Day camp excursion

Program overview

Day camp is a Stage 3 PDHPE excursion for students to enjoy a one-day camp in nature for wellbeing, connection and movement.

A fun day of team building, initiative and territory style games including traditional games, mindfulness nature activities with a focus on cultural safety and celebration of diversity. Enjoy practical hands-on activities and a splash of water for those hot days! Try tool making and bush target practice! Learn about Aboriginal bush foods and plant uses while developing a deeper connection to Country, others and yourself in a reflective activity to promote wellbeing.

Learning intentions

We are learning to communicate and collaborate in teams
We are learning control and precision in games
We are learning about wellbeing in nature.

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Program information

Suggested timetable

Time	Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4
9.30am	Arrival - introduction, recess and toilets
10.00am - 11.30am	Day camp activities in the parklands
11.30am - 12.00pm	Picnic lunch and toilets
12.00pm - 1.30pm	Team games and wellbeing
1.30pm - 2.00pm	Conclude and depart

Syllabus outcomes and content

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus (2024)

Focus area outcome

Movement skill and physical activity

PH3-MSP-01 refines and applies movement skills, strategies and collaboration in physical activities

Content groups

Create, communicate and collaborate in physical activities

Refining fundamental movement skills enhances health and wellbeing

Focus area outcome

Respectful relationships and safety

PH3-RRS-01 explains and applies skills and strategies to manage respectful relationships

Content groups

Manage respectful relationships to support health and wellbeing

Informed decisions and strategies enhance safety

Focus area outcome

Identity, health and wellbeing

PH3-IHW-01 examines and explains factors that influence identity, health and wellbeing of individuals and groups

Content group

Informed decisions and actions influence health and wellbeing

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2024

Teacher information


Cost 2026	NSW Department of Education schools $22 per student Non-government schools $28 per student Student numbers to be confirmed 5 working days prior to the excursion.
Student numbers	Recommended maximum 4 classes with up to 30 students per class.
Risk management plan	Risk assessment provided in location tile.
Bring	School first aid kits, student medication and ASCIA action plans Low waste food and water bottle Sun protection - hats and sunblock Insect repellent
Clothing	Sports uniform Sports shoes Raincoat in case of wet weather. Please no umbrellas.
Staff and student welfare	The program requires walking through parklands. The site is fully accessible but may not be suitable for recently unwell participants. For medical or special needs notify staff prior to program.
Extreme or wet weather	In general, our staff are prepared to complete learning programs in varied weather conditions except where health and safety could be compromised. School staff should assess the appropriateness of the visit with poor conditions and discuss with our centre staff as soon as possible. In the event of cancellation, we will do our best to find an alternative date. Please view our trigger points for postponement and cancellation.
Trigger points for cancellation	See our bookings page
Cancellation policy	Cancellation or major changes to bookings will incur the following cancellation fees: within 30 days of excursion or incursion date - $600 administration fee charged within 7 days of excursion/incursion date - total fee charged based on confirmed student numbers. Weather or fire danger cancellation – $0