Step Into Their World: A Wellness Weekend for Teachers & Parents

🧭 What It’s All About

You give everything — to your students, to your children, to your community. Now it’s your turn.

Join us at The Portsea Camp for our first-ever Wellness Weekend — a rejuvenating, rewarding and connection-filled retreat designed especially for the teachers and parents who make our camps possible. This isn’t a conference. It’s camp — just for you.

🌟 Why You Should Come

We See You

Teachers and parents are under unprecedented stress. This weekend is our way of saying thank you — with rest, good food, laughter, and nature.

Growth Meets Grounding

Renowned facilitators like Rob Coller (Adventure Works), Will Aitken (Working Mind), and Maggie Carr (Ocean Beach Yoga) offer sessions blending personal wellness and professional growth.

Reignite the Fun

Giant swings, art with cheese and wine, yoga by the ocean, remember what it’s like to unplug, laugh, and challenge yourself.

Experience What Your Students Do

Reconnect with your inner child and walk in the shoes of the kids you support. Discover the power of camp — from the other side.

Unbeatable Value

This overnight retreat is heavily subsidised. We’re not in it for profit — we’re in it for you. Spots are limited, and demand will be high.

🧠 The Facts You Can’t Ignore

• 1 in 5 parents say they have no time for joy in their day (News Corp, 2025).

• 46.8% of teachers are thinking of leaving the profession (Black Dog Institute, 2024).

• 1 in 5 teachers experience verbal abuse from parents weekly (Teacher Tapp, 2024).

• 50% of QLD teachers say classroom behaviour is their #1 challenge (ABC, 2024).

• The post-pandemic mental load continues to grow for educators and parents alike.

You’re not alone — and this weekend is a chance to reset, reconnect, and recharge.

🗓️ What to Expect – At a Glance

Friday, August 1st

• 5:00 PM – Arrive and settle in

• 6:00 PM – Taco Bowl Dinner 🍴

• 7:00 PM – “Playing, Exploring, Connecting” with Rob Coller (Explore Youth & Family/Adventure Works)

• 8:30 PM – Wine, Cheese & Self-Portrait Art (with reflection & laughter)

• 10:00 PM – Unwind in your room or in the Nautilus Centre

Saturday, August 2nd

• 7:00 AM – Continental Breakfast

• 8:00 AM – Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness with Maggie Carr

• 9:30 AM – “Prevention focused mental health” with Smiling Mind

• 11:00 AM – Morning Tea

• 11:30 AM – “Build Your Personal Resilience” with Will Aitken

• 1:00 PM – Nourishing Gyros Lunch

• 2:00 PM – Choose Your Challenge: Giant Swing

• 3:30 PM – Afternoon Tea

• 4:00 PM – “Patterns of Stress & Resilience” with Rob Coller

• 5:30 PM – Reflection, Feedback & Wrap-up

🎯 Outcomes We’re Aiming For

• 🌱 You’ll leave feeling rejuvenated, supported, and inspired.

• 🎨 You’ll connect with peers through shared fun and reflection.

• 🧗‍♀️ You’ll push your boundaries and try new things — safely and supportively.

• 📚 You’ll gain new strategies to support wellbeing at school and home.

• 🧘 You’ll experience firsthand what wellness, and the outdoors can do for kids — and for you.

✅ Who Can Attend?

• Primary and Secondary Teachers

• Parents/Carers of school-aged children

• Anyone who wants to understand the impact of camp and wellbeing in the outdoors

🧡 Questions?

Reach out to Kate Philistin, Customer Experience Manager
📧 kate@theportseacamp.com.au | 📞 5984 2333

Let us take care of you — because when you step into their world, you realise the magic isn’t just for kids.