Oasis Camp — Nature & Outdoors

We enrolled our 9-year-old son in the Oasis Camp—Nature & Outdoors program in Melbourne this summer. He had a fantastic time exploring the local parks. Each day, he came home excited to share stories about the plants and creatures he discovered. The staff, particularly his instructor, Mia, were genuinely engaged, tailoring activities to keep the kids interested. They even built birdhouses one day, which he was proud to bring home. One thing I found a bit frustrating was the long lines during drop-off, which made the mornings a bit chaotic. Despite that, the small group size meant that my son received personalized attention. Overall, I’d recommend this camp for active kids who love nature, but keep an eye on arrival times to avoid the busy rush.

My son attended the Oasis Camp — Nature & Outdoors in Melbourne last week, and overall, it was a solid experience. He is 9 and really active, so I thought he would thrive in the outdoor setting. The activities included building a birdhouse and going on nature scavenger hunts, which he thoroughly enjoyed. I appreciated the engaged staff, especially a counselor named Sam, who encouraged teamwork during activities. However, check-in was a bit chaotic on the first day, with long lines that made it hard to find my son’s group at first. But once he settled in, he made a friend and came home excited about his birdhouse project. I would recommend this camp for kids who enjoy creative outdoor projects, but just be prepared for some initial chaos during drop-off.