School Holiday Camps for Young People

Wild At Heart – Adventure & Nature Connection Camp

Participate in a variety of thrilling outdoor activities designed to build teamwork, resilience, and personal growth

Looking for a school holiday activity that will inspire, challenge, and engage your child?

Let your child discover their inner strength at our Wild at Heart Adventure & Nature Connection School Holiday Camp.

Join us for an action-packed adventure that combines thrilling outdoor activities with the opportunity to unplug from technology, reconnect with natureโ€”and have fun along the way!

UPCOMING CAMP DATES

Discover Your Strength (ages 12-14)

Find Your Path (ages 15-17)

Why our Wild at Heart Adventure & Nature Connection Camp is right for your Child

Adventure Camps

This unique School Holiday camp will provide your child an immersive and supportive experience that combines challenge, adventure, and reflection.

They’ll learn to overcome challenges, build confidence and discover their inner strength by partaking in a range of activities that will ignite their love for the great outdoors.

Camp in tents, cave through stunning underground formations, hike breathtaking trails, mountain bike the picturesque landscapes of the South West – And embrace your sense of adventure!

Hereโ€™s what you can expect:

Our holiday camps take place in the stunning outdoor settings of the South West. We keep certain details under wraps to build excitement, but hereโ€™s a glimpse of what your teen can look forward to:

Exciting Outdoor Challenges

From beach walking and caving to kayaking and abseiling, every day offers a new adventure in the great outdoors.

Teamwork and Leadership

Campers will participate in group challenges designed to foster teamwork, resilience, and leadership.

Time for Reflection

We build in moments for campers to connect with nature and reflect on their own personal growth, with the support of our experienced facilitators.

Connection and Fun

With a perfect balance of group activities and personal downtime, your child will make lasting friendships while exploring their own strengths.

For Parents, Peace of Mindย 

At Adventure Works, we prioritise your childโ€™s safety and well-being, giving you peace of mind throughout their camp experience. You can trust that theyโ€™ll be in safe hands, guided by experienced and caring facilitators who ensure each activity is well-supervised and appropriately challenging.ย 

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We might have answered it here!

The vision of AdventureWorks WA is a world where the transition from childhood to adulthood is guided, supported, and celebrated by the whole community.ย  We are passionate about supporting young people in a world where this significant time of life has become more complex than ever.

Our camps offers an action-packed experience for your child that combines thrilling outdoor activities, the beauty of Western Australia’s natural environment and an opportunity for true self-discovery and growth. They’ll cave through stunning underground formations, hike breathtaking trails, and mountain bike through picturesque landscapes. Each day offers a new challenge that pushes their limits and ignites their sense of adventure.

But this is more than just a series of activities; itโ€™s an immersive experience that combines challenge, adventure, and reflection. Give your child the opportunity to really embrace their growth, connect, and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Our programs are an unforgettable youth school holiday activity based in the South West region of WA.

Your child will:

  • Forge new friendships and bonds with other like-minded teens
  • Experience new challenges daily that push their limits and ignite their sense of adventure
  • Have a break from โ€œscreensโ€, social media and modern technology
  • Discover the power of nature and be given a space to think, reflect, play, explore, and appreciate it
  • Develop teamwork still as they work together to overcome shared challenges
  • Learn essential outdoor skills, from navigation and survival techniques to bike maintenance and cave exploration
  • Facilitate experiences of sharing and reflecting on their personal progress and dealing with the emotions attached to facing challenges

Yes, our shared group camping experience is all part of the adventure!

Camp locations are in national parks, public and private camp sites where access has been negotiated with landowners.

Part of our experience is navigating the โ€œelementsโ€ and recognizing that this often makes the adventure experience even better!

Assume that your camp is going ahead unless we advise you before the departure date. We do not cancel camps because of wet weather unless the conditions are deemed as dangerous.

All participants are advised to bring effective wet weather gear with them (as directed on our โ€œWhat To Bringโ€ list).

This is not possible due to the expedition nature of our programs. Our departure and arrival times are fixed and will be detailed on your booking confirmation.

NO. This program is not based on any religion and does not promote any one belief over another. Our program discusses and draws on the innate belief that we have strengths and gifts and we are seeking those in ourselves and others.

Our programs blend a number of experiences drawn from many cultures and practices, and at all times we support you to honour your own beliefs.

AdventureWorks is a value-based organisation that recognises diversity and strengths across society. We understand that everybody is entitled to have their own beliefs that needs to be respected.

No, though we recommend they have a basic level of fitness to get the most out of the experience.

