Description
Join us in Term 2 2026 for six weeks of beach school at the Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary in Beaumarius. Our Beach School offers hands-on coastal exploration, immersive play and guided learning that connects children deeply with the marine environment. Children will discover the magic of the shoreline, explore rockpools, learn about marine creatures and understand how to care for our fragile coastal ecosystems.
Some of the activities included in our Beach School program are:
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Exploring tidal rockpools and learning about the marine creatures who live there
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Understanding ocean ecosystems and how to protect our beaches and marine life
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Sustainability and environmental care with practical, child led actions
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Shell, seaweed and shoreline investigations
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Nature based STEM activities linked to tides, weather, erosion and coastal habitats
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Sand and water engineering challenges
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Coastal safety and awareness
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Marine themed stories, games and ecological storytelling
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Creating, crafting and making art with natural coastal materials
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Our Beach School is led by experienced Eco Explorers facilitator Amy, who is a qualified primary school teacher and marine biologist Amy.
Beach School is an all-weather outdoor program and will only be cancelled in the event of an extreme weather warning, including storm, high temperatures or strong winds.
Ages: 4 to 12 years (drop-off only session)
Open to kinder aged, primary school and homeschool children.
