To educate Canterbury youth on the geology and palaeontology of the surrounding areas in a practical and exciting way.
Who can attend
The Geobusters club is for anyone between the age of 5 and 15. A parent of guardian must accompany each child for the entire meeting.
Next Meeting
Please ensure you have booked your place as there is limited capacity each week.
This will be under way on Sunday 12 March from 1 to 4 pm at the CMLC clubrooms (110 Waltham Rd, ChristChurch). A parent or guardian must accompany children to these activities. $10 charge for the year, unless you have paid a club family subscription, in which case there is no charge.
What to bring
- Lunch
- Something for show and tell (Geology or Paleontology related)
- Some old clothes to wear in case we paint or have other messy activities
Meetings for 2024
Meetings are held in:
- March 2024
- May 2024
- July 2024
- September 2024
- November 2024
Book your place now!
We have limited spaces available as we prepare the material before each meeting, email us to book a place or go on the waiting list.
Email: geobustersclub@gmail.com
Some activities we will be doing
- Grow your own crystals
- Paint a 3D fossil replica (velociraptor foot and claws)
- Sift for fossil shark teeth
- Cast a fossil footprint
- Gold panning
- Polish some agates
Grow your collection
Our awesome club members have donated some great rocks which we will be giving away each meeting so you can grow your own collection!
