Sherpa Kids

A Positive Start for Children & Peace of Mind for Parent

Starting school is a big milestone for children and families. Through familiar, purposeful play, children can build confidence, develop new skills and feel more comfortable as they take their first steps into school life.

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Why OSHClub?

More than OSHC: Peace of mind for parents, real growth for kids

Our programs help children build the confidence, connections, and life skills they need to thrive. Parents trust us to keep their children engaged, active, and safe, so they can focus on work and other commitments with peace of mind.

  • School readiness

    Starting school can be daunting for kids. Our programs help set children up for the best possible day at school and create an environment where friendships can thrive outside of the classroom.

  • Where Play Meets Potential

    We give children the opportunity to learn about and practice important life skills like taking care of themselves and the environment around them, extending on what’s taught in the classroom

  • Life skills

    We give children the opportunity to learn about and practice important life skills like taking care of themselves and the environment around them, extending on what’s taught in the classroom.

  • Social development

    Monash University* research found our Adventure Program boosts identity, social connection and wellbeing—90% of children said it helped them care for themselves and their friends

Child Care Subsidy

Save up to 90% of your OSHC fees

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is the primary government assistance in Australia designed to aid families in covering childcare expenses, including OSHC. Just like daycare, most families are eligible for it. 

Furthermore, all CSS-eligible families will receive a minimum of 72 subsidised hours of childcare per fortnight, regardless of the family’s hours of recognised activities. 

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Our Adventure Program - Term Care

More than care. An adventure every day.

Our Adventure Program transforms the hours outside the classroom into opportunities for children to explore their interests, try new things, build friendships, and simply enjoy being a child.

Designed specifically for primary school-aged children and tailored to your school community, the program balances child-led choice with educator-led experiences.

There is something for every child and they can choose how to spend their time. They develop independence, creativity, problem-solving, and social skills in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Adventure Program is underpinned by the My Time, Our Place Framework, supporting children’s wellbeing, identity, confidence, learning and connection.

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Our 7 Categories of Play

What sets us apart are our fresh and engaging activities. Guided by children's feedback and designed around the community's interests and values, all of our activities inspire confidence, teamwork, social skills and a love of learning.

Flavour Fest

Flavour Fest supports healthy habits and practical life skills through engaging food-based activities. Examples include cooking, creating snack plates and running a café.

Brain Boosters

STEM Explorers builds curiosity, problem-solving and creativity. Featuring code-breaking, puzzles, building projects and hands-on STEM experiments.

Global Kids

Global Kids builds skills and confidence to become responsible global citizens. Activities include cooking, rocket building and eco challenges to help children and make a positive impact.

Power Teams

Team Players builds teamwork, confidence and social skills through fun, active group experiences, such as team challenges, obstacle courses and scavenger hunts.

One integrated program supporting different needs

The Adventure Program delivers morning and afternoon care as well as pupil-free days

  • Before School Care

    Rise and Shine

    Morning sessions start with Flavour Fest where children have breakfast to begin their day, balancing healthy habits, resilience and movement. Flavour Fest also explores cooking, nutrition and sustainability, helping children understand the journey from farm to plate.

  • After School Care

    Stay and Play

    Each afternoon combines a healthy post-school snack celebrating Flavour Fest as well as activities from Wellbeing Warriors, Super Sports or Power Teams with at least one experience from Creative Inventors, Brain Boosters or Global Kids. Together, these experiences provide a balanced mix of meaningful play that supports children's development.

  • Pupil-Free Day

    School-Free Days

    Pupil-Free and Curriculum Days combine the best of our before and after school programming, with a structured mix of fresh activities throughout the day. Programs are shaped around each school's needs and the Service Manager's understanding of what will create the best experience for children.

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Holiday HQ - Vacation Care

Holiday HQ is where play, connection, and enrichment come together to make every school break extraordinary.

The program is shaped in partnership with children, families and the service team. Regular feedback and child-led ideas help ensure each schedule reflects the interests and character of the community.

Holiday HQ is never off-the-shelf. We create a unique, evolving program where children have a genuine sense of ownership, with every holiday break bringing new opportunities for discovery, creativity and memorable experiences.

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Keeping kids entertained, engaged & excited to learn

Each holiday season brings a new theme, with daily activities spanning arts, sports and STEM - so there's something for everyone.

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Hero Activities

Each holiday program has a theme, brought to life through activities and standout experiences. These are complemented by children's own ideas, creating a varied, engaging program throughout the holidays.

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Make & Take

Children can get creative through arts, crafts, science experiments and hands-on projects, with plenty of opportunities to make something unique to take home as a Holiday HQ keepsake.

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Excursions

Holiday HQ includes a mix of popular excursions and experiences that children love, from cinemas and wildlife centres to theme parks, cultural and historical sites. These much-loved outings add excitement to the holiday program.

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Special Events

Children enjoy special performances, activities and experiences delivered at the service by expert facilitators. From dance parties and sports clinics to hands-on cooking, these popular incursions add variety to the program.

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A unique faith-informed program

Over 24% of our services are located in religious schools across Australia. We have recently introduced inclusive, values-led activities that celebrate faith through storytelling, creativity and connection. To find out more speak to one of our team today.

Reputation & Partnerships

Our Partners

We are a trusted OSHC partner to schools across Australia and globally, with the scale, experience and capability to deliver consistently high standards across every service.
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It's more become a time for me to go over and have a little bit of a look and be happy that it's all under control, that it's not chaotic like it used to be... Our parents are happy and confident, and that is gold for me and for any administrator.

Tracey Nicholson, Assistant Principal – Head of Primary Alphington Grammar School, Principal

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Schools are at the heart of communities. They're places where children feel known, families feel connected and local community comes together. As family routines become increasingly complex, outside school hours care has never been more important.

Melinda Crole


Chief Executive Officer, OSHClub

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