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SUMMARY:POOL TO BEACH PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE WAITLIST\nFrom pool confidence to beach confidence — together\, safely.\n\nDates: 27–29 March 2026\nLocation: The Portsea Camp\, Portsea VIC\nWho: Families with children aged 5+\nCost: Fully subsidised\nPlaces: Strictly limited\n\n\nThe Pool to Beach Program is a gentle\, supportive weekend designed to help families confidently transition from swimming in pools to enjoying Australia’s beaches safely.\nDeveloped specifically for beginners and families new to Australian beach conditions\, this program takes learning step by step in a calm\, welcoming environment where questions are encouraged\, fears are respected\, and learning happens at your pace.\nDelivered in partnership with Portsea Surf Life Saving Club\, this fully subsidised program gives families the practical skills\, knowledge and confidence to enjoy open water environments safely.\n\nWho is this program for?\nThis program is ideal for:\n\n\nFamilies with children aged 5 years and over\n\n\nConfident pool swimmers wanting to learn about beach and open-water safety\n\n\nNew Australians and immigrant families unfamiliar with local beach conditions\n\n\nParents who want to feel confident supporting their children at the beach\n\n\nFamilies with no prior ocean experience required\n\n\n\nWhat families will experience\nOver the weekend\, families will:\n✔️ Learn the key differences between pools and open water\n✔️ Understand waves\, tides\, currents and rips\n✔️ Practice safe beach entry\, exit and self-rescue skills\n✔️ Try guided kayaking in calm conditions\n✔️ Explore rock pools and local marine life\n✔️ Learn directly from qualified swimming teachers and community surf lifesavers\n✔️ Build confidence together\, as a family\nAll water activities are carefully supervised\, safety-focused and designed for beginners. Safety equipment\, flotation aids and all water-based gear are provided.\n\n\n\nSample Program Overview\nA full detailed schedule will be provided closer to the date. Below is an indicative overview.\nFriday Evening – Welcome & Orientation\nFamilies are welcomed to The Portsea Camp with a relaxed introduction to the program\, facilitators and weekend ahead\, followed by icebreaker activities to help families connect and feel comfortable.\nSaturday – Introduction to Open Water & Water Safety\nFamilies take part in theory and practical learning sessions covering the differences between pools and open water\, how to read beach conditions\, identify hazards and safe swim zones\, followed by guided water safety activities and kayaking in calm conditions.\nThe evening includes guided discussions\, water safety trivia and reflection on learnings.\nSunday – Surf Coast Exploration & Reflection\nFamilies visit the Back Beach to observe surf conditions\, learn about local hazards\, explore rock pools and marine life\, and reflect on the confidence and skills gained over the weekend before closing and certificate presentations.\n\n\nProgram Delivery\nFacilitators include:\n\n\nQualified swimming teachers\n\n\nCommunity surf lifesavers\n\n\nPortsea Surf Life Saving Club representatives\n\n\nEquipment provided:\n\n\nLife jackets and flotation aids\n\n\nKayaks and paddles\n\n\nRescue boards\n\n\nFirst aid equipment\n\n\n\nAccommodation & Meals\nFamilies staying overnight will be accommodated in private family rooms with their own ensuite bathrooms\, providing comfort and privacy throughout the weekend.\nAll meals are fully catered on-site\, allowing families to relax\, connect and focus on learning without worrying about logistics.\nStaying on site means families can fully immerse themselves in the experience\, avoid daily travel\, and enjoy The Portsea Camp in a safe\, supportive environment.\n\nFlexible Attendance Options\nTo support families with different schedules\, travel needs and confidence levels\, the Pool to Beach Program offers flexible participation options:\nFamilies can choose to attend:\n\n\nFriday night + Saturday program\n\n\nSaturday day program only\n\n\nSaturday day program + Saturday night\n\n\nFriday to Sunday (full weekend experience)\n\n\nThis flexibility allows families to participate in the way that best suits them — whether attending the core Saturday program or enjoying the full immersive weekend experience without long travel days.\n\nA Shared Learning Experience\nThis program is designed as a family learning experience\, where parents and carers actively participate alongside their children.\nOur qualified instructors and surf lifesavers are responsible for water safety\, instruction and activity supervision\, while parents and carers remain responsible for the general supervision and behaviour of their children throughout the weekend.\nThis shared approach supports positive behaviour\, builds confidence together\, and ensures a safe\, respectful and enjoyable environment for all families.\nThe program is delivered in line with The Portsea Camp’s child-safe and trauma-informed practices.\n\nFully Subsidised – Thanks to Community Fundraising\nThis program is proudly fully subsidised thanks to the Portsea Surf Lifesaving Club’s volunteer team and the incredible fundraising efforts of Nick Martin and his English Channel charity swim.\nNick’s extraordinary commitment has enabled families to access this life-saving education regardless of financial circumstance.\n👉 Read more about Nick’s inspiring journey here\n\nPlaces are limited – Register early\nTo ensure personalised support and safe group sizes\, places are strictly limited.\nWe encourage families to register early and share this opportunity with friends\, schools and community networks who may benefit.\n👉 Register Now: LINK TBC\n\nFAQ – Pool to Beach Program\nDo children need to be strong swimmers?\nChildren should be confident swimming in a pool\, but no ocean or surf experience is required. The program is designed specifically for beginners transitioning to beach environments.\nDo parents need to enter the water?\nYes — this is a family learning experience. Parents and carers participate alongside children so they can support learning and confidence beyond the program.\nWho supervises water activities?\nQualified swimming teachers and community surf lifesavers supervise all water activities and deliver safety instruction. Parents remain responsible for the general supervision and behaviour of their children.\nWhat should families bring?\nFamilies will need to bring:\n\n\nLinen (sheets\, pillowcases\, blankets or doonas)\n\n\nSwimming attire\n\n\nTowels\n\n\nToiletries\n\n\nSunscreen\, hats and water bottles\n\n\nComfortable clothing for indoor and outdoor activities\n\n\nAll water safety equipment and kayaking gear is provided.\nWhat if the weather is poor?\nSafety is our priority. If conditions are unsafe\, water activities will be adapted or replaced with indoor learning\, demonstrations and coastal safety education sessions.\nAre meals included?\nYes. All meals are fully catered on site for families staying overnight.\nCan we attend only part of the program?\nYes — families can choose from flexible attendance options\, including Saturday only\, overnight or the full weekend.\nIs this program culturally inclusive?\nYes. The program is designed to be welcoming and inclusive of families from all cultural backgrounds. Modest swimwear is welcome\, and our team is experienced in supporting culturally diverse families.
URL:https://www.theportseacamp.com.au/event/pool-to-beach-program/
LOCATION:The Portsea Camp\, 3704 Point Nepean Rd\, Portsea\, VIC\, 3944
CATEGORIES:Holiday & Weekend Camps
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”561898″]You’re warmly invited to join the Board for The Portsea Camp’s AGM. \nTogether\, we’ll look back on a successful 2024/25 and discuss our exciting roadmap for the year ahead. It’s a great opportunity to connect with our team\, learn more about our recent work\, and share a few refreshments. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nThe Nautilus Centre \nAddress: 3704 Point Nepean Rd\, Portsea 3944[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.theportseacamp.com.au/event/annual-general-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:The Portsea Camp\, 3704 Point Nepean Rd\, Portsea\, VIC\, 3944
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