Workshops & Incursions
“We’ve had Make me a Rockstar come out three times to our services. They are always professional, on time, communicating beforehand what is going on, asking anything we need, and when they’re here at the service they are just great at interacting with the children.
They understand that they can’t always concentrate for long periods of time, so they always have alternative activities they can swap with. It’s always been a really great experience with the children.
I highly recommend Make me a Rockstar for any vacation care services out there.”
-Service in Ryde
All Make me a Rockstar workshops have been developed and structured incorporating the My Time, Our Place framework as well as the PDHPE and Creative Arts Education based curriculum.
MTOP Outcomes
My Time, Our Place is the Educators Guide to the framework for school-age care in Australia.
OUTCOME 1
Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children engage in activities that allow them to express themselves creatively and with curiosity, building their skills in the performing arts, resulting in more confidence and self-esteem
- An environment that fosters fun and encouragement, leading to holistic emotional well-being and resilience
- Children are part of the decision-making process, contributing to their own learning and those of their peers. They are able to openly express their feelings and ideas in their interactions with others, and respond appropriately to the ideas of others
- Children engage with a talk on anti-bullying, and the puppets teach children about confidence, self-esteem and how to treat others.
- Children develop a sense of belonging as they interact with the story, seeing themselves as the characters in the story. They develop a well-rounded view of the world and how others and themselves are perceived
- Children build healthy relationships with their peers and educators through team-building activities
- Children are encouraged in stepping outside of their comfort zone and doing activities that stretch them. Every child is encouraged to participate whether it be performing on a microphone, taking photos/videos, being a DJ and assisting with the music or being a helper during the performance process, increasing their leadership skills.
- Children are able to confidently explore and engage with social and physical environments, working collaboratively with others
- Children are encouraged to persist when faced with challenges and when first attempts are not successful. They are encouraged to show interest in others and work together as part of a group.
OUTCOME 2
Children are connected with, and contribute to their world
- Children are encouraged to cooperate with others and negotiate roles and relationships during the workshop
- Children build on their own social experiences to explore other ways of being
- Children learn to ‘read’ the behaviours of others and respond appropriately
- Children are encouraged to foster an environment of positivity, listening to others’ suggestions and working together
- Through storytelling, the children learn about acceptance of others’ cultures and ideas, developing their understanding of diversity and inclusivity
- Children are encouraged in recycling as they are shown the banner and guitar making activities
OUTCOME 3
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Children are encouraged to work in teams, building trust and confidence. They are also encouraged to celebrate the performances of their peers, and even staff.
- Children are encouraged not to compare themselves with others, but rather celebrate their own efforts or achievements even if they might not feel so confident at the beginning. They are endorsed in managing their emotions and being able to care for the needs of others
- Developing fine and gross motor skills through performing arts activities, movement and play
OUTCOME 4
Children are confident and involved learners
- A variety of play experiences allow children to gain confidence and skills in the performing arts. They are encouraged to freely follow and extend their own interests with enthusiasm, curiosity, energy and concentration
- Children are encouraged to investigate, imagine and explore ideas, even if they are out of their comfort zone
- Children are given the opportunity to initiate and lead activities and experiences
- Some children are shown how to use the equipment and music, gaining skills in technology. All children are taught about using the microphones and equipment correctly and to their best capability. Children are encouraged to ask questions about the system
OUTCOME 5
Children are effective communicators
- Children are encouraged throughout the workshop to engage in conversations with others, working well together using verbal and non-verbal communication
- Children interact with others to explore ideas and concepts, clarify ad challenge thinking, debate, negotiate and share new understandings
- Children are able to express needs, develop conflict resolution skills and be able to follow directions
- Children enjoy stories, lyrics and different styles of music, discussing their likes and dislikes with others
- Children are able to express meaning using photography, dance, drama and music
- Children are encouraged in banner and guitar making art and craft skills
Vacation Care Incursions
Rockstar Incursion
1.5 - 2 Hours- Vocal and microphone technique, tips from a vocal coach and singer-songwriter as they sing on microphones
- Interactive performing arts activities and Rockstar games, leaving them feeling like a star!
