CAMP Fairbridge Point Peron

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CAMP Fairbridge Point Peron, set in the stunning Shoalwater Marine Park, provides a unique coastal learning environment with direct beach access and endless opportunities for outdoor education. Designed to motivate students, boost self-esteem, and strengthen teamwork, our dynamic programs help develop valuable life skills through adventure and exploration. With accommodation for up to 168 students, the camp features four 32-bed dormitories and two 20-bed dormitories, each with dedicated supervisor rooms for teachers and staff, along with two additional double rooms for extra comfort. Schools and community groups are welcome, with flexible self-catering options available onsite.

Camp Overview:

  • Sleeps up to 180 people
  • Located near Shoalwater Marine Park
  • A sporting oval
  • Picnic areas
  • Gas barbecues
  • An undercover area

Point Peron Camp Activities:

Abseiling

Abseiling is a controlled descent or rappeling down a near-vertical wall via a fixed rope. Our professional and qualified instructor will demonstrate the equipment necessary to abseil and dicuss safety and the use of safety equipment. 

Participants have time to practice on flat ground the process of abseiling and what to expect before climbing the abseiling tower and putting their new skills to the test.

Recommended for Year 5+ | 3-hour session | 120kg weight limit

Abseiling at CAMP Fairbridge

Acrophobia

Learn simple skills and gain basic knowledge on how to safely use the required equipment to achieve great heights in our professional indoor climbing center.

Full Day or Day & Night program can be run in 2 x 3-hour sessions. This program incorporates all 6 of the climbing activities, such as Prusik, Cave Ladder, Ropes, Boulder, Rock Climb, and Crate Climb.

Recommended for Year 6+ | 6-hour session | 120kg weight limit

Snakes & Ladders

Prusiking: A method of ascending and descending a rope with a friction knot called a ‘prusik’ knot.

Caving Ladder: Climbing up a wire rung ladder used in caving activities and in rescue operations, negotiate the narrow holds as the ladder swings back and forth.

Rope Climbing: A thick snake-like rope with minimal knots will test even the most skilled climber to discover the best method to ascend this brand-new climbing activity.

Recommended for Year 6+ | 3-hour session | 120kg weight limit

Multi-Climb Challenge

Bouldering: Learn basic climbing skills including body positioning, grip, footwork, and balance to help navigate a low level of rock wall holds. This activity requires teamwork and the spotting of participants in pairs or small groups.

Rock Climbing: Climbing up, down, or across various rocks to ascend one of our three 12m climbing walls, then attempting one of the two walls with an overhang.

Crate Climbing: Team building at its finest. Work together to build a tower of crates efficiently and effectively, allowing one team member who is attached to a safety line to climb up to reach the top. Can you beat the record of 22 crates high?

Recommended for all ages | 3-hour session | 120kg weight limit

Children working together in a crate climbing activity at Camp Fairbridge's Point Peron campsite

Vertical Team Challenge

This team-building activity requires more than the ability to scale to the highest height, in pairs!

This new challenge requires you and a partner to clamber to the top together. Pushing and lifting each other, pulling and leveraging your arms, legs, and bodies to make it to the top of one of our new vertical challenges.

Get Tyred: long wooden poles, a caterpillar of tyres…will you wear out before reaching the top?

Jacobs Ladder: logs which seem to get further apart the higher you go, can you stand at the top – without fear?

Caterpillar: the only single challenge full of different hand and footholds, this will test even the most confident of challengers.

Recommended for Year 6+ | 3-hour session | 120kg weight limit

Water Balance

A great team-building activity with a combination of fun games and skill sessions on the beach and in the water. Participants will gain water confidence, paddling, and balance skills using a mixture of landing pads, kayaks, body boards, and other floating aids to challenge each other in a rescue.

Kayak: An introduction to kayaking with a combination of paddling skills, rescue techniques, and balancing all while taking in the breathtaking shoreline views.

Surf Awareness Games: Participants need to listen carefully to the instructor for some surf safety and awareness skills. A fun way to introduce basic surf and water awareness, sun safety, first aid preparedness, and water rescue tactics.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Bus & Water shoes are required.

Awareness Games Recommended for Year 5+ | 3-hour session

Above & Below

An introduction to two remarkable water-based activities. Gain water confidence and skills to explore the remarkable Point Peron above and below the waterline.

Kayak: An introduction to kayaking with a combination of paddling skills, rescue techniques, and balancing all while taking in the breathtaking shoreline views.

Snorkel: Participants learn how to fit a snorkel and mask and basic breathing and safety techniques. Head below the waterline to discover the fascinating marine environment and learn a little history about the protected rocky outcrops and waterways of Cape Peron.

The Activity Coordinator will be in touch if undesirable weather plans to impact the sessions.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Bus & Water shoes are required.

Snorkel & Kayak Recommended for Year 5+ | 3-hour session

Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) & Snorkel

An introduction to two remarkable water-based activities. Gain water confidence and skills to explore the remarkable Point Peron above and below the waterline.

Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP) year 7+: Discover the shoreline above the water on SUPs, testing your core skills and balance! Participants will gain water confidence, paddling, and balance skills during teamwork.

Snorkel: Participants learn how to fit a snorkel and mask and basic breathing and safety techniques. Head below the waterline to discover the fascinating marine environment and learn a little history about the protected rocky outcrops and waterways of Cape Peron.

The Activity Coordinator will be in touch if undesirable weather plans to impact the sessions.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Bus & Water shoes are required.

SUP & Snorkel Recommended for Year 7+ | 3-hour session

Shipwreck Challenge

Beach Games: Participants work together in small groups to complete various sand and water-themed tasks earning them points.

Raft Building: Participants are shown simple knot-tying skills by our friendly instructors. Then they’re allocated raft-building resources and tips on construction. It’s up to the team to design, build, and test it to float with or without participants on top.

Develop the skills and knowledge required to snorkel safely as a group whilst discovering the variety of flora and fauna that call Cape Peron home.

Available all year round, however cooler months require participants to wear warmer swimming attire. Some thermal rashies are available to borrow, in limited sizes.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Bus & Water shoes are required.

Raft Building & Beach Games Recommended for all ages | 3-hour session each

Snorkel Fantastic

Develop the skills and knowledge required to snorkel safely as a group whilst discovering the variety of flora and fauna that call Cape Peron home.

Available all year round, however cooler months require participants to wear warmer swimming attire. Some thermal rashies are available to borrow, in limited sizes.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Bus & Water shoes are required.

Recommended for Year 7+ | 3-hour session

Discovery Paddle

A combination of skill sessions and instructional games on kayaks, followed by a paddle along the beautiful coastline of Cape Peron. Participants will gain water confidence, paddling, and balance skills and will require a certain level of water confidence and determination to paddle the distance.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Bus & Water shoes are required.

Recommended for Year 7+ | 3-hour session

Mountain Biking & Low Ropes

Learn the basic skills of mountain biking, then put theory into practice and experience the environment while traveling along the local tracks and trails of Point Peron.

This program includes skills, games, and a ride out to the around the Point of Cape Peron, approx. 2.4km return – with hills, and finish off with low ropes challenges.

(weather permitting activity)

Recommended for Year 6+ | 3-hour session

Keep on Target

Orienteering: Participants learn basic orienteering skills to read a map, navigate the site, find targets or objects, and answer questions.

Archery: Learn safe bow and arrow handling procedures, and how to hit targets in a controlled environment.

Recommended for Year 4+ | 6-hour session 

Challenge - Cape Peron

Together Everyone Achieves More. Complete a series of team challenges to develop problem solving, leadership and communication skills.

Compete for fun against your fellow cohort and receive rewards which help you to claim team challenge champions amongst your peers, celebrating your newfound skills in collaboration.

This activity does require participants to go walking offsite, supervised. The option to stay onsite within camp school grounds to complete this challenge is available with prior request.

Recommended for all ages | 3-hour session

Bushwalking Skills

Bushwalking can occur in a diverse range of environments/natural areas, it can be a short family walk, a day walk, an outdoor education expedition, or as part of an overnight hike.

During this activity, participants will learn what to do when preparing themselves to bushwalk through Australia’s natural bush and coastlines.

From packing a backpack, to snake bite preparedness, shelter builds, or lighting a fire to keep warm, there are many new skills to learn from a half day with our lead instructors. Participants will also learn different ways to navigate themselves when out in remote locations.

Overnight camping in a tent or cooking meals is an additional option available on request.

Fire restrictions are in place seasonally and fire lighting/damper making may only be available April to September.

Recommended for all ages | 3-hour session

Ephemeral Art

Participants explore artistic expression of ephemeral art which is non-permanent art using natural materials and understanding.

Recommended for all ages | 1.5-hour session

Night Activity

1.5 hours of instructor-facilitated activities, available between 7.00 pm and 8.30 pm.

Options (select one): QUIZ NIGHT | MINUTE TO WIN IT | FIRE PIT GAMES (seasonal)

Recommended for all ages | 1.5-hour session

Self-Directed

Scavenger Hunt: The scavenger hunt is designed to allow participants to navigate their way around the camp school grounds, finding objects and to answer important questions about the site, including dorm rules, location of meals and important safety notices.

Quiz Night: Set of questions and games available for teachers to self-facilitate an evening quiz night for their students. Encourage fun competition by including your own prizes and even add your own personalized category.

Can be tailored to individual ages/abilities, please speak to activities manager 2 weeks before arrival.

Venue space/microphone can be hired separately if required

Recommended for all ages | Scavenger Hunt 1.5-hour session | Quiz Night 2-hour session

CAMP Fairbridge Point Peron

Postal Address: Point Peron Camp School, Point Peron Road, Point Peron, WA 6168

Telephone: (08) 9531 1177

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