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Create a Children’s “Inventor’s Box” for Recycled Crafting
8 DIY Eco-Friendly Party Games and Activities for Children
OSHC Hub Supports School Community Demand
Teaching with Screens Throughout the Years
Managing Screentime Throughout the Years
Australia’s Biggest Handball Competition Returns
How to Encourage Positive Thinking in Kids
8 Ways to Exercise with Kids when Lockdown Restrictions
Handball Championships – Back for Second Year Running
Create a Children’s “Inventor’s Box” for Recycled Crafting
Discover the magic of an “inventor’s box” to let children indulge their creativity using recycled packaging and discarded household items. National Recycling Week is a great time for parents and educators to get children involved in recycling. Creating an “inventor’s box” is an easy way to encourage children to be
8 DIY Eco-Friendly Party Games and Activities for Children
Why not celebrate your child’s birthday with sustainable, eco-friendly party games and activities that you can easily do at home or at your local park? Birthday parties are huge highlights for children – it’s a day to feel special, be celebrated, and have lots of treats! Unfortunately for parents tasked
OSHC Hub Supports School Community Demand
With an increase in demand for before and after school care over the last couple of years, the Out of School Hours Care Hub Program was developed by the NSW Government to meet the needs of families. The custom-designed buildings cater for before and after school care in convenient locations. Camp Australia
Teaching with Screens Throughout the Years
There is no doubt the experiences of the last couple of years have culminated in a far greater uptake of screentime and online activities for our young people. Along with an increased amount of time tethered to a device, we have also seen greater exposure to more sites, apps and
Managing Screentime Throughout the Years
Martine Oglethorpe from The Modern Parent is an expert in online safety and has written her top tips in a comprehensive guide for parents to help with managing screentime for children of any age. A video introduction by Martine Oglethorpe. There is no doubt the experiences of the last couple
Australia’s Biggest Handball Competition Returns
On Sunday 19 June, Camp Australia hosted Australia’s biggest handball competition, also known regionally as downball and four-square, for the second year in a row. The Regional Handball Championships saw over 350 children, between the ages of 5-12, come together across 10 locations around the country, to compete for a
How to Encourage Positive Thinking in Kids
In reality, we all experience challenging times at various stages throughout life. Helping kids with positive thinking involves developing in them a resilient mindset. This is the ability to rebound after times of anxiety or avoidance and to refocus on what is possible. Developing a positive and resilient mindset predicts
8 Ways to Exercise with Kids when Lockdown Restrictions
If your children normally get their exercise through their participation with organised sport clubs, it can be challenging to find ways to keep up their fitness at home while the restrictions during COVID-19 are easing and sports clubs have not reopened yet. Heading outside and giving your children room to
How to Boost Your Child’s Sense of Belonging in Primary School
Thinking back to when you were in primary school, was there ever a time when you felt that you didn’t belong? That dreaded feeling when you walked into the school gate hoping that the day will be better than the day before. As a parent, you want your child to
Handball Championships – Back for Second Year Running
After a roaring success in 2021 with over 12,000 children competing, we are back! Get ready for the Handball Championships. Whether you call it Handball, Downball or 4-Square, we’re back for round 2 of the Handball Championships. Serve, Slice and Smash your way to glory – exclusive to Camp Australia
Create a Children’s “Inventor’s Box” for Recycled Crafting
Discover the magic of an “inventor’s box” to let children indulge their creativity using recycled packaging and discarded household items. National Recycling Week is a great time for parents and educators to get children involved in recycling. Creating an “inventor’s box” is an easy way to encourage children to be creative while they learn about problem solving, and the importance of eco-friendly practices such as recycling. So, what is an inventor’s box, and how can you create one? What is an inventor’s box? An inventor’s box is basically a box of recycled items to be used for craft play. You can use a cardboard box or a plastic storage tub
8 DIY Eco-Friendly Party Games and Activities for Children
Why not celebrate your child’s birthday with sustainable, eco-friendly party games and activities that you can easily do at home or at your local park? Birthday parties are huge highlights for children – it’s a day to feel special, be celebrated, and have lots of treats! Unfortunately for parents tasked with organizing them, children’s birthday parties can often be stressful to host and full of disposable waste. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Here are eight ideas for easy, eco-friendly party games and activities to ensure that your child’s next birthday party is a knockout success! #1 Ceramic Pot Painting This is a great eco-friendly party activity for
OSHC Hub Supports School Community Demand
With an increase in demand for before and after school care over the last couple of years, the Out of School Hours Care Hub Program was developed by the NSW Government to meet the needs of families. The custom-designed buildings cater for before and after school care in convenient locations. Camp Australia is proudly involved in the initiative, which enables many parents to be part of the workforce – our services are designed to take the extra pressure off parents by delivering engaging programs in a safe environment for primary school children before school starts and when the bell goes at the end of the day. Our Outside School Hours Care service
Teaching with Screens Throughout the Years
There is no doubt the experiences of the last couple of years have culminated in a far greater uptake of screentime and online activities for our young people. Along with an increased amount of time tethered to a device, we have also seen greater exposure to more sites, apps and social networks at an earlier age. In an attempt to fill the voids imposed by remote learning, restrictions and lockdowns, young people turned to technology to continue to learn, remain connected, informed and entertained. No doubt schools and educators are now however, grappling with the impact of this on their students in a myriad of ways. Schools continue to deal
Managing Screentime Throughout the Years
Martine Oglethorpe from The Modern Parent is an expert in online safety and has written her top tips in a comprehensive guide for parents to help with managing screentime for children of any age. A video introduction by Martine Oglethorpe. There is no doubt the experiences of the last couple of years have culminated in a far greater uptake of screentime and online activities for our young people. Along with an increased amount of time tethered to a device, we have also seen greater exposure to more sites, apps and social networks at an earlier age. In an attempt to fill the voids imposed by remote learning, restrictions and lockdowns,
