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Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Exploring Art in Different Mediums
Embracing the Australian Summer Holidays
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – School Holiday Fun
Benefits of LEGO® Play for your child
Extraordinary Adventures – School Holiday Fun with Rocketeers Vacation Care
How to Build Resilience in Children
How to make slime
Make Beautiful Nature-Inspired prints with Kerry Evitts
Looking for a fun and creative way to bring nature indoors? Let’s turn ordinary leaves into stunning butterfly prints! Inspired by the beauty of the outdoors, this hands-on activity is perfect for little artists who love to explore colours, textures, and patterns. Grab your paintbrush and let’s get started! What
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
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Exploring Art in Different Mediums
Medium Magic: A Creative Journey for Kids Art is a playground of expression; it’s an exciting adventure filled with endless possibilities. Each artistic medium offers unique benefits, stimulating creativity, enhancing motor skills, and enabling emotional expression and lots more. Whether it’s the simplicity of a pencil sketch or the tactile
Embracing the Australian Summer Holidays
Hello Sunshine! As the school year winds down and the first whispers of summer heat arrive, it’s impossible not to feel that tingle of excitement in the air. Australian summer holidays are a glorious mix of long days, salty skin, and moments of pure joy. For families, it is an
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – School Holiday Fun
Embracing the Spring Holidays with Art, Nature and Family Connection Spring is upon us and with it brings the end of term 3 and the school holidays, creating a mix of excitement and anxiety for many parents. While kids look forward to a break from their routines, parents often face
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
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
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
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
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
Make Beautiful Nature-Inspired prints with Kerry Evitts
Looking for a fun and creative way to bring nature indoors? Let’s turn ordinary leaves into stunning butterfly prints! Inspired by the beauty of the outdoors, this hands-on activity is perfect for little artists who love to explore colours, textures, and patterns. Grab your paintbrush and let’s get started! What you’ll need Leaves Acrylic aints Paintbrush Paper Black sharpie Step-by-step guide Step 1: Collect Your LeavesHead outside with an adult and gather some leaves. Look for different shapes to make unique butterfly wings! Step 2: Make Leaf PrintsUsing a paintbrush, apply green paint to the back of a leaf. Press it onto your paper, using another sheet or kitchen roll
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
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – Exploring Art in Different Mediums
Medium Magic: A Creative Journey for Kids Art is a playground of expression; it’s an exciting adventure filled with endless possibilities. Each artistic medium offers unique benefits, stimulating creativity, enhancing motor skills, and enabling emotional expression and lots more. Whether it’s the simplicity of a pencil sketch or the tactile wonder of sculpting, each form of art has something valuable to offer young creators. Let me explain a little more on different mediums and how they can enrich a child’s artistic journey. Sketching: The Foundation of Creativity Sketching is one of the most accessible and fundamental forms of art. With just a pencil and paper, kids can explore ideas, build
Embracing the Australian Summer Holidays
Hello Sunshine! As the school year winds down and the first whispers of summer heat arrive, it’s impossible not to feel that tingle of excitement in the air. Australian summer holidays are a glorious mix of long days, salty skin, and moments of pure joy. For families, it is an excellent opportunity to slow down, connect, and create memories that will warm your heart long after the sunshine has faded. Summer, Family, and the Gift of Time Let’s be real: family life during the school year is often a whirlwind of drop-offs, pick-ups, and endless to-do lists which can sometimes be quite daunting. The summer holidays are a chance to
Let’s talk art with Kerry Evitts – School Holiday Fun
Embracing the Spring Holidays with Art, Nature and Family Connection Spring is upon us and with it brings the end of term 3 and the school holidays, creating a mix of excitement and anxiety for many parents. While kids look forward to a break from their routines, parents often face the challenge of keeping the kids entertained and engaged. But fear not! As a professional artist and a parent, I’ve discovered that the magic of spring can provide endless inspiration for creative projects that not only keep boredom at bay but also, like many creative projects provide mindfulness, create lasting memories, and provide opportunities to strengthen family bonds. There’s something
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. LEGO blocks are enjoyed by children and adults alike, helping to develop fine motor skills and allowing you to be creative and problem-solve with a sense of accomplishment achieved. Here are some benefits of playing with LEGO bricks for children: Brain development Much of what we do in adult life can be attributed to our
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 and understanding of the world’s oldest continuing culture is something we hold dear to our hearts. As a national childcare organisation that contributes to the education of thousands of children, we believe it is our responsibility to lead the childcare sector. We have a commitment to Guide Children’s Growth, and we have seen first-hand how this
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 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.
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 varying degrees from birth. We actually have to actively build resilience in children by providing certain kinds of interactions and experiences as they grow. While there are a range of other contributing factors at play, it certainly seems that the Covid pandemic interfered with that process. I suppose that makes sense since some of those
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 kids entertained. A huge hit with both the young and young-at-heart, slime and DIY slime kits have been around for a while but saw exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they became an easy and affordable option for families to keep children occupied and even provide relief from mild anxiety, as well as keeping
Fun, Learning & Adventure: What’s On at Your OSHC This Term 2
Term 2 is here, packed with exciting activities and opportunities for children to learn, grow and enjoy every moment. Let’s look at all the exciting
Big Art, Big Ideas: How Camp Australia Inspires Creativity in Every Child
Every Friday is art day at Camp Australia’s OHSC. Children are naturally creative, so what better way to get their creativity flowing at the end
2025 School Holiday & Term Dates Across Australia: What Parents Need to Know
School holidays are a valuable opportunity for students to have some much needed rest and a break from the term just passed. And it’s not
Make Beautiful Nature-Inspired prints with Kerry Evitts
Looking for a fun and creative way to bring nature indoors? Let’s turn ordinary leaves into stunning butterfly prints! Inspired by the beauty of the
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
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
Fun, Learning & Adventure: What’s On at Your OSHC This Term 2
Term 2 is here, packed with exciting activities and opportunities for children to learn, grow and enjoy every moment. Let’s look at all the exciting key dates and events scheduled this school term with Camp Australia Term 2 school care
Big Art, Big Ideas: How Camp Australia Inspires Creativity in Every Child
Every Friday is art day at Camp Australia’s OHSC. Children are naturally creative, so what better way to get their creativity flowing at the end of their week than with Big Art activities? With a focus on fun and friendly
2025 School Holiday & Term Dates Across Australia: What Parents Need to Know
School holidays are a valuable opportunity for students to have some much needed rest and a break from the term just passed. And it’s not only a time for students – parents also look forward to relief from the daily
Make Beautiful Nature-Inspired prints with Kerry Evitts
Looking for a fun and creative way to bring nature indoors? Let’s turn ordinary leaves into stunning butterfly prints! Inspired by the beauty of the outdoors, this hands-on activity is perfect for little artists who love to explore colours, textures,
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