Byron &

Ballina

for Tween & Teen Homeschoolers

Adventure Day Program

Australia’s BEST Homeschool
Adventure Program is in the

Byron & Ballina Shire 

with new adventures and activities
to your homeschooled children!

We’re running our Programs in the

Byron & Ballina Shire

Children at the beach forming a human pyramid on sand, with a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.

Tweens

9 - 12 years

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Choose Your Adventure

Two unique programs. Same values. Different experiences.

Adventure Minds Byron & Ballina Class Options

“What’s the Difference Between Adventure Core and Adventure Plus?”

Adventure Core

Adventure Core is our foundational program — full of nature-based adventures like bush hikes, waterfall plunges, and team-building games. It’s more budget-friendly and packed with outdoor experiences that don’t require extra third-party costs.

Adventure +PLUS

Adventure +Plus includes everything in Core plus a handful of premium activities each term — think wakeboarding, escape rooms, paddleboarding, or indoor skydiving. These high-value sessions add an exciting twist to the term and make it truly memorable.

Check out our

Activities this term!

Please note:
Our plans are subject to change based on weather conditions and safety assessments

To get started, all you need to do is:

1. Fill out the Enrolment Form, choose your session, and pay

2. Join the Group Chat for your session (the facilitator will post weekly plans including location for drop-off and pick-up, what to bring, and other relevant details) — you will be redirected after completing the form

3. Attend your first session!

How Do I Get Started?

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What happens after the trial session?

After your child’s first session with us, let us know how you’d like to continue. We do require a term commitment, and you can choose to either pay in full (prorated and at a discounted rate) or pay a weekly subscription.

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If you have any more questions, please visit our FAQs by clicking here, or click our live chat using the button in the bottom right of your screen.

Adventure Minds Classes

A typical day…

Who this program IS for?

  • Enthusiastic Learners: Children and teens eager to explore new challenges and eager to grow.

  • Young Adventurers: Individuals who enjoy outdoor activities and are excited about experiencing nature and adventure.

  • Community Seekers: Those looking to build friendships and connect with a supportive community.

  • Personal Growth Seekers: Participants who are open to self-discovery and improving their interpersonal skills.

Meet the Facilitators Guiding

Your Child’s Adventure

Sam Cook
Byron & Ballina

Sam brings over 15 years of experience working with young people across the Byron Shire, with a strong background in outdoor education, wilderness leadership, and adventure-based learning. He has worked with organisations such as Outward Bound, adventure therapy programs, and Steiner schools, where he designed and led camps, environmental programs, and transformative outdoor experiences.

Trained in outdoor leadership and rites of passage facilitation, his approach blends structure with playfulness. He creates fun, engaging environments while encouraging leadership, teamwork, and personal responsibility within the group.

Outside of Adventure Minds, Sam enjoys spending time in nature, staying active, and continuing his own personal practices that keep him balanced, present, and connected.

Fun fact: Sam once led a group through a remote wilderness evacuation, guiding a team to carry an unwell participant over 10km to safety — a moment that brought out incredible leadership and teamwork in everyone involved.

Jackson Greenaway
Byron & Ballina

Jackson has been working with the Rites of Passage Institute since 2017, facilitating powerful outdoor camps designed to help young people grow into confident, grounded individuals. From boys’ initiation camps to family-based programs, he has spent years guiding groups through challenge, reflection, and deep connection in nature.

As a team leader and Logistics Manager, Jackson has led teams, coordinated complex camps, and stepped into facilitation roles — running games, leading group discussions, and supporting participants through meaningful experiences. He’s known for his calm presence, strong leadership, and ability to shift group dynamics when it matters most.

Outside of Adventure Minds, Jackson enjoys surfing, bushcraft, music, and exploring the outdoors — always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow.

Fun fact: Jackson helped reshape a key rite of passage activity by shifting the focus from individual struggle to teamwork — a change that’s now become the standard approach on camp.

FAQs

Adventure Day Program
9 - 12 yrs | 13 - 17 yrs

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