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Roll into fun with this DIY Mini Bowling Alley
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OSHC Explained: Out of Hours School Care
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than ever
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 5-8
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 9-12
Back to School Checklist: The Simple Guide For Your Child
Roll into fun with this DIY Mini Bowling Alley
Looking for a super fun activity that combines creativity and play? Get ready to design and decorate your very own miniature bowling alley! This DIY project lets your little ones design and decorate their own bowling lane, then enjoy a game with friends. It’s a hands-on activity that combines creativity
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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
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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
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Play! Why LEGO® Bricks Might Be the Building Blocks of Wellbeing
When was the last time you played just for the sake of it? No agenda. No end goal. Just play. For children, play isn’t just fun. It’s essential. And when it comes to creative, mindful play, LEGO bricks are little plastic superheroes. As an artist and psychotherapist, I’ve seen the
OSHC Explained: Out of Hours School Care
What is OSHC? OSHC stands for Outside School Hours Care – a place where primary school-aged children (typically 5 to 12 years old) can feel safe, supported and inspired outside of regular school hours. At Camp Australia, OSHC includes Before School Care, After School Care and our much-loved Rocketeers Vacation
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than ever
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than everChildhood looks a lot different today. With more screen time and packed schedules, kids have fewer opportunities for unstructured play. However, one thing hasn’t changed—play remains essential for children’s growth and development. At Camp Australia, we’re committed to bringing
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 5-8
Children from the ages of 5-8 years old are full of wonder and enthusiasm for fun activities that keep them engaged and entertained. As parents, we want our children to learn as they play as well. Camp Australia offers a range of activities that are well suited to children in
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 9-12
Camp Australia’s before, after school and holiday programs for children in the 9-12 age range offer both participants and parents the confidence that there will be a range of age-appropriate activities to keep them interested and entertained. Children in this age range have a few advantages over younger school children;
Back to School Checklist: The Simple Guide For Your Child
Getting back to school is a fun and exciting time for your child to catch up with their favourite friends and teachers after school holidays. It’s also a great way for parents to settle into the routine of their children being back at school. But after an extended break, are
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School Many children are excited and eager to get to school and start their day. It’s the chance to catch up with their friends, play and learn. So what do you do when your child doesn’t want to go to
Roll into fun with this DIY Mini Bowling Alley
Looking for a super fun activity that combines creativity and play? Get ready to design and decorate your very own miniature bowling alley! This DIY project lets your little ones design and decorate their own bowling lane, then enjoy a game with friends. It’s a hands-on activity that combines creativity with friendly competition, providing hours of entertainment. Ready to roll? Let’s get started and create some mini bowling fun! What You’ll Need A Bowling Alley Kit (or craft supplies like cardboard, paper, and glue) Paint, markers, or stickers for decorating Small balls (like marbles or ping pong balls) Mini bowling pins (or make your own using small paper rolls) A
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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 experiences and supported by unique, tailored activities. Rocketeers is THE fun place for primary school-aged children to be, where they will experience extraordinary school holiday adventures. There’s a variety of experiences and dedicated Commander and Crew to guide each mission in the school holidays. Types of experiences 1. Operation Explore the wonders of Base Camp.
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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 experiences and supported by unique, tailored activities. Rocketeers is THE fun place for primary school-aged children to be, where they will experience extraordinary school holiday adventures. There’s a variety of experiences and dedicated Commander and Crew to guide each mission in the school holidays. Types of experiences 1. Operation Explore the wonders of Base Camp.
