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OSHC Explained: Out of Hours School Care
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than ever
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 5-8
Back to School Checklist: The Simple Guide For Your Child
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Exploring Art in Different Mediums
Embracing the Australian Summer Holidays
Tips for starting primary school
OSHC Explained: Out of Hours School Care
What is OSHC? OSHC stands for Outside School Hours Care – a place where primary school-aged children (typically 5 to 12 years old) can feel safe, supported and inspired outside of regular school hours. At Camp Australia, OSHC includes Before School Care, After School Care and our much-loved Rocketeers Vacation
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than ever
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than everChildhood looks a lot different today. With more screen time and packed schedules, kids have fewer opportunities for unstructured play. However, one thing hasn’t changed—play remains essential for children’s growth and development. At Camp Australia, we’re committed to bringing
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 5-8
Children from the ages of 5-8 years old are full of wonder and enthusiasm for fun activities that keep them engaged and entertained. As parents, we want our children to learn as they play as well. Camp Australia offers a range of activities that are well suited to children in
Back to School Checklist: The Simple Guide For Your Child
Getting back to school is a fun and exciting time for your child to catch up with their favourite friends and teachers after school holidays. It’s also a great way for parents to settle into the routine of their children being back at school. But after an extended break, are
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School Many children are excited and eager to get to school and start their day. It’s the chance to catch up with their friends, play and learn. So what do you do when your child doesn’t want to go to
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time to recognise and embrace the diverse range of neurological differences among individuals. Our award-winning CARE Program is tailored to support children with additional needs. Through CARE, we aim to foster neuro-inclusivity within our communities and ensure every child feels a sense of
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Exploring Art in Different Mediums
Medium Magic: A Creative Journey for Kids Art is a playground of expression; it’s an exciting adventure filled with endless possibilities. Each artistic medium offers unique benefits, stimulating creativity, enhancing motor skills, and enabling emotional expression and lots more. Whether it’s the simplicity of a pencil sketch or the tactile
Top 3 tips for building resilient kids that go beyond teaching them to ‘toughen up’
Article written by Maggie Dent for Camp Australia We hear a lot about resilience. It is often seen as a person’s capacity to ‘bounce back’ from adversity or adapt to challenges. When viewed only like that, it can seem a rather fixed, individualistic concept. However, we aren’t born resilient and
Embracing the Australian Summer Holidays
Hello Sunshine! As the school year winds down and the first whispers of summer heat arrive, it’s impossible not to feel that tingle of excitement in the air. Australian summer holidays are a glorious mix of long days, salty skin, and moments of pure joy. For families, it is an
Tips for starting primary school
Article written by Dr Kaylene Henderson for Camp Australia This transition to ‘big school’ can feel daunting, and not just for our children. After all, there’s a whole lot of ‘newness’ that lies ahead – your child will soon be navigating new school buildings, routines, people, rules and learning; and
OSHC Explained: Out of Hours School Care
What is OSHC? OSHC stands for Outside School Hours Care – a place where primary school-aged children (typically 5 to 12 years old) can feel safe, supported and inspired outside of regular school hours. At Camp Australia, OSHC includes Before School Care, After School Care and our much-loved Rocketeers Vacation Care during school holidays. Why families love Your OSHC We know every family’s routine looks different – that’s why Your OSHC is designed to be flexible, reliable and easy to use. Whether it’s a busy morning before school or you need care into the evening, we’ve got you covered. Our programs even run on Pupil Free Days and throughout the
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than ever
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than everChildhood looks a lot different today. With more screen time and packed schedules, kids have fewer opportunities for unstructured play. However, one thing hasn’t changed—play remains essential for children’s growth and development. At Camp Australia, we’re committed to bringing play back through our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) programs. We offer kids the freedom to explore, create, and connect in ways that screens and structured activities can’t replace. Why play is more than just funPlay isn’t just about having fun—it’s how kids learn best. Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a leading child psychologist, says that play supports kids’ cognitive, social,
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 5-8
Children from the ages of 5-8 years old are full of wonder and enthusiasm for fun activities that keep them engaged and entertained. As parents, we want our children to learn as they play as well. Camp Australia offers a range of activities that are well suited to children in this age range. We understand that children in their first years of primary school have different developmental and social needs than older school children. That’s why the team at Camp Australia have a range of activities for children aged from 5-8 years old that are fun while being beneficial to their development in so many ways. Let’s look at these
Back to School Checklist: The Simple Guide For Your Child
Getting back to school is a fun and exciting time for your child to catch up with their favourite friends and teachers after school holidays. It’s also a great way for parents to settle into the routine of their children being back at school. But after an extended break, are you prepared for the back to school transition of school drop-offs and pickups, early mornings and packed lunch routine? Help both your children and yourself with this back to school checklist for Australian children and parents. How to Prepare for a Smooth Transition Back to School Getting into the back to school headspace comes with being prepared. To help your
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School Many children are excited and eager to get to school and start their day. It’s the chance to catch up with their friends, play and learn. So what do you do when your child doesn’t want to go to school? This can be a sign of school refusal, which can vary in severity. For some children it can be a reluctance to go to school; for others, it can cause high levels of distress. Getting your child back to school can sometimes feel like a battle of wills and determination, but it doesn’t have to be! Here we will
