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How to Regrow Vegetables in Water
Quick and Easy Ways to Fuel your Body with Food
Healthy Snacking – Avoiding the Energy Speed Bumps
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
How Parents Can Help Children Thrive in a Digital World
School Holiday Adventures at Rocketeers
Cooking Up a Storm in the Kitchen for Kids
How to Regrow Vegetables in Water
Did you know some vegetables can be re-grown from root in your own home? No pot or soil is needed! This DIY hack is awesome for getting the family together to get excited about growing vegetables and healthy eating. Gather a vegetable with exposed roots, submerge it in water, and
Quick and Easy Ways to Fuel your Body with Food
It seems like everyone has an opinion on what it means to be ‘healthy’ these days. Everything from unrealistic fad dieting, cutting out food groups, to unnecessary fasting. One thing they all miss though is the one central fact of food; the importance of fuelling our bodies with food to
Healthy Snacking – Avoiding the Energy Speed Bumps
Regardless of how old you are, it only takes a moment to remember what it was like to go through the routine of getting ready for school. A big part of the routine was packing your lunchbox and if the snacks inside that lunchbox were not enticing – the day
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
Today marks National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day and the theme is: Proud in culture, strong in spirit. As an organisation within the Outside School Hours Care industry, we acknowledge the past and present generations who have cared for their children, instilling in them strong traditions. Our commitment
How Parents Can Help Children Thrive in a Digital World
Martine Oglethorpe from The Modern Parent is an expert in online safety and has written her top tips for parents when navigating the challenges of raising children in a technologically advanced world. As we’re back in the midst of lockdown, Martine’s advice is practical and ideal for strengthening the relationship
Educator Highlight with Colleen from Yarrawarrah Public School
Colleen’s career as an educator spans over 32 years and we are both proud and fortunate to have her as part of the Camp Australia team. Colleen leads a team of educators at Yarrawarrah Public School, dedicated to the 100 children attending before and after school care each week and
School Holiday Adventures at Rocketeers
The school holidays have been filled with extraordinary adventures at Rocketeers. Mission II has blasted off with over 250 showcase experiences at over 200 locations. There’s been non-stop action, and crewmates have enjoyed the fun and variety that Rocketeers brings to the school holidays. Let’s explore some of the highlights
Educator Highlight with Kelly from Preston North East Primary School
Kelly is our dedicated coordinator at Preston North East Primary School in Victoria. She’s been with Camp Australia for over 18 months and within this time, has been promoted to manage her own Outside School Hours Care service. Read on to learn more about Kelly and what her role means
Service Spotlight: Outside School Hours Care at Montmorency Primary School
We caught up with Etta, our experienced educator who manages our Outside School Hours Care service at Montmorency Primary School in Victoria. Activities Children Enjoy in Before and After School Care During the school term, there are between 25-50 children attending Outside School Hours Care. Rocketeers is also running during
Cooking Up a Storm in the Kitchen for Kids
Cooking activities for kids have been the taste (pardon the pun) of the week. In Outside School Hours Care, our educators and children love to cook together, learning how ingredients combine to create wonderful tasting treats and dishes. Please enjoy some of our latest recipes from our kitchen to yours
How to Regrow Vegetables in Water
Did you know some vegetables can be re-grown from root in your own home? No pot or soil is needed! This DIY hack is awesome for getting the family together to get excited about growing vegetables and healthy eating. Gather a vegetable with exposed roots, submerge it in water, and leave it in a sunny spot for 3-4 days. It should grow new leaves, shoots, or stems for you and your family to enjoy! This experiment works for a bunch of vegetables like – spring onion, lettuce, celery, bok choy, and cabbage Herbs, such as basil, can also be regrown in water by following the same process. How does
Quick and Easy Ways to Fuel your Body with Food
