Wilderness Adventure ideas for OSHC
16 DIY activities for Wilderness Adventure at before and after school care or vacation care. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Animal Track Trail
Children follow a trail of printed animal footprints around the yard and work out which animal made them.
Camp Out Day · Wilderness Adventure · Survival Challenge Day +2Camp Out Afternoon
Children pitch tents outdoors and help make a simple camp afternoon tea on a portable stove, experiencing camp life at the service.
Wilderness Adventure · Bird Watching Day · Jungle Safari +2Cardboard Tube Binoculars
Children make binoculars from two cardboard tubes and a string strap, then use them on a nature spotting walk.
Trail Blazers · Treasure Hunters Day · Outdoor Explorers +2Compass Treasure Trail
Children learn north, south, east and west, then use compasses and simple directions to find items hidden around the yard.
Camp Out Day · Aussie Outback Day · All About Australia Day +2Damper Making
Children mix a simple damper dough and bake it, learning a classic Australian bush bread recipe.
Great Race Day · Outdoor Explorers · Treasure Hunters Day +3Grounds Map Navigation
Children use a simple map of the service grounds to locate hidden checkpoints, building map-reading and directional skills.
Jungle Mission · Survival Challenge Day · Wilderness Adventure +2Jungle Survival Kit
Children choose ten items for a jungle survival pack and explain their choices to the group.
Survival Challenge Day · Camp Out Day · Life Skills Day +3Knot Tying Stations
Older children learn useful knots like the reef knot, bowline and clove hitch using step-by-step picture cards.
Survival Challenge Day · Camp Out Day · Craft Day +1Paracord Survival Bracelets
Older children plait or knot a paracord bracelet with a buckle clip, a hands-on project they can wear home.
Survival Challenge Day · Camp Out Day · Emergency Services Day +2Pretend Campfire Safety Talk
Children gather around a pretend stick-and-cellophane campfire to learn real campfire safety, then share stories and songs.
Camp Out Day · Music and Dance Day · Wilderness Adventure +1Pretend Campfire Sing-Along
Children gather around a pretend campfire made from cellophane and sticks to sing call-and-response songs together.
Wilderness Adventure · Jungle Safari · Crazy Hat Day +1Safari Explorer Hats
Children decorate paper explorer hats with animal pictures and patterns, ready for an adventure-themed day.
Nature Play Day · Cubby Day · Outdoor Explorers +2Stick Forts and Sculptures
Children build forts and sculptures from fallen sticks, string and natural materials.
Block World Day · Survival Challenge Day · Emergency Services Day +2Survival Skills Training
Children learn basic first aid and fire safety through a survival mission, practising what to do in an emergency.
Survival Challenge Day · Cubby Day · Camp Out Day +3Team Shelter Building
Older children work in teams to build a lean-to shelter from branches, rope and tarps big enough for the whole team.
Camp Out Day · Cubby Day · Wilderness Adventure +3Tent and Cubby Building
Children work together to build tents and cubbies from sheets, poles and pegs, then use them for play.