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Year 10 - Camp Marysville

Presbyterian Ladies College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Girls in Year 10 can choose their own outdoor adventure from a wide range of offerings that include horse-riding, rock-climbing, bush-walking, and a variety of aquatic activities such as surfing, scuba diving, sailing and rafting. Girls take responsibility for menu planning, budgeting, shopping and cooking for their camp group. The focus in Year 10 is on meeting new challenges, developing persistence, and enjoying breaking away from the everyday routine.

Year 10

Year Level

5 Days

Trip Length

Camp Marysville

Location

Activities

Bushcraft
Bushcraft
Bushcraft teaches students the art of using natural resources to allow them to thrive in the outdoors. During bushcraft, we like to get our hands dirty by building shelters, setting up campfires or identifying plants.

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!
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!
Canoeing
Canoeing
Following the flow of the river, we love to explore the waterways on our canoes. Working as a team, using our muscles and problem-solving together to reach our base for the night.
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.
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.
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing
Rock climbing on a climbing wall or up a rockface invites students to set their own goals, step by step they develop confidence even if they don’t make it to the top in the beginning.
Cooking
Cooking
For many, this is the first time they will be cooking and preparing their own meals. Some discover a new passion while developing healthy habits and self-belief.

PARTICULARS

DATE

20/11/2023 – 24/11/2023

DEPARTURE TIME

approx. 9:15am, Monday 20th

RETURN TIME

approx. 4pm, Friday 24th

NOTES

  • Bring a packed lunch for the first day
  • Full water bottles
  • No nuts
  • All items in your personal bag – loose items can get misplaced easily
  • Personal medications
  • Leave your phone at home
  • Small personal hand sanitiser
  • Buses depart from between the pool and spot oval
The Program

Resources

Gearing up
Clothing & Equipment checklist
The Food
FAQ
FAQ