Every term, Discovery offers a range of engaging STEM programs for curious minds of all ages, designed to spark curiosity and make STEM accessible for everyone. From after-school science clubs to early-years story time sessions, these regular programs help young learners build confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of science. Explore our programs and find the experience that best suits you.
STEM Club
STEM Club is an engaging after-school program for students who love to explore, experiment and create. Each week offers hands-on science activities that build curiosity, practical STEM skills and confidence. It’s a fun and supportive way for young learners to test ideas, try new things and develop their passion for science. STEM Club runs once a week during the school term, with sign-ups required at the beginning of each term. The program will return in Term 1, 2026, with dates and details to be announced.
Girls in STEM is a free after-school program for girls in Grades 5 and 6, proudly supported by McClure Civil Management and the Rotary Club of Bendigo. The program creates a welcoming and inspiring space where participants can explore science, technology, engineering and maths through hands-on activities that build confidence and encourage creative thinking. Along the way, students develop new skills, make friends who share their interests and imagine future pathways in STEM. Girls in STEM runs once a week during the school term, with sign-ups required at the beginning of each term.
Curious Kids in the Library extends our popular Curious Kids program into regional libraries, combining storytime with playful, hands-on science activities for children aged 3–5. By weaving STEM themes into engaging stories, the program introduces scientific ideas alongside early literacy skills, showing that science can be creative, accessible and fun from the very beginning. Curious Kids in the Library is delivered in partnership with Goldfields Libraries and supported by the City of Greater Bendigo and Loddon Shire.
Little Astronauts is an imaginative planetarium show designed especially for young scientists aged 3–5. Take off on a playful journey through the night sky and explore planets, stars and the wonders of space in an age-appropriate, immersive dome experience. It’s the perfect first step into astronomy for curious little learners. Little Astronauts runs at 10:30 am during school terms and plays daily at 11 am during school holidays.
Curious Kids is a weekly science story time created especially for children aged three to five. Each session blends a carefully chosen children’s book with simple, hands-on experiments and playful STEAM activities that spark curiosity and confidence. Little learners explore scientific ideas through stories, movement and guided discovery, building early literacy and problem-solving skills in a fun, friendly setting. Parents and carers are welcome to join in, making it a warm shared experience that supports learning at home.
Check out the stories photos and happy moments shared by families, schools and other adventurers.
"Was Absolutely Amazing"
"We were greeted by a lovely woman at the front who was very professional and friendly and then looked after on the slide and bubble show by Miles who was absolutely amazing and helped my kids have such a fun and educational time."
"Kids And I Had A Ball"
"his place is great for young and old. The planetary tour was very informative and interesting. Kids and I had a ball and spent hours here. Highly recommend."
"Loved The Planetarium!"
"The students had a great day. They were engaged in their learning and loved the planetarium as we are doing a space unit at school. The staff were great too."
