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CA WAY Framework
Top 5 Autumn Activities
How to Deal with School Refusal
eSafety for Parents
Harmony Day
NAPLAN: Tips for Parents to Support Children
International Women’s Day
Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Ideas
Valentine’s Day: Let’s Get Crafty
More Active Learning & Less Screen Time
CA WAY Framework
What is the CA WAY? The CA WAY is a programming approach designed by Camp Australia to support team members in bringing programs to life that result in positive outcomes for children’s learning and experiences. Camp Australia are transforming their organisation with a consistent, simplified approach to programming as they
Top 5 Autumn Activities
Looking for the ultimate way to keep the kids entertained over the holidays? Make autumn AWESOME with our top 5 autumn activities that will give you a well-deserved break, and your child, the time of their life! 1. Science: Pine Cone Weather Station A fun thing to do in autumn
How to Deal with School Refusal
With children back at school and Term 1 in full swing, there is one challenge in education that seems to be impacting schools and families. We’re seeing the continuing fallout of COVID, where last year there was a big drop in attendance rates from the impact of the pandemic and
eSafety for Parents
Our children are growing up in a world where online experience is unavoidable. Although there are educational and helpful platforms, the concerns around harmful and negative online content are ever growing. Our latest survey has shown 42% of families are concerned about too much unproductive screen time in children (CIS,
Harmony Day
Harmony Week is where “everyone belongs”. It’s a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings Australians from different backgrounds together. It’s also about raising awareness and encouraging inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all. You often wear ‘orange’ on Harmony Day (or throughout Harmony week) to show your
NAPLAN: Tips for Parents to Support Children
It’s that time of the year when school is back for Term 1, and primary school-aged children in Year 3 and 5 (and Year 7 and 9 in high school) across the country are getting ready to sit the annual NAPLAN. It’s a “testing” time for some but it’s the
International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 8 March 2023. Celebrating women’s achievement and raising awareness about discrimination, it’s a day where the world takes action to drive gender parity. At Camp Australia, we understand that all women in the workforce make a difference. We support IWD and beyond, where we
Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Ideas
What is Pancake Day? Also known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday. Given that Easter Sunday is determined by lunar cycles, the date of Pancake Day changes every year. Lent was a time when Christians fasted to remember the time Jesus Christ spent 40
Valentine’s Day: Let’s Get Crafty
Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day upon us, what better way to show someone you love and care for than by giving the gift of something handmade? Here are some great crafty ideas from Your OSHC to get the kids involved and having fun! A bouquet of flowers
More Active Learning & Less Screen Time
How ‘well’ is your child? Camp Australia’s Child Impact Survey has revealed that there are concerns for children’s emotional instability and lack of structure persisting in a largely post-COVID Australia. The survey, now in its third year, was first launched in 2020 to help develop an understanding of impacts on
CA WAY Framework
What is the CA WAY? The CA WAY is a programming approach designed by Camp Australia to support team members in bringing programs to life that result in positive outcomes for children’s learning and experiences. Camp Australia are transforming their organisation with a consistent, simplified approach to programming as they strive for program excellence. Programming the CA WAY is one of the most important operational activities of Camp Australia. It sits at the heart of how they deliver on their purpose of ‘helping families achieve their dreams’ with a mission of ‘being recognised as the leader in delivering extra-curricular learning outcomes for the children in our care’. C – Collect
Top 5 Autumn Activities
Looking for the ultimate way to keep the kids entertained over the holidays? Make autumn AWESOME with our top 5 autumn activities that will give you a well-deserved break, and your child, the time of their life! 1. Science: Pine Cone Weather Station A fun thing to do in autumn that is not to be missed is pine cone collection. As we enter Australia’s “wet season” kids can use a pine cone to check the weather forecast! This is a fun, multi-day activity that you only have to set up once – and requires no installation, electricity or watering! The magic is in the pine cone itself; pine cones open
How to Deal with School Refusal
With children back at school and Term 1 in full swing, there is one challenge in education that seems to be impacting schools and families. We’re seeing the continuing fallout of COVID, where last year there was a big drop in attendance rates from the impact of the pandemic and lockdowns. School attendance is a massive issue, according to Hon Jason Clare, Minister for Education, and something that wasn’t just hit by COVID. He plans to address this issue for the next meeting of Education Ministers, along with challenges of teacher shortages and funding arrangements for schools. There is evidence that school attendance rates have been dropping for the last
eSafety for Parents
Our children are growing up in a world where online experience is unavoidable. Although there are educational and helpful platforms, the concerns around harmful and negative online content are ever growing. Our latest survey has shown 42% of families are concerned about too much unproductive screen time in children (CIS, 2022). Today, eSafety for kids is becoming more and more important. Schools are equipped with guidelines and resources to keep children safe online, but what about at home and beyond? That’s why online safety for parents is also important. It’s vital to protect kids online today and the support and guidance parents provide children will help them to safely navigate
Harmony Day
Harmony Week is where “everyone belongs”. It’s a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings Australians from different backgrounds together. It’s also about raising awareness and encouraging inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all. You often wear ‘orange’ on Harmony Day (or throughout Harmony week) to show your support. At Camp Australia, we recognise the importance of Harmony Week and dedicate Your OSHC days to educate and engage children about what it means to “belong” and discuss different backgrounds, communities and cultures. Here are some ways our children at OSHC have shown their support for Harmony Week. They have taken part in Harmony Week activities and created Harmony Day art.
