Beachies Ocean Care and Fitness Program

The Beachies Program caters for the 3 -14 years (school aged) with 4 week blocks also available for Little Beachies ( 2-3 years)

Physical Activity Component

Beachies sessions include the following as fitness activities as building blocks for the development of confidence in physical activity and sport.

· Running technique in short sets of 50 to100 m,

· Swimming in short distances

· Paddling board techniques

· Running/ walking on the beach and beach fitness games

· Ball skills and team games

Environmental Awareness Component

Beachies sessions include games and activities to promote discussions around the following environmental awareness topics.

· The effect of plastics and rubbish on our ocean life,

· The effect of plastics and rubbish on our own health

· Where does rubbish come from? Rivers, parks and water flows into our oceans

· How can we help to reduce the impact of rubbish on our ocean health?