Category Archives: Childrens Activities

The Y at Home – Virtual Y

The Y at Home – Virtual Y

Virtual Y is a free platform with a great range of online fitness, nutrition, wellbeing programs, as well as dedicated spaces that cater to families and our youth community. You can keep fit through workouts and training at home; learn all about nutrition with our delicious recipes and Healthy Living Magazine; look after your wellbeing… Read more…

Backstroke Tips Video

Backstroke Tips Video

Swimming Backstroke At the Y, proper technique is a fundamental learning block in all of our Learn to Swim programs. Even when you don’t have access to a pool, did you know that you can still learn about and practice proper swimming technique at home? Our team at the Y Victoria put together an awesome video of… Read more…

Shadow Drawing

Shadow Drawing

Take advantage of the sunny weather when you can and try this shadow drawing activity! This great activity is perfect for young children, requiring minimal supplies, simply something to draw with, something to create a shadow, and of course a nice sunny day! Thanks to our friends in the Early Learning team at the Y… Read more…

Inventor Scavenger Hunt

Inventor Scavenger Hunt

We’re off on a scavenger hunt! This week’s scavenger hunt is for our budding scientists and engineers – an INVENTOR scavenger hunt! How many from the list can you find?  See if you can find them all! TIP: You can save or print this image for your hunt! Computer: right-click and ‘save as’, then print your… Read more…

Gymnastics – Warm Up Video

Gymnastics – Warm Up Video

Get the blood pumping with this fun warm up routine, with gymnastics coaches Jemma and Katherine from the Y Epping! A fun routine to complete before moving onto other strength, flexibility, and fitness activities.   #theYathome Activity Disclaimer All participants must ensure they have a clear area to perform all skills and activities prior to… Read more…

Mother’s Day creative writing activity

Mother’s Day creative writing activity

Why not complete our Mother’s Day creative writing activity with your Mum? Tell us your favourite activity to do with Mum, it could be a poem, a story, or other way to be creative! Use 50 words or less and you can enter our competition to WIN a Mother’s Day Prize Pack including a $250… Read more…

KinderGym Animals Video

KinderGym Animals Video

Go WILD with our gymnastics coaches Bec & Tahlia from the Y Bankstown! Stomp like a dinosaur and balance like a flamingo! This week’s video with Bec & Tahlia from the Y Bankstown is for our KinderGymnasts… Roar! The KinderGym program at the Y builds confidence and gross motor skills in a fun and safe… Read more…

Gymnastics – Create your Gym!

Gymnastics – Create your Gym!

Recreate your gym with your creativity! Get creative and build a replica of your gym! Use lego, art and craft, dolls or anything else you can find around the house to recreate your favourite apparatus. When you’re finished, share your creations with us! Send a photo via direct message on Facebook/Instagram, or post to your… Read more…

Paper Towel Butterflies

Paper Towel Butterflies

Paper Towel Butterflies How To Make Paper Towel Butterflies By Rachael Auckett – Children Services Coordinator at Lisarow OSHC Supplies: A tray/cups to hold paint Water Food colouring Droppers, spoons or brushes (anything that can drip the paint) Paper towel Pipe cleaners or twisty ties or string Google eyes (optional) Glue Directions: In the tray… Read more…

Fitness Philbert Colouring In Activity

Fitness Philbert Colouring In Activity

Grab your crayons or markers, it’s time to bring out your inner artist! Have you met our mascot, Philbert? He is really into his fitness training and wants you to bring this colouring in sheet of him lifting some weights to life! For this activity, you will need a printer, something to colour with and… Read more…

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