Prepare to thrive

Sport and Recreation puts the fun in learning for K-12. Our exclusive programs are designed to positively impact on student learning and development in fun and exciting ways and can be tailor-made for individual needs and learning outcomes.

Take the learning outdoors and watch students thrive. Through adventure challenges and activities, students get to:

Overcome their fears and limitations

Challenge themselves

Grow in confidence and self-esteem

Step outside their comfort zone

Develop an appreciation for nature

Manage risk and learn to reflect

Develop team-building and leadership skills.

Our 11 Centres

With 11 Centres throughout NSW, choose from unique bush, river, beach or alpine locations and over 40 different activities, including flying fox, canoeing, obstacle and challenge ropes course, archery and raft building.

Berry Sport and Recreation Centre

South Coast

Sleeps up to 160 students

Call 02 4464 1406 or email berry@sport.nsw.gov.au

Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre

Riverina

Sleeps up to 160 students

Call 02 6928 4300 or email borambola@sport.nsw.gov.au

Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre

Hawkesbury

Sleeps up to 210 students

Call 02 4349 0600 or email broken.bay@sport.nsw.gov.au

Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre

Snowy Mountains

Sleeps up to 450 students

Call 02 6450 0200 or email jindabyne@sport.nsw.gov.au

Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre

North Coast

Sleeps up to 220 students

Call 02 6687 7168 or email lake.ainsworth@sport.nsw.gov.au

Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre

Western NSW

Sleeps up to 150 students

Call 02 6846 7403 or email lake.burrendong@sport.nsw.gov.au

Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre

North west NSW

Sleeps up to 200 students

Call 02 6769 7603 or email lake.keepit@sport.nsw.gov.au

Milson Island Sport and Recreation Centre

Hawkesbury

Sleeps up to 150 students

Call 02 9985 9261 or email milson.island@sport.nsw.gov.au

Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre

Hunter

Sleeps up to 230 students

Call 02 4973 3301 or email myuna.bay@sport.nsw.gov.au

Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre

Hunter

Sleeps up to 180 students

Call 02 4976 1666 or email pt.wolstoncroft@sport.nsw.gov.au

Sydney Academy Sport and Recreation Centre

Sydney

Sleeps up to 450 students

Call 02 9454 0222 or email sydney.academy@sport.nsw.gov.au

Key programs

ROAR

Suited to K-12

Relationships, Outdoors, Action, Resilience. Our signature school camp, ROAR, delivers outstanding and dynamic learning that stimulates and motivates students while complementing the curriculum.  

Visit dsr.nsw.gov.au/schools/ROARprimary.asp or dsr.nsw.gov.au/schools/ROARsecondary.asp

Future Leaders Program

Suited to primary and secondary students with leadership potential

The Future Leaders Program provides students with the chance to learn and develop leadership skills. Drawing on DEC approved leadership strategies, our program allows students to discover the difference between popularity and leadership in an engaging, motivating and enjoyable environment.

Visit dsr.nsw.gov.au/futureleadersprimary or dsr.nsw.gov.aufutureleaderssecondary

Green Time not Screen Time

Suited to primary

With fewer opportunities for children to connect with the environment, this program focuses on getting students comfortable in nature by getting out amongst it.

Visit dsr.nsw.gov.au/schools/greentimeprimary.asp

Yarning Together

Suited to primary

Help students to develop an understanding of our heritage by learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.

Visit dsr.nsw.gov.au/schools/yarningprimary.asp

Eureka Moments

Suited to primary

Discover the rich landscape of Australia's gold rush from Lake Burrendong. This is the perfect location to explore the golden era through the HSIE curriculum.

Visit dsr.nsw.gov.au/schools/eurekaprimary.asp

Xtreme Challenge

Suited to secondary PASS students

What does it take to create and put on a successful outdoor event, such as Tough Mudder and Warrior Dash? Xtreme Challenge asks students to find out. This innovative and integrated teaching unit gets students to evaluate the popular obstacle event phenomenon in the classroom, before creating, building and staging their own Xtreme Challenge during an adrenaline filled 3-day camp.

Visit dsr.nsw.gov.au/xtremechallenge

Crossroads

Suited to secondary

Crossroads reflects some of the contemporary health issues facing young people. It aims to support senior students as they address changing issues related to identity, independence and their changing responsibilities.

Visit dsr.nsw.gov.au/schools/crossroadssecondary.asp

For a complete list of the programs available to schools visit dsr.nsw.gov.au/schools. You can also find out about other programs, like kids' and family camps and group getaways, by visiting dsr.nsw.gov.au/camps.