Aerial photo of the Mandurah Western Foreshore
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23rd March 2025

Mandurah Western Foreshore Catch Up

Summer wasn’t quite finished yet for our March catch up on the beautiful Western Foreshore in Mandurah. We had a great turnout for our latest camp catch up, with picnics, kayaks, playgrounds and a spot of fishing on the agenda. 

  • A group of families enjoying a sunny day by a river
  • View of Parents overlooking a river

 

Families from far and wide came together to share and enjoy the splendid day in a perfect location. As seems to be the theme on these catch up days we were joined by some of the local wildlife, this time it was some of WA’s finest, a pair of Black Swans, both eager to share in the various treats available from the picnics (Disclaimer: they weren’t necessarily offered these treats, they just assumed the treats were theirs and weren’t afraid to claim them)

  • A boy standing looking at a pair of Black Swans by a river
  • A Black Swan standing in front of a kayak by a river

 

The kids loved the new playground immediately behind our chosen base, a high course adventure ground. Some took to it instantly, others needed a bit of time, but everyone enjoyed it thoroughly.

Egg and spoon races challenged a number of our flock with finishers getting the chance to trade actual eggs for yummy chocolate easter eggs. Really though, races are for those who want them, prizes are for everyone, so chocolate all round it is!

  • Children enjoying an egg and spoon race on the shore by a river
  • Children enjoying an egg and spoon race on the shore by a river
  • A group of older kids and young adults enjoying an egg and spoon race on the shore by a river
  • A group of older kids and young adults enjoying an egg and spoon race on the shore by a river

 

The kayaks provided the chance for the eager amongst us to join others on the beautiful waterways that surround Mandurah, and for those dedicated ones, an opportunity to drop a line and try and catch a fish or two.

  • A mum and son kayaking together on a river
  • A mum and son landing a kayak together on the shore of a river
  • Two dads fishing under a bridge

 

Thanks to Siran and Hugh for organising the event. It was a stunning day spent in a beautiful location with amazing friends, thoroughly enjoyed by all, and a great opportunity to catch up before our next gathering, our family fun day in April. There’s sure to be a few Easter Eggs waiting for our day campers.

In the meantime, if you’re interested in what Camp Autism has in store throughout the year, be sure to check the Upcoming Events page for more details.

View of Parents overlooking a river
A group of older kids and young adults enjoying an egg and spoon race on the shore by a river
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