School holiday day camp

Parents and guardians, who book and pay per day or per week to cover work hours and keep kids busy.

A set fee per child per day or per week, often with sibling discounts and early-bird prices. Income depends on how many children attend and how well you manage staffing and venue costs.

• Organising and planning programs
• Confident with children and parents
• Leading and managing casual staff
• Handling safety and emergencies calmly

• Working With Children Check (or the equivalent in your state) for you and every staff member
• Whether your program must be approved as an education and care service, which affects ratios, qualifications and Child Care Subsidy eligibility
• Public liability insurance and accident cover that explicitly covers children's activities
• First aid, CPR and anaphylaxis training, plus allergy and medical information for every child
• Staff ratios, supervision and sign-in/sign-out procedures, and venue hire conditions
• Income is seasonal and bookings can be uncertain, so avoid committing to costs before enrolments come in

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on venue hire, activity supplies, insurance and casual staff. To avoid committing to costs too early, wait until enrolments come in.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many children enrol and how many holiday periods you run. Income is seasonal and bookings can be uncertain.

Check that you and every staff member hold a Working With Children Check (or your state's equivalent). Check whether your program must be approved as an education and care service, as this affects ratios and qualifications. Also check insurance, first aid and anaphylaxis training, and supervision procedures.