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time to recognise and embrace the diverse range of neurological differences among individuals. Our award-winning CARE Program is tailored to support children with additional needs. Through CARE, we aim to foster neuro-inclusivity within our communities and ensure every child feels a sense of belonging in our services. A central part of our CARE Program is providing our educators with training and resources to better understand neurodivergent conditions such as Autism and ADHD guided by evidence-based approaches. We offer e-learning modules and support from our CARE Team and Inclusion Support Specialists. Our collaboration with experts from the National Outside School Hours Services Alliance and
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Exploring Art in Different Mediums
Medium Magic: A Creative Journey for Kids Art is a playground of expression; it’s an exciting adventure filled with endless possibilities. Each artistic medium offers unique benefits, stimulating creativity, enhancing motor skills, and enabling emotional expression and lots more. Whether it’s the simplicity of a pencil sketch or the tactile wonder of sculpting, each form of art has something valuable to offer young creators. Let me explain a little more on different mediums and how they can enrich a child’s artistic journey. Sketching: The Foundation of Creativity Sketching is one of the most accessible and fundamental forms of art. With just a pencil and paper, kids can explore ideas, build
Top 3 tips for building resilient kids that go beyond teaching them to ‘toughen up’
Article written by Maggie Dent for Camp Australia We hear a lot about resilience. It is often seen as a person’s capacity to ‘bounce back’ from adversity or adapt to challenges. When viewed only like that, it can seem a rather fixed, individualistic concept. However, we aren’t born resilient and being resilient is not about ‘toughening up’. Instead, resilience is a fluctuating capacity to overcome hard times and adversity, and it’s determined by the systems and environments that surround an individual or community. Basically, our ability to adapt to stressful events can only become a reality when, through help-seeking behaviour, we access people and resources who can support us. The
Embracing the Australian Summer Holidays
Hello Sunshine! As the school year winds down and the first whispers of summer heat arrive, it’s impossible not to feel that tingle of excitement in the air. Australian summer holidays are a glorious mix of long days, salty skin, and moments of pure joy. For families, it is an excellent opportunity to slow down, connect, and create memories that will warm your heart long after the sunshine has faded. Summer, Family, and the Gift of Time Let’s be real: family life during the school year is often a whirlwind of drop-offs, pick-ups, and endless to-do lists which can sometimes be quite daunting. The summer holidays are a chance to
Tips for starting primary school
Article written by Dr Kaylene Henderson for Camp Australia This transition to ‘big school’ can feel daunting, and not just for our children. After all, there’s a whole lot of ‘newness’ that lies ahead – your child will soon be navigating new school buildings, routines, people, rules and learning; and you’ll soon be a school parent juggling, among other things, new routines and a ridiculous number of school emails (trust me on this one). So what can you do to set the scene for smooth start? Here are some tips to consider: • Firstly, remember that it’s normal for children to feel nervous about this big transition. You needn’t take
Let’s Talk Art with Kerry Evitts: The Colour Mood Connection: How Colour Shapes the Way You Feel
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt happier, calmer or more energised without really knowing why? Chances are, colour had something to
The Biggest Kids Activity Trends in 2026 for Sports and Play
Why Active Play Is Essential for Children Active play is more than just a way for children to burn off energy. It supports key areas
15 Fun Games Kids Love in After School Programs
After a full day of learning, children can round off their day with movement, laughter, connection and play. At Camp Australia, our after school programs
Creative Craft Activities and Educational Toys Kids Love in 2026
Children learn by doing. Even if an activity doesn’t go as planned, there is still much to take in from trying. Creative crafts are one
This World Play Day; We’re Doing Something We’ve Never Done Before
This Wednesday, when the school bell rings, something a little different is happening at Camp Australia After School Care services across the country. Children will
Around the World Art Adventures – Creating, Connecting and Celebrating Together
There is something truly magical about exploring the world even without leaving the room. As an artist I often say that creativity is our passport.
OSHC Explained: Out of Hours School Care
What is OSHC? OSHC stands for Outside School Hours Care – a place where primary school-aged children (typically 5 to 12 years old) can feel safe, supported and inspired outside of regular school hours. At Camp Australia, OSHC includes Before
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than ever
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than everChildhood looks a lot different today. With more screen time and packed schedules, kids have fewer opportunities for unstructured play. However, one thing hasn’t changed—play remains essential for children’s
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 5-8
Children from the ages of 5-8 years old are full of wonder and enthusiasm for fun activities that keep them engaged and entertained. As parents, we want our children to learn as they play as well. Camp Australia offers a
Back to School Checklist: The Simple Guide For Your Child
Getting back to school is a fun and exciting time for your child to catch up with their favourite friends and teachers after school holidays. It’s also a great way for parents to settle into the routine of their children
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School Many children are excited and eager to get to school and start their day. It’s the chance to catch up with their friends, play and learn. So what do
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time to recognise and embrace the diverse range of neurological differences among individuals. Our award-winning CARE Program is tailored to support children with additional needs. Through CARE, we aim to foster neuro-inclusivity within
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Exploring Art in Different Mediums
Medium Magic: A Creative Journey for Kids Art is a playground of expression; it’s an exciting adventure filled with endless possibilities. Each artistic medium offers unique benefits, stimulating creativity, enhancing motor skills, and enabling emotional expression and lots more. Whether
Top 3 tips for building resilient kids that go beyond teaching them to ‘toughen up’
Article written by Maggie Dent for Camp Australia We hear a lot about resilience. It is often seen as a person’s capacity to ‘bounce back’ from adversity or adapt to challenges. When viewed only like that, it can seem a
Embracing the Australian Summer Holidays
Hello Sunshine! As the school year winds down and the first whispers of summer heat arrive, it’s impossible not to feel that tingle of excitement in the air. Australian summer holidays are a glorious mix of long days, salty skin,
Tips for starting primary school
Article written by Dr Kaylene Henderson for Camp Australia This transition to ‘big school’ can feel daunting, and not just for our children. After all, there’s a whole lot of ‘newness’ that lies ahead – your child will soon be