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    The Y Discovery Camps are all about adventure in the great outdoors! Join in and learn skills that will last a lifetime.

    Our activities

    At our campsites across Victoria, we offer tailor-made adventure and team-building activities suitable for all ages, including:

    • archery
    • bushwalking
    • campfire building
    • canoeing
    • cycling
    • fishing
    • giant swinging
    • kayaking
    • raft-building
    • rock climbing
    • ropes courses
    • skiing
    • snowboarding
    • surfing

    Our programs

    Kids Go Bush at Anglesea Discovery Camp

    Kids Go Bush offers nature-based programs for children, young people and families. This includes a playgroup for preschoolers, a 'Forest Skills' program for four to 12 year olds, school holiday single day camps, and kinder incursions and excursions. Each program focuses on outdoor learning and wellbeing, encouraging kids to discover the natural world while learning new skills.

    Girls Surf Camp at Camp Manyung

    Girls Surf Camp is a multi-day school holiday program that teaches girls how to surf and catch waves. Participants also get involved in yoga, mindfulness, personal development and leadership activities.

    Girls Mountain Biking Day at Lady Northcote Discovery Camp

    Girls Mountain Biking Day is a school holiday program that introduces teenage girls to mountain biking. Suitable for all abilities, participants develop their bike riding skills on single trails, learning cornering techniques and how to conquer obstacles.

    Journey-based programs at various locations

    Our journey-based programs take schools and community groups through outdoor adventures in nature. The journeys run for one to ten days and can be tailored to suit the age, ability and needs of your group. Participants get the chance to connect with the natural world, build their confidence and resilience, develop teamwork skills, and learn how to be self-sufficient in the great outdoors.

    Risky Kids at various locations

    The Risky Kids program teaches children exciting movements inspired by acrobatics, parkour, free running and stunt skills. Children learn to take risks safely, not recklessly, while improving their resilience, courage and physical wellbeing.

    Highlights of our campsite facilities and programs include:

    • accommodation for 15-250 campers (with temperature control for summer or winter)
    • varied locations, from the beach to the mountains
    • great ambience and beautiful natural settings
    • outdoor areas – grassy spaces, sports courts, recreation spaces, gathering spaces e.g. Amphitheatre, chapel
    • multipurpose indoor spaces of various sizes
    • functional meeting spaces with audio equipment and data projectors
    • accessibility for people with disabilities
    • catering, including for special dietary needs
    • well organised pre-camp planning support
    • easy access from Melbourne and some major regional towns
    • on-site car parking
    • accreditation through Australian Tourism Accreditation Program
    • compliance with DET guidelines.

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