Friday 28 February to Sunday 2 March 2025

Each year all the AYO ensembles and families travel to Sawtell Beach for a wonderful weekend of music making. This is an essential component of AYO’s program for the year and is loved by the players and families alike. In fact, it is the highlight of the year for most players! Please note that there is car pooling available and often beds available in family cabins. Most families arrive the Friday afternoon/evening as we have an early start on Saturday!

VENUE
Sawtell Public School, 32 Eleventh Avenue Sawtell

REGISTRATION
7pm - 7:30pm Friday at the Sawtell Beach Caravan Park (BBQ Area)

REHEARSAL TIMES
FRI: 7:30pm - 9:00pm; SAT 8:00am - 4:30pm; SUN 8:00am - 11:00am

CONCERT
Sunday 11:30 am

PACK-UP
Musicians and parents help to pack up and we finish on Sunday by 1pm

ACCOMMODATION:
Sawtell Beach Caravan Park - cabins, on-site vans or camping sites.

We strongly advise to book early on 6653 1379 or 1800 200 111. Note that we will advise the dates for the next years camp before the end of each camp as most families will endeavour to book their cabin for the next year when they are checking out. Check out time strictly 10am. 

Alternatively, motel and other accommodation is avaiable at Sawtell, including: Sundeck Flats 6653 1064; The Coasters Motel and Holiday Units 6653 1541; Beach Haven Motel 6653 1659; Boambee Bay Resort and Units 66532700; Sawtell Motor Inn 6658 9872.

LEISURE

There will be a Meet & Greet on the Friday evening (with wine and cheese for parents) at 7:00pm and a pizza dinner provided for the musicians at 7:00pm prior to their Friday evening rehearsal. The Meet & Greet will be at the common BBQ area of the Sawtell Beach Caravan Park and the rehearsal in the Hall at the Caravan Park (behind the BBQ area).

All families are welcome to join in the communal BBQ on Saturday evening beginning at 6.00pm. Please bring your own food and supplies.

Parents need to ensure the safe transit of the children to and from Sawtell School. This is not the responsibility of the conductors, tutors or the AYO committee. The AYO cannot legally accept responsibility for any players during break times or on the Saturday evening. Players and their families are requested to behave in a considerate and courteous manner towards other Park patrons.

WHAT TO BRING
Instrument
Folding music stand CLEARLY LABELLED
Pencil and eraser
Pegs for securing music
Casual clothes
Swimmers and towel
Share plate for morning tea and water bottle
Food for Saturday Family BBQ (BYO meat, drink, nibbles etc).