Ocean School Term 1: Monday 4:30pm Northside (Culburra, Callala & Currarong)

The Woebegone Ocean School program in Jervis Bay offers an eight week adventure designed to inspire children through learning, exploration, and play. Each 90 minute session combines freediving, yoga and meditation, breathwork, and ocean awareness to build confidence in the water and foster a lifelong connection with the sea. The curriculum focuses on practical swimming skills that progress to the use of masks, snorkels, and fins, as well as safe breath holding and duck diving techniques. Students also learn essential ocean safety, buddy protocols, and the impact of plastic pollution, alongside topics such as shark behaviour, marine mammals, seaweed importance, fish identification, and the Great Southern Reef. Lessons take place in the protected shallow bays of Jervis Bay, providing a safe and beautiful outdoor classroom to explore the wonders of the marine environment.

All necessary gear is provided, including premium kids snorkelling equipment and a warm 5mm full length wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and fins, with options to purchase additional dive equipment at discounted rates. Term 1 of 2026 begins the week of February 2, running for eight weeks with classes from 4 30 pm to 6 pm. Location details are shared weekly via a private Facebook group. Classes proceed in light rain, with extreme weather prompting indoor lessons. The program emphasizes ocean confidence, awareness, and respect, encouraging children to connect with nature and cultivate a lifelong relationship with the sea.