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Eildon & Jungai (Taungurung Country)

Haileybury College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

During this 10 day program students will work on personal and interpersonal development, using Haileybury’s ACHIEVE framework to guide the facilitation. The program consists of a combined residential community project and an expedition. The residential project will see students assisting Jungai’s Cultural Heritage Officer Auntie Aurora in revitalising Jungai’s nature trail, re-building traditional humpy shelters, writing and installing signage at sites of significance and translating Taungurung words into English for future groups. The Expedition section will see students hiking, canoeing and navigating through the beautiful Eildon National Park for six days, practicing camping and navigation skills.

Pre-Senior Male

Year Level

10 days

Trip Length

Jungai Taungurung Country

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!
Camping
Camping
Camping out in tents is our speciality! We love telling stories around the campfire, looking up at the night sky and creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Cultural
Cultural
Encourage an understanding and appreciation for history and diversity by connecting students to a different way of life through storytelling, bushcraft and more.
Rafting
Rafting
Rafting with us provides just the right combination of gentle calm and excitement. Float with us down untouched waterways, with surprise, challenge and fun at every turn.

PARTICULARS

DATE

13th-22nd June 2023

DEPARTURE TIME (students to arrive 30mins prior)

 Keysborough Campus: 8:30am departure

West Melbourne Campus: 9:45am departure

RETURN TIME

West Melbourne Campus: arrive at school approx 3:15pm

Keysborough Campus: arrive at school approx 4:15 pm

 

NOTES

  • Bring a packed lunch for the first day (no nuts)
  • Full water bottles
  • Nut free program
  • Personal medications (with letter from parents regarding administration)
  • Leave your phone/electronics at home
The Program

Resources

Gearing up
Clothing & Equipment checklist
The Food
FAQ
FAQ