Camp Longbeach Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia

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Some of the wide range of activities that we can include in your program

Sport and recreation

Archery
Abseiling
Beach Activities
Bushwalks
Campouts
Canoeing, kayaking
Frisbee Golf
Initiative and team building games
LOTSA
Orienteering
Sea Kayaking
Surf awareness
Surfing
Swimming
Table tennis
Various curriculum linked activities

General facilitiy based activities

Pool table
In-ground trampoline
Basketball court
Volleyball court
Games room
Disco area
Audio-visual equipment and conference room
Camp fireplace

Educational

SOSE

Marine Discovery
Indigenous Culture Workshops
Coastal walk
Snorkeling
Creative arts and story telling

Science

Marine Discovery
Wetlands Discovery
Night walks
Bush engineering
Raft building

Activity specific waivers

Abseiling activity waiver
Canoeing and kayaking activity waiver
Surfing activity information
Safe Surf program activity waiver

surfing, snorkelling, sea kayaking, conferences, camps or school excursions

Archery

Archery is a great sport!, Participants become the Knights of Longbeach learning the skills of being safe archers. Recommended for all age groups

Abseiling

Abseiling is the sport of descending a cliff safely by method of ropes, harnesses and various climbing devices. This Activity is suitable for age groups of 12years to adult. (Year 7 – Adult groups)This activity can only be carried out with our qualified staff.

This activity requires an Abseiling Waiver Form to be signed by parents/guardians (provided by Camp Longbeach administration)

Beach Activities

There are a number of beach activities to choose from. Generally we organise large group activities, sand sculptures, water activities and ball games.

There is also time to relax and enjoy the beach and water amongst friends.

Bushwalks and Coastal Walks

Camp Longbeach is surrounded by national park, nature reserves and the Batemans Bay Marine Park. With a variety of vegetation types and land forms, Camp Longbeach staff will take your group on a walk interpreting natural and cultural features and histories. Recommended for all age groups

Canoeing and Kayaking

Canoeing is a great way to explore water environments. We use various local sites for learning new skills, playing games and exploring the marine environment.

Recommended for 10 years of age – Adult This activity requires a Canoe/Kayaking Waiver Form to be signed by parents/guardians (provided by Camp Longbeach administration)

Indigenous Culture Workshops

Learn stories, song, dance, tools and history of the Indigenous culture of Australia. This is an excellent interactive activity around the campfire.

In-ground Trampoline

This is a free time activity. When in use the trampoline must be supervised at all times by an adult.

Initiatives and team building

The Initiative challenge is aimed to provide participants with team building and personal development skills. We are proud to hear from our clients that it is one of the best initiative courses they have seen and been part of. We have a program for each different age level

Marine Discovery

The aim of this program is to promote an understanding of the marine environment through a number of theoretical and practical activities involving surveying rock pools, touch tanks and dissection of marine animals.

The program also aims to identify how people can cooperate to care for marine environments in their community and understand the role of planning and management of marine ecosystems.

The program is linked to the Science, health/ physical education and studies of society and the environment learning areas of the ACT curriculum.
Recommended for all age groups

Raft Building

This is a very popular team building activity. It involves learning knots and lashings before building a raft and taking it to water. Participants love this activity! Recommended for all age groups

Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking is an activity recommended for 16 years +. Participants explore the coastal environment of Batemans Bay

This activity requires a Sea Kayaking Waiver Form to be signed by parents/guardians (provided by Camp Longbeach administration)

Surfing, surf awareness

The Learn to surf program is one of our most popular activities. Learn a new skill and have fun at the beach!

This activity requires a Surfing Waiver Form to be signed by parents/guardians (provided by Camp Longbeach administration)

Surf Awareness

The surf awareness program is based on understanding and reading coastal conditions, safety and the animals we should be aware of on the coast. Students are given an informational session before proceeding to the beach for water activities. Recommended for all age groups

Snorkeling

Snorkelling is a great activity for exploring the under water environment. Participants learn the skill of snorkelling and the correct use of equipment. There are many areas along our coast that provide unique and colourful experiences.

This activity requires a Snorkeling Waiver Form to be signed by parents/guardians (provided by Camp Longbeach administration)

Swimming and Volleyball

Long Beach is recorded as a safe beach by the Department of Education, it is south facing and within the Estuary of Batemans Bay. The beach rarely has large waves or rips.
It is a requirement of the education department that when swimming there must be qualified surf bronze life guard provided. Camp Longbeach staff hold Surf Bronze Medallions. A group can go freely to the beach if the client group brings an adult who has a current Surf Bronze qualification. Otherwise Camp Longbeach activity staff can be arranged to be present at the beach.

Volley Ball

This is a great team game that can be played at the beach or at our sand volleyball court. This activity is great as an organised activity or for use during free time

Wetlands Discovery

This activity explores the lagoon at Camp Longbeach, learning about the flora and fauna of the area.

Creative arts and story telling

Anna Jarrett’s creative storytelling programs aim to tap into the heart of the Longbeach Camp experience and to enrich the camp activities through an innovative mix of storytelling, music and creative adventures.

Programs include Starlight Story Walk, Campfire Tales, Evening Entertainment, Story telling and Drama Workshops. Custom designed programs are also available.

Night Walks and Night Activities

The night activity is usually requested for the first or second night of a camp program. Camp Longbeach staff have a variety of activities to choose from. Activities may include team participation activities, camp fire activities and night walks. Recommended for all age groups.

Night walks explore the local bush with the opportunity of seeing some of the local nocturnal inhabitants including gliders, possums, etc.

Ballgames

A number of ball games can be played on the camp oval and basketball court – we have a number of sports equipment items available for use. This activity is great as an organised activity or for use during free time.

Frisbee Golf

Walk around Camp Longbeach trying to get the hole in one with a frizbee.

Campouts

Camp outs are a great way to learn simple living and experiencing the natural environment. Campout can be organised at various locations near Camp Longbeach Suitable for all age groups..

Orienteering

Orienteering is a great way to learn navigation, map reading and lay of the land. We provide different levels of learning for the each age group.

Bush Engineering

Bush engineering is a problem solving activity using materials from the bush. This is a great team building activity. Recommended for all age groups.

LOTSA

LOTSA is a FUNN activity program. The program is series of highly successful, interactive and fun activities which use no equipment whatsoever. The program includes ice-breakers, de-inhibitizers, trust exercises, and initiatives. Recommended for all age groups.

Some of the wide range of activities that we can include in your program

Sport and recreation

Archery Abseiling Beach Activities Bushwalks Campouts Canoeing, kayaking Frisbee Golf Initiative and team building games LOTSA Orienteering Sea Kayaking Surf awareness Surfing Swimming Table tennis Various curriculum linked activities

General facilitiy based activities

Pool table In-ground trampoline Basketball court Volleyball court Games room Disco area Audio-visual equipment and conference room Camp fireplace

Educational

SOSE

Marine Discovery Indigenous Culture Workshops Coastal walk Snorkeling Creative arts and story telling