Theme days / Cricket Day

Cricket Day ideas for OSHC

5 DIY activities for a cricket day at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around 26 January or Summer. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.

Build a Cricket Day

All About Australia Day · Aussie Outback Day · Cricket Day +2

Australia Day Activity Mix

A relaxed program of Australian animal crafts, a damper-making session and backyard cricket gives children a hands-on day about life in Australia.

EitherModerateBig set-upPrep to Year 6 Cricket Day · Target Games Day · Summer Holidays +1

Bowling Accuracy Challenge

Children practise bowling a ball at cricket stumps to hit the target.

OutdoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6 Big Kids Club · Backyard Play Day · Cricket Day +2

Classic Playground Games

Educators lead old favourites like four square, handball, red rover and backyard cricket. Simple, inclusive games that get everyone moving.

OutdoorHighGrab-and-goYears 4 to 6 All About Australia Day · Cricket Day · Summer Holidays +2

Relaxed Backyard Cricket

A casual, inclusive game of cricket with friendly rules so everyone gets a bat, a bowl and a laugh.

OutdoorHighGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6 Footy Day · Netball Day · Cricket Day +1

Team Colours Dress-Up

Children wear their favourite team's colours or make a scarf or banner, then share why they support their team.

IndoorModerateGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6