Eildon & Wanggai Bush Camp
Camberwell Grammar School
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Focused on leadership and collaboration, this program puts students through a range of outdoor activities designed to empower, motivate and inspire; developing both their individual skills and ability to work in teams.
Year 8
Year Level
5 Days
Trip Length
Eildon & Wanggai Bush Camp
Location
Activities
Bushwalking
Bushwalking
Be it a day's hike or a short walk to camp, bushwalking engages all our senses allowing us to explore nature and our place within it. And we always find something exciting along the way!
Cycling
Cycling
A favourite activity among our team, cycling along a windy track together or playing group games builds resilience and independence in young people.
High Ropes
High Ropes
Our high ropes course delivers an exciting challenge with students setting their own goals and developing confidence, determination and decision-making skills.
Low Ropes
Low Ropes
Low ropes is the perfect warm-up for the day, with fun obsticals promoting communication, teamwork, decision-making and coordination.
Camp craft
Camp craft
Camp craft familiarises students with all that is involved in preparing and establishing a campsite. Students learn to set up their tents, a handwash station, camp kitchen and how to use tarpaulins.
Initiatives
Initiatives
Our many initiatives can be large or small group activities on the land or water, encouraging social connection, negotiation, problem-solving and adaptability, all while having fun!
Orienteering
Orienteering
There's nothing more exciting than learning a new skill! Orienteering teaches us to read a map and a compass, gauge distances and provides lots of great learning opportunities.
PARTICULARS
DATE
Monday 28/11/22 – Friday 02/12/22
DEPARTURE
Meet at 8:30am for 9am departure
RETURN TIME
approx 3.30pm
NOTES
- Bring a packed lunch for the first day ( no nuts)
- Full water bottles
- Nut- free camp
- All items in your personal bag – loose items can get misplaced easily
- Personal medications (with note from parents)
- Leave your phone at home
Resources
Gearing up
Clothing & Equipment checklist
The Food
