A Day at BTB

Sydney’s Screen-Free, Outdoor Holiday Camps for Kids Aged 5–12

At Beyond The Bell, every day is designed to spark curiosity, teamwork, and joy — all without screens.
We offer two unique experiences for families:

• 3-Day School Holiday Camps – immersive outdoor programs that build confidence and connection across Sydney Harbour.
• Out and About Days – one-off days of specific interests, giving kids the chance to explore new places and experiences around Sydney.

Both are led by qualified educators and designed to help children move, create, and connect in real, meaningful ways.

Our signature 3-day school holiday camps are at the heart of Beyond The Bell. One and two days bookings are welcome!

Based at Balmain Rowing Club and nearby harbourside locations, these camps balance outdoor play, creative challenges, and community connection.

Each day offers a mix of team games, beach play, scavenger hunts, and hands-on activities that help kids build confidence and independence — all in a supportive, screen-free environment.

(One-Off Days of Specific Interests)

Our Out and About Days take the Beyond The Bell spirit beyond our camps — giving kids special single-day experiences across Sydney that blend creativity, movement and exploration.

Our Art Day celebrates creativity, curiosity and connection — inviting kids to explore some of Sydney’s most inspiring art and cultural spaces.

The day takes in Sydney Modern, the NSW Art Gallery, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), where children experience art in all its forms — from bold installations to storytelling through sculpture and paint.
Between gallery visits, we slow the pace with sketching and picnicking through the Royal Botanic Gardens, surrounded by colour, nature and fresh air.

After the success of our first Art Day in spring, we’re thrilled to bring it back — a full, screen-free day designed to inspire imagination and spark new ways of seeing the world.

Our Paddle & Play day celebrates water confidence, teamwork and Sydney summer fun.
Held at either Greenwich Baths or Watsons Bay, kids take part in beach games, nature hunts and supervised water play led by qualified educators and lifeguards. It’s a joyful, splash-filled day of laughter and connection — safe, active and 100 % screen-free.

8:00 – 9:00 AM
Welcome & Morning Games – energy, connection and laughter to start the day

9:00 – 10:30 AM
Team Challenge – scavenger hunts, problem-solving, and nature play

10:30 – 11:00 AM
Morning Tea

11:00 – 12:30 PM
Harbour or Park Exploration – beach play, harbour walks or creative challenges

12:30 – 1:15 PM
Lunch & Chill Time – relaxed connection with friends

1:15 – 2:45 PM
Creative & Skill Sessions – dance offs, team-building and group activities

2:45 – 3:00 PM
Reflection & Group Wrap-Up

3:30 – 4:30 PM
Pick-Up

4:30 – 6:00 PM
Optional Late Stay – quiet play, stories and UNO championship!

Please pack everything your child will need for a fun, safe and active day outdoors.

Essentials:

• Packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea (nut-free) – kids get hungry after so much activity!
• Refillable water bottle
• Hat and sunscreen
• Comfortable closed-toe shoes
• Lightweight rain jacket if the weather looks uncertain
• Any medications that your child may require, clearly labelled and handed directly to staff at drop-off

For water-based or outdoor days:

• Swimmers and rash vest
  • We encourage all children to wear a Beyond The Bell rash vest (provided), so our team can easily identify them when we’re out and about
• Towel
• Change of clothes
• Shoes that can get wet – Crocs or similar are perfect for these days
• Goggles (optional)

Other helpful items:

• Small backpack
• Reusable snack containers
• A spare plastic bag for wet clothes

Please clearly label all belongings. We encourage reusable containers and eco-friendly packaging — no single-use plastics where possible.

Beyond The Bell offers childhood the way it should be — screen-free, active and full of connection.
Whether it’s a 3-day camp or an Out and About Day, every experience helps kids build confidence, creativity and friendship in some of Sydney’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.

Because the best memories are made out in the world — not on a screen.