Program overview
Spend 2 or 3 unforgettable days exploring Brewongle Environmental Education Centre and its stunning surrounds. This camp features all the classic Brewongle favourites, specially designed for both primary and secondary students.
Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of engaging activities, including kayaking on the nearby river, experiencing an authentic 1878 classroom lesson and learning about Dharug culture through hands-on experiences. Students can also try dip netting to discover fascinating waterbugs, engage in nature journaling to deepen their connection with the environment and take part in the mission codebreak challenge — plus many more classic Brewongle nature-based activities.
This camp is carefully crafted to combine outdoor adventure, environmental education, cultural learning, and historical exploration, providing a rich and diverse experience for all students. Whether it’s paddling on the river, exploring the natural habitats, or uncovering local Indigenous stories, every activity encourages curiosity, teamwork, and a love for the natural world.
Join us at Brewongle for a memorable camp experience that blends education, fun, and connection to the land.
| * activities will vary depending on whether a 2-day or 3-day camp is booked. If you have a preference for activities, please inform our staff when booking your camp. | |
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Traditional Indigenous games Students take a short walk to our local oval where they will learn to play traditional Indigenous games. |
| 2 |
Spear and boomerang throwing Learn to throw returning boomerangs and spears |
| 3 |
Kayaking Learn to paddle and discover Aboriginal grinding grooves, caves and old churches while paddling on the Hawkesbury River (activity dependent on students meeting prerequisites). |
| 4 |
Ochre and fire making Students learn about traditional uses of ochre and tell their own story using traditional Aboriginal symbols. Students learn about cultural burning and then attempt to make a fire using traditional methods. |
| 5 |
Dip netting Students connect to Country by investigating the creatures in the Brewongle ponds. |
| 6 |
Nest box survey Students investigate the animals living in our nest boxes using cameras. |
| 7 |
Cave walk and mindfulness Students explore the bushland around Brewongle as they connect to Country. |
| 8 |
Bush resource walk Learn about Dharug bush resource plants, look for wildlife and other natural treasures ending up at our cave. |
| 9 |
Gunyah building Students learn about the importance of Country to Aboriginal people and build stick shelters (Gunyahs). |
| 10 |
Team building & communication Students rotate through ping pong challenge, magic carpet squares and helium stick games. |
| 11 |
Nature journaling Students will learn skills in nature journaling |
| 12 |
Mission Code Break Working in small teams, students will navigate around Brewongle using handheld GPS units and maps to find clues to break the hidden code. |
| 13 |
Blindfold track Test your communication and teamwork on our blindfold track. |
| 14 |
1878 classroom lesson Discover schooling in the past in our old classroom. Use a slate board for a literacy and numeracy lesson, but don’t upset the strict headmaster! |
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Sample of a 2 night/3 day camp, 1 group program For multiple groups/classes, the same activities are run on an alternating schedule |
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DAY 1 |
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| 9:45 |
Welcome to Brewongle Safety briefing, set up cabins, toilets. |
| 10:30 | RECESS (students bring their own) |
| 11:00 | Team building & communication |
| 12:15 | Ochre painting |
| 1:00 | LUNCH (students bring their own) |
| 1:30 | Traditional Indigenous games |
| 2:15 | Nature journaling |
| 3:00 |
AFTERNOON TEA (supplied) 3:30 Brewongle day staff depart Evening staff (if booked) arrive and take over running of evening activities |
| 3:30 |
Structured free time:
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| 5:00 | Showers |
| 6:00 | DINNER (supplied) |
| 7:00 |
Evening activity options:
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| 9:00 | Prepare for bed - students to remain in cabins |
| 9:30 | Lights out - shh please |
DAY 2 |
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| 7:30 |
Rise and shine! Tidy cabins. Dress and prepare daypacks for kayaking |
| 8:00 | BREAKFAST (supplied) |
| 9:00 | Kayaking |
| 11:00 | RECESS (supplied) |
| 11:30 | Mission codebreak |
| 1:00 | LUNCH (supplied) |
| 1:30 | Blindfold track |
| 2:15 | Bushwalk to cave, ngarra ngalga and nature journaling |
| 3:00 |
AFTERNOON TEA (supplied) 3:30 Brewongle day staff depart Evening staff (if booked) arrive and take over running of evening activities |
| 3:30 |
Structured free time:
|
| 5:00 | Showers |
| 6:00 | DINNER (supplied) |
| 7:00 |
Evening activity options:
|
| 9:00 | Prepare for bed - students to remain in cabins |
| 9:30 | Lights out - shh please |
DAY 3 |
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| 7:30 |
Rise and shine! Pack bags & cabin inspections |
| 8:00 | BREAKFAST (supplied) |
| 9:00 | 1878 classroom lesson |
| 9:50 | Dip netting |
| 10:40 | RECESS (supplied) |
| 11:10 | Gunyahs |
| 11:50 | Nest box cameras |
| 12:30 | LUNCH (supplied) |
| 1:00 |
Final nature play, nature journaling or build a shelter for a surprise guest |
| 1:45 | Depart Brewongle |
| 2:00 | Buses depart |
| Location | Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, Sackville North |
| Transport |
Buses are booked by the visiting school. A map to the bus parking will be sent with the schools confirmation email. Please ensure you print the map and give to the bus driver the morning of the excursion. |
| Program costs | Program costs |
| Student numbers |
Maximum student numbers are 70-80 students (if utilising our additional accommodation options) No minimum student numbers (instead possible minimum costs) |
| Supporting teachers and staff | Minimum requirement is one teacher per attending class |
| Program start and finish times |
Brewongle arrival time is 9:45 am - departure time is 2 pm * discuss prior to your visit if you require alternate times |
| Medical and welfare notifications |
Using the Brewongle medical and welfare form (sent with the confirmation email), inform Brewongle staff of any medical conditions or special requirements prior to the visit This program can be adapted for teachers and students with specific mobility requirements |
| Adverse weather |
Visit our visitor information page to view our weather trigger points for program changes On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Brewongle staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements |
| Booking and cancellation policy requirements |
Brewongle booking and cancellation policy Student attendance numbers confirmed 7 days prior to visit Cancellation fees may apply |
| Inclusive learning support | Visit our inclusive education website for further excursion support materials |
| Activity social stories | Coming soon! |
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