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Recycling Activities in Outside School Hours Care
How to Inspire Motivation for Kids
Winners of The Experimental Cookbook Competition Announced
Digital Wellbeing and Focus are the Superskills of the Digital World
How to Thrive in a Digital World
Get Involved with Craft Activities for Kids
The Healthy Eating, Dietitian Approved Cookbook
Take it Away – How to Make the Best Food Choice
Easy Science Experiments with Household Items
The Benefits of Seasonal Eating
Recycling Activities in Outside School Hours Care
Recycling has become part of our daily norm. Children are often asking, “Does this belong in the recycling bin?” And this is a good question to ask. Teaching children about recycling at a young age helps them to understand the environmental benefits of living with a waste-reduction mentality. Households and
How to Inspire Motivation for Kids
The COVID pandemic has caused some kids to act like bears and to go into hibernation. Some have given up on their usual activities, some have retreated from life into the world of screens and others have spent more time alone. Inspiration has lessened, interests have narrowed, and motivation has
Winners of The Experimental Cookbook Competition Announced
We’re delighted to announce the 50 winners of The Experimental Cookbook competition, held 2nd August to 30th August 2021. As part of National Science Week, The Experimental Cookbook competition was an initiative open to children registered with Camp Australia, active schools and Camp Australia team members. With the National Science
Digital Wellbeing and Focus are the Superskills of the Digital World
As part of our Insight Series, Dr Kristy Goodwin, digital wellbeing and productivity expert, outlines the impact that technology has on us and explains how we can thrive in a digital world. School leaders and teachers are increasingly reliant on digital technologies for their professional and personal lives. Emails, Google
How to Thrive in a Digital World
Dr Kristy Goodwin, digital wellbeing and productivity expert, outlines the impact that technology has on us and explains how we can thrive in a digital world. As we rely heavily on technology, in both COVID and non-COVID environments, it becomes apparent that our multi-tasking efforts need to be adjusted. Dr
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 and come up with ingenious ideas to make their craft
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 before working from home and online school became the norm.
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 for many parents. If take-away meals are not eaten very
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 about, whilst discovering how to plan and problem-solve. Science allows
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 of the best fruits!). Come wintertime, we see our shelves
Recycling Activities in Outside School Hours Care
Recycling has become part of our daily norm. Children are often asking, “Does this belong in the recycling bin?” And this is a good question to ask. Teaching children about recycling at a young age helps them to understand the environmental benefits of living with a waste-reduction mentality. Households and schools are on board with the mission to recycle more, so let’s explore some recycling ideas we’ve seen in Outside School Hours Care. The Benefits of Recycling Our climate is negatively affected by the greenhouse gases that are emitted from factories and waste. Recycling reduces harmful chemicals and greenhouse gases as companies are able to source back their own products
How to Inspire Motivation for Kids
The COVID pandemic has caused some kids to act like bears and to go into hibernation. Some have given up on their usual activities, some have retreated from life into the world of screens and others have spent more time alone. Inspiration has lessened, interests have narrowed, and motivation has reduced. Of course, all of this is understandable. It has been a scary time. Even so, it is time to change gears and inspire motivation for kids. Just as bears rise after a period of hibernation, it is time to help our children to get out and enjoy the world. How do Parents Motivate Kids? There is a lot that
Winners of The Experimental Cookbook Competition Announced
We’re delighted to announce the 50 winners of The Experimental Cookbook competition, held 2nd August to 30th August 2021. As part of National Science Week, The Experimental Cookbook competition was an initiative open to children registered with Camp Australia, active schools and Camp Australia team members. With the National Science Week theme of Food: Different by Design, the competition called for chefs and scientists to get creative in the kitchen. We partnered with dietitians, Julie Meek and Kelly Bramble, who imparted their nutritional advice via a suite of blogs and videos to encourage healthy eating habits within the Camp Australia family. They were also the main judges who selected the
Digital Wellbeing and Focus are the Superskills of the Digital World
As part of our Insight Series, Dr Kristy Goodwin, digital wellbeing and productivity expert, outlines the impact that technology has on us and explains how we can thrive in a digital world. School leaders and teachers are increasingly reliant on digital technologies for their professional and personal lives. Emails, Google Classroom, Seesaw, social media, blogs and news sites are now part of the daily vernacular for most in the educational sector. An increased digital load, particularly in relation to their work demands has left many educators feeling the impacts of ‘digital fatigue’ and in some instances, ‘digital burnout’. However, technology is an integral part of educators’ professional and personal lives.