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Play! Why LEGO® Bricks Might Be the Building Blocks of Wellbeing
When was the last time you played just for the sake of it? No agenda. No end goal. Just play. For children, play isn’t just fun. It’s essential. And when it comes to creative, mindful play, LEGO bricks are little plastic superheroes. As an artist and psychotherapist, I’ve seen the power of play in many imaginable colours, shapes, and emotions. Play allows children to express themselves in a way that doesn’t require words; many children and adults struggle to put emotions and feelings into words, so creative play is a wonderful way to combat this. It can help to build self-confidence, relieve stress, and even nurture empathy. And yes, it
OSHC Explained: Out of Hours School Care
What is OSHC? OSHC stands for Outside School Hours Care – a place where primary school-aged children (typically 5 to 12 years old) can feel safe, supported and inspired outside of regular school hours. At Camp Australia, OSHC includes Before School Care, After School Care and our much-loved Rocketeers Vacation Care during school holidays. Why families love Your OSHC We know every family’s routine looks different – that’s why Your OSHC is designed to be flexible, reliable and easy to use. Whether it’s a busy morning before school or you need care into the evening, we’ve got you covered. Our programs even run on Pupil Free Days and throughout the
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than ever
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than everChildhood looks a lot different today. With more screen time and packed schedules, kids have fewer opportunities for unstructured play. However, one thing hasn’t changed—play remains essential for children’s growth and development. At Camp Australia, we’re committed to bringing play back through our Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) programs. We offer kids the freedom to explore, create, and connect in ways that screens and structured activities can’t replace. Why play is more than just funPlay isn’t just about having fun—it’s how kids learn best. Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a leading child psychologist, says that play supports kids’ cognitive, social,
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 5-8
Children from the ages of 5-8 years old are full of wonder and enthusiasm for fun activities that keep them engaged and entertained. As parents, we want our children to learn as they play as well. Camp Australia offers a range of activities that are well suited to children in this age range. We understand that children in their first years of primary school have different developmental and social needs than older school children. That’s why the team at Camp Australia have a range of activities for children aged from 5-8 years old that are fun while being beneficial to their development in so many ways. Let’s look at these
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 9-12
Camp Australia’s before, after school and holiday programs for children in the 9-12 age range offer both participants and parents the confidence that there will be a range of age-appropriate activities to keep them interested and entertained. Children in this age range have a few advantages over younger school children; they are generally more settled in with the routines and experiences of school and have a better sense of who they are and what they enjoy. Activities That Aid in Children’s Development Children in their senior primary school years have different needs from their younger peers. That’s why Camp Australia has a range of activities that appeal to this age
Back to School Checklist: The Simple Guide For Your Child
Getting back to school is a fun and exciting time for your child to catch up with their favourite friends and teachers after school holidays. It’s also a great way for parents to settle into the routine of their children being back at school. But after an extended break, are you prepared for the back to school transition of school drop-offs and pickups, early mornings and packed lunch routine? Help both your children and yourself with this back to school checklist for Australian children and parents. How to Prepare for a Smooth Transition Back to School Getting into the back to school headspace comes with being prepared. To help your
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School Many children are excited and eager to get to school and start their day. It’s the chance to catch up with their friends, play and learn. So what do you do when your child doesn’t want to go to school? This can be a sign of school refusal, which can vary in severity. For some children it can be a reluctance to go to school; for others, it can cause high levels of distress. Getting your child back to school can sometimes feel like a battle of wills and determination, but it doesn’t have to be! Here we will
The Biggest Kids Activity Trends in 2026 for Sports and Play
Why Active Play Is Essential for Children Active play is more than just a way for children to burn off energy. It supports key areas
Before and After School Care Programs Supporting Families in 2026
What Before and After School Care Means for Families For many Australian households, outside school hours care programs offer a reliable solution that helps to
Camp Australia Big School Ready
Your OSHCBig School, Big Fun! Starting school marks the beginning of a new adventure for your child, and with it comes the need for extra
Tips for the Transition to ‘Big School’
The transition to big school is a major milestone, and it can feel both exciting and a little overwhelming for both children and parents. There
5 Tips on Getting Ready to Start School
Why Preparation Is Key for a Smooth Start to School A smooth start to school begins with preparation. Whether your child is starting school for
How to Boost Your Child’s Sense of Belonging in Primary School
Helping Your Child Feel Like They Belong at School Thinking back to when you were in primary school, was there ever a time when you
Roll into fun with this DIY Mini Bowling Alley
Looking for a super fun activity that combines creativity and play? Get ready to design and decorate your very own miniature bowling alley! This DIY project lets your little ones design and decorate their own bowling lane, then enjoy a
Test Blog with Youtube
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
Test Blog with Vimeo
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
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Play! Why LEGO® Bricks Might Be the Building Blocks of Wellbeing
When was the last time you played just for the sake of it? No agenda. No end goal. Just play. For children, play isn’t just fun. It’s essential. And when it comes to creative, mindful play, LEGO bricks are little
OSHC Explained: Out of Hours School Care
What is OSHC? OSHC stands for Outside School Hours Care – a place where primary school-aged children (typically 5 to 12 years old) can feel safe, supported and inspired outside of regular school hours. At Camp Australia, OSHC includes Before
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than ever
Bringing back the joy of play: Why it matters more than everChildhood looks a lot different today. With more screen time and packed schedules, kids have fewer opportunities for unstructured play. However, one thing hasn’t changed—play remains essential for children’s
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 5-8
Children from the ages of 5-8 years old are full of wonder and enthusiasm for fun activities that keep them engaged and entertained. As parents, we want our children to learn as they play as well. Camp Australia offers a
Camp Australia Activities For Kids Aged 9-12
Camp Australia’s before, after school and holiday programs for children in the 9-12 age range offer both participants and parents the confidence that there will be a range of age-appropriate activities to keep them interested and entertained. Children in this
Back to School Checklist: The Simple Guide For Your Child
Getting back to school is a fun and exciting time for your child to catch up with their favourite friends and teachers after school holidays. It’s also a great way for parents to settle into the routine of their children
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School
Understanding School Refusal: Tips For Getting Your Child Back To School Many children are excited and eager to get to school and start their day. It’s the chance to catch up with their friends, play and learn. So what do