1/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
Rural kids splash and dash at Mackay Harbour Beach
Rural children had a splash and dash at the beach for Calen District Surf Life Savers week.
More than 50 students from as far as Bloomsbury participated in the program aimed at educating rural children about water safety and beaches.
2/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
3/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
4/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
5/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
6/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
7/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
8/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
9/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
10/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
11/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
12/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
13/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
14/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
15/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
16/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
17/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
18/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
19/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
20/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
21/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
22/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
23/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
24/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
25/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
26/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
27/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
28/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
29/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
30/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
31/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
32/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
33/33Kids from around the Calen district finished off their three day water and beach safety program with a trip to Mackay Harbour Beach. Picture: Lillian Watkins
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