Birthday for Everyone Day ideas for OSHC
16 DIY activities for a birthday for everyone day at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around Children's Week (late October) or 26 January. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Balloon Games Mix
A session of balloon tennis, keepy-uppy and balloon rockets keeps children moving and laughing, with a little science mixed in.
Cooking Day · Café Day · Birthday for Everyone Day +1Biscuit Decorating
Children ice and decorate plain biscuits with sprinkles, creating colourful edible art.
Children's Week · Free Play Day · Backwards Day +1Children Choose the Day
Children vote on and plan the day's activities themselves, giving them a real say in their program.
Birthday for Everyone Day · Cooking Day · Junior Chef Challenge +2Cupcake Decorating Station
Children decorate plain cupcakes with icing and toppings for a shared celebration, practising fine motor skills.
Birthday for Everyone Day · Knights and Fairies · Fairy Tale Day +2Decorated Birthday Crowns
Younger children decorate card crowns with gems and stickers so everyone can feel like the birthday star.
Cooking Day · Birthday for Everyone Day · Café Day +1Donut Decorating
Children decorate plain donuts with icing and sprinkles for a fun party treat.
All About Australia Day · Birthday for Everyone Day · Cooking Day +2Fairy Bread Making
Children butter bread and shake on colourful sprinkles to make a classic Australian party treat, practising simple food preparation skills.
PJ Disco · Disco Day · Pyjama Day +1Musical Statues
Children dance until the music stops, then freeze like statues. A classic party game for younger children.
Great Race Day · Gross and Messy Day · Games Carnival Day +2No-Hands Donut Relay
Relay teams take turns eating a hanging donut without using their hands, then walk back to tag the next player for a funny, messy race.
New Year's Party · Craft Day · Paper Crafts Day +1Party Popper Craft
Children turn cardboard tubes and tissue paper into colourful pretend party poppers filled with paper confetti. Great for a noise-free countdown celebration.
Paper Crafts Day · Craft Day · Mother's Day +2Pop-up Cards
Children cut and fold card to make pop-up greeting cards for someone special. A little bit of engineering in a craft.
Taco Fiesta Day · Birthday for Everyone Day · Culture Celebration Day +1Pull-String Paper Bag Piñata
Children decorate a paper bag piñata with crepe streamers, then take turns pulling strings until it opens and treats tumble out.
Pyjama Day · PJ Disco · Birthday for Everyone Day +1Pyjama Party Games
Children play classic party games like musical cushions, pass the parcel and pillow relays. Easy, giggly fun.
Cooking Day · Rainbow Day · Birthday for Everyone Day +1Rainbow Cupcakes
Children make layered rainbow cupcakes with coloured batter and decorate them.
Ice Cream Day · Summer Holidays · Café Day +2Sundae Bar
Children build their own sundaes from a selection of ice cream, fruit and toppings.
Birthday for Everyone Day · Mad Hatter's Tea Party · Games Day +2Unbirthday Party Games
Everyone celebrates with classic party games like musical statues and pass the parcel, so no one misses out on a birthday party.