Programs at Woodman Point

There are 30 distinct programs with a range of program variations, training packages, workplace adventures, custom programs, self-directed activities and holiday programs available at Woodman Point.

Contact the camp directly on 61 8 9492 9797 to discuss your groups needs.

Archery at Woodman Point

General information

The primary strategy outcome of the programs offered at our camp supports our department’s emphasis on promoting healthy, active lifestyles. By incorporating participation in recreation and physical activity during camping experiences, recreation programs provide a chance for the camp guests to experience new activities, explore the benefits of physical activity, and promote the maintenance of healthy lifestyles. 

In order to meet these outcomes, the Woodman Point Recreation Camp operates on the ethos of Challenge by Choice.

Challenge by Choice

All camp instructors facilitate programs in accordance with the philosophy of Challenge by Choice. This is based on experiential learning theory, which we define as being able to undertake an experience that a participant can relate back to their life or existing lifestyle in a positive way.

There is an understanding that everyone has varying thresholds for challenge and these challenges can range in their nature and variety. We aim to provide an experience that enables participants to determine their own level of challenge and broaden and develop their perceived limitations through participation in adventure activities both in individual and team environments.

All camps staff will aim to provide a safe experience in which the participant can explore and extend their abilities and limitations. Our Department Camps Program Standards and Instructor Code of Ethics encompass that overriding intent. Participation through excessive pressure and intimidation will not be supported.  

This ethos recognises that the attempt is more significant than the result.

Clothing and attire during programs

Due to the active nature of the programs offered:

  • Participants must wear enclosed shoes for all land-based and roping programs. Thongs or sandals are not suitable except for aquatic programs such as surf life saving and paddling.
  • Rash vests, tee-shirts and shorts must be worn for all aquatic programs. We encourage all participants to be sun-smart by wearing hats on programs outside.
  • Short tops (e.g. crop tops) that leave the midriff exposed are not suitable for any department activities.
  • Long hair must be tied back in a ponytail and necklaces, chains, scarves or similar articles are to be removed from around participants’ necks before the commencement of any roping program.
  • Large or lengthy earrings and exposed body piercing may need to be covered at the request of the instructor in charge.

 

Woodman Point climbing wall

Programs

Woodman Point offers structured recreation programs. Year levels are based on recommendation from the Department of Education and Department Camps Chain Safety Group. Some programs are offered to younger students, however please contact the camp for more information.

Custom packages can be developed for clients upon request. We have a range of exciting workplace adventure programs specifically developed for corporate team building days. Please contact us directly for more information.

Woodman Point cube internal

Land programs

Archery (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Archery is a challenging recreation program that tests participants’ aim and patience. Using recurve bows, participants shoot for Olympic-style bullseye targets and develop their technique. Participants will learn the different parts of the bow and arrow and will be shown correct procedure and technique for loading and releasing.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event coordinator well in advance of your camp.

Coastal bike ride (school year 5+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • The bike ride takes participants on a 5 to 12km ride along the coast of Woodman Point up to Coogee beach. The students will learn the history of the area including munitons jetty, munitions bunkers the Omeo Wreck and the different islands that surround the area. The ride is along cycle paths and some gravel areas going past the old bunkers.

Escape from quarantine (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Escape from quarantine is a night, team game based on the history of the Woodman Point Quarantine Station. Participants are required to act as patients and are to collect various objects scattered around the camp site to escape from the confinement of quarantine. Participants must escape before the quarantine station guards (adults, teachers or instructors) do their cell checks and find that they are missing. Participants will need to work in teams to find items, however the search may be hindered as guards may spot them while they are looking for items.
  • This program can be self-directed for school groups at appropriate charge.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event coordinator well in advance of your camp.

First Aid program (school year 5+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • The program incorporates practical hands on training, teamwork and lots of outdoor fun. It also promotes behaviours and strategies to remain safe in potentially unsafe situations. Students will learn first aid skills such as snake bites, burns, CPR and fractures and dislocations using simulated first aid scenarios.

Geocaching (school year 6+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Geocaching is a navigational challenge which requires participants to use a GPS and control descriptors to find geocaches hidden with the camp grounds. Each geocache is allocated a letter, which is recorded by the groups as they discover them, with the aim of finding as many geocaches as possible. An introduction to geocaching in the wider community, 'where to from here', is provided during the debrief.

