Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC)

PETREL (2 day) Overnight Camp 1 - July 2026

Long Bay, Auckland

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Mon, 13 Jul 2026 to Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Age 7 to 13

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Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre | 1045 Beach Road, Long Bay, Auckland

From $230.00 | Further discounts may apply.
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Positive Experiences Through Recreation, Exploration & Learning

PETREL

The PETREL is a rare but important in New Zealand. They are small but mighty, just like our 7 to 10-year-old campers. The MERC PETREL camp aims to build positive experiences through exciting land and ocean-based recreation, exploring marine science through hands-on discovery, growing confidence, and building lasting friendships.

Give your young explorer the ultimate outdoor experience with our brand-new overnight programme at the Sir Peter Blake MERC. Packed with adventure, learning, and connection, this camp is designed for curious minds and active bodies who are ready to dive deeper into the marine world.

We are offering two camps for the PETREL camps. Try a one night camp or for the adventurous kid, book in for both overnight camps. For a discount in booking for BOTH Camp 1 and Camp 2, apply the code 7-10C2 to your Camp 2 booking.

Campers will embark on exciting land and ocean based activities, explore marine science through recreation and hands-on discovery, build confidence, and form lasting friendships.

MERC PERTEL Camp includes:

🐟 2 days and 1 night at MERC (or 3 days, 2 nights)

🐟 Comfortable cabin-style bunk accommodation

🐟 Wholesome, nutritious meals (bring lunch for the first day)

🐟 Supervision by our qualified and passionate staff

🐟 Engaging day and evening activities

🐟 All safety gear and equipment provided

MERC is an OutdoorsMark-audited and WorkSafe-certified Adventure Activity Operator, so you can trust your child is in safe hands while they grow, learn, and thrive in the outdoors.

A confirmation email will be sent out 1 week prior to the start of the camp.

Cancellation Policy:

A sufficient number of participants must be registered for this camp to run. If this threshold of sufficient participants is not met, MERC reserves the right to cancel with a 100% refund for participants, or transfer of the individual booking to a later date. Participants will be notified 48 hours prior to the start date should the camp be cancelled. Give your young explorer the ultimate outdoor experience with our brand-new overnight programme at the Sir Peter Blake MERC. Packed with adventure, learning, and connection, this camp is designed for curious minds and active bodies who are ready to dive deeper into the marine world.

Start and Finish Times

Mon XXXXXX: Drop off between 8.00am-9.00am (early drop off at 7:30am - extra charges apply)
Camp will start at 9:00am and finish at 4.00pm the following day.
Tues XXXXXXXX: Pick up between 4.00pm-4.30pm (late pick up until 6.00pm - extra charges apply

Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre | 1045 Beach Road, Long Bay, Auckland

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Item name		Price	Quantity	Total
Early drop off first day of Camp 7.30am - 8.00am	per child	Price:$5.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00
Late pickup last day of Camp 4.30pm - 6.00pm	per child	Price:$10.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00
Overnight Camp 2 day	per child	Price:$230.00	Qty:	Total:$0.00

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Terms & Conditions for Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC)

Last updated on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 12:12pm

RISK DISCLOSURE and TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Section 1: Sir Peter Blake MERC FEES

Pay via Credit Card within two hours of booking. Bookings are automatically deleted if this is not actioned.
Early Drop Off (7.30am - 8.00am) Programme commences 9.00am- $5
Late Pickup (4.30pm - 6.00pm) Programme ends 4.00pm - $10
If you have not booked in an early Drop Off, and your child arrives prior to 8.00am, an early fee of $5 will be applied to your account.
If you have not booked in a Late Pickup and your child is not collected by 4.30pm, a late fee of $10 will be applied to your account.

Section 2: GENERAL

By booking your child into this session you accept the place and agree to pay for any selected sessions.
Only children whose parents/caregiver have completed an enrollment form will be accepted. MERC should be informed of any changes to information on enrollment forms.
Please check specific programmes to see if your child is age appropriate when making bookings.
All children are to be collected no later than applicable session as paid for. Parents are to advise on the sign in sheet if someone other than the appointed person is collecting children.
MERC is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal items left in the child's possessions.
In the event of an emergency where we are unable to contact either parent or caregiver we will proceed to administer medication and assist the child as deemed appropriate in the circumstances. We will then contact the emergency contact named on the enrollment form.
Parents/caregivers are required to supply children with morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, drink, jacket, correct footwear and sunhat on each day they are attending the programme.
Children must be signed in at the commencement of the day and signed out at collection. Children will not be released to any person not named in the registration form without prior consent.
MERC reserves the right to contact parents and have their child removed if deemed necessary due to behavioral issues.

