Today, Camp Australia announced that their Big Art event that began as a one-off competition in term one this year will become a permanent addition to their after-school and school holiday programs.
With more than 30,000 children participating in over 115,000 sessions nationally across over 500 schools in the one-month campaign, Big Art created a fun social space for children to unleash their creativity, grow through art and make colourful memories with their friends.
In 2024, children across the country will be able to participate in three different Big Art events across Your OSHC After School Care and the Rocketeers School Holiday Program.
Nurturing creativity
Big Art Fridays will now see After School Care transform into a bustling art studio each Friday throughout the school year, providing children a chance to get together with their friends and unleash their creativity through artforms from painting to creative writing, and everything in between.
As part of the Camp Australia Rocketeers school holiday programs, children will be immersed in a full day of diverse art activities, including exciting artistic excursions, to interactive workshops with experts, including art therapist Kerry Evitts.
Each term, Camp Australia will run the Big Art Competition – enabling children to showcase their artistic talents on a national stage, with prizes including two $250 major prizes and ten $100 minor prizes.
“The feedback we have received from families on our Big Art Program has been tremendous, so we are excited to roll-out this on a permanent basis in 2024,” says Camp Australia CEO Warren Jacobson.
“Art and creative expression are integral to children’s growth and development, and through Big Art we’ve seen a boost in creativity and imagination, critical thinking and problem-solving, and improved social connection.”
