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Eight weeks in Jervis Bay: a kids’ ocean school that teaches freediving, breathwork and reef literacy
An 8-week, after-school program in Jervis Bay that combines freediving, yoga/meditation, breathwork and ocean-awareness lessons to build children’s water confidence and practical skills.
Eight weeks in Jervis Bay: a kids’ ocean school that teaches freediving, breathwork and reef literacy.
Set in the protected shallow bays of Jervis Bay, the Woebegone Ocean School runs an eight-week course that turns the shoreline into an outdoor classroom — a focused program where kids learn freediving basics, breathwork and marine awareness while gaining practical swimming skills and confidence in the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Freediving fundamentals and breathwork for kids
The curriculum centers on freediving basics alongside breathwork and meditation, teaching safe breath-holding, duck-diving and progressive water skills that prepare children for comfortable snorkeling and shallow freediving.
An outdoor classroom in protected shallow bays
Sessions take place against the sheltered shores of Jervis Bay, using calm, shallow water as a safe environment for hands-on practice and exploration of local marine life.
Ocean awareness woven into play and learning
Lessons include buddy safety, marine ecology topics such as fish identification and seaweed, and discussions on plastic pollution and marine mammals to foster environmental literacy alongside aquatic skills.
What the day feels like
What the eight-week program feels like
Across eight weekly sessions, each 90 minutes long, students progress through structured activities — warmups and breathwork on shore, skill drills with masks and snorkels in shallow water, guided freediving practice and short, classroom-style discussions on ocean topics — all designed to build confidence, safety awareness and an enduring connection to the sea.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All essential kids’ snorkelling gear and a warm 5mm full-length wetsuit can be provided; participants can also inquire about purchasing dive equipment with student discounts available.
Premium kids masks, snorkels and fins are available from the operator and proven durable by past students; the school offers equipment for purchase and discounts for Ocean School participants.
Each class lasts 90 minutes as part of an eight-week term; the program schedule and weekly location details are communicated to enrolled families.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who runs Ocean School?
The program is operated by Woebegone Freedive.
How long is the program and how long is each session?
The course runs for eight weeks with each session lasting 90 minutes.
When and where are sessions held?
Sessions are scheduled at 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM; exact weekly location details are shared in the program’s private Facebook group.
Is equipment provided?
Yes — all necessary gear can be provided, including premium kids snorkelling equipment and a warm 5mm full-length wetsuit; there are also options to purchase dive equipment with student discounts.
What happens in bad weather?
Classes proceed when raining; in cases of extreme weather a lesson will be moved indoors.
Where can I join the private group for location updates?
Location details are shared weekly in the private Facebook group for the program: https://www.facebook.com/groups/585120516035482/