- Fun with dress-ups, costumes, and selfie stuff!
- Banner-making, guitar decorating, and other art/craft
- Group dances
- Songwriting and basic rythms
- A visit from Ollie and Yazzie (from the Bright Backpack School Series) where they will chat with the kids on the topic of identity and confidence, not being afraid to shine in who you are, with an anti-bullying message throughout
- Lots of Rockstar tips and tricks throughout the workshop, and at the completion.
Let's Rock!
The Rockstar Incursion provides opportunities for kids to explore and express their personality, skills and interests through song, dance and performing arts activities. This workshop has all the learning outcomes of MTOP, in particular LO 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Children will learn the basics of vocal technique, harmonies, rhythms and insight into vocal health and techniques, as well as Rockstar tips and tricks and engaging performing arts activities.
All sound and lighting equipment will be provided on the day with the opportunity for kids to use the microphones.
Everyone will be engaged and laughing along with Ollie and Yazzie the puppets while gaining confidence and self-esteem through storytelling, performing and working alongside their peers.
Contact us for a quote specific to your centre.
For just an additional $100, add the “Free for all” Rockstar Instrumental workshop to the Rockstar workshop
"Free for All" Instrumental Improvisation Incursion
1.5-2 Hours- It’s free for all.. a range of musical instruments to muck around with, including paintbrushes, pans, and pebbles.. everything is an instrument and everything makes music!
- Work together as a team to create your unique sound, learning about rhythm and timing
- Audience participation as they yell “that was a the best free for all ever!” after each performance. Watch as students engage with their fellow band members and audience.
- Competitions around the history of music and learning about different instruments
- Music activity sheets and instrument making
It's all about collaboration!
Music can be found everywhere. And they will see that through this exploratory incursion.
The “Free for all” Instrumental Improvisation Incursion includes kids and educators having fun together learning about sound and rhythm while enjoying using variety of instruments.
Muck around on a range of different instruments while learning about music and rhythms.
Paintbrushes, pots and pans, pebbles or pianos.
Guitars or rice shakers.
Have a go, as it’s free for all! This workshop has all the learning outcomes of MTOP. Even encouraging children in thinking about being resourceful and re-using and recycling their instruments.
This workshop can be as short as 1 hour added onto the Rockstar incursion, with up to 2 hours music and drumming. Enquire for more information or to get a free quote.
Contact us for a quote specific to your centre.
Dramatic Arts Incursion
1.5 - 2 Hours- Building children’s performance and social skills through team-building improviation activities
- Voice projection and vocal technique
- Fun with dress-ups, costumes and accessories
- Coloured hair spray
- Getting creative with balloons and their own performance skit at the conclusion of the workshop
To be or not to be...
Between group team-building activities, improvisation games, competitions with prizes, mucking around with costumes and learning about performing arts, they will love the Dramatic Arts incursion!
As well as learning valuable skills in improvisation, staging and blocking, levelling and syncronicity, they will also increase their communication and social skills, learning to work effectively with others, and being aware of their overall contribution to the group environment.
This incursion will help improve confidence in their ability to improvise when under pressure, as well as learning to listen patiently, wait their turn and value other’s input. This workshop touches on the MTOP learning outcomes 1, 3, 4 & 5 throughout all aspects of the workshop.
Media & Special Effects Incursion
1.5 - 2 Hours- Rehearsing and doing their own group dance performance- Lights, Camera, Action!
- Learning about the behind-the-scenes of movies
- Dress ups, accessories and Hollywood movie selfie props, feeling like a star during their papparazzi photo shoot
- Making their own clapperboards, just like the stars use
- Movie games and competitions
- Video editing with cool special effects, with a link to your own centre movie being sent straight to your inbox within 14-days of media production
Lights, Camera, ACTION!
Children will participate and contribute to making their very own music video.
The experience will have everyone dressing up in costumes to perform in front of a camera, at the end seeing the dance they made together with their friends.
Even the shy children will love the behind-the-scenes fun, while the louder or older children love being the host.
