Join us for a sublime Pittwater adventure!
Come and join us for our Primal Girls Adventure for girls in Years 7 & 8. Nothing like a school camp, more like summer camp by the beach with your besties!
You will be heading to the sublime Pittwater area in northern Sydney for an incredible immersive experience over three days and two nights. You will go stand-up paddleboarding, enjoy yoga classes, explore aboriginal rock art and enjoy a campfire each night under the stars amongst many other things. You will be staying for two nights at Pittwater YHA, tucked away in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with expansive views and excellent facilities. We have exclusive use of the YHA for the duration of our stay. Activities will be led by the incredibly talented guides from Pittwater Eco Adventures.
It is also an opportunity to enhance your awareness on the importance of protecting and preserving our natural environment through hands-on interpretive activities. A nurturing and supportive environment will be established and maintained throughout the camp, so that all girls feel safe and secure within themselves and with each other. You will return feeling peaceful and contented with friendships strengthened, having learnt a diverse range of skills, and created lasting memories.
Primal Girls Adventure
3 days
Group Size 24
Trip Dates
No upcoming dates
$690 per person
$100 deposit to secure your place
Overview
Activities
Stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, stretching and yoga, environmental awareness, exploring aboriginal art sites & so much more…
Food
All meals & snacks during the camp, including any dietary requirements.
Age
Year 7 & 8 girls, 12-14 years old
Group Size
Maximum of 24 girls with 3 leaders . Group will be split into 2 groups for all water based activities.
Leaders
1 Senior Primal Adventures Leader, 2 Activity Specialists from Pittwater Eco Adventures. There will be additional support staff at Pittwater YHA.
All leaders will stay with the group for the duration of the camp.
Timing
- Drop off at 8.15am on Day 1 at Queens Park, Darley Rd, Randwick
- Pick up at 4.15pm on Day 3 at Queens Park, Darley Rd, Randwick
Must register for the entire 3 day program – Partial program not possible
Adventure Plan
Over three days you will explore the area by SUP and kayak, become re-invigorated with dynamic stretching and yoga, discover pristine aboriginal rock art sites, swim in crystal clear waters, and much more.
You will return feeling peaceful and contented with new friendships forged, having learnt a diverse range of skills, and created memories to last a lifetime.
SUP
You will discover deserted beaches and crystal clear water as you learn or refine your stand-up paddle boarding techniques. No previous experience necessary!
Kayaking
Adventure further in double and single kayaks, to explore and discover this unique waterway.
Yoga & Stretching
The peaceful surrounds of Pittwater is the ideal location to learn or refine some yoga stretches. You will be guided by an experienced yoga teacher who will ensure you get what you need from this invigorating practice.
Discover aboriginal art
You will visit some of the many significant aboriginal sites in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park including Red Hands Cave, which is an important site for the Guringai people.
Environmental interpretation and beach clean-up
Your guides will involve you in learning about the natural surrounds of this beautiful place. You will also be offering service to the environment by participating in a beach clean up. It may surprise you how much of an impact human consumption has on our beaches and marine life!
Experiential games and activities
You will discover how to harness effective team work and communication through play. We embed the experiential learning cycle in games and activities as a way for each individual to better understand their role in different situations.
Pittwater YHA
Stay for the two nights in the delightful Pittwater YHA. You’ll stay in shared dormitory-style rooms, eat delicious and nutritious food, and relax around the campfire each evening.
Program Timetable
This program is prepared with flexibility so we can adapt it according to wind and weather conditions. The program will contain all the elements noted below, but they may be sequenced slightly differently to create the best experience for you and the group on the day.
Day of Camp |
Activity & Location |
Details |
Day 1 |
Mini-bus to Church Point |
Starting in Randwick, you will meander your way towards Pittwater in a private mini-bus |
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Ferry to Lovett Bay |
Catch the public ferry from Church Point to Lovett Bay with your group and leaders |
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Adventure SUP Games |
Learn safety and effective techniques first, then you will play some SUP adventure games to find your feet in beautiful Lovett Bay. |
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Lunch and waterfall exploration |
A delicious lunch awaits after exploring the waterfall at Lovett Bay |
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| SUP to Morning Bay |
Discover the local environment and clean up the beach prior to continuing your SUP adventure to Pittwater YHA at Morning Bay |
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Dinner & campfire |
A delicious healthy dinner will be prepared for you while you take in the surrounds. It’s then time to chill out by the campfire, and maybe even toast some marshmallows! |
Day 2 |
Breakfast and yoga |
A guided yoga and stretch session to start the day, followed by a delicious breakfast |
| Kayak to The Basin |
Paddle around Pittwater to the popular and protected area of The Basin |
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| Explore aboriginal sites |
Head into the bush to discover cultural treasures that tell of the spiritual connection of the Guringai people to the land here |
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| Beach clean up and return kayak |
Clean up the local habitat and learn more about how to respect our marine environment before a blissful return paddle to Morning Bay |
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Dinner & campfire |
Another yummy dinner will be prepared for you while you take time to relax by the campfire |
Day 3 |
Breakfast and yoga |
Continue your peaceful routine with guided yoga followed by a delicious breakfast |
| SUP to Church Point |
Finish the aquatic journey with a paddle back to Church Point |
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| Lunch and final debrief |
Reflect on the journey as you are guided though a process to assimilate what you have discovered during the adventure |
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| Return |
Head back home by private mini-bus for a 4.30pm pick up |
WHAT’S INCLUDED
START/FINISH
We pick up and drop off in Randwick. We may be able to pick-up in other locations with prior arrangement
Drop off Day 1
8.15am Queens Park, Darley Rd, Randwick
Pick up Day 3
4.15pm Queens Park, Darley Rd, Randwick
AGE RANGE
ACCOMMODATION
GUIDES AND SAFETY
FITNESS LEVELS
WHAT TO BRING
What to wear each day
* No jeans
What to bring in daypack
Sleeping gear in backpack or duffle bag
* Please label all personal gear
* Please leave electronics including mobile phones at home
FOOD
BOOKING CONDITIONS
You will be required to complete the Primal Kids Medical and Consent form prior to the trip
