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Extraordinary Adventures – School Holiday Fun with Rocketeers Vacation Care
How to Build Resilience in Children
How to make slime
Outdoor Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
School Holiday Fun with Winter Activities
How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity
5 Art & Craft Ideas for Your Children
School Lunch Box Ideas
Top 5 Tips for Starting Term 1
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children a national voice, focusing on their development and wellbeing to ensure educational equality. At Camp Australia, this pursuit of
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 at the end of the day. At Rocketeers, every season is a new mission, every day – a new adventure. Rocketeers is a holiday program
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 the setbacks, stress and tough times that inevitably come our way in life. None of us are born with this ability; Resilience isn’t an innate
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 of sensory fun has gotten into everyone’s hands, literally. With lots of different types, from fluffy slime to slime without glue, there’s so many to
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 explore and use natural materials like leaves, stones, and sticks in their projects. They help children connect with nature and only require basic supplies that
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 to basics and have fun with some exciting activities. We’ve put together some of our most favourite winter activity ideas that are perfect for the
How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity
The Power of Play Play is absolutely magical for young children! A key memory of any childhood, playtime is a child’s way of exploring the world. Play is not just about fun; through play, children develop crucial skills like problem-solving, creativity, and emotional understanding. Whether they’re building with blocks, dressing
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 artists to dive into easy and enjoyable kids art and
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 fun and enjoyable for children. Cooking is one of the
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 be completely new and a lot of the times, clueless.
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children a national voice, focusing on their development and wellbeing to ensure educational equality. At Camp Australia, this pursuit of educational equality and increased awareness and understanding of the world’s oldest continuing culture is something we hold dear to our hearts. As a national childcare organisation that contributes to the education of thousands of children, we believe it is our responsibility to lead the childcare sector. We have a commitment to Guide Children’s Growth, and we have seen first-hand how this
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 at the end of the day. At Rocketeers, every season is a new mission, every day – a new adventure. Rocketeers is a holiday program that’s filled with thrilling showcase experiences and supported by unique, tailored activities. Rocketeers is THE fun place for primary school-aged children to be, where they will experience extraordinary school holiday adventures. There’s a variety of experiences and dedicated Commander and Crew to guide each mission in the school holidays. Types of experiences 1. Operation Explore the wonders of Base Camp.
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 the setbacks, stress and tough times that inevitably come our way in life. None of us are born with this ability; Resilience isn’t an innate trait that children have in varying degrees from birth. We actually have to actively build resilience in children by providing certain kinds of interactions and experiences as they grow. While there are a range of other contributing factors at play, it certainly seems that the Covid pandemic interfered with that process. I suppose that makes sense since some of those
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 of sensory fun has gotten into everyone’s hands, literally. With lots of different types, from fluffy slime to slime without glue, there’s so many to choose from to keep the kids entertained. A huge hit with both the young and young-at-heart, slime and DIY slime kits have been around for a while but saw exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they became an easy and affordable option for families to keep children occupied and even provide relief from mild anxiety, as well as keeping
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 explore and use natural materials like leaves, stones, and sticks in their projects. They help children connect with nature and only require basic supplies that can be carried from home. Read about the best outdoor craft activities that children and families can do together! Benefits of Outdoor Art and Craft Activities for Your Children There are so many benefits to outdoor arts and crafts: Fosters Creativity and Imagination: Children can explore and use natural materials like leaves, stones, and sticks in their projects. It encourages
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 to basics and have fun with some exciting activities. We’ve put together some of our most favourite winter activity ideas that are perfect for the school holidays. 1. Science and Craft Snow Activity If you’re thinking of heading to the snow this season but haven’t quite got there yet, give this Winter Fake Snow activity a try…all in the comfort of your own home! Here are five different ways to make fake snow. Baking soda and shaving cream. Mix 1 cup of baking soda with
How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity
The Power of Play Play is absolutely magical for young children! A key memory of any childhood, playtime is a child’s way of exploring the world. Play is not just about fun; through play, children develop crucial skills like problem-solving, creativity, and emotional understanding. Whether they’re building with blocks, dressing up in costumes, or running around in the park, play is the key to growth. It nurtures their imagination and teaches resilience as they learn from trying new things. Not to mention, it gives kids time and opportunities to make memories with their friends, siblings and parents. LEGO® Blocks and Creativity Playing with LEGO bricks is not just super fun;
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 artists to dive into easy and enjoyable kids art and craft activities, perfect for sparking their imagination at home. And add a sprinkle of competitiveness with the Big Art Competition! Inspire your aspiring artist to get hands-on and express their colourful side by trying these easy activities at home. Here are our top 5 picks of art and craft ideas for kids: Kids Art And Craft Ideas Bubble Painting What
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 fun and enjoyable for children. Cooking is one of the favourite activities children enjoy at Your OSHC. They love to get hands-on and whip up a range of foods that are yummy, healthy and easy to make!Let us share some of the most popular recipes from Your OSHC that you can try at home. They’re perfect for school lunches or morning tea! Penne Pasta with Broccoli Ingredients: 1 bag of
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 be completely new and a lot of the times, clueless. Don’t panic. You’re not alone in this. Here are top 5 tips for starting (or going back to) school that will help keep you and your children confident, happy, and starting Term 1 on a positive note. 1. Have the ‘talk’ with your child about starting school It’s a great way to get into the mindset of starting the new
Fun, Learning & Adventure: What’s On at Your OSHC This Term 2
Term 2 is here, packed with exciting activities and opportunities for children to learn, grow and enjoy every moment. Let’s look at all the exciting
Big Art, Big Ideas: How Camp Australia Inspires Creativity in Every Child
Every Friday is art day at Camp Australia’s OHSC. Children are naturally creative, so what better way to get their creativity flowing at the end
2025 School Holiday & Term Dates Across Australia: What Parents Need to Know
School holidays are a valuable opportunity for students to have some much needed rest and a break from the term just passed. And it’s not
Make Beautiful Nature-Inspired prints with Kerry Evitts
Looking for a fun and creative way to bring nature indoors? Let’s turn ordinary leaves into stunning butterfly prints! Inspired by the beauty of the
Play! Why LEGO® Bricks Might Be the Building Blocks of Wellbeing
When was the last time you played just for the sake of it? No agenda. No end goal. Just play. For children, play isn’t just
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
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children a national voice, focusing on their development and wellbeing
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 at the end of the day. At Rocketeers, every season is a new mission, every
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 the setbacks, stress and tough times that inevitably come our way in life. None of
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 of sensory fun has gotten into everyone’s hands, literally. With lots of different types, from
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 explore and use natural materials like leaves, stones, and sticks in their projects. They help
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, and we’re here to bring that excitement to your children. Whether it’s introducing your children
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! Three decades of service, where learning, growth, and fun have been at the heart of
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 to basics and have fun with some exciting activities. We’ve put together some of our
Cooking with children: Top tips for making the kitchen fun
Embarking on culinary adventures with your child is a great way to create lasting memories and grow a stronger bond. While it’s a journey that is undeniably rewarding, it can be quite challenging when cooking with children. Fear not, for
How LEGO® Play Can Foster a Child’s Creativity
The Power of Play Play is absolutely magical for young children! A key memory of any childhood, playtime is a child’s way of exploring the world. Play is not just about fun; through play, children develop crucial skills like problem-solving,