Director of Mary Bailey House and OOSH

Vacation Care

Our October vacation care program has just wrapped up, so it’s time to share incursion and excursion highlights.

Excursions

As usual we went to Kingpin Bowling and the children had a great time. Every child played 10 games, some scoring a spare and others a strike, but all scoring a friend. Children encouraged, cheered and celebrated each other throughout the games. They then paused to have a tasty lunch before spending time playing the Kingpin Bowling arcade games. Bowling is a favourite outing and never ceases to disappoint.

We went on an excursion to see Splish Splash Science Riverside Theatre Parramatta. The show was all about water and its benefits. The Ringmaster Riptide explored and experimented with the properties of water with squirts, spurts and sprays in every conceivable direction!The children laughed and cheered throughout the show. At the end of the show the children had a photo with Riptide showing their enjoyment with big grins.

Incursions

The Petting Zoo visited as our children are always intrigued by farm animals. A pen was set-up with a goat, bunnies, Guinea pigs and chicks for children to handle, feed and pat. The pet handler shared interesting facts about each animal with the children that added to the experience. Every child had a wonderful time connecting with and learning about animals.

The Circus

The circus came to OOSH to teach the children some tricks. Circus coach Jewelz taught them how to use a hula hoop, rainbow ribbons and spin a plate. The children played games that challenged their physical skills, balance and coordination and got them to work in teams. A highlight was a mindfulness activity that required the children to balance a peacock feather on their fingers.

We’re currently planning our next vacation care program with each of these experiences in mind. If you’d like to know more about vacation care, before school care or after school care please contact our OOSH Coordinator Frances Windon at ooshmail@ssc.nsw.edu.au

Jackie Baxter
Director of Mary Bailey House and OOSH