Themed Holiday Mini Camp for Kids
Run short art, science, nature or sport camps of one to three days around a skill you already have.
- A$800-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Own premises
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
Small themed camps, such as art, junior science, bush skills, cooking or a sport, running for a few hours a day over one to three days. They are held in a hired room, park or your own club or studio space.
Your first three steps
- Choose one theme and age group, then write a two or three day plan with a materials list and cost per child
- Get your Working with Children Check, a first aid certificate and a public liability quote
- Book a low-cost venue such as a council hall or park, and open bookings through a simple online form and local parent groups
Who pays
Parents looking for a focused activity for their child during the holidays, often for a particular interest.
How it makes money
A fee per child per session or per camp, with a small group cap so quality stays high. You can repeat the same camp across holiday periods and venues.
Skills that help
- Expertise in your theme (art, sport, science, nature and so on)
- Engaging and patient with kids
- Simple marketing and booking admin
Watch out for
- Working with Children Check (or your state's equivalent) for everyone who works with the kids
- Public liability insurance, and check the venue's own insurance and hirer requirements
- Council permits for using parks or public land for commercial activity, which vary by council
- Short programmes may sit outside child care regulation, but check your state's rules
- Allergy, medication and sun safety, plus a supervision plan for toilet breaks and pick-ups
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a kids holiday mini camp?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $3,500, depending on venue hire, equipment and materials for your theme, and how you promote the camps. Get quotes for your own venue and supplies to firm up the figure.
How much can a holiday mini camp business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $600 to $3,000, depending on how many camps you run, your pricing and how many children enrol. These are estimates only, and revenue is not the same as profit after venue and material costs.
What rules should I check before running kids' camps?
Check Working with Children Checks (or your state's equivalent) for everyone working with the kids, public liability insurance and venue hirer requirements, council permits for parks, and whether short programmes sit outside child care regulation in your state.
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