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Bubbles Day ideas for OSHC

7 DIY activities for a bubbles day at before and after school care or vacation care. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.

Build a Bubbles Day
Balloon Day · Budding Artists · Art Attack Day +2

Balloon Stamp Painting

Younger children dip small balloons in paint and stamp them onto paper to make bubbly circle patterns.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 3
Budding Artists · Bubbles Day · Art Attack Day +1

Blown Bubble Painting

Children blow coloured bubbles onto paper to create soft, round patterns, a gentle process art experience.

OutdoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Bubbles Day · Games Day · Healthy Heart Day +1

Bull Rush Running Game

Children try to run across the field without being tagged by the catchers in the middle, a classic high-energy playground game.

OutdoorHighGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Bubbles Day · Budding Artists · Art Attack Day +2

Coloured Bubble Prints

Children blow coloured bubbles and press paper onto them to capture bubbly prints, combining science and art.

OutdoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Bubbles Day · Games Day · Gaming Day +2

Court Lines Tag

Children play tag where everyone, including the chaser, can only move along painted court lines, adding strategy to a classic chase.

OutdoorHighGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Tie Dye Day · Bubbles Day · Water Play Day +1

Giant Bubble Games

Children make giant bubbles with homemade wands and play chase-and-pop games, enjoying the science and fun of bubbles outdoors.

OutdoorModerateSome prepPrep to Year 6
Bubbles Day · Science Week · Water Play Day +3

Giant String Bubbles

Children dip large string wands into bubble mix and create giant, wobbly bubbles outdoors, exploring surface tension.

OutdoorModerateSome prepPrep to Year 6