Historical tour (school year 5+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • The historical tour takes participants back in time when the camp was known as Woodman Point Quarantine Station (1886–1979). The tour takes the participants through the grounds of the modern camp site and sand tracks of the neighbouring regional park where they will learn about the original uses of various buildings and sites and some of the tragic stories that were lived out during the quarantine days. The camp is a heritage listed site and still holds some of the main functions of the quarantine station including the steamer, shower block and crematorium.

Icebreakers (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Icebreakers are a set group of concise games that aid in introductions, group cohesion and are, most importantly, fun. They are a great way to begin and build the spirit of your camp.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event coordinator well in advance of your camp.

Kite making (school year 3+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • A program where participants can design, build and fly their own kite. Participants are able to show their creative side when designing and decorating their kites. They then construct them from the various materials provided and have the chance to see how they fly at the end of the session. 
  • This program can be self-directed for school groups at appropriate charge.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event coordinator well in advance of your camp.

Orienteering (school year 3+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Orienteering is an exploration program in which participants search and locate markers in a surrounding area in a set time period. Participants are split into groups and given a topographical map to locate markers in a logical order dependent upon allocated points and location. Participants gain valuable experience in map reading skills, teamwork, verbal communication, collaboration, cooperation and decision making.
  • This program can be self-directed for school groups at appropriate charge.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event coordinator well in advance of your camp.

Search and rescue (school year 5+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Search and rescue requires participants to form two teams and locate hidden items spread over the camp site, as indicated on a map handed out at the beginning of the program. Each team has a two-way radio to communicate with the other team and program instructors. To make matters more interesting, there is a time limit to find all the items and instructors are enemy agents who can chase (and hinder) or be chased by (and perhaps help) group members.
  • Search and rescue is a team-based program that focuses on cooperation, communication, decision making and basic map reading skills. The program challenges participants to develop analytical and interpersonal skills.

Team building (school year 5+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Participants progress through a variety of team building tasks that enhance their interpersonal and problem solving skills. These tasks have been developed so students can practice and develop communication, cooperation, trust, conflict resolution and decision making skills in a team environment. These activities will differ in complexity, based on the skills and ability of the participants.This program can also be delivered indoors if required.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event coordinator well in advance of your camp.

Ultimate sports (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Ultimate sports is a wide range of games and activities that include frisbee, baseball, dodge ball, basketball and Vortex leader ball. All games are high energy and focus on team interaction and having fun!

You can do it (school year 3+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • A series of short activities lasting a couple of minutes each. Groups must work as a team to clock the fastest time to complete each activity. This requires some skill and concentration whilst being encouraged by the other members of the team to complete the task.

Roping programs

Abseiling (school year 7+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Abseiling is an individual challenge at height where participants are let down over an edge using a range of specialist equipment. Participants descend using a safety line by qualified instructors to ensure their safety.
  • Each participant is taught the safety aspects of abseiling from fitting a harness, to correct use of descending devices and correct abseiling skills and techniques.

Flying fox (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Flying fox allows participants to traverse at high speed, nine metres in the air, along a steel cable across 120 metres. Participants work in small teams in order to dismount quickly and safely in order to have as many opportunities as possible.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event coordinator well in advance of your camp.

High ropes (school year 8+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • A series of unique wire rope traverses are conducted at nine metres above the ground within the Cube. Participants are attached to a harness and belayed by supporting members of their team on the ground. The high ropes course tests climbers' individual physical skills, emotions and trust levels of their group.

Rock climbing (school year 6+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Rock climbing requires participants to ascend a variety of artificial walls while being belayed by peers within their group. Each participant learns how to belay a climber and perform pre-climb checks for safety. Our climbing walls cater for a variety of participants, from simple climbs to more challenging routes.

Vertical challenge (school year 6+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Participants scale a range of vertical elements that are secured from the roof of the Cube. Participants who are climbing are required to set goals and test their emotions. Elements include the caving ladder, caterpillar, dangle duo and cylinder cargo net. Participants are attached to a harness and work in teams to belay the climber.

Water programs

Beach team building (school year 3+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Purpose designed for initiative beach activities instructors will run uniquely styled beach games with a splash of difference. A great introduction into team building activities.

Paddling (school year 7+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Surf ski paddling is an exciting way to explore the local coastline. Each participant is given expert instruction on how to handle a coastal sit-on-top kayak, capsize drill and guidance as they complete a series of team and individual tasks around the bay.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event coordinator well in advance of your camp.

