Programs at Point Walter

Point Walter has some great adventure and aquatic programs combined with great conference facilities.

Contact the camp directly on 61 8 9492 9784 to discuss your groups needs.
Paddling at Point Walter

General information

Outdoor recreation programs are the foundation of what Point Walter provides to the community. Since 1996, structured programs have been offered at Point Walter. They have evolved into 13 distinct recreation programs, with an additional range of program variations, training packages, workplace adventures and custom-developed programs.

The primary strategy outcome of the programs offered at the camp supports the department's emphasis on promoting healthy, active lifestyles. By incorporating participation in recreation and physical activity during camping experiences, recreation programs provide a chance for guests to experience new activities, explore the benefits of physical activity and promote the maintenance of healthy lifestyles.

In order to meet these outcomes, Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre operates within the ethos of Challenge by Choice.

Challenge by Choice

All camp instructors facilitate programs in accordance with the philosophy of Challenge by Choice. This is based on experiential learning theory, which we define as being able to undertake an experience that a participant can relate back to their life or existing lifestyle in a positive way.

There is an understanding that everyone has varying thresholds for challenge and these challenges can range in their nature and variety. We aim to provide an experience that enables participants to determine their own level of challenge and broaden and develop their perceived limitations through participation in adventure activities both in individual and team environments.

All camps staff will aim to provide a safe experience in which the participant can explore and extend their abilities and limitations. Our Department Camps Program Standards and Instructor Code of Ethics encompass that overriding intent. Participation through excessive pressure and intimidation will not be supported.  

This ethos recognises that the attempt is more significant than the result.

Clothing and attire during programs

Due to the active nature of the programs offered, participants must wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

  • Enclosed shoes are required for all land based and roping programs
  • Thongs or sandals are not suitable except for when transitioning to programs in the water including Raft Building and Paddling. During these water programs, enclosed lace-up shoes such as sneakers or water booties must be worn.
  • Participation in land-based programs will not be allowed for persons wearing sandals or thongs. Short tops (e.g. crop tops) that leave the mid-riff exposed or shirts that do not cover the shoulders are not suitable for roping programs such as Abseiling or High Ropes.
  • Necklaces, chains, scarves or similar articles are to be removed from around participants’ necks before commencing any roping program. Similarly, large or lengthy earrings and exposed body piercings may need to be covered on request from the instructor in charge.
  • Participants must wear a hat and are encouraged to bring sunglasses, a full water bottle and wet weather gear (subject to weather conditions).

 

High ropes participant

Programs

Point Walter offers structured recreation programs. Year levels are based on recommendations from the Department of Education and Department Camps Chain Safety Group. Some programs are offered to younger students, however please contact the camp for more information.

Roping programs

Abseiling (school year 7+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Take on the vertical challenge of our purpose-built abseiling tower. Abseil from 10 metres, start on our beginner's slope and progress to our vertical wall and try out our overhang. 
  • We also offer wheelchair abseiling and special needs programs. Please contact the centre directly for further information.
Point Walter abseiling tower

Crate climb (school year 6+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Crate climb is a team challenge with participants working together to build a six metre crate tower to be climbed by a participant in a harness.

Flying fox (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Fly across the grounds on our flying fox. This activity is a favourite with junior and middle primary school students, but enjoyable for any age.

High ropes/climbing (school year 8+/6+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • The high ropes course offers a range of climbing and vertical challenge activities for you to experience. Not only can you challenge yourself but you can also assist as part of the belay system to keep your team members safe and having fun.
  • Some of the high elements include leap of faith, beam walk and grape vine.
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Water programs

Aquatic supervisor (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 2 hours +
  • Point Walter management can provide all groups intending to use the river or swimming pool with qualified aquatic supervisors to supervise the group for water safety (two hours minimum).

Paddling (school year 6+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Paddling is conducted on sit-on-top kayaks and covers basic paddling skills under qualified staff instruction.
  • Personal floatation devices (PFDs) are worn by all participants and a safety dinghy is provided for the reassurance of novice paddlers as required.
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Pool games (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Pool games can challenge the group with fun and wet problem solving activities in and around the 12 metre pool.
  • A variety of games equipment is provided and supervised by a qualified instructor.

