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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
Healthy Snack Ideas for Hungry Children
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
How OSHC Programs Enhance the Education Provided During School Hours
Many children across the country attend out-of-school hours care (OSHC) before and after school, on pupil-free days and during the holidays. These programs provide a safe, enjoyable and – perhaps most importantly – supervised environment for children to socialise, learn and play when their parents may still be at work, studying or
Healthy Snack Ideas for Hungry Children
Having the kitchen at arm’s length during home isolation is an instant distraction for children whilst they are trying to power their way through schoolwork on a weekday. Not to mention the struggles at the dinner table when your child somehow seems too full to eat their nutritious home cooked
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programs
Technology is all around us and plays a major role in everyday life, plus when it comes to education. As technology advances, it becomes important for children to learn from the plethora of educational apps and programs at their disposal. A Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program allows children to
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 OSHC Programs Enhance the Education Provided During School Hours
Many children across the country attend out-of-school hours care (OSHC) before and after school, on pupil-free days and during the holidays. These programs provide a safe, enjoyable and – perhaps most importantly – supervised environment for children to socialise, learn and play when their parents may still be at work, studying or attending to other commitments. While much emphasis is placed on the socialisation of children outside of the classroom, OSHC is also beneficial to their intellectual development. These programs are tailored to combine fun and education to enhance the education children receive during school hours. Here’s how: Practical application of skills The classroom environment is where your child learns to read,
Healthy Snack Ideas for Hungry Children
Having the kitchen at arm’s length during home isolation is an instant distraction for children whilst they are trying to power their way through schoolwork on a weekday. Not to mention the struggles at the dinner table when your child somehow seems too full to eat their nutritious home cooked meal! Good nutrition is vital for growing children, and our OSHC services often refer to the Camp Australia Healthy Eating Cookbook for nutritious ideas when it comes to providing food that will help children to thrive at before and after school care. Our cookbook was developed in consultation with Nutrition Australia and contains healthy recipes that are quick and easy and
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programs
Technology is all around us and plays a major role in everyday life, plus when it comes to education. As technology advances, it becomes important for children to learn from the plethora of educational apps and programs at their disposal. A Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program allows children to bring their own laptop or tablet to school for use in the classroom. Schools can implement BYOD programs from as early as prep or foundation year and have been a topic of debate for a number of years. Let’s take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of a BYOD policy that have been discussed. Advantages of Bring
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
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
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
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
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.
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.