Club Engage National Aftercare and Holiday Care

World Franchise Day was celebrated recently, making this the perfect time to reflect on the important role franchising plays in South Africa’s economy.

As proud members of FASA: Franchise Association of Southern Africa, we are encouraged to see the association taking practical steps to support franchisors and franchisees with real tools, guidance and development.

FASA Launches Seven-Benefit Membership Package on World Franchise Day - Franchise Association South Africa The Franchise Association of South Africa used World Franchise Day to signal a clear change of direction.

This week at Club Engage Pinnacle College Ridge View - Primary, our Art activity took us on a creative journey all the way back to Ancient Egypt.

Our children became little explorers, artists and storytellers as they created their very own papyrus-style scrolls using brown paper bags. They cut, pasted, crumpled and aged the paper to give it that ancient scroll look before becoming mini scribes and adding Egyptian-inspired symbols. From the Eye of Horus and the Ankh to the cobra, sun symbols and water pots, each scroll became its own piece of history, filled with meaning and imagination.

We also crowned our own pharaohs and queens with colourful Ancient Egypt collars. Using paper plates, paint, glitter, buttons and beads, the children created bold, bright designs fit for royalty. Each collar was different, showing off their creativity, confidence and personal style.

It was a wonderful week of colour, creativity, storytelling and hands-on learning, with every child bringing a little piece of Ancient Egypt to life.

How do we keep track of every child in our care?

Whether children are with us for aftercare, holiday care, or both, one thing remains the same: clear systems matter.

Children may arrive from class, join us at a holiday care venue, move between activities, leave for extra murals, return to the Club Engage space, or be collected at different times.

That is why we use practical records to help us keep track of:

• which children are signed into our care
• when children are signed out
• parent signatures at collection
• visitors who enter the Club Engage space
• children leaving for extra murals
• children returning from extra murals
• late collections
• children who are not yet on the booking system

These small systems help create a clearer picture of who is in our care, who has entered the space, where children are moving, and what changes to the normal routine need to be recorded.

Because in children’s care, the small details are never small.

Small checks. Big care.

Happy Youth Day, South Africa! 🇿🇦

Today we celebrate the bright, curious and capable young minds who are helping to build our country’s future. One idea, one dream and one puzzle piece at a time.

At Club Engage, we believe every child has an important place in the bigger picture.

Happy Youth Day from all of us at Club Engage. 💙💛❤️💚

Last week at Kitsong School , our theme was Ocean and Water, giving the children a chance to dive into sea life through hands-on creativity and playful learning. They created colourful octopuses and cheerful crabs using coloured paper, cutting, pasting, drawing and painting techniques, turning simple materials into bright ocean characters.

These activities supported fine motor development, creativity, concentration and active participation, while helping the children build their understanding of ocean animals in a fun and engaging way. It was a lovely example of REACH in action, with curious minds, busy hands and plenty of imagination flowing through the week.

Johannesburg Parents, planning ahead for the upcoming school holidays?

Club Engage will be hosting Holiday Clubs across Johannesburg, giving children a fun, safe and structured place to spend their days while parents manage work and holiday schedules.

Our Holiday Clubs are open to children aged 3 to 13 and include creative activities, games, themed days and group fun to keep children active, social and engaged.

Children from all schools are welcome - your child does not need to attend the host school to join the programme.

Johannesburg Holiday Club open sites:

📍 AdventureAlley - Rivonia, Sandton
📍 Assumption Convent School - Germiston
📍 Bryneven Primary School - Bryanston
📍 Cherry Blossom Nursery School - Wendywood, Sandton
📍 Crawford International Bryanston - Bryanston
📍 CrazyKidz Farmyard - Randburg
📍 Dainfern College - Broadacres
📍 Kingsmead College - Melrose
📍 Kyalami Preparatory - Midrand
📍 Northcliff Primary School - Randburg
📍 Parkview Junior School - Parkview
📍 Pinnacle College Linden - Linden
📍 Pinnacle College Ridge View Primary - Roodepoort
📍 Pinnacle College Waterfall - Midrand
📍 Redhill School - Sandton
📍 Rosebank Primary School - Rosebank
📍 Sacred Heart College - Observatory

Each venue runs its own exciting holiday programme with dedicated facilitators and daily activities. Swipe through to find the location nearest to you, along with the relevant contact details.

For more information, please contact the venue closest to you or visit www.clubengage.co.za

This week at Club Engage Dainfern College, our theme was Drama & Poetry, and our little performers stepped straight into the spotlight.

The children explored the world of acting through facial expressions, body language and imagination. They showed us their best reactions to surprise splashes, favourite football players, spooky moments and the joy of opening a dream gift. From shocked faces to big smiles, every moment helped build confidence, creativity, communication and emotional expression.

We ended the day with active constructive play, including exciting challenges like the grab-the-balloon race and the fast-paced ball-and-cup race. A wonderful mix of drama, movement, laughter and teamwork.

Today we celebrate International Day of Play! 🌈✨

At Club Engage, we believe play is so much more than “just fun”. It is how children explore, imagine, connect, problem-solve and grow.
Whether it is building towers, making messy art, inventing games, laughing with friends or simply being curious, play helps children develop confidence, creativity and important life skills.

Every day, our aftercare and holiday care programmes create space for children to be children - safe, happy, active and engaged.💛

Cape Town Parents - planning ahead for the upcoming school holidays?

Club Engage will be hosting Holiday Clubs across Cape Town, offering children a fun, safe and structured place to spend their days while parents manage work and holiday schedules. Our Holiday Clubs are open to children aged 3 to 13 and include creative activities, games, themed days and plenty of group fun to keep children active, social and engaged.

Children from all schools are welcome - your child does not need to attend the host school to join the programme.

Cape Town Holiday Club locations:
📍 Sunningdale
📍 Northern Suburbs — Durbanville
📍 Southern Suburbs — Plumstead

Each venue runs its own exciting holiday programme with dedicated facilitators and daily activities. Swipe through to find the location nearest to you, along with the relevant contact details.