Australia’s Biggest Handball Competition Returns
On Sunday 19 June, Camp Australia hosted Australia’s biggest handball competition, also known regionally as downball and four-square, for the second year in a row. The Regional Handball Championships saw over 350 children, between the ages of 5-12, come together across 10 locations around the country, to compete for a share in the $10,000 prize pool. Participants were winners of Camp Australia’s in-service championships held during the Autumn school holidays and throughout Term 2. Over 20,000 total children participated in the championships. While designed to be fun and entertaining, the Handball Championships are a key motivator to get school aged children active and excited about sport following the impacts of
How to Encourage Positive Thinking in Kids
In reality, we all experience challenging times at various stages throughout life. Helping kids with positive thinking involves developing in them a resilient mindset. This is the ability to rebound after times of anxiety or avoidance and to refocus on what is possible. Developing a positive and resilient mindset predicts wellbeing and success. If life was ideal, our kids would spend all of their time having a resilient mindset, extracting the best moments of each day, amplifying these to bolster them if tough times occur in the future, expressing gratitude for every sacrifice their parents make for their future and setting goals and surging ahead to achieve great outcomes. Of
8 Ways to Exercise with Kids when Lockdown Restrictions
If your children normally get their exercise through their participation with organised sport clubs, it can be challenging to find ways to keep up their fitness at home while the restrictions during COVID-19 are easing and sports clubs have not reopened yet. Heading outside and giving your children room to burn off their extra energy is great when you’re free. However, if you’re trying to keep up full-time hours by still working from home or , you’ll need some indoor ideas too. Luckily, we’re used to finding ways to entertain even the most active of children in all sorts of indoor spaces. Here are our top tips for keeping kids
How to Boost Your Child’s Sense of Belonging in Primary School
Thinking back to when you were in primary school, was there ever a time when you felt that you didn’t belong? That dreaded feeling when you walked into the school gate hoping that the day will be better than the day before. As a parent, you want your child to fit in. You want them to feel like they belong. You want them to be happy. So, how can you help to boost your child’s sense of belonging in primary school? Know that Every Child is Different Being aware that every child had varying needs ensures that a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach is not adopted. School culture comes into play when looking
Handball Championships – Back for Second Year Running
After a roaring success in 2021 with over 12,000 children competing, we are back! Get ready for the Handball Championships. Whether you call it Handball, Downball or 4-Square, we’re back for round 2 of the Handball Championships. Serve, Slice and Smash your way to glory – exclusive to Camp Australia families. Towards the end of last year, we surveyed families to find out a bit more about how lockdowns and the pandemic affected your children and two thirds of families stated a decrease in physical wellbeing and loss of participation in sporting activities. Families indicated that they wanted to see more sport in OSHC. The Handball Championships are a great
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
Benefits of LEGO® Play for your child
Looking for a way to spark your child’s curiosity whilst encouraging their natural ability to explore and discover? Give your child a positive start to
Making steps towards healing and reconciliation – a story of our journey at Camp Australia
On August 4th, we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day! This day commenced in 1988 and is an opportunity to give all
Extraordinary Adventures – School Holiday Fun with Rocketeers Vacation Care
Rocketeers is Camp Australia’s holiday program for primary school children. For non-stop action, morning to evening during the school holidays, children will go home exhausted
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Explained
What is Child Care Subsidy (CCS)? The government offers assistance to help with the cost of approved childcare. CCS is paid directly to Camp Australia to reduce the fees you pay before you are billed. The amount you get depends
National Handball Championships Declared a Top Activity for Everyone
The popular childhood game attracted over 4,600 participants in Your OSHC and over 9,000 in Rocketeers. Let’s take a look at the experience of those involved with this national competition The National Handball Championships from a Child’s Perspective There were
Eco-friendly Christmas Decorations
Each year, Christmas leaves us with great memories and gifts, but also a great deal of waste from wrapping paper, unwanted gifts and other packaging materials. Spread your goodwill this festive season by getting children involved in sustainable ways to
Top 3 purchases for your Back to School NSW Vouchers
The Back to School NSW Vouchers program provides 3 x $50 vouchers, totalling $150 for each eligible child. There are limited eligible expenses which you can use the vouchers for, including school supplies purchased from registered businesses. But it can
Create a Children’s “Inventor’s Box” for Recycled Crafting
Discover the magic of an “inventor’s box” to let children indulge their creativity using recycled packaging and discarded household items. National Recycling Week is a great time for parents and educators to get children involved in recycling. Creating an “inventor’s
8 DIY Eco-Friendly Party Games and Activities for Children
Why not celebrate your child’s birthday with sustainable, eco-friendly party games and activities that you can easily do at home or at your local park? Birthday parties are huge highlights for children – it’s a day to feel special, be
OSHC Hub Supports School Community Demand
With an increase in demand for before and after school care over the last couple of years, the Out of School Hours Care Hub Program was developed by the NSW Government to meet the needs of families. The custom-designed buildings cater for
Teaching with Screens Throughout the Years
There is no doubt the experiences of the last couple of years have culminated in a far greater uptake of screentime and online activities for our young people. Along with an increased amount of time tethered to a device, we
Managing Screentime Throughout the Years
Martine Oglethorpe from The Modern Parent is an expert in online safety and has written her top tips in a comprehensive guide for parents to help with managing screentime for children of any age. A video introduction by Martine Oglethorpe.
Australia’s Biggest Handball Competition Returns
On Sunday 19 June, Camp Australia hosted Australia’s biggest handball competition, also known regionally as downball and four-square, for the second year in a row. The Regional Handball Championships saw over 350 children, between the ages of 5-12, come together