Themed holiday workshop camps

Parents and guardians of children with an interest in that theme, paying per child per session or per camp.

A fee per child for each workshop or multi-day camp, with small group sizes keeping costs low. Some organisers add materials fees or sell take-home kits.

• A skill you can teach to children
• Keeping a small group engaged
• Simple marketing and booking admin
• Patience and clear communication

• Working With Children Check (or your state's equivalent) for everyone who works with the children
• Check with your state regulator whether your format counts as a regulated education and care service, as short or occasional programs can be treated differently
• Public liability insurance covering children's activities
• Allergy, medical and emergency contact details, plus current first aid training
• Council or venue rules for running a paid program in a community space
• Income depends on school holiday timing, so it suits a side hustle alongside other work

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $3,000, depending on room hire, materials for your theme, insurance and marketing. It is a smaller outlay than a full day camp, and you can start with a skill you already have.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on your pricing, group size and how many camps you run. Income depends on school holiday timing, so it suits a side hustle alongside other work.

Check that everyone working with the children holds a Working With Children Check (or your state's equivalent). Ask your state regulator whether your format counts as a regulated education and care service. Also check insurance, first aid training and council or venue rules.