Surf Camp
At Woolamai Beach on Phillip Island, students train for their Surf Bronze Medallion.
- Where
- Woolamai Beach, Phillip Island
- When
- Term 4
- How long
- 5 days
- Who
- All students
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About the camp
Surf Camp is held at Woolamai Beach on Phillip Island, home of our partner Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Students train in the surf and work towards their Surf Bronze Medallion, the qualification held by volunteer surf lifesavers.
It takes fitness, focus and trust in the people beside you. Our principal, Ziad Zakharia, is a surf life saver at Woolamai Beach himself.
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Questions parents ask
- Who supervises the camp?
- FDSA staff are with students for the whole camp. [Staff-to-student ratio]
- What are the staff qualified in?
- Our team includes an expert skier, accredited surf life savers and qualified swim teachers.
- What about safety and first aid?
- Staff follow the school’s First Aid and Anaphylaxis policies. [First aid qualifications held by staff on camp] Read our First Aid Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- What should he pack?
- A checklist for this camp:
- Swimwear and a rash vest
- Towel and warm change of clothes
- Hat and sunscreen
- Thongs or sandals
- Water bottle
- Medication, with instructions
- [Wetsuit: provided or bring?]
- What does it cost?
- [Cost and what’s included]
- Medical and dietary needs?
- Let us know about allergies, medication and dietary needs before camp. [How parents provide this]
- Can we get in touch during camp?
- [How and when parents can contact staff or students]