It seems like everyone has an opinion on what it means to be ‘healthy’ these days. Everything from unrealistic fad dieting, cutting out food groups, to unnecessary fasting. One thing they all miss though is the one central fact of food; the importance of fuelling our bodies with food to support a healthy lifestyle! There are many things that factor into a healthy lifestyle. For example, achieving and maintaining a well-balanced diet. Food acts as an energy source for our brain and helps us with processing how we think, feel and what we do. Eating an array of nutritious foods that are delicious and flavourful helps to support a healthy
Healthy Snacking – Avoiding the Energy Speed Bumps
Regardless of how old you are, it only takes a moment to remember what it was like to go through the routine of getting ready for school. A big part of the routine was packing your lunchbox and if the snacks inside that lunchbox were not enticing – the day was definitely below par. For most children, snacking is an essential part of daily life. These children of ours are doing lots of growing and regular healthy snacks are the perfect way to keep hunger pangs at bay, satisfy smaller appetites and provide important nutrients. Choosing and preparing snacks can be sometimes tricky, especially if you have fussy eaters and
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
Today marks National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day and the theme is: Proud in culture, strong in spirit. As an organisation within the Outside School Hours Care industry, we acknowledge the past and present generations who have cared for their children, instilling in them strong traditions. Our commitment is to extend upon the support provided by the many families and communities, offering an inclusive environment for all cultures to enjoy the experiences we offer. To further demonstrate our commitment to the development and wellbeing of all children, we have been developing our Reconciliation Action Plan to ensure cultural awareness, respect and understanding across our services. We have submitted
How Parents Can Help Children Thrive in a Digital World
Martine Oglethorpe from The Modern Parent is an expert in online safety and has written her top tips for parents when navigating the challenges of raising children in a technologically advanced world. As we’re back in the midst of lockdown, Martine’s advice is practical and ideal for strengthening the relationship between technology and child, plus parent and child. A must-read for any parent, especially under lockdown conditions! As our children become increasingly immersed in the digital world, they will be faced both with challenges that threaten their safety and wellbeing, as well as opportunities that offer enormous benefits to their wellbeing, connection and learning. So how do we, as parents,
Educator Highlight with Colleen from Yarrawarrah Public School
Colleen’s career as an educator spans over 32 years and we are both proud and fortunate to have her as part of the Camp Australia team. Colleen leads a team of educators at Yarrawarrah Public School, dedicated to the 100 children attending before and after school care each week and was once awarded with an Australia Day Award for her work in OSHC. Initially commencing in the field as a qualified school teacher, took the opportunity to be an Outside School Hours Care Coordinator, and worked with the same service for 18 years, moving to Yarrawarrah Public School over 10 years ago. On a personal level, Colleen enjoys spending her
School Holiday Adventures at Rocketeers
The school holidays have been filled with extraordinary adventures at Rocketeers. Mission II has blasted off with over 250 showcase experiences at over 200 locations. There’s been non-stop action, and crewmates have enjoyed the fun and variety that Rocketeers brings to the school holidays. Let’s explore some of the highlights from the school holidays! Base Camp Days at Rocketeers At Base Camp, Commanders and Crew have developed a range of exciting themed days, encouraging crewmates to get to know each other with some fun experiences. The Rocketeers Opening Ceremony gave crewmates a chance to partake in some friendly competition. The BIG games are upon us and to celebrate, services have
Educator Highlight with Kelly from Preston North East Primary School
Kelly is our dedicated coordinator at Preston North East Primary School in Victoria. She’s been with Camp Australia for over 18 months and within this time, has been promoted to manage her own Outside School Hours Care service. Read on to learn more about Kelly and what her role means from both personal and professional perspectives. Making Positive Changes with Programs in OSHC Kelly loves developing new programs for the children in Outside School Hours Care. She’s made a positive change to programming initiatives and is grateful that the children appreciate her dedication to guiding their growth. “I feel pure happiness when children thank me for things we’ve done around
Service Spotlight: Outside School Hours Care at Montmorency Primary School