Since the group will be undertaking a range of adventure activities and camping in the outdoors, itโ€™s essential they recognize that physical activity is an essential part of our programs.

We operate on a โ€œchallenge by choiceโ€ principle and at all times they have a choice to participate in an activity or not.

YES. As a professional organisation, the wellbeing of your teen is our number one priority.

We have strict Occupational Health and Safety guidelines, Child Protection policies and procedures, and qualified First Aid Officers. Risk management and emergency procedures are in place on all camps and programs. All of these will be provided on booking a camp.

AdventureWorks WA has been operating for over 25 years, and we only employ fully-qualified and experienced outdoor instructors, facilitators and support staff who have passed Working With Children checks.

We hold public liability insurance, personal and professional indemnity, and WorkCover for all for our employees and contractors. We are an accredited commercial operator under the:

  • Department of Environment and Conservation
  • WA Tourism Association.

Rite of Passage is a term used to recognise a period of change and create an experience and celebration to acknowledge this transition in life.

Birth, marriage, death, graduation, โ€œschooliesโ€, your first job…these are all examples of Rite of Passage moments. Sometimes these are things that are planned or potentially things that happen to us that we are not expecting.

Theyโ€™re often celebrations, and sometimes they are moments to acknowledge, let go and find ways to move positively into a new phase of life as they recognise the transition.

At AdventureWorks we focus on the period of time that young people are transitioning Into Adulthood which generally takes place between the ages of 13 – 18.

In a successful Rite of Passage or transition period, there is also a period of time (often years) when the family, elders, teachers spend time supporting, guiding, teaching and celebrating the period which prepares for change in role or status.

AdventureWorks WA Into The Wild School adventure experience is designed to support your teen on their journey Into Adulthood.

Our programs are always outdoors, connecting with nature and adventure. There are no phones or electronic devices to make sure our experience is of the highest quality.

We use a traditional story, challenge, and honour framework to help the teens consider and discuss lifeโ€™s transitions and think about what this needs to look like as they move into the future.

Bonds will be made with their peer group, and a closeness created through many special shared experiences and challenges.

Story

The group will engage in meaningful conversations about current life challenges and hear stories from adults about significant moments in their lives.

Challenge

Into The Wild provides opportunities for outdoor physical and emotional challenges to equip teens with a strong sense of achievement and resilience as well as stimulating a shift in their self-awareness .

Honour

All participants are recognised and acknowledged for their strengths and gifts on the experience. This acknowledgement and support leaves a lasting imprint.

Students can often get homesick especially if they haven’t spent much time away from home. We work with the child/teen and the whole group to support them to stay and complete the camp.

Generally, if a student can get through the first night and build bonds, they are more likely to stay. If the issue become significant or it is impacting on the experience of the whole group then we will contact the parent, let the child/teen call home or if necessary, make arrangements for them to be picked up.

Overall, it is better that the student does not think that leaving is an option. There is a risk they will use this as a backup or opt out option if things get a bit tough. We want them to push through and realise what resilience they have and reap the benefits of how good that can feel and the growth they can experience.

In the case of an emergency at home, you will be able to contact your child via our team either on our daytime number or after-hours number provided to you prior to your camp.

Additionally, you will be able to organise the pickup of your child if required.

In the case of an emergency on camp, we will call the emergency contact provided to us on the medical consent form. Please make sure this number is available 27/7 while you child is away.

Please see our Equipment List for a detailed list of what to pack.

We understand technology is an integral part of every young person life and we acknowledge that it is unusual in our world to not be in constant contact with our children. We have in place a process with that will allow us to give or receive messages in an emergency. It is healthy for both the student and the parent to create a separation during this camp.

One of the principles for an AW camp is that of Separation. Separation from technology, separation from everyday life and separation from the norms of family and social groups.

It is uncommon for young people today to not be connected to tech, distracted and busy. The space we create allows the young person to be present without distractions, connect deeply with the group they are with, and connect with the environment. They will find themselves having conversations and time to notice what is going on for them, physically, intellectually, and emotionally.

There is rising evidence that addiction to technology is becoming a serious issue, as we receive high doses of endorphins from constantly looking at our phones. Most students comment how nice it is not to think about what is happening on the phone and after a few days lose the compulsion to keep checking. As no one has a phone it makes it easier to relax and be present.

This can be beneficial on a regular basis for all humans and a challenge that every family could attempt from time to time and observe the difference it makes to how we feel, in building connection and being more present.

Please click here to view our detailed booking Terms and Conditions.

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