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How to make slime
Outdoor Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
School Holiday Fun with Winter Activities
How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
5 Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
School Lunch Box Ideas
Top 5 Tips for Starting Term 1
2023 Family NPS Survey Results
How to make slime
What is something that’s super fun to play with and even therapeutic? You guessed it – SLIME! The squishy, gooey and stretchy substance that’s full of sensory fun has gotten into everyone’s hands, literally. With lots of different types, from fluffy slime to slime without glue, there’s so many to
Outdoor Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
Outdoor art activities are a great way to get children to step outside and be creative in a natural setting. These activities encourage children to explore and use natural materials like leaves, stones, and sticks in their projects. They help children connect with nature and only require basic supplies that
School Holiday Fun with Winter Activities
The school holidays bring time for your child to relax and unwind, and it’s also the perfect opportunity to remind them how to go back to basics and have fun with some exciting activities. We’ve put together some of our most favourite winter activity ideas that are perfect for the
How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity
The Power of Play Play is absolutely magical for young children! A key memory of any childhood, playtime is a child’s way of exploring the world. Play is not just about fun; through play, children develop crucial skills like problem-solving, creativity, and emotional understanding. Whether they’re building with blocks, dressing
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
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 tailored to support children with additional needs. Through CARE, we aim to foster neuro-inclusivity within our communities and ensure every child feels a sense of
5 Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
Nurture the creativity of your little ones! Celebrate and share children’s creative talents through fun and engaging art & craft activities for kids. Inspired by Big Art at Camp Australia – Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You! Encourage your young artists to dive into easy and enjoyable kids art and
School Lunch Box Ideas
Bring back their appetite with new school lunch ideas for Term 1! We thought you may need a bit of inspiration as you head into the new school year.Here at Camp Australia, we’re all for healthy eating and making lunches fun and enjoyable for children. Cooking is one of the
Top 5 Tips for Starting Term 1
It’s almost here. Summer fun and holidays are starting to phase out and the reality of heading back to school is kicking in fast for families. For some, it might be just “another” new year, but for others it would be completely new and a lot of the times, clueless.
Navigating the New School Year: A Canvas of Emotions and the Artistic Palette
As the summer holidays fade, a new chapter begins for countless children -the start of a new school year. The anticipation, excitement, and inevitably a hint of anxiety fills the air. The journey ahead is a canvas waiting to be painted with experiences, challenges, and triumphs. In this exploration of
2023 Family NPS Survey Results
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 a deeper bond with the world around them and make
How to make slime
What is something that’s super fun to play with and even therapeutic? You guessed it – SLIME! The squishy, gooey and stretchy substance that’s full of sensory fun has gotten into everyone’s hands, literally. With lots of different types, from fluffy slime to slime without glue, there’s so many to choose from to keep the kids entertained. A huge hit with both the young and young-at-heart, slime and DIY slime kits have been around for a while but saw exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they became an easy and affordable option for families to keep children occupied and even provide relief from mild anxiety, as well as keeping
Outdoor Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
Outdoor art activities are a great way to get children to step outside and be creative in a natural setting. These activities encourage children to explore and use natural materials like leaves, stones, and sticks in their projects. They help children connect with nature and only require basic supplies that can be carried from home. Read about the best outdoor craft activities that children and families can do together! Benefits of Outdoor Art and Craft Activities for Your Children There are so many benefits to outdoor arts and crafts: Fosters Creativity and Imagination: Children can explore and use natural materials like leaves, stones, and sticks in their projects. It encourages
School Holiday Fun with Winter Activities
The school holidays bring time for your child to relax and unwind, and it’s also the perfect opportunity to remind them how to go back to basics and have fun with some exciting activities. We’ve put together some of our most favourite winter activity ideas that are perfect for the school holidays. 1. Science and Craft Snow Activity If you’re thinking of heading to the snow this season but haven’t quite got there yet, give this Winter Fake Snow activity a try…all in the comfort of your own home! Here are five different ways to make fake snow. Baking soda and shaving cream. Mix 1 cup of baking soda with
How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity
The Power of Play Play is absolutely magical for young children! A key memory of any childhood, playtime is a child’s way of exploring the world. Play is not just about fun; through play, children develop crucial skills like problem-solving, creativity, and emotional understanding. Whether they’re building with blocks, dressing up in costumes, or running around in the park, play is the key to growth. It nurtures their imagination and teaches resilience as they learn from trying new things. Not to mention, it gives kids time and opportunities to make memories with their friends, siblings and parents. LEGO® Blocks and Creativity Playing with LEGO bricks is not just super fun;
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
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 tailored to support children with additional needs. Through CARE, we aim to foster neuro-inclusivity within our communities and ensure every child feels a sense of belonging in our services. A central part of our CARE Program is providing our educators with training and resources to better understand neurodivergent conditions such as Autism and ADHD guided by evidence-based approaches. We offer e-learning modules and support from our CARE Team and Inclusion Support Specialists. Our collaboration with experts from the National Outside School Hours Services Alliance and
5 Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
