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6 School Holiday Activities to Entertain Kids
Sustainable Christmas Craft Ideas
Don’t Throw Out Your Boxes! Creative Box Recycling Ideas for Children
10 Ways to Introduce Children to Recycling and Sustainability
Updated Nutritional Food Options at Camp Australia
CA WAY Framework
Top 5 Autumn Activities
How to Deal with School Refusal
eSafety for Parents
Harmony Day
6 School Holiday Activities to Entertain Kids
Keeping the kids busy and entertained can be a tricky task – especially in the longer summer holidays. There are only so many new ideas you can come up with yourself for at-home activities during the holidays. Luckily, at Rocketeers, we’re experts in keeping children entertained all day long and
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 a deeper bond with the world around them and make
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 your used cardboard boxes new life as a craft material
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 across National Recycling Week. Teaching children about recycling and the
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 participating in our Rocketeers Vacation Care program or our Your OSHC Before and
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
6 School Holiday Activities to Entertain Kids
Keeping the kids busy and entertained can be a tricky task – especially in the longer summer holidays. There are only so many new ideas you can come up with yourself for at-home activities during the holidays. Luckily, at Rocketeers, we’re experts in keeping children entertained all day long and have plenty of ideas to share. Here are some of our favourite holiday activities for kids. School Holiday Entertainment Ideas for Kids 1. Creative Painting Of course, you can dust off the normal paint brushes and encourage your kids to get creative, but what about adding a new approach to artistic expression? Instead of paint brushes, use other items to
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 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
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 your used cardboard boxes new life as a craft material or an imaginative play prop. Here are some rainy-day ideas to entertain children with a simple cardboard box. Build a ’bot This is an easy challenge that will entertain children of any age. Provide children with a box and some additional craft supplies such as: scissors, glue, sticky tape, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and pens. You can also raid your
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 across National Recycling Week. Teaching children about recycling and the importance of sustainable practices is a great way to encourage responsibility, creativity and to foster new skills. Yes, environmental education is important for the future of our planet, but it’s also fascinating for young developing minds and offers children the chance to get involved in household chores and make a positive difference. So, how can you introduce your children to
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 participating in our Rocketeers Vacation Care program or our Your OSHC Before and After School Care, you can be sure they will eat well at Camp Australia. Creating fresh, healthy food for kids is our priority, so in response to this outcome, Camp Australia has undergone a major menu enhancement, working with nutritionist Claire Bucek to create 50 new recipes, along with the addition of more fresh ingredients such as butter, garlic and herbs. Catering
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
6 School Holiday Activities to Entertain Kids
Keeping the kids busy and entertained can be a tricky task – especially in the longer summer holidays. There are only so many new ideas you can come up with yourself for at-home activities during the holidays. Luckily, at Rocketeers,
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