Ocean School in Jervis Bay: Building Essential Ocean Skills for Kids
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours per session
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic swimming ability with comfortable water confidence; the program gradually builds skills.
Overview
Enroll your child in the Woebegone Ocean School’s 8-week program in Jervis Bay, combining freediving, yoga, and ocean awareness. It’s an engaging way for kids to build confidence and lifelong water skills in a spectacular coastal setting.
Ocean School Term 4: Jervis Bay Thursday 4:30pm
Essential ocean skills for South Coast kids • 8 week program • 1.5 hour
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About This Adventure
Join the Woebegone Ocean School in Jervis Bay for an 8-week adventure where kids build confidence in the water through freediving, yoga, and ocean awareness. Set in stunning shallow bays, this program combines fun and learning, fostering a lifelong connection with the sea while mastering essential swimming skills and environmental knowledge.
Ocean School Program Overview
Duration:
Join us for an 8-week adventure, with each session lasting 90 minutes.
About the Program:
Dive into a world of exploration with Woebegone Ocean School in Jervis Bay, where learning, laughter, and play merge into an unforgettable experience. Our program is designed to empower kids by enhancing their confidence in the water and beyond, structured around four key pillars of knowledge: Freediving, Yoga/Meditation, Breathwork, and Ocean Awareness.
Ocean School is more than just a class; it's an introduction to a lifelong relationship with the sea. Our curriculum focuses on building ocean confidence, safety, and awareness, with practical swimming skills that progress to the use of masks, snorkels, and fins. Students will learn the essentials of safe breath-holding and duck diving, unlocking the wonders of the underwater realm.
Classes are set against the stunning backdrop of Jervis Bay's protected shallow bays, providing a safe and beautiful outdoor classroom. Our comprehensive coverage includes topics like freediving basics, the critical role of buddy safety, the impact of plastic pollution, understanding shark behaviour, marine mammals, the significance of seaweed, the Great Southern Reef, fish identification, and behaviour.
Equipment:
All necessary gear can be provided, featuring premium kids snorkelling equipment, including a warm 5mm full-length wetsuit, mask/snorkel, and fins. We also offer top-notch dive equipment for purchase, proven effective and durable by our students—perfect for South Coast adventures. Inquire about gear purchases for your child. We offer Ocean school students are discunt on all our dive gear in store.
Ocean School 2025 Details:
When: Term 4, starting week of 13th October 2025, running for 8 weeks.
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Location details shared weekly in our private Facebook group. Join here.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/585120516035482/
Weather Policy: Classes proceed when raining. Extreme weather conditions will prompt an indoor lesson.
Remember, "The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice." Let's inspire them to speak the language of the ocean.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early to Settle In
Getting to Jervis Bay’s calm bays 10 minutes before class helps children acclimate to the water and surroundings comfortably.
Bring a Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated during the active sessions is essential, especially in warmer months.
Wear Sun Protection
Even late afternoon sessions benefit from sunblock and a rash guard to protect young skin.
Stay Within Sight of Instructors
Kids should always stay close to the trained instructors during water activities for safety.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Dolphins frequently spotted near shore
- Variety of sea birds including pelicans and cormorants
History
Jervis Bay has long served as a traditional fishing and gathering place for the Dharawal people, the area’s original custodians.
Conservation
Woebegone Ocean School emphasizes environmental respect and sustainable practices to minimize impact on the bay’s delicate marine ecology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Swimwear
Comfortable, quick-drying swimwear supports ease of movement during water and yoga activities.
summer specific
Rash Guard or Sun Shirt
Protects skin from sun exposure during outdoor sessions in the bay.
summer specific
Towel and Change of Clothes
For drying off and staying warm after water activities.
Reusable Water Bottle
Helps kids stay hydrated through active learning sessions.
all specific