Section 3: RISK DISCLOSURE

MERC conducts adventure activities that involve the risk of serious harm and potential hazards. As a registered provider under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 2016 (for Adventure Activities) (registration number 247), MERC manages these risks by adhering to the requirements of this act. This includes undergoing an annual audit from an external, third-party provider. MERC delivers activities in line with standard operating procedures that are at or above industry standard. However, MERC cannot remove all risks form our activities.
Participation in MERC activities is completely voluntary.
Informed consent must be given to participate in activities delivered by MERC by the participant (if 18 or over) or the participant's parent/guardian (if under 18).
I accept that activities delivered by MERC inherently involve risk of serious harm and potential hazards. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to: strains, sprains, falling from heights, broken bones, drowning, and death.
I am aware that participating activities offered by MERC can be hazardous if they are not conducted with care, control, and responsibility.
I acknowledge that these risks could result in my/my dependents injury (physical or mental) or even death.
I have informed MERC (or will, prior to undertaking the activity) of any pertinent medical or behavioural information and any medication I/my dependent am/is currently taking which may affect my/my dependents ability to undertake the activity.
I confirm I/my dependent am/is physically fit and able to participate in the activities and I/my dependent have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
I consent to receive/for my dependent to receive any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary by MERC in the event of injury, accident, or illness while undertaking the activities.
I understand it is my responsibility to disclose any conditions (health or otherwise) that may affect the safety and enjoyment of myself/my dependent and those around me.
I accept that participation in MERC activities is completely voluntary and I am/my dependent is not required to participate in any activity.
I agree to participate/for my dependent to participate in MERC activities responsibly and obey the rules set by MERC and instructions given by MERC Leaders, at all times.
I accept that MERC reserves the right to cancel this activity if MERC becomes concerned for my/my dependents safety or the safety of another person.
I/my dependent agree to wear appropriate clothing and use/wear all safety clothing and equipment (as required by MERC) at all times while participating.

Section 4: PAYMENT AND BOOKINGS

Booking your child into a session will hold you liable for the fees associated.
Fees will be invoiced at the time of booking and must be paid within two hours. Payments are made via credit card on our enrollment site.
Please note that all bookings made are payable, no refunds are made for non-attendance, including sickness.
If a participant chooses to cancel some or all of their confirmed registration, or cannot attend the session(s), we do not provide refunds. However, the following may apply given at least 10 business days' notice, the booking may be moved to another date where possible; the registered participant may invite another person to substitute their place in the session (in which they are registered); OR if there is someone on the wait list willing to take the vacant place, we can offer you a credit which will be valid for the following holiday period.
Should your child be sick and unable to attend the programme please contact us via phone on 09 4730714 or [email=office@merc.org.nz]office@merc.org.nz[/email]
Parents should report to MERC when collecting children from the programme and sign out their children in the register at the door. Children must have written permission to leave unaccompanied.
Parents should advise MERC of any situations that may upset children such as fears.
While MERC staff will take care to provide proper supervision of children at all times, they will not have any personal liability in respect to any act of omission arising from any session or activity of the service.
The staff take all care but no responsibility for your child's personal property. All left behind property is kept for two weeks after the holiday programme concludes and then donated to charity.
Information held on this enrollment is used for the purposes of establishing and maintaining accurate records. This information will not be passed to any other body, and will be accessed only by staff operating the programme.

Section 5: MEDICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS

Please let the staff know any details pertinent to your child that are not on this form e.g. any food allergies or nutritional needs. This includes allergies to things such as hay, bees, foods, etc. If your child has an Epipen, please pack the Epipen with them. If the children have allergies or other medical concerns, but fail to turn up with the medicine (or Epipen if necessary), the child may be not be allowed to attend the programme on that day.
Please be aware of acceptance of special needs children will be on a case by case basis and is dependent on our ability to supply those needs.
It is extremely important to fill out the enrollment form with all medical information and concerns.

Section 6: CLOTHING AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS

We encourage your children to wear old clothes and closed toe shoes. Please do not send your child in sandals or jandals. MERC will accept NO responsibility for damage to clothing or personal belongings your child might wear or bring.

Section 7: BULLYING

Please also note that MERC is a Bully Free center. Bullies are not allowed. Children enrolled in our programme will respect other children, and the staff.

Section 8: ELECTRONIC DEVICES

If your children bring along any electronic devices, e.g. phones, Ipad, it is the childrens responsibility to look after them.
The staff or the centre hold no responsibilities for the safety of the device. E.g. They are not responsible for it if it gets stolen.
Children are to ask for permission by staff first before using the electronic device.
They can ONLY use the device if they are allowed by the staff. E.g. They are not allowed to use them when the group activities are on.
The information collected by MERC is for the purposes of service delivery. It may be viewed by Child, Youth and Family and is managed in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993.

Section 9: Contact Information

Phone - 09 473 0714
Email - office@merc.org.nz

Section 10: Informed Consent

In ticking the "agree" box, you have read, understood, and agree to the statements above; give informed consent for yourself/your dependent to take part in activities delivered by MERC; permit MERC to obtain pertinent medical and behavioural information about yourself/your dependent; permit MERC to administer first aid to you/your dependent; and have been given adequate information to accept all MERC Terms and Conditions.

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