Author: The Collaroy Centre
How rock climbing gives kids problem solving skills
What was once thought of as a sport reserved for adrenaline junkies, rock climbing is rapidly gaining popularity as people start to realise its many benefits. And with advancements in equipment, kids as young as four are now able to safely give it a try. Rock climbing at The Collaroy Centre offers an exciting opportunity […]
What skills does the Duke of Edinburgh Award teach?
Many young Australians between the ages of 14 and 24 take on the Duke of Edinburgh Award to boost their chances of getting a scholarship, being admitted to a university, or being selected for a job. Why though, does this award set them apart from other applicants? The Duke of Edinburgh Award is unique in […]
Celebrate your child’s next milestone birthday at The Collaroy Centre
Every year is a milestone birthday when kids are young but as they start to get older, many parents are now opting to save the party planning for a few key benchmark ages. As for the ‘in-between’ years, instead of throwing a party with all the bells and whistles, these savvy parents celebrate modestly with […]
Fun activities for kids that teach the importance of teamwork
The Collaroy Centre has activities for kids that are fun and engaging. They also help teach important life lessons such as teamwork. At The Collaroy Centre, kids learn valuable teamwork skills through sports and other fun team-based activities. Our school camps are the perfect environment for these experiences. They help build self-esteem, increase collaborative results at […]
How learning archery at school camp can help kids focus
Archery, one of the few sports that has remained unchanged for centuries, is making a big comeback in Australia. Recent research shows participation in archery has risen by 43% in the past five years. The Collaroy Centre recommends schools in Sydney incorporate archery into their camp programs because, in addition to being in demand from […]
Make your next large family gathering a retreat at The Collaroy Centre
If you’re looking for a unique venue and beautiful location for your next family gathering, The Collaroy Centre is your ideal setting. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, organising a reunion, or just looking for a chance to catch up and spend some quality time with family away from the chaos of daily life, we […]
School camps in Sydney get kids to put down their smartphones
With the average Australian spending over three hours a day on a mobile device and 57% of parents telling Deloitte they are concerned about their children’s use of phones, it is no wonder that teachers are constantly challenged with finding new ways to build genuine connections with and between their pupils. However, it has been […]
What is The Duke of Edinburgh International Award?
The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is an educational program that lives outside of the school curriculum. It’s main purpose is to help anyone aged 14-25 discover what you can accomplish with self-motivation, perseverance and teamwork. It is a program designed to push you towards personal discovery, self-reliance and service to your community. There are […]
Get Physical with Outdoor Sydney Conference Venues
Are you looking for unique Sydney conference venues? A successful conference leaves guests feeling reinvigorated with new ideas, ready to take on new challenges. A conference that guests will find valuable is made up of inspirational or knowledgeable speakers, a tasty menu, helpful conference staff, location, location, location and venue facilities. We’ve put extra emphasis […]
Conference Facilities with a Difference
A good conference leaves participant’s feeling refreshed with new insights and ready to tackle new challenges. A successful conference is made up of many factors, such as sound speakers, adequate advertising, a tasty menu, the number of attendees, supportive staff, location, location, location and venue facilities. Although most of a conference is spent in one […]