How to Thrive in a Digital World
Dr Kristy Goodwin, digital wellbeing and productivity expert, outlines the impact that technology has on us and explains how we can thrive in a digital world. As we rely heavily on technology, in both COVID and non-COVID environments, it becomes apparent that our multi-tasking efforts need to be adjusted. Dr Kristy Goodwin points out that “Research also confirms that our IQ drops by an average of 15 points when we multitask and it takes us 40% longer to complete the tasks, compared to if we’d mono-tasked.” In order to be productive, one must be able to focus on a single task at hand. Read more about how people have succumbed
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 and come up with ingenious ideas to make their craft object just the way they imagined. The Benefits of Craft Activities for Kids Craft is one of the most popular activities for kids and can be enjoyed by all children, no matter what their age is and what their interests are. Getting hands-on with craft activities is not only beneficial for kids, but for adults alike! For children, craft is
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 before working from home and online school became the norm. Managing this sometimes-hectic routine can be a lot, which means eating well can easily become a low priority. When we put healthy eating low on our priority list, it can create unhealthy behaviour that impacts other elements of our lives, like sleep, activity, and mood. Let’s discuss why maintaining healthy eating habits is important for you and your family’s daily
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 for many parents. If take-away meals are not eaten very often, the impact on your and your children’s health is likely to be minimal. However, if your household and therefore, your children are eating this type of food regularly, this means there will be significant extra fat, sugar and salt being consumed. Swinging by a take-away food outlet can be the ultimate double-edged sword. Buying food that you don’t have
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 about, whilst discovering how to plan and problem-solve. Science allows a child to be curious and to ask questions about what they are learning. We’ve put together some fun science experiments that you can do in your own home with some basic household items. Egg Experiment In this easy Bouncy Egg Science Experiment, we are going to turn a regular raw egg into a bouncy egg. The result will be
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 of the best fruits!). Come wintertime, we see our shelves chock full of mandarins and oranges. These fruits are high in vitamin C and support a healthy immune system. The reason why we see different fruits and vegetables in our supermarkets at different times of the year is because all fruits and vegetables found across the world have seasonal preferences for how they grow! Each fruit and vegetable require certain
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
Helping Children to Maintain Friendships
A parent’s wish is for their child to make new friends and be happy. Throughout each year in primary school, this wish does not change. There is one simple reason for this. The basis of happiness at school comes down
Transitioning Into a New School Year: How to Guide Your Child
And just like that, the new school year is upon us! 2021 was a massive year, with most families experiencing lockdowns. This year will be an important year for children, no matter what year they are in. From Prep children,
9 Favourite Family-friendly Cake Recipes
The Experimental Cookbook showcases a selection of family-friendly recipes, including delicious cakes. Substituting some ingredients for healthier options, we challenge you to get busy in the kitchen for a bake-off! Here are some recipes that were submitted by some talented
Helping Your Child Transition Into High School
Entering high school from primary school is definitely one of the most exciting things for all children and parents. Concurrently, it can also be a challenging and anxious period for your child. So, what can parents do to prepare their
Showcasing Winners of The Rocketeers Film Festival
Over the Spring holiday season, Camp Australia teamed up with StarTime to bring The Rocketeers Film Festival to children across Australia. Over 2,000 children joined us for filmmaking workshops, both online and in-person, creating over 570 amazing films, giving children
Recycling Activities in Outside School Hours Care
Recycling has become part of our daily norm. Children are often asking, “Does this belong in the recycling bin?” And this is a good question to ask. Teaching children about recycling at a young age helps them to understand the
How to Inspire Motivation for Kids
The COVID pandemic has caused some kids to act like bears and to go into hibernation. Some have given up on their usual activities, some have retreated from life into the world of screens and others have spent more time
Winners of The Experimental Cookbook Competition Announced
We’re delighted to announce the 50 winners of The Experimental Cookbook competition, held 2nd August to 30th August 2021. As part of National Science Week, The Experimental Cookbook competition was an initiative open to children registered with Camp Australia, active
Digital Wellbeing and Focus are the Superskills of the Digital World
As part of our Insight Series, Dr Kristy Goodwin, digital wellbeing and productivity expert, outlines the impact that technology has on us and explains how we can thrive in a digital world. School leaders and teachers are increasingly reliant on
How to Thrive in a Digital World
Dr Kristy Goodwin, digital wellbeing and productivity expert, outlines the impact that technology has on us and explains how we can thrive in a digital world. As we rely heavily on technology, in both COVID and non-COVID environments, it becomes