Winners of The Experimental Cookbook Competition Announced
We’re delighted to announce the 50 winners of The Experimental Cookbook competition, held 2nd August to 30th August 2021. As part of National Science Week, The Experimental Cookbook competition was an initiative open to children registered with Camp Australia, active schools and Camp Australia team members. With the National Science Week theme of Food: Different […]
The Healthy Eating, Dietitian Approved Cookbook
Wake up. Coffee. Get the kids ready. Eat. Make sure the kids eat. Pack lunches. Tantrum #1. Kids still aren’t ready. Get in the car. Tantrum #2. School drop-off. Get to work. Sounds familiar? Or at least a distant memory before working from home and online school became the norm. Managing this sometimes-hectic routine can […]
Take it Away – How to Make the Best Food Choice
It’s Friday night and the week has come to an end. The sheer thought of cooking dinner is rather overwhelming, am I right? Considering fast or take-away food when motivation to cook is low and fatigue high, is not uncommon for many parents. If take-away meals are not eaten very often, the impact on your […]
The Benefits of Seasonal Eating
As the seasons change throughout the year, so does the fresh produce we find filling our supermarket shelves, grocery stores and farmers’ markets. During summer, our shelves fill up with berries and tropical fruit like mangos and pineapple (arguably, some of the best fruits!). Come wintertime, we see our shelves chock full of mandarins and […]
How to Regrow Vegetables in Water
Did you know some vegetables can be re-grown from root in your own home? No pot or soil is needed! This DIY hack is awesome for getting the family together to get excited about growing vegetables and healthy eating. Gather a vegetable with exposed roots, submerge it in water, and leave it in a sunny […]
Quick and Easy Ways to Fuel your Body with Food
It seems like everyone has an opinion on what it means to be ‘healthy’ these days. Everything from unrealistic fad dieting, cutting out food groups, to unnecessary fasting. One thing they all miss though is the one central fact of food; the importance of fuelling our bodies with food to support a healthy lifestyle! There […]
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 snacks inside that lunchbox were not enticing – the day was definitely below par. For […]
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 […]
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 […]