8-12 Years Adventure Camp 2

Join Us for an Unforgettable Summer Adventure!

5 Days of Adventure, Friendship & Beachside Fun

Spend the summer holidays making lifelong memories at The Portsea Camp! With exciting outdoor adventures, creative activities, beachside fun, and new friendships, our Summer Adventure Camp is the perfect way for children to build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy an unforgettable week.

Only $750 – Includes all meals, accommodation, and activities.

📅 Camp Dates

Drop Off: Monday, 11th January, 12:00 pm (Parent/Carer Drop Off)
Pick Up: Friday, 15th January, 12:00 pm (Parent/Carer Pick Up)

🎟️ Ticket Options

1 Day – $150

A great introduction to camp for children who would like to experience the fun before committing to an overnight stay.

3 Days (2 Nights) – $500

Perfect for children who are becoming more confident with camp and would like to enjoy an extended adventure.

5 Days (4 Nights) – $750

The complete camp experience! Five incredible days filled with adventure, personal growth, friendships, and unforgettable memories.

Please Note: Camp fees include all meals, accommodation, and activities. Families are responsible for arranging transport to and from The Portsea Camp.

 All payments are securely processed via Stripe.

Scholarship applications- Please see below 

🌊 Adventure Awaits!

Every day is packed with exciting activities that encourage children to step outside their comfort zone, have fun, and create lasting memories.

Activities may include:

• Giant Swing
• Flying Fox
• High Ropes Course
• Kayaking
• Snorkelling
• Fishing
• Rockpooling
• Beach Adventures
• Nature Walks
• Arts & Crafts
• Team Challenges
• Games Nights
• Campfires
• Camp Outs
• Concert Night
• Disco
• Plus many exciting surprises along the way!

No two days are the same, with opportunities to laugh, learn, challenge themselves, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

🌟 What They’ll Take Home

Our camps are about much more than just fun—they’re designed to help young people grow.

Confidence
Trying new activities, stepping outside their comfort zone, and celebrating personal achievements.

Resilience
Learning to overcome challenges in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Friendship
Building meaningful connections with children from across Victoria and creating lifelong memories together.

Independence
Developing confidence away from home while being supported by our caring team of staff and volunteers.

Creativity
Expressing themselves through arts, crafts, games, and imaginative activities.

Connection with Nature
Exploring the stunning Portsea coastline, discovering rockpools, and spending time outdoors.

New Skills
Whether it’s paddling a kayak, learning to fish, tackling the high ropes, or working as part of a team, every camper leaves having learned something new.

❤️ Why Campers Love Summer Adventure Camp

Every day brings something new to discover. Whether it’s conquering the Giant Swing, paddling across the bay, exploring rockpools, sharing stories around the campfire, enjoying games nights, camping under the stars, or dancing the night away at the disco, every moment is designed to be fun, memorable, and meaningful.

Campers leave with so much more than great memories. They make genuine friendships, build confidence through new experiences, learn resilience by stepping outside their comfort zone, and enjoy a week where they can simply be kids laughing, exploring, and creating unforgettable moments in one of Victoria’s most beautiful coastal settings.

Give your child the gift of adventure, confidence, new friendships, and memories they’ll treasure for a lifetime this summer! Spaces are limited, so book today!

❤️ Additional Support

At The Portsea Camp, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and positive experience for every child.

If your child has additional needs, we encourage you to contact us before booking so we can discuss how we may be able to support them. All families are required to complete a pre-camp screening questionnaire and review our Additional Needs Policy before attending camp.

Our experienced team supports children within our standard 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio. If your child requires a higher level of supervision or individual support, please contact us to discuss available options, including the possibility of attending with a personal support person where appropriate.

Our goal is to ensure every camper, volunteer, and staff member has a safe, enjoyable, and successful camp experience.

📞 Contact Us

For more information or to discuss your child’s needs, please contact us:

Phone: (03) 5984 2680
Email: mad@theportseacamp.com.au

Making a Difference (MAD) Scholarships:

At The Portsea Camp, we believe every child deserves a chance to experience the joy, adventure, and growth that camp brings, and our Making a Difference (MAD) Scholarships help make that possible. These scholarships provide full or partial funding for kids who may not otherwise be able to attend, thanks to a blend of business revenue, community fundraising, and family contributions.

How Scholarships Are Funded

Here’s how we make it happen:

Business Revenue:
Income from our school and community camp programs helps keep the camp running, and any profit goes straight to funding camp spots for kids.

Fundraising and Donations:
Generous donations from fundraising events, local supporters, businesses, and community champions play a major role in covering costs.

Family Co-Contribution:
The program is based on a “pay what you can” model. The more support a family needs, the more we cover, ensuring that funding is provided based on individual family circumstances.

How Many Scholarships We Can Award?

The number of fully and partially funded places we can offer each year depends on several factors, including:

1. How much profit The Portsea Camp School & Community camp business has made, which can be returned to the charitable purpose of the organisation.

2. How much we have raised through donations, sponsorships, and other fundraising efforts.

3. The mix of family needs and resources available for each camp.
Scholarship Costs & Family Contributions.

A week of camp normally costs $990 (inclusive of GST), but we automatically reduce this to $750 with a base subsidy of $240 funded by The Portsea Camp for every child attending one of our 5-day programs. From there, families make a co-contribution based on the scholarship awarded:

1. Full Scholarship:
No cost to the family, thanks to donations and sponsors covering the full amount.

2. Partial Scholarship:
$100 family contribution, with the rest covered by donations and sponsors.

3. Sliding Scale Scholarship:
$200 family contribution, with the remaining balance funded by our generous donors and supporters.

4. Full Fee Paying:
Families who are not applying for a scholarship can choose to self-fund or use their NDIS/Active Kids Vouchers. Families who fully self-fund can register and pay directly through The Portsea Camp website. Payment plans are also available, contact our team for more information.

Community Support Makes a Difference!
Regional hubs across Victoria organise fundraising events to support local families. Funds raised in each region are used to help children from those communities attend camp. Make sure to include your postcode on the application form so we can direct support appropriately.

Your time and detailed responses help us create a safe, fun, and inclusive environment for all campers. Together, we can ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive at The Portsea Camp!