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 […]
6 School Holiday Activities to Entertain Kids
Keeping the kids busy and entertained can be a tricky task – especially in the longer summer holidays. There are only so many new ideas you can come up with yourself for at-home activities during the holidays. Luckily, at Rocketeers, we’re experts in keeping children entertained all day long and have plenty of ideas to […]
Don’t Throw Out Your Boxes! Creative Box Recycling Ideas for Children
Encourage your child’s creativity and imagination with these eco-friendly craft ideas for recycling cardboard boxes. An empty cardboard box is filled with endless possibilities for a creative child, so don’t throw them away! Instead teach children about recycling and give your used cardboard boxes new life as a craft material or an imaginative play prop. […]
Harmony Day
Harmony Week is where “everyone belongs”. It’s a celebration that recognises our diversity and brings Australians from different backgrounds together. It’s also about raising awareness and encouraging inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all. You often wear ‘orange’ on Harmony Day (or throughout Harmony week) to show your support. At Camp Australia, we […]
Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Ideas
What is Pancake Day? Also known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday. Given that Easter Sunday is determined by lunar cycles, the date of Pancake Day changes every year. Lent was a time when Christians fasted to remember the time Jesus Christ spent 40 days and 40 nights fasting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
8 DIY Eco-Friendly Party Games and Activities for Children
Why not celebrate your child’s birthday with sustainable, eco-friendly party games and activities that you can easily do at home or at your local park? Birthday parties are huge highlights for children – it’s a day to feel special, be celebrated, and have lots of treats! Unfortunately for parents tasked with organizing them, children’s birthday […]
Australia’s Biggest Handball Competition Returns
On Sunday 19 June, Camp Australia hosted Australia’s biggest handball competition, also known regionally as downball and four-square, for the second year in a row. The Regional Handball Championships saw over 350 children, between the ages of 5-12, come together across 10 locations around the country, to compete for a share in the $10,000 prize […]