Year 9 - Camp Wombaroo

Sydney Boys High School

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The year 9 camp builds on the skills and experiences the boys have had through year 7 and 8. The program has two distinct outlines – a 3-day camp out incorporating a bush walk to the summit of Mt Jellore, and a 3-day activity based program. Both are designed to physically challenge the students and enhance their individual self-esteem, self-reliance and self-confidence.

Year 9

Year Level

3 days

Trip Length

Camp Wombaroo, Southern Highlands

Location

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!

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.

Raft Building

Working together, students design and build a raft out of available materials then test it out on the water, raft building is loved by students of all ages.

Archery

Archery is a fun activity requiring focus, concentration, and perseverance. Students shoot their arrows with the aim of hitting the centre of their target.

Low Ropes

Low ropes is the perfect warm-up for the day, with fun obsticals promoting communication, teamwork, decision-making and coordination.

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!

High Ropes

Our high ropes course delivers an exciting challenge with students setting their own goals and developing confidence, determination and decision-making skills.