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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Tips on Getting Ready to Start School
Whether your child is starting primary school for the first time or getting ready for back to school activities, preparation goes a long way. That’s why planning for school is important to help your child feel confident on their first day or returning to the classroom. Why Preparation Is Key for a Smooth Start to […]