Building Character: How The Boys' Brigade Develops Leadership Skills in Youth
The Boys' Brigade in Australia develops leadership skills in children through responsibility, teamwork, and critical thinking. This youth association's programs help kids build character and confidence, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Learn how your child can benefit!
Read morePottery Painting For Kids
Let your child indulge their creative side with pottery painting!<br><br> Pottery painting involves painting pottery creations or ceramics with special paints. A versatile activity that can be done at home or a studio, pottery painting is a perfect party activity or just a fun leisure pursuit!
Read moreOutdoor & Adventure Activities For Kids
Experience the great outdoors with outdoor & adventure activities!<br><br> Outdoor & adventure activities are a great way for kids to get fit, learn about nature and have fun at the same time. With so many to choose from, your kids will never get bored!
Read moreIndoor Play Park for Kids
Are your younger kids exploding with energy and do you need a place to help them burn it off? An indoor play park is a quick, affordable way for them to tear around without destroying the house or garden!
Read moreHow to pick the correct martial arts school for your children
I was once told by a School Teacher that “Leisure should be pleasurable” and I always remembered that when I designed and taught my classes. I have been teaching karate to children and running my karate school for over 30 years and I know that most parents have absolutely no idea about martial arts. In this article I tell you how to find the best school and instructor for your kids.
Read moreFamily Fun with a Kick: Karate for Kids and Parent Participation
Karate for kids isn't just about learning self-defense; it's about creating lasting memories and forging stronger family bonds.
Read moreAustralian Football (AFL) for Kids
Australian Football is a great team sport, both physical and technical. Your kid will develop both his strategic and team skills, and maybe make a lot of friends!
Read moreBirdwatching is much more than ticking off a list
Birds are not just pretty objects that happen to move around. They are living creatures – quite extraordinary living creatures in fact, with a rather complicated anatomy associated with flight, better eyesight than humans, more intelligence than they’re often given credit for, with a great variety of social structures, and many kinds of ecological relationships with other species. and the ecosystem generally by quietly sitting and watching, even if it is a species you’ve seen many times before.
Read moreSinging schools for kids
Bring your children’s singing talent to the next level! Singing schools develop children's vocal abilities and let them have fun performing onstage. Find a singing school for your child now!
Read moreLittle Athletics For Kids
Introduce your kids to sports by encouraging them to join Little Athletics!<br><br>Little Athletics is one of the activities for kids that originated in Australia. It introduces kids aged 5 to 15 to sports through fun athletics events that cater to all kids who are too young for senior athletics. The motto of Little Athletics is « Family, Fun, and Fitness ». There is a Little Athletics club for every localised region where a weekly competition takes place. The athletes and teams then progress to state competition for championships as determined by the state association. The first Little Athletics event was held in October 1964 at Landy Field. Yearly, over 95,000 kids participate in Little Athletics.
Read moreBodyboarding for Kids
Make a splash with this sensational water sport!<br><br>A great way to introduce kids to surfing,surfing or as a sport in its own right, bodyboarding is fun and exciting!
Read moreDance & karaoke for kids
Let the inner star of your child shine out through dance and karaoke! Dance & karaoke are the top choice for throwing a celebration because energetic kids in Australia love to play fun-filled activities especially when dancing and singing are involved. With the latest hits who would not want to sing and dance to the music?
Read moreBoard Games For Kids
Enjoy the weekends by playing fun and educational board games with the whole family!<br><br>. Age appropriate board games are great learning tools for kids. Bring out those old board games and play with your kids!
Read moreSelf defence for kids - recognising danger
Teaching our children (and ourselves) to recognise what is “normal” in our homes, schools, and local community can make it a lot easier to spot incongruities that may signal a potential danger or dangerous situation. This article outlines some potential danger signs that your child could be more aware of.
Read moreTeaching your kids about cooking liquids and baking
When it comes to cooking a lot of kids want to learn how to bake a cake. This may mean cooking with liquids and using sharp utensils and hot ovens or stoves. As a parent or carer, it's important to be present while your child is cooking for the first time and keep a close eye on everything they're doing. This article includes some tips for cooking with liquid and baking a cake.
Read moreThe Empowering Choice: Krav Maga as an Effective Self-Defence System for Kids and Teens
Krav Maga places a strong emphasis on teaching essential self-defence techniques that are easy to learn and apply, even for children and teenagers. These techniques include simple strikes, escapes from common holds, and defensive tactics against various types of threats. By mastering these fundamental skills, kids and teens can develop a strong foundation in self-defence that can be built upon as they grow and progress.
Read moreWhy messy play and mark making is important in early development.
‘Early childhood educators cannot overstate the importance of sensory play in the educational process. It is the foundation of all the skills children will use in school learning to read, write and solve math and science problems. Once a child has these experiences, they are able to draw upon the body memory and cognitive memory of their experiences when faced with new situations.’ (Butcher and Pletcher 2016)
Read moreWhat do the Boys Brigade do?
Being part of the Boys Brigade is not just about adventure and skills; it's also about building lasting friendships.
Read moreRemote Control Toys For Kids
Remote control toys for kids are great gifts for Christmas and birthdays!<br><br>They are also called radio control cars (or other toy) because radio signals are used to control the cars' movement.
Read moreA Guide to Golf Lessons
Ensure you have comfortable athletic wear, shoes and an eagerness to learn with an open mind. Your instructor will likely provide any additional equipment needed, not required initially but having your own set of clubs is a good investment as you progress in your golfing journey.
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