Theme days / Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day ideas for OSHC

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

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

Children sift through a tub of sand and water with sieves to find painted 'gold nuggets', just like gold rush prospectors.

Children try games from the past like hoop rolling, marbles and hopscotch. A playful look at how children played long ago.

Older children dip wicks into warm wax repeatedly to build up old-fashioned candles. An educator-run heritage activity with strict safety steps.