Healthy Heart Day ideas for OSHC
34 DIY activities for a healthy heart day at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around February (Heart Week) or Summer. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Ants on a Log Snack
Children make a classic bug-themed snack by filling celery sticks with spread and adding sultana ants.
Life Skills Day · Emergency Services Day · Careers Day +2Basic First Aid Skills
Children practise putting on a bandage and the recovery position, and learn when and how to call for help.
Bubbles Day · Games Day · Healthy Heart Day +1Bull 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.
Basketball Day · Athletics Carnival · Healthy Heart Day +1Cone Dribble Relay
Teams dribble a basketball in and out of cones and back, building ball control and teamwork in a fast relay.
Bubbles Day · Games Day · Gaming Day +2Court Lines Tag
Children play tag where everyone, including the chaser, can only move along painted court lines, adding strategy to a classic chase.
Dance-Off Day · Healthy Heart Day · Disco Day +2Dance Aerobics
Children follow an upbeat dance aerobics class, moving to music and getting their hearts pumping.
Cooking Day · Fruit and Veggie Day · Healthy Heart Day +2DIY Salad Cups
Children build their own salads in cups from a choice of chopped vegetables.
Healthy Heart Day · Athletics Carnival · Obstacle Course Day +2Exercise Stations
Children rotate through skipping, star jumps, running and other stations to get their hearts pumping.
Feel Good Friday · Fruit and Veggie Day · Healthy Heart Day +1Fresh Fruit Juice Bar
Children choose fruit combinations and help make fresh juices or blended drinks to share.
Junior Chef Challenge · Fruit and Veggie Day · Cooking Day +2Fruit Kebab Plating
Children thread fruit onto blunt skewers and plate them creatively for a judging panel of educators.
Beach Day · Fruit and Veggie Day · Summer Holidays +3Fruit Kebabs and Ice Blocks
Children thread fruit onto kebab sticks and pour juice into moulds for homemade ice blocks, creating cool healthy treats.
Fruit and Veggie Day · Games Day · Healthy Heart DayFruit Salad Seat Swap
Children sit in a circle, each given a fruit name, and swap seats when their fruit is called.
Cooking Day · Fruit and Veggie Day · Healthy Heart Day +2Fruit Smoothie Making
Children choose fruit and help blend smoothies, learning about healthy drinks.
Fruit and Veggie Day · Healthy Heart Day · Café Day +1Fruit Smoothies
Children choose fruit and help blend creamy smoothies to taste and compare.
Before School Calm Start · Mindfulness Day · Pamper and Zen Day +3Gentle Morning Stretch
Five minutes of gentle stretches before the bell helps children wake up their bodies and feel calm and ready for school.
Obstacle Course Day · Before School Calm Start · Mindfulness Day +2Gentle Tai Chi Warm-up
Children follow slow, flowing tai chi-style movements to stretch, breathe and focus. A calm, settling start before an active day.
Cooking Day · Taco Fiesta Day · Junior Chef Challenge +1Healthy Nachos
Children layer corn chips with beans, salsa and cheese, then bake to make a healthier nachos.
Healthy Heart Day · Fruit and Veggie Day · Cooking Day +2Healthy Snack Plate
Children build a snack plate with something from each food group and talk about balanced eating.
Healthy Heart Day · Science Day · Science Week +1Heart Rate Check
Children measure their pulse before and after exercise to see how activity changes their heart rate.
Balloon Day · Wet Weather Day · Games Day +2Indoor Balloon Volleyball
Teams hit balloons over a low net to keep them off the floor, a gentle indoor version of volleyball suited to all abilities.
Life Skills Day · Cooking Day · Junior Chef Challenge +2Make Your Own Lunch
Children plan and prepare their own sandwich and snack, building independence in the kitchen.
Cooking Day · Fruit and Veggie Day · Healthy Heart Day +1Make Your Own Wraps
Children fill wraps from a choice of simple fillings, building a healthy lunch themselves.
Greek Myths Day · Athletics Carnival · Gladiator Day +2Mini Ancient Games
Children compete in ancient-style events such as sprints, long jump and a pool noodle javelin throw.
Games Carnival Day · Athletics Carnival · Healthy Heart Day +1Mini Track and Field
Children rotate through sprints, sack races, beanbag shot put and long jump. A classic carnival that everyone can join at their own level.
Netball Day · Games Day · Athletics Carnival +1Netball Passing Drills
Children practise chest, bounce and shoulder passes in pairs and small groups.
Ninja Obstacle Day · Obstacle Course Day · Challenge Day +2Ninja Balance Challenges
Children try a series of ninja-style balance poses and moves, from one-leg stands to balance board holds. Builds core strength, focus and a bit of friendly challenge.
Ninja Obstacle Day · Obstacle Course Day · Extreme Challenge Day +2Ninja Obstacle Course
Children tackle a soft-play obstacle course of balancing, jumping, crawling and climbing like ninjas. Burns energy and builds confidence on a big active day.
Cooking Day · Healthy Heart Day · Junior Chef Challenge +1No-Bake Bliss Balls
Children mix and roll oats, dates and coconut into energy balls, a simple no-cook recipe.
Rainbow Day · Fruit and Veggie Day · Cooking Day +1Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Children thread fruit onto skewers in rainbow order. A healthy and colourful snack.
Athletics Carnival · Healthy Heart Day · Great Race Day +2Sprints and Baton Relays
Children run short sprints and team relays with batons, learning how to pass a baton and cheer each other on.
Beach Day · Crazy Hat Day · Summer Holidays +2Sun-Safe Hat Design
Children decorate a bucket hat with fabric markers while learning why hats are important for sun protection.
Superhero Day · Extreme Challenge Day · Healthy Heart Day +1Superhero Strength Stations
Older children rotate through friendly strength stations like plank holds, tyre pulls and wall sits, earning team points.
Mindfulness Day · Pamper and Zen Day · Wellbeing Wednesday +2Yoga Story Adventure
Children act out a story using simple yoga poses, turning into trees, animals and mountains as the tale unfolds.
Cooking Day · Taco Fiesta Day · Ice Cream Day +2Yoghurt Cones and Lettuce Tacos
Children fill ice-cream cones with yoghurt and lettuce cups with taco fillings for a fun, healthy twist.