4 Reasons why Performing Arts is more than just a hobby
It's frustrating when something their child enjoys is ranked lower on a parent's priority list when compared to their grades at school. Is it really more important for a painfully shy 8 year old to have top grades than developing confidence? Their grades at school won't help them stick up for themselves in the playground and coming first in their maths class won't help them sell their skills in a job interview. But taking part in the performing arts will help and this is why...
Read moreFrench horn for kids
Get your kids to play tantalizing sounds on the French horn! The modern orchestral brass French horn originated from early hunting horns and was only used as a musical instrument starting the 16th century. It slowly grew popular in orchestras after musicians began using the French horn as an instrument. Let your kids stand out with this instrument!
Read moreArchery for Kids
Let your kids practise their focus and concentration with this fun and unusual sport!<br><br>. It’s a great social sport and a way for your child to develop better concentration!
Read moreReptile Park for Kids
Your child can get up close and personal with their favourite scaly creatures!<br><br>Very popular with crocodile and snake loving kids and adults alike, a reptile park can be a fun and educational experience for the whole family!
Read moreKids Party Costumes For Kids
Let your kids stand out! Make them wear the best kids party costumes!<br><br>You can create kids party costumes out of recyclable materials in your home. There are also many costume shops in Australia where you can buy or rent kids party costumes for all ages – including infant costumes, toddler costumes, and girls and boys costumes.
Read moreThe Importance of Teamwork in Soccer: Life Lessons on the Field
Soccer can lasting friendships that kick on beyond the pitch. The memories of playing together, working through challenges, and celebrating victories become the glue that sticks friends together
Read moreScience Centre Activities for Kids
Bring out the Einstein in your kids by making it fun to learn on science!
Read morePublic Speaking Online in a Post Covid19 World
The online clubs are proving to powerfully harness 21st-century learning by using Zoom. The platform is perfect for delivering meetings and speeches and gives young people a familiar forum to share their voice in a public sphere from the comfort of their own home. The break-out sessions allow members to connect with each other, share ideas, make new friends and deliver engaging speeches to screen. It is a launching pad for brilliance and breeding ground for tomorrow’s passionate people.
Read moreJust breathe – 3 calming techniques for you and your child
Teaching our kids conscious breathing can help them learn to regulate their emotions. It can be the difference that stops a full-scale meltdown in the middle of the supermarket, for both you and your child. Here are a few techniques that can be done anywhere, at any time.
Read moreCello for Kids
Are your kids looking for a musical experience that will really challenge them?<br><br>A member of the violin family, the cello’s distinctive sound makes it a very rewarding instrument to play!
Read moreResilience and Good Health
Find out how you can make your kids more resilient. Resilience is an important emotional and social skill that will help your child deal with life's hurdles.
Read moreFairs & Festivals for Kids
Roll up! Roll up! Let your kids enjoy all the fun of the fair!<br><br>Fairs & festivals abound across Australia, from country fairs, to craft fairs to food and film festivals and there’s sure to be fun for all the family!
Read moreNational Parks for Kids
Looking for an adventure in the great outdoors? Head to your local national park! A national park is a government protected reserve designed to help preserve Australian wildlife or plants. These are usually open to the public and may offer a number of family activities including camping, hiking, boating and swimming.
Read moreAngling for Kids
Angling - fishing with a hook and line - is a popular Australian pastime, particularly on a sunny afternoon. Since primitive times people have caught fish to eat and this habit has evolved over the years into both a relaxing leisure pursuit and a fiercely competitive sport that appeals to adults and kids alike.
Read moreCommunity centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
Read moreCubs For Kids
Make a great leader out of your kids!<br><br>Scouts Australia is a youth organisation for kids and young adults aged 6 to 26. It is part of the worldwide Scouting movement. Scouting was founded in Australia in 1908 by Lord Baden-Powell. Before it used to be just for boys, but starting 1971, they have also been accepting girls.<br><br>Cub Scouts, or Cubs, is part of Scouts Australia. It includes boys and girls cubs aged 7 ® to 11. A group of cubs is called a pack, made up of 20 cub scouts or less. The uniforms of the cubs in Australia are navy blue short sleeved shirts with yellow collar, sleeves, and shoulders.
Read moreIce Skating for Kids
Glide effortlessly across the ice, even in the heat of summer!<br><br>It is a popular recreational pastime and even an Olympic sport.
Read moreTheatre for Kids
Harness your child’s imagination!<br><br>A fantastic way for your kids to unearth their creativity!
Read moreCar model making for kids
All kids have probably played with a toy car or truck at some stage. Why not take it to the next level and encourage them to build their own? Let your kids take pride in something they've made from scratch with car model making!
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