They will also get to observe and experience the video editing process involving the green screen, lights and the use of special effects within the editing process.
It is important that children do not wear green clothing or they may look invisible..and it’s not a cool invisible 😉
Movie Incursion
Full Day- Rehearsing and doing their own group dance performance- Lights, Camera, Action!
- Dress ups, accessories and Hollywood movie selfie props, feeling like a star during their papparazzi photo shoot
- Making their own clapperboards, just like the stars use
- Movie games and competitions
- Video editing with cool special effects, with a link to your own centre movie being sent straight to your inbox within 14-days of media production
Excited to have Make me a Rockstar visit?
Email us at info@makemearockstar.com.au or call 0414 614 965 for more information.
Did someone say full day?
A full day of Movie Fun!! From drama and improvisation games, to clapperboards, learning about the behind the scenes of movies and how to be a Hollywood star! Even includes coloured hair spray and photos on the red carpet!
Children will act in front of the green screen, turning the footage into a film for them to watch a little bit of the process, and then the end result after the editing.
Children will be given the opportunity to dance in groups, be one of 3 special hosts, watch the editing process, be part of a special effects video clip and learn how to bring everything together at the end.
Children will gain confidence and self-esteem as they learn to be ‘larger than life’ in front of the screen.
It is important that children do not wear green as they will look invisible..and not in a good way! 😉
Term Weekly Workshops
These exciting, engaging, entertaining and educational performing arts and creativity incursions are tailored to cater for all age groups. Children are given opportunities to engage in activities that support their individual learning abilities and interests allowing for the expression of personality and self-identity enhancing dispositions such as imagination, curiosity and creativity.
Rockstar Afternoons
45 minutes - 2 hours- If your centre is looking for a flexible weekly program that engages your children and gets them working better together, you can’t go past our Rockstar Afternoons program.
- Singing, dancing, and drama, with activities around performing arts, the children will gain confidence and self-esteem while having fun with their friends, and bonus, you get that paperwork done that you’ve been wanting to get finished!
- Guaranteed to be something different to break up their week, children will develop their gross motor skills and learn to work together as a team, building their confidence and social skills through group singing, vocal and microphone technique and fun drama activities. We can even include a segment with our puppets if age- appropriate, teaching children about confidence and self esteem through the stories of Yazzie and Ollie!
- ONLINE SESSIONS
- If you aren’t able to have any incursions, we can also arrange interactive Zoom sessions as well. For as little as $100 per week, and activities to keep them occupied.
- Our zoom sessions also include songwriting sessions, and dancing and includes emailed activities and crafts you can print for your centre to make it a ‘Rockstar afternoon.’
- ONCE OFF PROGRAM/DISCO
- Low in funding/worrying about budget? Why not charge parents a small fee to have us come out and run an interactive 2-hour afternoon program that will have them buzzing before and after? There are always lots of options so email us at info@makemearockstar.com.au for more information. We would love to hear from you.
- Or to enquire or book fill in the form below, we would be happy to help.
Musical Theatre Afternoons
45 minutes - 2 hours- If looking for a more serious skill-based program, and have regular attendees at OOSH, our Musical Theatre Afternoons might be just the one for your centre. The children will love the performance at the end of the term too!
- The children will learn skills in drama, movement, voice projection, improvisation, as well as scriptwriting, and character-building/role-playing. Children will gain confidence and self-esteem as they learn skills in acting, but also learn to work within a script and develop their improvisation skills.
- Previous themes have included our very own versions of The Greatest Showman, Willy Wonka and the Hummus Factory and The Lion King.
- There is an option to have a combination of the two workshops together with a mini performance (children can choose dance, singing or mini skit) at the end of the term as well. Enquire via our ‘contact us’ form for specifics for your centre.
- This was chosen for a centre mid 2022, and by far they said it was the most popular incursion they had ever had. We were pretty chuffed too!
“I love the power of music. I was shy growing up, but music enabled me to gloriously come out of my shell. I want to do the same for future generations which is why I established Make me a Rockstar!”
~ Lauren