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Messy Play Lab

A fun morning of science, art and messy play for ages 2.5 to 5.

Make, experiment and take home a creation. Stay and join in, or drop off with our facilitators.

$39 per child · 2 hours

Tuesdays & Fridays · 9:30–11:30am

Book one casual session. No term commitment needed.

What happens on our first visit?
Child exploring a hands-on Messy Play Lab activity

A little morning adventure

Start with one session, then come back when it suits. Each week brings guided science, sensory play and creative projects for little makers.

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Try one session

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Each 2-hour session is $39.00, filled with art, science and messy play fun.

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Choose a Tuesday or Friday at Essendon, Geelong or Werribee. There is no need to commit to a term.

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Children make and explore, with a creation to take home.

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Child drawing during a Fizz Kidz learning activity

Come back when it suits

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Book as many or as few sessions as you like, including a mix of Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Stay and enjoy the session together, or drop your child off with our facilitators.

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For casual bookings, reschedule or cancel for an automatic refund at least 48 hours before. See our cancellation policy for full details.

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Make it a weekly adventure

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Planning ahead for a new term? Book every Tuesday or Friday session before that term group starts and save 20%.

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Eligible full-term bookings are $31.20 per child, per session.

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The booking page shows which term groups qualify. Casual sessions remain available during the term.

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Your first morning at Messy Play Lab

Settle in together

We start with welcome and free play. You can stay for the session or drop off. Our facilitators guide and support children throughout.

Make, mix and move

Children explore science and sensory projects, make a craft creation, and enjoy movement, music and story time, with a morning tea break.

Take the fun home

Pickup is at 11:30am, with a creation to take home. Book another casual visit whenever it suits your family.

Choose a date for your first visit
Child painting during a Messy Play Lab session

A program with purpose

The early years are a powerful time for growth. Through structured guided activities, your child will:

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Dive into immersive art, science, and craft projects that encourage imagination and real problem-solving skills

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Create meaningful take-home projects that spark continued play, storytelling, and a strong sense of pride in their unique art expressions

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Express themselves confidently while building friendships and practicing teamwork

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Experience small group programs where every child is guided and encouraged

Checkout the fun

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Children exploring a science activity together
Child drawing during a Fizz Kidz learning activity
Children smiling during a Fizz Kidz session
Child taking part in a Messy Play Lab session

Term 4, 2026 schedule

Sessions run at our Essendon, Geelong and Werribee studios, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Book one session, several, or the whole term.

Weekly Timetable

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Tuesday Sessions

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

13, 20 & 27 October; 3, 10, 17 & 24 November; 1, 8 & 15 December

No session on 3 November (Melbourne Cup Day) at Essendon or Werribee. Geelong runs as usual.

Children taking part in a Fizz Kidz session

Friday Sessions

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

16, 23 & 30 October; 6, 13, 20 & 27 November; 4, 11 & 18 December

Daily Session Structure

9:30 AM

Welcome & Free Play

Arrival & Settling In

9:45 AM

Science & Sensory Projects

Hands-On Exploration

10:15 AM

Morning Tea Break

10:30 AM

Creative Craft

Guided Project

11:15 AM

Movement & Dance

Active Fun

11:25 AM

Story Time & Home Time Prep

Pack Up & Reflection

11:30 AM

Session Ends

Pickup

Why parents love
Messy Play Lab ♥

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Supports school readiness

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Builds confidence and independence

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Purposeful play where children develop real art, science and self-expression skills

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Led by Fizz Kidz facilitators

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Small group sizes, every child is supported

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Calm, structured and nurturing environment

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Purposeful activities with real developmental outcomes

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Most importantly, kids love it!

Children enjoying a Messy Play Lab craft activity

What happens in each session

Creative Craft Activity

Builds focus, coordination and problem-solving

Science & Sensory Play

Hands-on exploration that supports brain development

Movement & Dance Breaks

Helps regulate energy and coordination

Imagination & Sensory Play

Encourages language and creativity

Take-Home Creation

Kids leave proud of what they've made

Designed for kids 2.5-5

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Calm, nurturing environments

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Short engaging activity blocks

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Small groups

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Balance of structure and free play

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Experienced facilitators

Children smiling during a Fizz Kidz session
Children smiling during a Fizz Kidz session

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Values

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We foster wonderment and excitability

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We are passionate about kids' happiness and joy

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We believe in the power of hands-on learning

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We go above and beyond