School camps
Transformations before your very eyes
A successful school camp has the power to transform your students in a very short space of time. They provide opportunities for students to live in shared accommodation, develop social skills and independence, challenge themselves and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle.
We have the expertise to enhance your students’ development through a camp that provides experiential learning for both primary and secondary groups. Our qualified staff can tailor sessions that are facilitated with a specific purpose ranging from participation, competition, skill acquisition, education or development.
We recognise that teacher involvement is at the heart of every successful camp, so you’ll find that our instructors will work closely with you to support what you’re doing with the curriculum. You can expect a warm welcome and plenty of encouragement to get as much from the camp experience as your students.
About Sydney Academy
Located on Narrabeen Lakes, about 25 kilometres north of Sydney, the Sydney Academy's state-of-the-art facilities enable it to run camps for large school camps. Its location also offers easy access to Sydney attractions such as the zoo, the Opera House and museums.
- Age groups: The Centre offers programs for both primary and secondary
school groups. - Camp length: depending on availability we recommend that schools attend camp
for either 3 or 5 days. - Programs offered:
Primary: Outdoor education
Secondary: Outdoor education, Equipped for life, Peer support and orientation, PDHPE - Sports science, Crossroads, Study skills
- Maximum occupancy: up to 340 students and 20 staff members.
Further information
For more information about our camps, visit our school camps section. You can also send a school camps enquiry.
Useful links
Downloads
- School camps general booking terms and conditions (PDF)
- Participant summary - NSW Sport and Recreation Centres (Excel)
- Sydney Academy Sport Science for schools - residential (PDF)
- Sydney Academy Sport Science for schools (PDF)
- Teachers information pack - Sydney Academy (PDF)
- School camps booking request form (PDF)
Related sections
- School camps - Read more about school camps at our Sport and Recreation Centres
- Enquire online - request further information about a school camp
