See below for a description of each of the activities on offer at Sport and Recreation Centres:
| At Height Activities | Description |
|---|---|
| Abseiling | Participants wear a harness as they descend steep vertical drops with ropes, all the while learning to conquer their fear of heights in a safe, controlled environment. |
| Rock Climbing | Scale a vertical wall in a harness that is attached to a safety line. |
| Aquatic Activities | Description |
|---|---|
| Canoeing | Using single blade paddles, participants paddle in 2 or 3 seated canoes around the local waterways. |
| Kayaking | Participants use double-bladed paddles to manoeuvre and control their single or 2 seated craft as they traverse the waterways. |
| Paddle Polo | Similar to water polo, except participants use sit-on-top single kayaks and work in teams to score goals. |
| Raft Building | A water-based team activity where participants are given equipment to build a raft. |
| Sailing | Participants are taught about the basics of sailing including rigging and learning to understand the weather. |
| Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) | Participants stand up on a large board and use a paddle to move through the water. |
| Water Games | Come summer, a frenzy of games are hosted in the swimming pool provide a great occasion for participants to cool off and have fun. |
| Water Initiatives | Using inflatables, participants are put through a series of team building initiatives on the water. |
| Environmental Activities | Description |
|---|---|
| Alpine Walk | Enjoy the spectacular hike through Koscuiszko National Park. Participants walk from Thredbo to Mt Kosciuszko and along the way enjoy the scenery, flora and fauna. |
| Bushwalk | Discover the native flora and fauna, as well as the local history, while everyone walks through the natural environment of the Centre. |
| Camping | Participants get to experience an introduction to camping, including an overnight stay in tents, and cooking meals outdoors. Tents and cooking items provided. |
| Cookout – Damper or Meal | Our catering team will provide the fresh, nutritious ingredients and it’s up to you to make the feast for everyone to enjoy. |
| Nature Art | This is an experiential learning experience where participants are exposed to art in nature, and encouraged to create their own artwork. This inspires creative thinking and encourages participants to tell a story using everyday objects from nature and simple art processes. |
| Expedition | These are special exploratory excursions tailor-made for groups with a specific purpose in mind. These can include hiking, kayaking and/or camping, depending on the group goals. Participants are immersed in a bushland experience away from the Centre and are typically made responsible for packing and carrying their own expedition equipment and food. |
| Marine Studies | Learn to identify marine life and see parts of the waterways that you may have missed as you examine the local waterways. |
| Orienteering | This sharpens participants’ navigation skills as they explore outdoor terrain and enjoy the magic of outdoor life using maps and landmarks to get around. |
| Team Building Activities | Description |
|---|---|
| Bushcraft | Have fun making your own boomerang. Shape, sand, decorate and learn to throw your own boomerang. |
| Chain Reaction | Based on Rube Goldburg Machines, students will be working in teams to create a complex process to complete a simple task through multiple transfers of energy. |
| Dark Maze | This invites participants to navigate their way through a maze of darkness and confined spaces. |
| Initiatives | A series of tailored challenges set to teams or individuals to successfully work through. |
| Pioneering | Participants work together to build a chariot out of timber, ropes, nuts, bolts, wheels, etc. Teams can earn extra equipment by completing bonus challenges before racing their chariots. |
| Puzzle Boxes | These puzzles are designed for participants to work on their problem solving skills while developing teamwork, communication and leadership. |
| Puzzle Room | Working as a team, participants will use different skills to solve a range of different puzzles. This is a great activity for participants to increase their social skills. |
| Scavenger Hunt | Participants work in teams to explore, collect items and record information or take photos around the centre. |
| Survival Skills | Participants learn vital skills for survival in the bush, including but not limited to shelter building and fire building. |
| Team Challenge | Participants race around the centre to complete a variety of physical, mental and social challenges! |
| Water Combat | A fun, team building experience with sponges in an experience of free-for-all hilarity. A tactical game where participants work together to complete a variety of challenges. |
| Recreational Activities | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptive Sports | A great inclusive activity where participants can try a range of wheelchair sports like basketball or frisbee, or a variety of adaptive sports like goal ball. |
| Archery | Participants learn the art of using a bow and target arrows, all in a safe environment. Beginners practice their hand/eye coordination as they try this Olympic Sport. |
| Archery Tag | A new and fun dodgeball style strategy-based game. players aim to score points a variety of ways using soft tipped arrows. |
| Beach games | A range of activities and games are designed to ensure participants get the most out of the beach location. |
| Beach Trip | Enjoy a trip to the local beach and take in the amazing scenery while enjoying a few games on the sand. |
| Bikes - BMX | Participants learn the basics of BMX bike riding and bike safety. |
| Bikes – Mountain | Participants learn the basics of BMX bike riding and bike safety. |
| Circus Skills | A series of fun and challenging circus-based activities from juggling to plate spinning. |
| Disc Golf | This fun activity is similar to traditional golf but uses a frisbee rather than clubs and a ball. |
| Dodge Frisbee | A game played with foam frisbees that combines the excitement of dodgeball with the skill and precision of Frisbee throwing. |
| Fencing | This is an introduction to the history, swordsmanship skills and etiquette of the modern Olympic sport. Participants learn the art of strategic thinking and the physical challenge whilst trying to outscore their opponent. |
| Fishing | Participants are taught the basic skills of fishing and sustainability as they learn how to cast, bait and tie hooks. |
| Grass Skiing | Participants learn to ski down the grass slopes with specially designed skis. |
| Maze | Complete a variety of challenges as you find your way through the giant maze. |
| Mini Golf | This is a novelty version of golf played on a miniature course with a putter and golf ball. The course features obstacles such as alleys, bridges and tunnels and tests a participant’s hand-eye coordination, not to mention their swing. |
| Obstacle Course/ Mud Run | Participants work their way through the obstacle course together. During the warmer months, there are multiple mud elements for teams to manoeuvre their way through. |
| Parachute Games | For building teamwork and trust among younger kids, parachute exercises are great fun. Our colourful nylon parachute is used as a prop where participants play Cat-and-mouse, Popcorn and other games requiring concentration and attention. |
| Pedal Karts | Participants pedal around a specific track, and race other karts whilst attempting to set the fastest lap time. |
| Scooters | A fun filled session teaching participants how to sue and ride scooters safely, safe travel and a range of games. |
| Skiing and Snowboarding | When there’s snow on the ground, it’s time to pull out your skis or snowboard and either ski down the slopes or ride your board over the white and fluffy terrain. Best of all, you learn the ropes with qualified instructors. |
| Snow Play | Enjoy a day trip to the snow fields and have fun playing in the snow. |
| Slider Trikes | Using three-wheeled trikes, participants will ride around a track and learn to skid and slide on their trike. This fun activity has participants challenging themselves as they work towards sliding into a 180° or a 360°. |
| Slip 'n Slide | Participants take turns to slide down a wet and soapy tarpaulin. |
| Traditional Indigenous games | Learn and experience aspects of Indigenous games, sports and culture. This activity includes boomerang throwing. |
| Water Combat | Teams play a variety of strategy-based games with buckets of water, water balloons and sponges. |