Raft making (school year 6+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Raft making is a team challenge in which participants work together to build a raft from floating pontoons, planks and ropes. The raft is then paddled by up to eight participants through a fun course.
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Land programs

Archery (school year 5+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Using re-curve bows test your aim at hitting Olympic-style bullseye targets. Master your archery techniques. Learn the different parts of the bow and arrow and the correct way to release your arrow.
  • This is a popular activity for developing hand/eye coordination and is fully supervised by qualified and experienced staff.
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Bush team building (school year 5+)

  • Participants progress through a variety of team building tasks, located in a bush setting, that enhance their interpersonal and problem solving skills. 
  • These series of activities can be catered and modified to suit clients aims and objectives and will differ in complexity, based on the skills and ability of the participants.

Icebreakers (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Fun, short, basic level team building activities designed to break down barriers and get everyone working together. Exciting activities allowing teams to be creative in small or large groups. A great introduction towards team building activities or if a group is newly formed.
  • Can be modified to suit mobility restrictions. This must be discussed with the camp well in advance of your arrival.

Kite making (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Design, colour, build and fly your very own personalised kite. Fly your kite over 15 metres in the sky.
  • This activity can also be run as a self-directed activity for school groups at appropriate charge.
  • This program can be modified to accommodate participants with mobility restrictions.
  • This must be discussed with your program coordinator well in advance of your camp.

Mountain biking (school year 6+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Learn how to ride a mountain bike along the tracks and trails of Blackwall reach on the Swan river. Programs are supervised by experienced staff and modified with different terrains and varied conditions, for beginners through to intermediate levels.

Orienteering (school year 5+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • The orienteering program will take you around Point Walter camp locating markers, using team work and map reading skills.
  • This program can be run as a self-directed activity or led by one of our experienced instructors.

Team building (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Team building activities are custom designed to suit the group objectives. They can be designed to encourage teamwork, stimulate initiative, create leadership, generate trust or to have fun.
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Ultimate sports (school year 4+)

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Ultimate sports is a collection of activities with a fun Point Walter twist on them. Games included are variations of Kick it cricket,  dodge ball, basketball, Vortex leader ball and frisbee. All games are high energy and focus on team interaction and having fun!

Self-directed activities

Point Walter Camp has a small range of self-directed recreation programs that can be conducted by camp leaders. Self-directed programs provide a cost-effective alternative to the camp-led programs. Further information about self-directed programs can be obtained by contacting a program coordinator at the camp.

Free play equipment

There is a limited supply of sporting equipment available to borrow from the camp office. Groups, particularly large ones, are encouraged to bring their own sporting equipment to use during camp.

Tennis court Basketball court and day program change rooms Beach volleyball court

Pricing

Prices are tiered for school groups, not-for-profit community groups and corporate groups.

2019 prices effective 1 January 2019.

Pricing for school groups
ProgramType Cost per person 2024Minimum charge 2024
 Abseiling Roping$20$300
 Flying fox Roping$20$300
 High ropes course Roping$20$300
 Roping combination (may include three activities) Roping$59$885
 Crate climb Roping$18.25$273.75
 Raft building Water$20$300
 Paddling Water$20$300
 Pool games Water$9$135
 Archery Land$15$225
 CatapultLand$12$180
 Hut buildingLand$9$135
 Team building Land$9$135
 Orienteering Land$9$135
 Ultimate sports Land$9$135
 Icebreaking games Land$7.75$155
 Orienteering Self-directed $3N/A
 Kite making Self-directed $6.95N/A
 Hut buildingSelf-directed$6.95N/A
 Kite making Land$12$180
 Mountain biking Land$23$345

