About Us
Up The Creek is a boat-based social enterprise offering transformative experiences for organisations, schools, and groups . We focus on contributing to a healthy, vibrant future by promoting developing relationships with self, other and environments.
Join us on a memory making journey of discovery, exploration, and connection as we navigate the waters of personal, collective and environmental growth. Let us embark on an adventure that will leave a lasting impact, not only on ourselves but on the world we inhabit.
Words from our customers
What I got from this camp is so much more than how to paddle and sail. I learned how to learn.
Gill
The road will not teach you anything! People follow the road because it’s easy but it’s not necessarily the way to go. Because you might not learn new things, see new things or have as much fun. More opportunities come when you step outside your comfort zone and try new things. That’s why we should walk off the road.
Ingrid
Pat really enjoyed the experience and has come back a different kid.
Matt Watts
I had a splendid day paddling with Up The Creek! Luca is a very passionate guide, he added to the experience and made it unforgettable! I would definitely recommend.
Lucy
I have come away in awe of the efforts of some of our kids, so proud of what they have achieved and inspired by Luna's influence in taking them to the edge of their comfort zone so they can learn in a way they never have before.
Allison
Hi Derek, I thought you’d like this one. Earlier in the week I was teaching ... students were very reluctant to think..... when they started to think one student said ‘Oh man!! This is just like Up The Creek’ Bingo!! Best compliment I’ve had in ages. I really enjoy the way you’ve made me think about my teaching.
Andrew Whitby
Head Up The Creek on a sailing, paddling or camping adventure. Make lifelong memories in nature.
Education Outdoors
Up the creek offer bespoke experiences aimed at preparing people for their future in the Anthropocene. Our approach is grounded in research developed for the PYP and the Victorian curriculum. As Rosi Braidotti puts it, “if you’re not comfortable with complexity you’re not comfortable in the 21 century”. Read the resources on the website and if there is a spark ….
Corporate
Support your teams efficiency by giving them the tools to build dynamic relationships with People, Place and their Environment.
Collaborate with rivers and the wind to learn to dance with forces beyond our direct control. keep calm in dynamic circumstance and enjoy the opportunity adversity offers.
Yarra River Keeper
Up the Creek work with the Yarra River Keeper. supporting the health of the Birraung.
Invest in the health of our community by supporting connection of self other and environment.
