Camp Dawn — Winter Reset (May–June 2026)

Camp dawn program logo with military style chevron with winter theme

Reset Your Routine. Rebuild Momentum. Stay consistent this Autumn.

Camp Dawn is our 5‑week bootCAMP designed to help you reset your routine, rebuild motivation, and stay consistent through the colder months regardless of your fitness level. 

This Winter edition acts as a practical turning point for those who may have struggled to stay active earlier in the year, providing structure, accountability and renewed energy heading into winter.

What to Expect

Camp Dawn focuses on building sustainable habits, boosting energy and creating momentum that lasts well beyond the five weeks.

All sessions are fully scalable, allowing participants to feel supported:

  • Ease in if returning to exercise
  • Push harder as confidence and fitness improve

This ensures all abilities feel supported, challenged and successful, while maintaining the high‑energy Camp Dawn atmosphere.

Weekly Training Mix

Each week delivers a varied and engaging program, designed to keep workouts fresh, motivating and enjoyable:

  • Cardio Training
  • Strength Conditioning
  • Weekly Box Fit session
    • *(Glove liners need to be worn)

All sessions promote:

  • Safe progression
  • Consistency
  • Personal achievement

Community & Accountability

All workouts focus on safe progression, consistency and personal achievement, all within the high energy Camp Dawn atmosphere.

More Than Training

Camp Dawn emphasises community and accountability, helping you stay committed even on cold mornings.

This round also acts as a taster for the Dawn2Dusk membership launching in July.

What’s Included

Camp Dawn participants receive:

  • Access to 6:00am Bootcamp sessions every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
  • Weekly newsletter including practical fitness tips
  • Certificate of Completion to celebrate your achievement

Digital Welcome Pack:

  • Goal‑setting tools
  • Weekly planner
  • Session plan template
  • Fitness testing to track your progress

Who Is Camp Dawn For?

  • Beginners returning to fitness
  • Regular members needing a reset
  • Anyone looking for motivation, structure and consistency through Autumn
  • No matter your starting point, Camp Dawn meets you where you are.
  • Ready to Reset This Autumn?

Spots are limited start your Winter reset with Camp Dawn.

Date: Monday 18 May - Monday 15 June | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Time: 6am

Location: Oakleigh Recreation Centre

Cost: $165 ($145 for returning Camp Dawn participants)

Timetable:

Week Monday 6am Wednesday 6am Friday 6am
Week 1 18 May 20 May 22 May
Week 2 25 May 27 May 29 May
Week 3 1 June 3 June 5 June
Week 4 8 June - No Sessions PH 10 June 12 June
 Week 5  15 June    

Ready to join?

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Frequently asked questions:

I have not worked out for a while and feel unfit.

Camp Dawn July is designed for everyone and all fitness levels, the skilled Instructors can modify any exercise to suit all levels

Do I have to attend all sessions?

No, you have the option to come to all but if you miss one or two it is not a problem. Attending the first and last session to complete testing is highly recommended.

Can I get a discount if I sign up my friend / I have concession Card?

There are no further discounts for concession or referrals. The cost of the program has been developed per participant for the 4 weeks.

Where do I go, and do I just turn up on the day?

Collect your ticket for the session from reception, or the kiosk and head to the stadium. Please provide your ticket to the instructor at the start of the session.

Do I need to book in each session?

Please book into each session via your My Account portal.

New Members: If you’re a new member and do not have an existing online account with Active Monash, refer to ‘How to create a My Account profile – New Customers’ under the ‘Account Setup and Access’ section to create a new account.

How to book:

To book, simply log into your My Account portal and follow the below steps:

Step 1
Select ‘Book’ from the navigation bar located on the top of the page. 

Step 2
Select your preferred class, date and time. Bookings are only available 49 hours in advance.

Step 3
Click ‘Book now’ and follow the prompts to finalise the booking and process payment if required.

Once booked, you will receive a booking confirmation email, and you can also view and manage your bookings via your My Account portal under ‘My bookings’.

You will be booked into each session automatically once you register for the program; all you need to do is collect your ticket to attend.

 

I am late to the bootcamp, will I be refused?

For your safety, and to avoid disruption to others, we strongly encourage making it to the session for the start time. Of course, we understand that sometimes things might impact your timely arrival. The instructor will use their discretion if its suitable for you to join in on the activity when you arrive.

I cannot stay the whole session, so is it worth me coming

100% even 30mins will benefit you, also you can leave after 45mins or as needed, we understand things can pop up.

Do you have spare gym mats if I forget mine?

We do not have spare mats so please remember to bring yours. Mats can be purchased from reception.

I want to bring a friend/family, do they need to be a member?

No, Camp Dawn July is a 4-week program you do not have to be a member to participate, anyone can join.

What is the minimum age for participants?

The bootcamp is recommended and programmed for 16yrs+

Can I bring my young children; they will just sit in the corner?

Children are unable to attend with their parent/guardian. Our supervision guidelines mean that children need to be under constant supervision by their parent/guardian which would not be possible whilst participating in the programmed activities.