We caught up with Etta, our experienced educator who manages our Outside School Hours Care service at Montmorency Primary School in Victoria. Activities Children Enjoy in Before and After School Care During the school term, there are between 25-50 children attending Outside School Hours Care. Rocketeers is also running during the school holidays and there have been 30 children attend each day during Mission II. Children love to get involved in all types of activities, including constructive play, building, craft, board games, composting, cooking, discos and outside play (for example, soccer, footy, tennis and having fun on the playground). Etta makes sure that children enjoy their time in Montmorency Primary
Cooking Up a Storm in the Kitchen for Kids
Cooking activities for kids have been the taste (pardon the pun) of the week. In Outside School Hours Care, our educators and children love to cook together, learning how ingredients combine to create wonderful tasting treats and dishes. Please enjoy some of our latest recipes from our kitchen to yours at home. Banana Smoothies Delicious and easy to prepare smoothie. Serves 3 Ingredients 1 banana 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon or dash of honey 1 Weetbix (optional) Method Peel banana and break into pieces Blend all ingredients until smooth (use blender, otherwise use a fork) Serve cold Hummingbird Cake This cake was named after the bird because it was
We Need To Talk About Anxiety
Article written by Dr Kaylene Henderson for Camp Australia Much is said about anxiety these days, but rarely are we reminded that anxiety is, in
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – School Holiday Fun
Embracing the Spring Holidays with Art, Nature and Family Connection Spring is upon us and with it brings the end of term 3 and the
Celebrating decades of dedication to OSHC: Denise & Annette’s inspiring journey at Camelot Rise Primary School
At Camelot Rise Primary School, a heartwarming story unfolds through the dedication of two extraordinary women who, as both friends and colleagues, have become the
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
Get Involved with Craft Activities for Kids
If you’re looking for something fun to do at home after school, during lockdown, or even on the school holidays, why not get involved with craft activities? Children LOVE craft, and it gives them the creative freedom to express themselves
The Healthy Eating, Dietitian Approved Cookbook
Wake up. Coffee. Get the kids ready. Eat. Make sure the kids eat. Pack lunches. Tantrum #1. Kids still aren’t ready. Get in the car. Tantrum #2. School drop-off. Get to work. Sounds familiar? Or at least a distant memory
Take it Away – How to Make the Best Food Choice
It’s Friday night and the week has come to an end. The sheer thought of cooking dinner is rather overwhelming, am I right? Considering fast or take-away food when motivation to cook is low and fatigue high, is not uncommon
Easy Science Experiments with Household Items
Science activities for children are some of the most fun ways to spend spare time. Children love the excitement of repeatedly trying cool science experiments. A science experiment offers so much for children; they learn what goal setting is all
The Benefits of Seasonal Eating
As the seasons change throughout the year, so does the fresh produce we find filling our supermarket shelves, grocery stores and farmers’ markets. During summer, our shelves fill up with berries and tropical fruit like mangos and pineapple (arguably, some
How to Regrow Vegetables in Water
Did you know some vegetables can be re-grown from root in your own home? No pot or soil is needed! This DIY hack is awesome for getting the family together to get excited about growing vegetables and healthy eating. Gather
Quick and Easy Ways to Fuel your Body with Food
It seems like everyone has an opinion on what it means to be ‘healthy’ these days. Everything from unrealistic fad dieting, cutting out food groups, to unnecessary fasting. One thing they all miss though is the one central fact of
Healthy Snacking – Avoiding the Energy Speed Bumps
Regardless of how old you are, it only takes a moment to remember what it was like to go through the routine of getting ready for school. A big part of the routine was packing your lunchbox and if the
National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
Today marks National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day and the theme is: Proud in culture, strong in spirit. As an organisation within the Outside School Hours Care industry, we acknowledge the past and present generations who have cared
How Parents Can Help Children Thrive in a Digital World
Martine Oglethorpe from The Modern Parent is an expert in online safety and has written her top tips for parents when navigating the challenges of raising children in a technologically advanced world. As we’re back in the midst of lockdown,