Valentine’s Day: Let’s Get Crafty
Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day upon us, what better way to show someone you love and care for than by giving the gift of something handmade? Here are some great crafty ideas from Your OSHC to get the kids involved and having fun! A bouquet of flowers that don’t dry up with […]
More Active Learning & Less Screen Time
How ‘well’ is your child? Camp Australia’s Child Impact Survey has revealed that there are concerns for children’s emotional instability and lack of structure persisting in a largely post-COVID Australia. The survey, now in its third year, was first launched in 2020 to help develop an understanding of impacts on Australian children aged between 5 […]
Safer Internet Day: Online Safety Tips
Safer Internet Day (7 February) is a global event that brings together communities, families, schools and organisations from more than 200 countries to help create safer online spaces. This worldwide initiative is celebrating 20 years in 2023, making it a great time to reflect on how far we have come, as well as look forward. […]
Importance of Exercise
Physical exercise is crucial for growing bodies, offering a host of health benefits that can impact children’s life as an adult. Not only will it help develop and maintain physical health, but regular exercise will also encourage children to lead an active lifestyle with long-term benefits of mental and social wellbeing. As much as adults […]
What is Handball?
What is handball? Handball is a game between 2 to 7 players on a hard court where a ball is struck with your hand, making it bounce into your opponent’s square. It’s a popular schoolyard game in Australia, as well as other countries like New Zealand, Fiji and more, and unlike other types of handball […]
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 on your family’s income, the type of childcare you use and the hours you and […]
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 12 regional champions at the National Handball Championships and each winner was awarded a $1,000 […]
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 decorate for Christmas. There are lots of ways to get the whole family to have […]
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 get quite tricky trying to allocate $150 across everything – keeping in mind that each […]
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 […]