Beach School Camp Cebu
Nurture your child's curiosity
Beach School follows the same ethos as forest school.In forest school, we take a laid-back approach to education.There are no lessons or activities--only opportunities and experiences for your child to explore and experience the natural world.
Who is it for?
Beach School Camp is for families with children ages 2 – 9 years old.
When And Where?
June 1-2, 2024 (Sat-Sun))
Durhan White Beach
Quirino South, Brgy Tabuelan, Cebu
What Can Happen During This 2- Day Camp?
• Low Tide Gleaning (Sea creature ID)
• Sea Shells and Skeletons Discovery
• Exploring Mangroves
• High Tide Snorkelling and Kayaking
• Beach Clean-up and Marine Preservation
• Family DIY Craft Making
• Sensory Sea Story Telling
• Fun Shadow Activities and Experiments
• Camp Fire Circle
• Songs and Movement
• Lots of Child-led and Unstructured Play
• Bonus for Parents: Marine Preservation and Outdoor Exploration Hacks
Sample Schedule
1st Day: June 1, 2024 (Saturday)
NOTE: low tide in the morning, high tide in the afternoon8:00 AM - Depart from city for a Long Drive10:30 - ETA at Tabique by the Sea
• Welcoming and Orientation
• Welcome snacks
• Settling Down / Checking in / Tent Pitching11:00 - Low tide gleaning for kids (at least 1 adult with the child and 1 adult to prep for lunch)12:00nn - Lunch1:00 PM - Unstructured Play / Sand Play3:00 - DIY craft4:30 - Mangrove Exploration5:30 - Sunset Watch / Night time6:30 - Dinner7:30 - Shadow Puppet Play8:30 - Camp Fire Circle9:00 - Bed Time2nd Day: June 2, 2024 (Sunday)
NOTE: high tide in the morning, low tide in the afternoon7:00 AM - Breakfast prep8:00 - Breakfast9:00 - Book reading by the sea10:30 - Unstructured Play /
Kayaking12:00nn - Lunch /Token or Certificate giving1:00 PM - Pack up2:00 - ETD
Beach School Facilitators
Beach School Camp will be facilitated by Mimi (Forest School Leader together with her family), Jonathan, and Aloke (Marine and Biodiversity Experts) who believe in protecting the children’s early years of holistic development, nurturing their natural curiosity and interests and respecting their pace and rhythm as they connect with nature, navigate their space and develop a sense of self and purpose in the community.
Mimi Borbajo and Family
Mimi is a former Neurodiverse Learners and Early Childhood School Educator who has over 15 years of experience in early learners.Now, she is a forest school leader, a child-led learning mentor, and a free-learning mom to their toddler.
Aloke Sahu
Aloke is a nature enthusiast and wildlife photographer with a special interest in Philippine invertebrates and marine life.Aloke got his passion for nature at a young age from his father, and he has been studying and learning about little creatures ever since.
He has been documenting Philippine biodiversity since 2017 and has discovered several undescribed species to date.His wife Maricar also supports Aloke in all his outdoor learning adventure, making their outdoor learning a family lifestyle that they have committed to intentionally share with families they come across with along with their two boys.
Jon
Jonathaniel Apurado or Jon studied Marine Biology in college and studied fish life history in a graduate school.A fish ID enthusiast and a scuba diver.He likes to hike, do camping and biking as well.
How Much is the Registration Fee
P 7,000 inclusive of 2 parents/guardians (meals and room rental NOT included)
*Registration fee is non-refundable but transferable.
**FEE INCLUSIONS: **
Camping and location fees (entrance, parking, bonfire tools,)
Beach school camp activities
Snacks and fruits (to be served 3 times: mid morning, afternoon, mid morning second day)
Welcome kit (collapsible bucket, ID, craft materials)
Use of enrichment tools
Electronic copies of official photos
Facilitating fees
Certificate of participation
Extra adult joining: P1,000 per person
*Discount is given to returning families ☺️
How to Register
1. Fill out the registration form (Includes waiver and consent form)
2. Confirm your slot by sending a copy of your bank deposit slip or online fund transfer
3. Once confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation from us.
IMPORTANT to Read
This is NOT a family outing. To ensure that we maintain the forest school / beach school ethos, only registered participants will be allowed. If you’re planning on taking other family members, we ask that they be familiar with the beach school philosophy. Or, better yet, you can plan an outing on a separate date :)
We want to make this event more sustainable and eco-friendly, so we encourage everyone to bring reusable utensils or paper cups and plates and less plastic or disposable items if possible.
There is a grilling area in the location should you wish to cook your own food.
If you want to order food, the camp site is offering a beach school camp meal rate for us.
Meals are not included in the registration fee. Should you wish to order your meals, please let us know in advance so we can inform the beach camp site staff. You can pay your meals directly in the site.
The beach has rooms for rent on a first come, first serve basis. Once the rooms are taken, you can camp by bringing your own tent.
Family discount: We will give a 10% discount for the 2nd sibling, and 20% discount for the 3rd sibling
Durhan White Beach
Durhan White Beach has wide parking space, 4 phase white sand beach and a charming and enchanting sunset.✅ Common Toilet & Shower Rooms
✅ Beach Lounges
✅ Kayak
✅ Life Vests
✅ Beach Front (tide pools during low tide, swimming during high tide
✅ Parking Area
Reserve Your Accommodation NOW
Rooms and Tents are on a first come, first serve basis.
(Accommodation includes breakfast)Durhan White Beach is reserving limited rooms for forest school,
and will only hold our reservation until May 25
• 4 retreat rooms
• 3 easy access rooms
• 1 new roomTo ensure you have a pleasant stay,
we highly recommend reserving a room ahead of time.
If you don't have a reserved accommodation, you may opt to walk-in;
however, availability of rooms will NOT be guaranteed.
Accommodation Option #1
Retreat (garden view)
•Retreat (garden view) can accommodate 2 pax.* charge per extra person:
P965 (adult)
P650 (kids 5-8 y/o)•Own toilet and bathroom•Fully airconditioned•Breakfast included•Room Rate: P2,155
Accommodation Option #2
Easy-Access (garden view)
•Easy-access (garden view) can accommodate 2 pax.* charge per extra person:
P965 (adult)
P650 (kids 5-8 y/o)•Own toilet and bathroom•Fully airconditioned•Breakfast included•Room Rate: P3,215
Accommodation Option #3
New Room
•New Rooms can accommodate 2 pax.* charge per extra person:
P965 (adult)
P650 (kids 5-8 y/o)•Own toilet and bathroom•Fully airconditioned•Breakfast included•Room Rate: P3,435
Accommodation Option #4
Tent
• Tent rentals:P1,645 good for 2 pax
P2,030 good for 3 pax• foam, pillows, blankets and breakfast provided