NAPLAN: Tips for Parents to Support Children
It’s that time of the year when school is back for Term 1, and primary school-aged children in Year 3 and 5 (and Year 7 and 9 in high school) across the country are getting ready to sit the annual NAPLAN. It’s a “testing” time for some but it’s the parents that need to do the heavy lifting, so they provide their children with support and encouragement to approach the tests in a positive way. That’s why NAPLAN preparation is always important. What is NAPLAN? The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy, is a series of tests focused on basic skills that are administered to Australian school students. This
International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 8 March 2023. Celebrating women’s achievement and raising awareness about discrimination, it’s a day where the world takes action to drive gender parity. At Camp Australia, we understand that all women in the workforce make a difference. We support IWD and beyond, where we #EmbraceEquity and work to create an environment that is diverse, inclusive and valued. We have over 84% of our team that are women, delivering services before and after school, as well as during the holidays. We are committed to supporting our team members through care, empathy and opportunity, while embracing their cultural and ethical values, so they can lead and
Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Ideas
What is Pancake Day? Also known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday. Given that Easter Sunday is determined by lunar cycles, the date of Pancake Day changes every year. Lent was a time when Christians fasted to remember the time Jesus Christ spent 40 days and 40 nights fasting in the desert. Pancake Day is typically a day of indulgence prior to the 40-day fast and the ingredients used to make pancakes (i.e. milk, eggs, sugar) are not consumed during Lent. This is also a day for penance for Christians, hence the word, shrove (‘shriven’ from sins before the beginning of Lent). Some of
Valentine’s Day: Let’s Get Crafty
Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day upon us, what better way to show someone you love and care for than by giving the gift of something handmade? Here are some great crafty ideas from Your OSHC to get the kids involved and having fun! A bouquet of flowers that don’t dry up with no maintenance required? That’s right. Let’s explore how to make beautiful flowers using coloured paper. Watch this video for a step-by-step guide to making your own paper flowers! No more picking flowers from the garden! Here’s an eco-friendly way to re-use popsicle sticks and some paper or felt to create your own one-of-a-kind reusable flower for Valentine’s
More Active Learning & Less Screen Time
How ‘well’ is your child? Camp Australia’s Child Impact Survey has revealed that there are concerns for children’s emotional instability and lack of structure persisting in a largely post-COVID Australia. The survey, now in its third year, was first launched in 2020 to help develop an understanding of impacts on Australian children aged between 5 – 12 during the pandemic. The latest survey (December 2022) drew responses from over 5,000 families and 130 school partners which tracked the issues children encountered over the past 12 months and the challenges they continue to face. “Almost one quarter (24%) of parents have reported their children’s emotional patterns in 2022 have worsened” It
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 5-8
Children from the ages of 5-8 years old are full of wonder and enthusiasm for fun activities that keep them engaged and entertained. As parents,
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 9-12
Camp Australia’s before, after school and holiday programs for children in the 9-12 age range offer both participants and parents the confidence that there will
Back to School Checklist: The Simple Guide For Your Child
Getting back to school is a fun and exciting time for your child to catch up with their favourite friends and teachers after school holidays.
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School Many children are excited and eager to get to school and start their day.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time to recognise and embrace the diverse range of neurological differences among individuals. Our award-winning CARE Program is
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Exploring Art in Different Mediums
Medium Magic: A Creative Journey for Kids Art is a playground of expression; it’s an exciting adventure filled with endless possibilities. Each artistic medium offers
Sustainable Christmas Craft Ideas
Christmas: Rejoice, Reduce, Recycle! ‘This season of gift-giving and festivities as we approach the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right Christmas in the corner. Continuing from our recent Rubbish Robots in Your OSHC, we encourage children to develop
Don’t Throw Out Your Boxes! Creative Box Recycling Ideas for Children
Encourage your child’s creativity and imagination with these eco-friendly craft ideas for recycling cardboard boxes. An empty cardboard box is filled with endless possibilities for a creative child, so don’t throw them away! Instead teach children about recycling and give
10 Ways to Introduce Children to Recycling and Sustainability
Talking with children about recycling and sustainability and encouraging them to get involved in eco-friendly practices should be as fun as it is important! Here are 10 ways to get children involved and passionate about recycling and sustainability to education
Updated Nutritional Food Options at Camp Australia
Based on the ongoing feedback from families through Camp Australia’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey, there has been a demand for more nutritional food options and the improvement in the quality of food served in services. Whether your children are
CA WAY Framework
What is the CA WAY? The CA WAY is a programming approach designed by Camp Australia to support team members in bringing programs to life that result in positive outcomes for children’s learning and experiences. Camp Australia are transforming their
Top 5 Autumn Activities
Looking for the ultimate way to keep the kids entertained over the holidays? Make autumn AWESOME with our top 5 autumn activities that will give you a well-deserved break, and your child, the time of their life! 1. Science: Pine
How to Deal with School Refusal
With children back at school and Term 1 in full swing, there is one challenge in education that seems to be impacting schools and families. We’re seeing the continuing fallout of COVID, where last year there was a big drop
eSafety for Parents
Our children are growing up in a world where online experience is unavoidable. Although there are educational and helpful platforms, the concerns around harmful and negative online content are ever growing. Our latest survey has shown 42% of families are
Harmony Day
Harmony Week is where “everyone belongs”. It’s a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings Australians from different backgrounds together. It’s also about raising awareness and encouraging inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all. You often wear ‘orange’
NAPLAN: Tips for Parents to Support Children
It’s that time of the year when school is back for Term 1, and primary school-aged children in Year 3 and 5 (and Year 7 and 9 in high school) across the country are getting ready to sit the annual