News & Blog
News & Blog
Showing search results for XXXXXX
Search results
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
Could you be saving money on childcare?
How to Build Self-Confidence in a Child
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
Service Spotlight: Lakeside College’s Outside School Hours Care Program
We spoke with Manjit to find out about her role as an Outside School Hours Care Educator at Lakeside College in Pakenham, Victoria. Manjit is a passionate educator and is thoroughly enjoying being part of the community at her school. Popular interests in Outside School Hours Care Children have varying
Could you be saving money on childcare?
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) aims to help families pay for out of school hours child care fees. It is paid directly to outside school hours care providers who pass the discount onto the family by way of a fee reduction. Coming into effect in July 2018, the CCS replaced the
How to Build Self-Confidence in a Child
Being confident gives children the ability to experience different things. When a child has self-confidence, they believe in their ability. They understand their own strengths and have the inner confidence to give things a go. Of course, there are certain situations that a child may not be confident in but
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
Service Spotlight: Lakeside College’s Outside School Hours Care Program
We spoke with Manjit to find out about her role as an Outside School Hours Care Educator at Lakeside College in Pakenham, Victoria. Manjit is a passionate educator and is thoroughly enjoying being part of the community at her school. Popular interests in Outside School Hours Care Children have varying interests in Outside School Hours Care. Activities for children range from Lego, building castles with recycled boxes, art and craft, painting, sports, and more. Recently, the children have found their musical passion and have taken up playing musical instruments. Basketball and soccer are the popular sports this term, and in summer, cricket is the go-to sport. In primary school, children
Could you be saving money on childcare?
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) aims to help families pay for out of school hours child care fees. It is paid directly to outside school hours care providers who pass the discount onto the family by way of a fee reduction. Coming into effect in July 2018, the CCS replaced the Child Care Benefit (CCB) and the Child Care Rebate (CCR). It is designed to be simpler to manage and better targeted towards low and middle income families who need more assistance. What does the Child Care Subsidy cover? The subsidy helps cover approved childcare for children of 13 years or younger who attend primary school. It does not cover compulsory
How to Build Self-Confidence in a Child
Being confident gives children the ability to experience different things. When a child has self-confidence, they believe in their ability. They understand their own strengths and have the inner confidence to give things a go. Of course, there are certain situations that a child may not be confident in but for the most part, they are willing to accept their strengths and use these to enhance their success and happiness. They are also willing to give things a go that they aren’t overly confident with. Let’s explore some ways in which adults can help to raise confident children. Confident Children are Happy Children When a child feels that they are
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
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,
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
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
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