Celebrating decades of dedication to OSHC: Denise and 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 heart and soul of the Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program. Denise Holmes and Annette Amad-Corson work side by side, nurturing and guiding countless children in a warm and […]
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 life with enjoyable activities that also nurture their brain development, improve hand-eye coordination, and help learn new skills. LEGO play is a classic favourite with numerous benefits for growing children. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 here are some top tips to transform cooking with little ones into an enjoyable and […]
Updated Nutritional Food Options at Camp Australia
Based on the ongoing feedback from families through Camp Australia’s Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey, there has been a demand for more nutritional food options and the improvement in the quality of food served in services. Whether your children are participating in our Rocketeers Vacation Care program or our Your OSHC Before and After School Care, you can […]
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 […]
9 Favourite Family-friendly Cake Recipes
The Experimental Cookbook showcases a selection of family-friendly recipes, including delicious cakes. Substituting some ingredients for healthier options, we challenge you to get busy in the kitchen for a bake-off! Here are some recipes that were submitted by some talented Outside School Hours Care children. Aaradhiya’s Fudgie Brownie Makes 8-10 Ingredients 150g butter, melted 3 […]