with Reverse Garbage – Free! Suitable for ages 3+
11-2pm Friday 17 July
On the grass in front of the Wollondilly Shire Hall
Spend some time with the team from Reverse Garbage as they bring their special brand of recycled fun to Picton for the Wollondilly Waste to Art Prize.
Loose Parts Play is an open-ended play experience that supports young people and their families to develop risk management skills, self-confidence, imagination, and communication skills.
Reverse garbage are bringing a van of giant loose parts open-ended play materials such as PVC pipes, buckets, banner, and so much more for you to create play and explore.
This fun session is fully facilitated by Reverse garbage team staff who will give the kids a brief run down about how all the play materials have been reclaimed from landfill and how to use them safely before setting them up to explore.
We can’t wait to see how the kids put together, taken apart and rebuilt to create whatever they want. It’s fun creative and playful.
On the serious side Loose Parts Play sessions promotes social, active play, stimulates the imagination and inspires innovation, creativity and collaboration.
To enjoy the Loose Parts Play session just turn up and enjoy anytime through the session. Please note there might be a wait depending on numbers, the staff in charge will let you know.
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Wollondilly Waste to Art Prize 2026
Thurs 16- Sat 20 July
The STA Region’s premier Waste to Art exhibition, with $2700 in prizes, entries open 5 June. FIND OUT MORE
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Friday 17 July 11am-1pm
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