What Kids Learn
Animation for Kids in Sydney
Animation gives children a creative way to combine storytelling, design and technology. They plan an idea, create visual elements, experiment with movement and timing, then review and refine what the audience sees.
Projects Children Can Explore
Plan a short story, sequence or animated idea
Create characters, objects and scenes for movement
Experiment with timing and refine an animation through playback
Skills Developed Along the Way
Explore Animation in Every Program
Choose the format that works for your child, family or school.
Holiday Camps
Full days of collaborative making during selected NSW school holidays.
Explore Holiday Camps →Weekly Ignite
Ongoing projects that build skills and confidence from week to week.
Explore Weekly Ignite →Birthday Parties
A social, hands-on technology experience for a memorable celebration.
Explore Birthday Parties →School Programs
Project-based STEAM learning delivered with participating schools.
Explore School Programs →Animation FAQs
Is animation suitable for children with no experience?
Yes. Activities can begin with simple movement and storytelling concepts, then become more detailed as children build confidence.
What do children learn through animation?
Animation develops planning, sequencing, design, timing, communication and technical problem-solving while giving children a creative way to express ideas.
Which TinkerTank programs include animation?
Animation is explored across TinkerTank camps, weekly Ignite sessions, birthday parties and school programs.
Find the Right TinkerTank Experience
Ask our team which current program best matches your child's age and interests.
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