Celebrate the Wet Season this school holidays with Creek Connections Nature Camps: a four-day program designed for young people aged 12–17 years, or younger with an adult. This immersive nature camp invites participants to explore their local creek catchments as they come to life with water, colour and movement.
Sign up for one day or join us for the full program!
Each day is packed with activities that connect young people with nature, art and local knowledge. Participants will have the opportunity to:
Walk local creeks and observe seasonal changes
Spot native birds, butterflies and other wildlife
Join night-time spotlighting sessions
Take part in hands-on art workshops inspired by nature
Led by local artists, youth workers and wildlife experts, including youth worker Mitch Rose, Larrakia knowledge-holder Leslie Gordon, and artists and educators Janie Andrews, Emma Lupin, and Nalani Sawyer.
The camp offers flexible participation. Young people can join the full program in their local catchment or attend individual days that suit their schedule. Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build skills and strengthen connections to local places.
Program Highlights:
Local creek walks and seasonal nature discovery
Creative sessions with artists and educators
Cultural learning guided by Larrakia knowledge holders
Engaging activities grounded in place and community
Creek Connection Nature Camps helps young people step into local action, guided by knowledge, creativity and care.
These sessions are designed for young people from 12 years. Adults can attend if the young person needs a support person. If younger people would like to join, they can with an adult — please get in touch with us education@landcarent.org.au if this applies.
Young people can sign up for one or all sessions within the program - if you wish to attend all, just book one ticket per child for each activity.
Tuesday 7th April 2026 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at Rapid Creek - Mouth Gurrumbai
Join artist Jasmin Jan at the mouth of Rapid Creek to explore patterns in nature at this special location.
Younger participants will be guided to observe and gather found leaves and natural pieces from the shoreline and transform them with painted patterns, contributing to a collaborative artwork inspired by place. The finished piece will be exhibited in our June Youth Art Exhibition — giving young artists the opportunity to share their work with the wider community.
This event is suited for children 6-12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Only children require a ticket.
Wednesday 8th April. 9.00am - 12.00pm at Rapid Creek- Near White Rock
Young people can spend a creative morning by Rapid Creek with local artist Janie Andrews.
In this two-hour workshop, participants will use found natural materials — leaves, seed pods, driftwood and more — to create sculptures inspired by creatures of the creek. It’s a hands-on opportunity to explore art, connect with nature, and see the landscape through a creative lens.
Join us for a morning of making, imagining, and discovering by the water.
This event is suitable for children aged 6–12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are only required for children.
Thursday 9th April from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Rapid Creek - Mouth Gurrumbai
Local nature artist Jasmin Jan will take you on a journey of nature journaling people to explore nature journaling with pen, ink and paper, inspired by the flowing waters of Rapid Creek. Participants will observe, sketch, and paint the creek’s wildlife and landscapes, developing their own creative interpretations that will be made into a consatina story. Finished pieces are encouraged to be exhibited in the Creek Connections Youth Art Show in June.
This event is suitable for children 10 years and over. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Only children require a ticket.
Sunday 11th April from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Sandy Creek (meeting at the last beach carpark)
Join local artist Tisha Tejaya for a guided walk at Sandy Creek, exploring the mangroves through plein air drawing.
Participants will be supported to observe closely, sketch outdoors, and transform the beauty of the creek into expressive artworks. Finished drawings can be entered into the June Creek Connections Youth Art Exhibition if participants wish to share their work.
This is a family friendly event suitable for young people of all ages and their family. Both adults and children require a ticket for this event.