School holiday camps

Kids LOVE school holiday camps! What’s not to love? They’re fed lots of tasty, nutritious food, have plenty of activities to keep them busy and having fun day in and day out, and they get to spend the entire time with kids their own age. School holiday camps have always been popular with not just the kids, but parents as well. It’s reassuring knowing that the children are in a safe, positive environment with round-the-clock adult supervision. Plus, not having to come up with activities every day, and leaving it to the professionals is a huge drawcard.

There is a school holiday camp to suit every budget, every child’s interests and every time frame. You can send your children away for two days or a couple of weeks. There are government-funded and community based school holiday camps, right through to those run by global organisations such as Scouts, YMCA and Girl Guides.

Sports camps

For the sporty, active and outdoorsy child, school holiday camps are a dream come true. Horseriding, surfing, trail bike riding, abseiling, bushwalking, hiking and kayaking are all on the list of activities and some school holiday camps are focused on a particular sport. For footy lovers, there are rugby and Aussie rules camps. Same goes for tennis, cricket, basketball and competitive swimming. Sporty kids will thrive, learn and develop their skills. They’ll also come home even more convinced they’re the next Brett Lee or Lleyton Hewitt!

Arts camps

Arty children are well catered for at school holiday camps that encourage participation in painting, sculpting, drawing and craft. Educational as well as fun and confidence-building, these camps offer the opportunity to develop skills and turn a hobby into a true passion. You might have a little Picasso in the making!

Religious camps

Faith-centred organisations such as churches and other community groups run school holiday camps where Bible sessions are an integral part of the activities. Along with spiritual and religious elements, there are dozens of activities on offer from cooking classes and theatre sports through to sandcastle building and gardening.

Farm camps

Imagine sending your child away to a farm to see where milk and eggs really come from! There are school holiday camps where children get to experience real farming and have the opportunity to help out on the farm. They can feed the animals, round up the sheep, clean out barns, ride horses, pick fruit and enjoy campfire meals and swims in a dam. For real outdoor fun and education, a farm stay will turn your kids’ cheeks rosy and their render their Playstation thumbs out of practice!

School holiday camps are set up specifically to look after children of various ages. Camps usually cater for age 5 upwards and all activities, accommodations and meals are age appropriate. Camp leaders supervise, mentor and engage with the children to ensure they enjoy maximum fun whilst developing skills, building self-confidence and learning about teamwork.

You can have peace of mind knowing that all school holiday camps are regulated by safety standards and have to observe strict protocols in the care of children. Many of the staff are trained in first aid and camps often employ counsellors and nurses to enhance the quality of care they offer.

School holiday camps are exciting, educational, fun, busy and motivational. Don’t you wish you were a child again?

Search the pages of www.schoolholidaydirectory.com.au to find a school holiday camp to suit your child.