School holiday programs
Fun-packed themed sessions that keep little ones moving and engaged over the break.
Play-based movement for ages 2–8
Big adventures for little movers.
Mini Missions turns movement into a story. Children run, jump, balance and problem-solve their way through imaginative themed missions, from dinosaur jungles to outer space.
- Run by qualified teachers
- Aligned with the EYLF
- Inclusive for every child
We bring missions to
- Early learning centres
- Preschools
- Birthday parties
- School holiday programs
- Community events
About Mini Missions
Where story and movement come together
Mini Missions is an educator-designed, play-based movement program for children aged approximately 2–8. Every session takes children on an interactive mission where they become part of an exciting story and move through a sequence of play experiences linked by a simple narrative.
Whether they're exploring a jungle, travelling through space or searching for treasure, children are encouraged to move, imagine, problem-solve and work together. Story and movement become the vehicle for communication, creativity and social learning.
More than sport
Narrative and imaginative play draw in children who might hold back from traditional sport.
More than a story
Children don't just listen. They become part of the story through movement.
Inclusive by design
Flexible games mean every child can join in, connect and experience success.
How It Works
Every session is a mission
High-energy play inside a safe, predictable structure, so children always know where they are in the adventure.
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Mission briefing
We gather together, meet the theme and look at the mission board. The adventure begins!
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Movement games
Children complete a series of active games, each one a chapter of the story.
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3
Tick it off
After every challenge we tick the board, celebrating progress with high fives.
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Mission complete
A calm, structured finish (mission items off) helps children transition out of play.
Built on three teaching strategies
- Engagement. Designed through the eyes of the child. We value participation over perfection.
- Strength-based. We celebrate effort and progress so every child leaves feeling capable and proud.
- Safe & predictable structure. A clear, consistent format that supports regulation and smooth transitions.
Each mission runs for two weeks in a row so that new skills and vocabulary are consolidated, then we rotate to a new adventure.
Physical skills
Fundamental movement skills: running, jumping, throwing, balancing, coordination and spatial awareness.
Problem solving
Open-ended challenges like "How will we get across the river?" build creativity and persistence.
Social & emotional
Cooperating, sharing space, taking turns and celebrating the success of others.
Language
New vocabulary paired with movement, as we "dodge" snakes or jump over "craters" on the moon.
Our Missions
Choose your adventure
Each mission is a new world to explore. Tap a poster to see it up close.
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Jungle Mission
Explore the jungle · Find the gems · Dodge the snakes · Escape the tiger
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Space Mission
Rocket to the moon · Find the meteorites · Face the alien
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Under the Sea Mission
Scuba dive · Find the fish · Feed the whale · Shark chase
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Magic Forest Mission
Magic training · Crystal hunt · Unlock your magic · Escape the witch
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Dinosaur Mission
Journey back in time · Collect the eggs · Feed the dinosaurs · T-Rex chase
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Pirate Mission
Journey to the island · Find the treasure · Sink the ship · Dodge Captain Jack
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Dragons & Castles Mission
Journey to the castle · Knight training · Train your horse · Face the dragon
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Superheroes Mission
Find your powers · Collect the octobots · Destroy the octobots · Face the villain
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Aussie Outback Mission
Journey to the outback · Collect the opals · Catch the dingoes · Escape the crocodile
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Emergency Mission
Race to the emergency · Police run · Save the teddy
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Arctic Mission
A snowy, icy adventure at the top of the world.
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Got a theme in mind?
For birthday parties we can build a mission around your child's favourite thing.
Early Childhood Programs
For early learning centres & preschools
We visit your service and run Mini Missions with your children (ages 2–5). Every mission creates meaningful opportunities for educators to observe, extend and document children's learning in line with the Early Years Learning Framework.
- Regular sessions at your centre, indoors or outdoors
- A new mission every two weeks to consolidate skills and vocabulary
- Supports physical, language, social-emotional and problem-solving development
- Inclusive games that adapt to differing developmental and communication needs
- All equipment and mission resources brought by us
Birthday Parties
The party where every kid joins in
We bring the mission, the games and the energy, so you can actually enjoy the party. Pick one of our missions or tell us your child's favourite theme and we'll build the adventure around it.
- Ages 2–8, with games adapted for mixed age groups
- Choose a mission or request a custom theme
- At your home, a local park or your party venue
- We bring all the equipment and set up
"Kids who are normally shy were keen to join, much to the surprise and delight of their parents." Lisa P., Google reviewBook a birthday mission
School Holiday & Community Programs
Missions for holidays, councils & events
Bring imaginative active play to your next program, festival or community day.
Community events
Council events, festivals, libraries and family days. We can run sessions for groups throughout the day.
Park sessions
Regular community sessions in the park with a different theme to look forward to each week.
What families say
Five-star missions
★★★★★
Nick did a great job wrangling the kids for my son's 7th birthday. He was prompt, prepared and adapted his games for the age group represented. He connected well with the kids, quickly learning names and making sure even the little kids were engaged… Highly recommend!
★★★★★
My 3 year old daughter loves attending Mini Missions! It's good exercise and great fun for little ones… Jack and Nick do a fantastic job keeping all kids engaged. Activities are very well organised with a different theme each week.
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Jack and Nick were easy to communicate with from the get-go. They were awesome at my son's 4th birthday party and got rave reviews from all the parents… Would 100% recommend and book again.
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The kids love Mini Missions, they're always fun and inclusive. It's a great way to get the kids outdoors and running around. Jack and Nick are always friendly and great around the kids.
★★★★★
Mini Missions is totally one of a kind! Whether you go for a themed party or one of their pre-made missions, the tiny humans at your party will have an absolute blast getting their active play on with Nick and Jack!
★★★★★
Fantastic program and great energy. The changing themes keep the kids excited and my little girl loved the obstacle course… Looking forward to next week's session.
About the Coaches
Meet Jack & Nick, the play experts
Mini Missions is run by two qualified teachers with 30 years of combined experience working with children. Between us we cover early childhood and primary school, so every mission is grounded in how young children really learn, and every session is led by someone who knows how to keep a group engaged, safe and smiling.
Coach Jack
Primary teacher
- 15 years' experience
- Bachelor of Education
Coach Nick
Preschool educator
- 15 years' experience
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Contact / Enquire
Ready for your mission?
Tell us a little about your centre, party or event and we'll get back to you with availability and pricing.
- Call Jack 0432 671 084
- Call Nick 0403 567 318
- Email minimissions.kids@gmail.com
- Instagram @jn_minimissions
- Based in Western Sydney, NSW