Nurture the creativity of your little ones! Celebrate and share children’s creative talents through fun and engaging art & craft activities for kids. Inspired by Big Art at Camp Australia – Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You! Encourage your young artists to dive into easy and enjoyable kids art and craft activities, perfect for sparking their imagination at home. And add a sprinkle of competitiveness with the Big Art Competition! Inspire your aspiring artist to get hands-on and express their colourful side by trying these easy activities at home. Here are our top 5 picks of art and craft ideas for kids: Kids Art And Craft Ideas Bubble Painting What
School Lunch Box Ideas
Bring back their appetite with new school lunch ideas for Term 1! We thought you may need a bit of inspiration as you head into the new school year.Here at Camp Australia, we’re all for healthy eating and making lunches fun and enjoyable for children. Cooking is one of the favourite activities children enjoy at Your OSHC. They love to get hands-on and whip up a range of foods that are yummy, healthy and easy to make!Let us share some of the most popular recipes from Your OSHC that you can try at home. They’re perfect for school lunches or morning tea! Penne Pasta with Broccoli Ingredients: 1 bag of
Top 5 Tips for Starting Term 1
It’s almost here. Summer fun and holidays are starting to phase out and the reality of heading back to school is kicking in fast for families. For some, it might be just “another” new year, but for others it would be completely new and a lot of the times, clueless. Don’t panic. You’re not alone in this. Here are top 5 tips for starting (or going back to) school that will help keep you and your children confident, happy, and starting Term 1 on a positive note. 1. Have the ‘talk’ with your child about starting school It’s a great way to get into the mindset of starting the new
Navigating the New School Year: A Canvas of Emotions and the Artistic Palette
As the summer holidays fade, a new chapter begins for countless children -the start of a new school year. The anticipation, excitement, and inevitably a hint of anxiety fills the air. The journey ahead is a canvas waiting to be painted with experiences, challenges, and triumphs. In this exploration of the start of a school year, we delve into the emotional landscape children often navigate and discover how the power of art can be a guiding light through these uncharted waters. For many, the fear of the unknown, the challenge of making new friends, and the pressure to meet academic expectations can be overwhelming. I remember only too well the
2023 Family NPS Survey Results
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 a deeper bond with the world around them and make environmentally conscious choices fun activities that involve recycling, upcycling and reducing waste. Let your child be a ‘sustainability champion’ during this holiday season by unleashing their creativity whilst having fun reusing and reducing Christmas rubbish! Let’s get in the spirit of recycling and explore fun ways to turn Christmas trash into treasure, such as creating an ‘inventor’s box’ or other
How to Build Resilience in Children
Written by Dr Kaylene Henderson (MBBS FRANZCP Cert C&A Psych) Resilience refers to our ability to bounce back, adapt and keep going when faced with
How to make slime
What is something that’s super fun to play with and even therapeutic? You guessed it – SLIME! The squishy, gooey and stretchy substance that’s full
Outdoor Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
Outdoor art activities are a great way to get children to step outside and be creative in a natural setting. These activities encourage children to
Throwback to the 90s! Games, Crafts and Recipes That Will Take Children Back in Time
This term, let your children step back in time and relive the magic of the 90s! The 90s were an era filled with big moments,
Celebrating 30 Years of OSHC – The Big Art Comp and Imagining the Future
Let us Celebrate When it comes to milestones this one is certainly worth celebrating! 30 years of OSHC at Camp Australia, I know that’s huge right!
School Holiday Fun with Winter Activities
The school holidays bring time for your child to relax and unwind, and it’s also the perfect opportunity to remind them how to go back
How to Build Resilience in Children
Written by Dr Kaylene Henderson (MBBS FRANZCP Cert C&A Psych) Resilience refers to our ability to bounce back, adapt and keep going when faced with the setbacks, stress and tough times that inevitably come our way in life. None of
How to make slime
What is something that’s super fun to play with and even therapeutic? You guessed it – SLIME! The squishy, gooey and stretchy substance that’s full of sensory fun has gotten into everyone’s hands, literally. With lots of different types, from
Outdoor Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
Outdoor art activities are a great way to get children to step outside and be creative in a natural setting. These activities encourage children to explore and use natural materials like leaves, stones, and sticks in their projects. They help
Throwback to the 90s! Games, Crafts and Recipes That Will Take Children Back in Time
This term, let your children step back in time and relive the magic of the 90s! The 90s were an era filled with big moments, and we’re here to bring that excitement to your children. Whether it’s introducing your children
Celebrating 30 Years of OSHC – The Big Art Comp and Imagining the Future
Let us Celebrate When it comes to milestones this one is certainly worth celebrating! 30 years of OSHC at Camp Australia, I know that’s huge right! Three decades of service, where learning, growth, and fun have been at the heart of
School Holiday Fun with Winter Activities
The school holidays bring time for your child to relax and unwind, and it’s also the perfect opportunity to remind them how to go back to basics and have fun with some exciting activities. We’ve put together some of our
Cooking with children: Top tips for making the kitchen fun
Embarking on culinary adventures with your child is a great way to create lasting memories and grow a stronger bond. While it’s a journey that is undeniably rewarding, it can be quite challenging when cooking with children. Fear not, for
How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity
The Power of Play Play is absolutely magical for young children! A key memory of any childhood, playtime is a child’s way of exploring the world. Play is not just about fun; through play, children develop crucial skills like problem-solving,
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
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 tailored to support children with additional needs. Through CARE, we aim to foster neuro-inclusivity within
Crafting Connections on a Budget
The Importance of Creating Art Together as a Family on a Budget by Kerry Evitts Today, I will dive into the colourful world of creating art together as a family. It’s not just about creating art; it’s about building bonds,