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Wizard School Day ideas for OSHC

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

Build a Wizard School Day
Wizard School Day · Fantasy Quest Club · Games Day +1

Broomstick Ball Game

A ground version of a flying broomstick sport where teams score by throwing balls through hoops while holding a broom between their legs.

OutdoorHighSome prepYears 4 to 6
Fantasy Quest Club · Mythical Creatures · Book Week +1

Fantasy Character Creation

Children invent their own fantasy hero, rolling dice to set their skills and writing a short backstory.

IndoorCalmSome prepYears 4 to 6
Wizard School Day · Science Day · Halloween +3

Fizzing Potion Making

Children mix coloured vinegar into bicarb soda to brew bubbling magical potions.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Wizard School Day · Magic Day · Fairy Tale Day +3

Magic Wand Making

Children decorate chopsticks or twigs with glue, beads and paint to create their own magic wands.

IndoorCalmSome prepPrep to Year 6
Wizard School Day · Book Week · Kindness Day +2

Owl Post Letters

Children write letters to friends or educators that are delivered by a pretend owl post service around the room.

IndoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6
Messy Play Day · Wizard School Day · Backyard Play Day +2

Potion Kitchen and Sand Bakery

Children mix magic potions with water, petals and sand, and bake sand cakes in an outdoor kitchen of donated pots and bowls.

OutdoorModerateSome prepPrep to Year 3
Wizard School Day · Fantasy Quest Club · Magic Day +1

Wizard House Sorting

Children are sorted into made-up wizard houses at a playful ceremony, then work in their houses throughout the day.

IndoorCalmSome prepPrep to Year 6
Enchanted Forest · Wizard School Day · Magic Day +2

Woodland Wands

Children collect fallen sticks and wrap them with wool, ribbon and leaves to create their own magic wands.

OutdoorCalmGrab-and-goPrep to Year 6