2025 Beechworth Home Ed Families Camp
Oct Mon 13th to Fri 17th

After the huge success of our 1st Home Ed Families Camp in Beechworth NE Victoria, we are hosting another!

Lake Sambell Caravan Park

Centrally located in Beechworth, North East Victoria on the banks of Lake Sambell

Whether your holiday includes sightseeing, enjoying local food, swimming, fishing, golfing, bike riding, touring the wineries or just plain relaxing, you’ll find it all here at Beechworth Lake Sambell Caravan Park.

How to Book

Contact Lake Sambell Caravan Park
T; 03 5728 1421
20 Peach Drive, Beechworth
Victoria 3747
contact@caravanparkbeechworth.com.au

Mention Home Ed Families Camp Oct 2025

Activities & Young Families Hub

Due to the popularity of the Historic Tours and Honey School we hope to offer these again in Oct 2025.
Plus we will be having parents/Kids Hosting activities at camp and the Young Families Hub!

Things like: Drawing, Colouring In, Jewelry Making, Weaving, Board Games, Nature Craft, Glow Stick Party with Music! and much more. All Ages welcome.

Young Families Hub with be located near "The Creek" - this space will offer activities.
We encourage families with younger kids to book nearby and away from the Teen Hub as the teens will be loud and Boisterous.

Activities & Teen Hub

As there is so many teens that attend and they like to have their own space, we are creating a Safe Teen Hub just for the teens.
This will be near site 90 and we encourage families with Teens to Book site close to this if possible.

This will be set up with tables and lighting so the Teens can play card, listen to music and enjoy their camp experience in a safe and social environment.

There will also be Teen Specific Activities - think, Ghost Tours, Escape Rooms, Book Appreciation, Swimming etc.

ACTIVITIES ON OFFER @ YOUNG FAMILIES HUB

DIY Felting Class @ Young Families Hub!

Make and Take Bag / Foraging Belt using Original design by Shennae, Home School Mum and Business Owner.

Using only 100% wool felt, sit, cut and learn the basics so you can work on your creation throughout the Camp week!

Suitable for ages 7 and up.
There will be a cost for equipment.
Watch this Space!

Images: Some of Shennae's designs!

Teen Card / Board Game Challenge

Bring your fav card game or board game to share with fellow Teens.

Chess
Monopoly
Scrabble
Take 2 etc
Trumps
Snap
No Stakes Poker / Blackjack

A great way to make friends and make connections.
Love a game of Euchre - or want to learn?
Is Uno your thing? or maybe Uno No-Mercy!?

Daily challenges and games.

10am Sessions and 7pm Session or anytime you like.

Community Weaving Will Be Back

A large loom will be set up at the Hubs for you to add to the wonderful creation - NO COSTS!

Teen Escape Room Challenge

Find the Keys, Solve the Puzzles and Beat the Clock.

Teams of 4 - 8 required.
Cost $30 for those up to 15, $40 - 45 for Adults per room.

Bella Bookworm is Back!

"Arabella is a storyteller, theatre maker, and dance instructor with over twenty years of experience running engaging workshops and performances for children.

Arabella studied acting and dance at QUT and performed in many shows. She ran Fringe-dwellers Youth Theatre for 12 years

Performing as "Bella the Bookworm," she captivates audiences with interactive stories that spark creativity and joy.

Her theatre and dance background brings energy and imagination to workshops, inspiring confidence and self-expression in young people.

Arabella has delivered programs for councils, festivals, and schools, including the Woodford Folk Festival and many more, earning a reputation as a vibrant and skilled facilitator who inspires the next generation of young people."

Workshop: Eco Storytime & Nature Based Scavenger Hunt & Craft Activity
$15 per child, adult free

Stories that Move You

"Arabella is a storyteller, theatre maker, and dance instructor with over twenty years of experience running engaging workshops and performances for children, and Home school Grandmother!"

Discover the joy of movement in the Giraffes Can't Dance (and other stories) storytelling, movement, and dance workshop!

Based on a beloved story, this fun and interactive session is designed to show that if you can move, you can dance.
Children aged 5 and up will explore a variety of dance styles, from Waltzing to to energetic Tango, all while learning about rhythm, expression, and creativity. With an focus on different dance traditions and an empowering message of self-confidence, this workshop is the perfect blend of learning and fun.

Let’s get moving and grooving together!

$15 per child, adults free.

Watch this space for a Teens Version!

ACTIVITIES ON OFFER @ TEEN SOCIAL HUB

Beechworth Honey Bee School - Teens

Designed for teens, students will discover how bees are vital pollinators and the role they play in food security within the wider Australian agricultural industry.
Join us for a curated educational and tasty session to learn about Beechworth Honey and how important bees are.

60 minute session
Bookings opening soon.