An unforgettable ocean adventure
June 17, 2026
From boogie boards to seaweed creatures and pufferfish, this Take a Break adventure opened a world of discovery.
Not even drizzly weather could stop the children from Wendouree Primary School make the most of their Take a Break program at Cottage by the Sea. Instead, the children showed remarkable resilience, embracing the local weather and taking every opportunity to try out the water activities on offer.
“Boogie boarding is the best ever, I never want to get out of the water...” – Take a Break participant
“Boogie boarding is the best ever, I never want to get out of the water...”
– Take a Break participant
Their excitement didn’t stop at the beach. When they weren’t splashing in the waves, the students were just as eager to learn, touch, smell and experience a whole new underwater world. The crew from the Marine Discovery Centre brought the ocean to life for the children, with their passion and deep knowledge.
“I could not believe there are so many creatures that lived in the seaweed, and we got to touch them.”
“I could not believe there are so many creatures that lived in the seaweed, and we got to touch them.”
– Take a Break participant
Inside the Marine Discovery Centre, students were captivated by the marine creatures on display, especially when the resident pufferfish crunched loudly on pippies during feeding time.
“I will never forget this camp; I am going to live by the ocean when I grow up.”
“I will never forget this camp; I am going to live by the ocean when I grow up.”
– Take a Break participant
From boogie boards to seaweed creatures and pufferfish, the adventure opened a world of discovery. For many of the Wendouree Primary School participants, this wasn’t just a camp – it was an experience that deepened their curiosity and strengthened their connection to the ocean.
What more could we ask for?