Raft building (school year 5+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Raft building is a fun team experience where participants construct a raft out of simple materials including ropes, planks and drums. Instructors then challenge teams on a variety of tasks that test the durability of the raft on the water. Participants are also taught basic concepts and techniques that can be applied to other paddling activities. Raft building is a unique team building program, aimed at encouraging groups to work together effectively.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event coordinator well in advance of your camp.

Surf life saving (school year 6+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Surf life saving is a program where participants gain knowledge of safe practices at the beach. Participants learn about sun-safe practices, rips, currents and formal communication strategies while at the beach. Participants also practice and demonstrate surf skills which include flag racing, beach running and how to use surf equipment (rescue tubes and boards) in rescue situations. This program can be tailored to meet specific requirements of the group.

Water supervision

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • We can provide instructors for beach supervision that have nationally recognised rescue qualifications. Instructors are booked for 90 minute blocks and are charged at the applicable rate. Please speak to one of our program coordinators for more details.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with your camp event  coordinator well in advance of your camp.

Self-directed activities

We have a small range of self-directed recreation programs that can be conducted by camp leaders. Self-directed programs provide a cost-effective alternative to the camp-led programs. Further information about self-directed programs can be obtained by contacting a camp event coordinator at the camp.

Free play equipment

There is a limited supply of sporting equipment available to borrow from the camp office, but it requires a deposit. Groups, particularly large ones, are encouraged to bring their own sporting equipment.

Pricing

Prices are tiered for school groups, not-for-profit community groups and corporate groups.

2019 prices effective 1 January 2019.

Pricing for school groups
 Program  Type Cost per person 2024Minimum charge 2024
 Cube 1.5 hour roping  program Roping$20$320
 Cube 3 hour roping program Roping$37$592
 Abseiling Roping$20$320
 Flying fox Roping$20$320
 High ropes Roping$20$320
Leap of faith Roping$20$320
 Rock climbing Roping$20$320
 Vertical challenges Roping$20$320
 Archery Land$12$192
 Catapult Land$12$192
 Coastal bike ride Land$18.25$292
 Escape from quarantine (night activity) Land$9$144
 First aid for camping Land$12$192
 Geocache Land$12$192
 Icebreaker games Land$9$144
 Kite making Land$12$192
 Orienteering Land$9$144
 Search and rescue Land$16$256
 Team building Land$12$192
 Tour - eco-heritage Land$9$144
 Tour - quarantine station Land$9$144
 Ultimate sports Land$12$192
 You can do it Land$12$192
 Escape from quarantine Self-directed $6.95N/A
 Kite making Self-directed$6.95N/A
 Orienteering Self-directed$3N/A
 You can do it Self-directed$6.95N/A
 Beach sports Water$9$144
 Beach team building Water$12$192
 Coastal paddle Water$31.50$504
 Raft building Water$18.25$292
 Surf life saving Water$16$256
 Paddling (sit-on-top kayaks) Water$18.25$292

 

Summary booking conditions school groups 2024

  1. All bookings are subject to availability of facilities, instructors etc.
  2. Rates charged are those current at the time of occupancy and are inclusive of GST.
  3. The accommodation deposit amount is based on the extent of the stay and the seasonal minimum charge.
  4. Qualified Instructor must be booked in advance and is assigned according to approved supervision ratios.
  5. Bookings for day programs in term one and four subject to camp management approval.
  6. Day programs will only be secured on receipt of deposit.
  7. The minimum charge is the deposit for a single program to proceed.
  8. A deposit of 80% of the total per person charge is required for multiple activity day programs.
  9. The camp reserves the right to cancel an activity for any group.
  10. Day visitor charge of $3.50 per person applies to non-residential day programs that exceed three hours on site.
  11. Check-in time is 2pm (5pm Sunday) and check-out time is 10am (2pm Sundays).
  12. Self-catering is only available at Jervoise Dormitory and Tuart Cottage.
  13. A child or young person is one under 18 years of age.
  14. DLGSC Recreation Camps are child safe environments — client and visitor behaviour must support that outcome.
  15. Agree to terms and conditions pursuant to your booking.
Pricing for community groups
 Program  Type Cost per person 2024Minimum charge 2024
 Cube 1.5 hour roping program Roping$28.75$460
 Cube 3 hour roping program Roping$47$752
 Abseiling Roping$28.75$460
 Flying fox Roping$28.75$460
 High ropes Roping$28.75$460
 Rock climbing Roping$28.75$460
 Vertical challenges Roping$28.75$460
 Archery Land$17.25$276
 Catapult Land$17.25$276
 Coastal bike ride Land$24.50$392
 Escape from quarantine (night activity) Land$13$208
First aid for camping Land$17.25$276
 Geocache Land$17.25$276
 Icebreaker games Land$13$208
 Kite making Land$17.25$276
 Orienteering Land$13$208
 Search and rescue Land$19.75$316
 Team building Land$17.27$276
Tour - eco-heritage Land$13$208
Tour - quarantine station Land$13$208
 Ultimate sports Land$17.25$276
 You can do it Land$17.25$276
 Beach sports Water$13$208
 Beach team building Water$17.25$276
Coastal paddle Water$45$720
 Raft building Water$24.50$392
 Surf life saving Water$19.75$316
 Paddling (sit-on-top kayaks) Water$24.50$392

