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School camps

A school camp at Point Wolstoncroft makes the most of the great outdoors by Australia’s largest saltwater lake, Lake Macquarie.

Aquatic activities like canoeing, fishing, sailing and swimming form a major part of the Point Wolstoncroft experience. And the diversity of the magnificent environment provides ample opportunities to explore, touch, experience, and learn about the natural world.

Our service to school groups includes an outstanding range of activities and a flexible consultative approach to program design. Point Wolstoncroft can accommodate up to 200 campers and 25 staff at any one time.

School camps - challenge, experience and grow!

Primary schools

Exafantabulosticallygreat. James, age 9

The focus for primary school camps is the development of social skills and independence. A primary program promotes active and healthy lifestyles, introduces students to outdoor and environmental education, and is adaptable to suit each group’s needs.

Programs are designed to meet the outcomes from Key Learning Areas, through activities suitable for primary-aged students such as the giant swing, BMX bikes, archery, rock climbing, canoeing, fishing, ropes course, sailing, rafting, kayaking, initiatives and cookout.

Camp activities meet outcomes from the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education syllabus and promote skills associated with syllabus areas for Human Society and Its Environment.

Secondary schools

Who said camp was about canoeing, archery, rock climbing? It's about experiencing. Michael Clarkson, St Andrews School Campbelltown

Secondary school students participate in outdoor recreational activities while also addressing aspects of the syllabus, particularly in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. Promoting active and healthy lifestyles, the activities also help to broaden students’ choice of pursuits, hobbies and careers.

Activities popular with secondary students include the giant swing, BMX bikes, abseiling, kayaking, raft building, sailing, and challenge ropes course.

Peer support and orientation camps

To help in the transition from primary to high school, schools can incorporate activities available at Point Wolstoncroft with their peer support programs. Senior students run the leadership sessions and participate in activities with Year 7 students. Orientation camps can also be incorporated with peer support for new students.

Further information

For more information about our camps, visit our school camps section. You can also send a school camps enquiry.

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  • School camps - Read more about school camps at our Sport and Recreation Centres
  • Enquire online - request further information about a school camp