Course summary
Welcome to the school holiday workshops that hand children the microphone!
Got an idea for a podcast? Ever dreamed of hearing your own voice on the radio? Is there something the world absolutely needs to hear? An original song, a silly joke, a heartfelt poem, or a story only you can tell? Then this is your moment!
Let your kids bring their creativity, ideas, best or wackiest ideas to life via YCC’s Podcasting Basics workshops these July school holidays. What parents love most about YCC’s school holiday programs is that they’re always unique and a little bit different. And these new FREE podcasting workshops will be absolutely FUN!
Suitable for all primary school aged children.
Three time slots will be offered during the one day. Session programing will be the same, simply run at different times to offer families an opportunity to attend one.
2.00pm – 3.00pm: Podcasting Basics
In the first hour, Kayla and Kat will run a super‑fun podcasting masterclass made just for kids. They’ll show the children what gear they need, how to set it up, and how to record their voice so it sounds awesome. They will learn where they can share their podcasts and how to turn their ideas into a real episode. By the end, they’ll be ready to hit record and make their own show.
3.00pm – 4.00pm: Time To Hit Record!
Then in the second hour, kids get to use everything they’ve learned. Everyone will record their own 60–90 seconds of audio, a mini‑podcast made by each of them. It could be a story, a joke, a review, anything they want. And the coolest part? Their recording will be played on The Westsider Radio during Book Week, so the whole community can hear their creation.
About the tutors – Kayla
Kayla is a graduate of BAPA and the John Bolton Theatre School. They have starred in numerous theatre productions ranging from children’s theatre to Shakespeare’s King Lear.
Kayla has extensive experience in running theatre and drama workshops, self-devised performance, and creative storytelling through various art mediums. As part of Kayla’s creative practice, they host, edit, and produce ‘3,2,1 Haiku!’ a daily podcast filled with a bit of poetry and a lot of silly conversation. Since 2017, Kayla has worked as a Clown Doctor in hospitals across Victoria, connecting with children, families and staff alike to ease pain and spread joy in the hospital setting.
About the tutors – Kat
Kat has a Masters in Performance Writing from the Victorian College of the Arts. She has worked locally and internationally as a playwright, curator, facilitator and artist. Kat has extensive experience delivering children’s and youth programs within the public library sector and, most recently, developed, led and implemented a highly successful literacy based community engagement initiative for a local primary school. She thinks books and playing are the two best things in life (after her two children!).
IMPORTANT:
- Please ensure children are dropped off at YCC, 59 Francis Street, Yarraville at 2.00pm
- Children will need to be picked up by 4.00pm sharp
What to bring
- A water bottle and snack if they like
- A pen and paper if they would like to take any notes
- All their wonderful ideas for the podcast!
Course cost
COST: $0.00
Class availability: 0 PLACES REMAINING
Course dates
Thursday 9 July
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Suitable for all primary school aged children
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