Summary booking conditions community groups 2024

  1. All bookings are subject to availability of facilities, instructors etc.
  2. Rates charged are those current at the time of occupancy and are inclusive of GST.
  3. The accommodation deposit amount is based on the extent of the stay and the seasonal minimum charge.
  4. Qualified Instructor must be booked in advance and is assigned according to approved supervision ratios.
  5. Bookings for day programs in term one and four subject to camp management approval.
  6. Day programs will only be secured on receipt of deposit.
  7. The minimum charge is the deposit for a single activity day program to proceed.
  8. A deposit of 80% of the total per person charge is required for multiple activity day programs.
  9. The camp reserves the right to cancel an activity for any group.
  10. Day visitor charge of $4.50 per person applies to non-residential day programs that exceed three hours on site.
  11. Check-in time is 2pm (5pm Sunday) and check-out time is 10am (2pm Sundays).
  12. Self-catering is only available at Jervoise Dormitory and Tuart Cottage.
  13. A child or young person is one under 18 years of age.
  14. DLGSC Recreation Camps are child safe environments — client and visitor behaviour must support that outcome.
  15. Agree to terms and conditions pursuant to your booking.
Pricing for corporate groups
 Program  Type Cos per person 2024Minimum charge 2024
 Cube 1.5 hour roping program Roping$39.50$632
 Cube 3 hour roping program Roping$67.50$1,080
 Abseiling Roping$39.50$632
 Flying fox Roping$39.50$632
 High ropes Roping$39.50$632
 Rock climbing Roping$39.50$632
 Vertical challenges Roping$39.50$632
 Archery Land$24.50$392
CatapultLand$24.50$392
 Coastal bike ride Land$35$560
 Escape from quarantine (night activity) Land$18.25$292
 Geocache Land$24.50$392
 Icebreaker games Land$18.25$292
 Kite making Land$24.50$392
 Orienteering Land$18.25$292
 Search and rescue Land$28$448
 Team building Land$24.50$392
Tour - eco-heritage Land$18.25$292
Tour - quarantine station Land$18.25$292
 Ultimate sports Land$24.50$392
 Beach team building Water$24.50$392
Coastal paddle Water$62.75$1,004
 Raft building Water$35$560
 Surf life saving Water$28$448
 Paddling (sit-on-top kayaks) Water$35$560

 

Summary booking conditions corporate groups 2024

  1. All bookings are subject to availability of facilities, instructors etc.
  2. Rates charged are those current at the time of occupancy and are inclusive of GST.
  3. The accommodation deposit amount is based on the extent of the stay and the seasonal minimum charge.
  4. Qualified Instructor must be booked in advance and is assigned according to approved supervision ratios.
  5. Bookings for day programs in term one and four subject to camp management approval.
  6. Day programs will only be secured on receipt of deposit.
  7. The minimum charge is the deposit for a single activity day program to proceed.
  8. A deposit of 80% of the total per person charge is required for multiple activity day programs.
  9. The camp reserves the right to cancel an activity for any group.
  10. Day visitor charge of $6 per person applies to non-residential day programs that exceed three hours on site.
  11. Check-in time is 2pm (5pm Sunday) and check-out time is 10am (2pm Sundays).
  12. Self-catering is only available at Jervoise Dormitory and Tuart Cottage.
  13. A child or young person is one under 18 years of age.
  14. DLGSC Recreation Camps are child safe environments — client and visitor behaviour must support that outcome.
  15. Agree to terms and conditions pursuant to your booking.

More information

Woodman Point Recreation Camp

74 O'Kane Court, Coogee WA 6166
Telephone 61 8 9492 9797
Mobile 0414 448 088 (emergencies or urgent matters only)
Page reviewed 24 September 2019