Our friendly team has been working with educators since Camp Lesch opened.
In fact, all sorts of schools and universities use our grounds, running a range of exciting educational camps, sleepovers, events, and programs. With dynamic activities and 84 beds available, we’ve seen stays for phys-ed outdoor-ed, art and drama, leadership, and more.
"Lovely natural location and fantastic safe swimming lake."
- Adam W Rhys
Why schools keep coming back
Natural
There’s nothing quite like being outdoors. Students of all ages enjoy exciting new learning opportunities when the classroom is transported to a serene, natural environment. How you use it is up to you!
Catered
As a teacher, you already have enough on your metaphorical plate — the least we can do is fill your actual plate for you. We offer delicious home-style cooked meals prepared in our onsite kitchen. Or, you’re welcome to self-cater if that suits you better.
Comfortable
It's nothing fancy, but Camp Lesch lodgings are comfortable, quiet, and private. Warm in winter and cool in summer, they’ll keep your students safe after a long day of physical challenges and academic adventures.
Flexible
The possibilities for Camp Lesch are only limited by what you can bring or plan. We’re really a blank canvas that you can use to have the camp you want, your way. We’re also flexible when it comes to booking dates and final numbers.
The fun stuff
There's always something to do.
Your time at Camp Lesch is what you make it — below are some of our favourite things to do. These activities aren’t organised by us, so please contact each provider directly for pricing and more information.
Onsite
These are arranged between yourself and the provider, but happen onsite at Camp Lesch for your convenience.
Art With Morris
Upskill in drawing, watercolour, or charcoal art with Morris Jacobs — contact him on 0404 968 232.
Archery
The Archery Centre can cater for groups of up to 30 people for two hours, half a day, or a full day.
Music Rock Australia
Enjoy a music experience in right here at Camp Lesch. Have fun as you learn something new or expand on what you know.
St John First Aid
Learn some general first aid skills or gain a formal first aid certificate for work or study.
Astronomy
Look at the night sky away from city lights (you’ll be amazed at what’s in store!).
Official Hiking Trail
Enjoy a music experience in right here at Camp Lesch. Have fun as you earn something new or expand on what you know.
Nearby
Take your campers on an adventure somewhere nearby — all these activities are within walking distance.
• Swim, canoe, or kayak in the lake.
• Have a go at an orienteering course.
• Walk around the lake with 3km or 5km trails, or the bridle trail (Kep track) as far as you like towards Perth or Northam.
• Take on local beginner mountain bike trails or a dedicated advanced mountain bike course.
• Enjoy barbecues and a weekend café.
• Have fun with beach games.
A little further
A quick drive will give you another bunch of fun activities.
· Karakamiah Wildlife Sanctuary — just eight minutes away. Enjoy a two-hour guided dusk walk for 8 – 20 people.
· Forge Farm Riding School — trot along to Forge Farm (ten minutes away) for a relaxing one hour horse riding trail.
· Zia Park Horse riding — a range of equestrian services including horse riding lessons, horse trail riding, and horse leasing.
· Hoddywell Archery park — only full-sized facilitiy in WA, perfect for beginners, intermediates, and advanced skillsets.
· Mundaring — go into town and check out Mundaring Weir, CYO’connor museum, Sculpture Park playground, Bakers Hill famous Pie Shop, as well as a range for speciality shops and cafes.
· Day trip to the Swan Valley (37km) — chocolate factory, nougat factory, The House of Honey, wineries and tours, local markets, The Cheese Barrel.
· Day trip to York (41km) — see the Motor Museum, tour historical buildings, go to the lookout over the town.
· Day trip to Toodyay (41km) — check out the Visitor’s Centre for places to visit.
· Day Trip to Whiteman Park and Caversham Wildlife Park (43km).
· Day trip to the Earthquake and Kalgoorlie pipeline (81km).
Go on…
There's always something to do.
Make Camp Lesch the destination for your next school or uni camp. See students form new friendships and make lifelong memories as they’re challenged, encouraged, and inspired in new ways.
Book a tour or book your camp to get the ball rolling.