Summary booking conditions school groups 2024

  1. Price list applicable as at 1 January 2024 but may be subject to change.
  2. All bookings are subject to availability of facilities, instructors etc.
  3. Rates charged are those current at the time of occupancy and are inclusive of GST.
  4. The accommodation deposit amount is based on the extent of the stay and the seasonal minimum charge.
  5. Aquatic supervisor should be booked in advance and is assigned to approved supervision ratios.
  6. Bookings for day programs only in term one and four subject to camp approval.
  7. Day programs will only be secured on receipt of deposit.
  8. The minimum charge is the deposit for a single program to proceed.
  9. A deposit of 80% of the total per person charge is required for multiple activity programs.
  10. The camp reserves the right to cancel an activity for any group.
  11. Day visitor charge of $3.50 per person applies to non-residential day programs.
  12. Function room peak rate applies for day hire on Saturday and Sunday, evening hire on Friday and Saturday. Off-peak rate applies for day hire Monday to Friday, evening hire Sunday to Thursday.
  13. A child or young person is one under 18 years of age.
  14. DLGSC Recreation Camps are child safe environments — client and visitor behaviour must support that outcome.
  15. Agree to terms and conditions pursuant to your booking.
Pricing for community groups
ProgramType Cost per person 2024Minimum charge 2024
 Abseiling Roping$28.75$431.25
 Flying fox Roping$28.75$431.25
 High ropes course Roping$28.75$431.25
 Roping combination (may include three activities) Roping$85$1,275
 Crate climb Roping$24.50$367.50
 Raft building Water$28.75$431.25
 Paddling Water$28.75$431.25
 Pool games Water$13$195
 Archery Land$21$315
 CatapultLand$17.25$258.75
 Hut buildingLand$13$195
 Team building Land$13$195
 Orienteering Land$13$195
 Ultimate sports Land$13$195
 Icebreaking games Land$11.75$235
 Mountain biking Land$29$435
 Kite making Land$17.25$258.75

Summary booking conditions community groups 2024

  1. Price list applicable as at 1 January 2024 but may be subject to change.
  2. All bookings are subject to availability of facilities, instructors etc.
  3. Rates charged are those current at the time of occupancy and are inclusive of GST.
  4. The accommodation deposit amount is based on the extent of the stay and the seasonal minimum charge.
  5. Aquatic supervisor should be booked in advance and is assigned to approved supervision ratios.
  6. Bookings for day programs only in term one and four subject to camp approval.
  7. Day programs will only be secured on receipt of deposit.
  8. The minimum charge is the deposit for a single program to proceed.
  9. A deposit of 80% of the total per person charge is required for multiple activity programs.
  10. The camp reserves the right to cancel an activity for any group.
  11. Day visitor charge of $4.50 per person applies to non-residential day programs.
  12. Function room peak rate applies for day hire on Saturday and Sunday, evening hire on Friday and Saturday. Off-peak rate applies for day hire Monday to Friday, evening hire Sunday to Thursday.
  13. A child or young person is one under 18 years of age.
  14. DLGSC Recreation Camps are child safe environments — client and visitor behaviour must support that outcome.
  15. Agree to terms and conditions pursuant to your booking.
Pricing for corporate groups
ProgramType Cost per person 2024Minimum charge 2024
 Abseiling Roping$39.50$592.50
 Flying fox Roping$39.50$592.50
 High ropes course Roping$39.50$592.50
 Roping combination (may include three activities) Roping$117.50$1,762.50
 Crate climb Roping$35$525
 Paddling Water$39.50$592.50
 Pool games Water$18.25$273.75
 Raft building Water$39.50$592.50
 Archery Land$29$435
 Icebreaking games Land$16.75$335
 Mountain biking Land$40$600
 Orienteering Land$18.25$273.75
 Team building Land$18.25$273.75
 Ultimate sports Land$18.25$273.75
 Half day program $75$1,000
 Full day program $117.50$1,725

Summary booking conditions corporate groups 2024

  1. Price list applicable as at 1 January 2024 but may be subject to change.
  2. All bookings are subject to availability of facilities, instructors etc.
  3. Rates charged are those current at the time of occupancy and are inclusive of GST.
  4. The accommodation deposit amount is based on the extent of the stay and the seasonal minimum charge.
  5. Aquatic supervisor should be booked in advance and is assigned to approved supervision ratios.
  6. Bookings for day programs only in term one and four subject to camp approval.
  7. Day programs will only be secured on receipt of deposit.
  8. The minimum charge is the deposit for a single program to proceed.
  9. A deposit of 80% of the total per person charge is required for multiple activity programs.
  10. The camp reserves the right to cancel an activity for any group.
  11. Day visitor charge of $6 per person applies to non-residential day programs.
  12. Function room peak rate applies for day hire on Saturday and Sunday, evening hire on Friday and Saturday. Off-peak rate applies for day hire Monday to Friday, evening hire Sunday to Thursday.
  13. A child or young person is one under 18 years of age.
  14. DLGSC Recreation Camps are child safe environments — client and visitor behaviour must support that outcome.
  15. Agree to terms and conditions pursuant to your booking.

More information

Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre

1 Stock Road, Bicton WA 6157
Telephone 61 8 9492 9784
Mobile 0419 919 018 (emergency and urgent matters only)
Page reviewed 27 September 2019
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