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Year 8 Myall Lakes

Redlands

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Building upon prior outdoor camp experiences, The Outdoor Experience is a transformative program designed to foster leadership, teamwork, and resilience in students.

Set in the picturesque Myall Lakes, this program centers the student experience on group dynamics and collaboration. Through a variety of outdoor activities, students will face challenges that require them to work together, communicate effectively, and support one another.

A key focus is the development of empathy and compassion. Students will learn to understand and appreciate the perspectives of their peers and and how to part of a community.

Year 8

Year Level

5 days

Trip Length

Myall Lakes

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!
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.

PARTICULARS

DATE

17/03/2025 to 21/03/2025

DEPARTURE TIME

7.00am

RETURN TIME

2.30pm

NOTES

  • Arrive at School 6.30am (Drop off – Gerard St Entrance)
  • Return time Friday 2.30pm (Pick Up – Gerard St Entrance)
  • Bring a packed lunch for the first day (no nuts)
  • Full water bottles
  • Nut free program
  • All items in your personal bag – loose items can get misplaced easily
  • Personal medications (with letter from parents regarding administration)
    • All prescription medication must be placed into a Pill Box and have a Medical Authority Form complete. Any Over the Counter medication(Claratyne etc…) should be in the original packing and a Medical Authority Form completed.
  • Leave your phone at home
  • Small personal hand sanitiser
The Program

Resources

Gearing up
Clothing & Equipment checklist
The Food
FAQ
FAQ