Activities | Oasis Camp Inc.

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Instructor-led Activities

These Activities require at least one Oasis Instructor in addition to at least one adult supervisor

Flying Fox

At 90 metres long and taking off from a 10 metre platform, the flying fox will get the adrenalin pumping and give campers a chance to overcome their fear of heights. Using a body harness and dual karabiner system, this flying fox is perfectly safe, unlike the old days when you had to hang on for dear life!

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 2

Reptile House

The Eco-Centre is an opportunity for campers to have a close up, hands-on encounter with various types of reptiles and amphibians. Oasis staff will provide a talk aimed at the age range of the group. This is a chance for students to gain an awareness of Australian animals and environmental issues.

Group Sizes: 16-25

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 1

Crate Climbing

The crate climb is an initiative activity where campers must construct and climb a tower made out of crates. Their balance and flexibility is tested as they see how high they can climb before the tower collapses.

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20 (preferably 2 supervisors)

Oasis Activity Instructors: 1

Oasis Laser Tag

Oasis laser tag is an energetic, team based challenge for up to 35 people. Two teams face-off in a series of exciting battle-field games that require communication, teamwork, tactical thinking and strength of will!

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Group Sizes: 16-30

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 2

*This activity can be booked at an additional fee.

Candle Making

Candle making is a craft activity that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age. Each camper will create their own unique candle which they can take home as a momento of Oasis

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 1

Climbing Wall

Test your mettle on our new two person climbing wall. Choose your difficulty and see if you can be the first to reach the top.

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 1

Kayaking

*Trained instructors will take you for a paddle at nearby Lilydale Lake. Basic balance and fitness are necessary for this activity. All safety equipment and a safety briefing are supplied.

Bush Walk

Come for a walk with us to the beautiful Silvan Dam or Lilydale Lake where we can enjoy a yummy lunch before you head home

Group Sizes: 16-25

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20 (preferably 1:10)

Oasis Activity Instructors: 2

*This activity can be booked at an additional fee.

Group Sizes: Whole Group

Teachers/Supervisors: 1

Oasis Activity Instructors: 1

Non-instructor-led Activities

These activities can be run by your own adult supervisors after a short induction with an Oasis Instructor

Initiative Games

The initiative games are a series of challenging activities aimed at encouraging team building. As a group, participants are presented with problems that require group communication and co-operation in order to successfully complete each activity. Suitable for grade 3+

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 0

Archery

Participants learn the basics of archery including safety techniques, and the loading and firing of recurve bows. This activity takes place on the sports oval well away from other activities and is under a shelter.

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 0

Low Ropes

*Currently unavailable due to storm damage.

Our low element ropes course challenges the campers’ balance, co-ordination, trust and stamina. The participants move around the various elements in groups of three – one participant and two spotters. Each person has turns at being the climber and then a spotter. Two leaders are recommended to supervise the activity.

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 0

Team Challenge

The team challenge course is designed to get groups thinking and working together. Whether balancing the whale-watch tower, traversing the Meuse or competing in the spring maze, this activity will get your participants out of their comfort zones and dependent on each other. Different challenge objectives are available for different ages.

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 0

Enviro Walk

Oasis has various walks through the bushlands surrounding the camp site. The enviro-walk is a self-guided tour through the lower part of the camp property (fern gully). This presents the campers an opportunity to experience the local flora and fauna and further their understanding of eco-systems and aboriginal bush-crafts.

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 0-1

Fuse Bead Making

Perler or fuse-beads are small, heat activated beads that you can lay on a mat to create interesting patterns. Then, after you apply heat, the beads will fuse together creating your design into a single work of art! Camp

*This activity can be run as a wet weather, indoor backup.

Maximum Participants: 16 p/hr

Adult Supervisors: 1 or 2

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Indoor Initiative Games

The initiative games are a series of challenging activities aimed at encouraging team building. As a group, the campers are presented with problems that require group communication and co-operation in order to successfully complete each activity.

*This activity can be run as a wet weather, indoor backup.

Group Sizes: 16-20

Teachers/Supervisors: 1:20

Oasis Activity Instructors: 0

Dutch Shuffleboard

Try to score as many points as possible by sliding your pucks into the channels at the end of the table. This game is played against an opponent and the scores are tallied up. Who will be the shuffleboard master?

*This activity can be run as a wet weather, indoor backup.