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Photography Day ideas for OSHC

13 DIY activities for a photography day at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around 19 August (World Photo Day). Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.

Build a Photography Day
Chalk Festival · Art Attack Day · Graffiti and Street Art +2

3D Chalk Illusions

Children draw optical illusions on the ground with chalk, such as holes or steps, and photograph them from the right angle.

OutdoorCalmGrab-and-goYears 4 to 6Brick Building Day · National Families Week · Long Projects Day +2

Brick Build Family Vote

Children name and photograph their builds for a display board and families vote for favourites over two weeks.

IndoorCalmSome prepPrep to Year 6Brick Building Day · Film Club Day · Movie Day +2

Brick Stop-Motion

Children animate small brick figures using a stop-motion app on a tablet.

IndoorCalmSome prepYears 4 to 6Clay and Pottery Day · Film Club Day · Movie Day +2

Claymation Animation

Children create clay figures and make a short stop-motion film using tablets.

IndoorCalmSome prepYears 4 to 6Around the World Day · Holidays and Travel Week · Photography Day +1

Landmark Photo Booth

Educators draw a famous world landmark on the whiteboard and children pose in front of it as if on holiday, sparking talk about travel and places.

IndoorModerateSome prepPrep to Year 6Movie Day · Film Club Day · Dramatic Play Day +2

Make Your Own Movie

Groups write and rehearse a short skit, then film it on a tablet to watch back together.

IndoorModerateSome prepYears 4 to 6Movie Day · Film Club Day · Photography Day +1

Mini Film Festival

Children screen short films they have made, with tickets, seating and an awards moment to celebrate everyone's work.

IndoorCalmSome prepYears 4 to 6Detective Day · Everything's Duckie · Treasure Hunters Day +1

Missing Ducks Photo Hunt

Teams follow clue cards to track down hidden toy ducks, photographing each find as evidence before moving on to the next clue.

EitherModerateSome prepPrep to Year 6Photography Day · Art Attack Day · Craft Day +1

Photo Collage

Children print and arrange photos they've taken into a collage with captions. Celebrates their view of the world.

IndoorCalmSome prepPrep to Year 6Photography Day · Outdoor Explorers · Treasure Hunters Day +1

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Teams use tablets to photograph items on a list, like something round or a shadow. A creative way to look closely.

OutdoorModerateSome prepYears 4 to 6Photography Day · Science Day · Science Week +1

Pinhole Viewer

Children make a simple box viewer that projects an upside-down image through a tiny hole. A hands-on look at how cameras work.

IndoorCalmSome prepYears 4 to 6Movie Day · Film Club Day · Photography Day +2

Stop-Motion Animation

Children create a short animation frame by frame using toys, backdrops and a tablet app.

IndoorCalmSome prepYears 4 to 6Crazy Hair Day · Crazy Hat Day · Photography Day +1

Wild Hair Photo Booth

Children pose in a themed photo booth with fun props to show off their crazy hair.

IndoorModerateSome prepPrep to Year 6