The OSCAR Foundation

OSCAR programmes are more than child-minding services. They are opportunities to provide leisure and recreation activities that not only enrich the child but also enrich family life and enhance learning done at school.

While some programmes provide opportunities for homework to be completed (in fact many busy working parents appreciate this) it is important to recognise the need for recreation and time out from strict organised schedules.

A well balanced programme includes both individual and group activities. Children can be encouraged to join group activities but should not feel unduly pressured; if a choice can be offered then everyone will usually be happy. Activities and equipment should be appropriate for the age range of the children involved.

A typical session may run as follows

Before School Programme
7:00 attendance check and breakfast
7:20 quiet activities indoors
8.00 group game
8.15 clean up
8:30 children go to school/programmes closes

After School Programme
3:00 attendance check and snack time
3:20 free play in the playground
3:45 group game
4:30 homework time, art and crafts, free play with board games, etc.
5:15 clean up
5:30 programme closes

Holiday Programme
8:30 attendance check and run down of days activities
9.00 group activity
10.00 morning tea
10.30 group activity
11:30 clean up
12.00 lunchtime and free play
1.00 attendance check and bus ride
2.00 activity e.g. movies
4.00 attendance check and bus back
5.00 free play
5:30 programme closes

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