Yarra Valley Grammar - Year 5
Yarra Valley Grammar
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Groups will comprise of up to 14 students. Students are joined by an OEG Group Leader and a Yarra Valley Grammar staff member. Groups will also be supported by OEG Activity Specialists as well as an OEG Course Coordinator. While this program will offer a variety of different challenges it will also provide a greater opportunity for students to connect with themselves, their group and the environment around them. They will have the chance to grow skills in the areas of camp craft, cooking, navigation and personal organisation as well as exploring leadership and resilience. This is all aimed to prepare them for Year 6 and the real world beyond.
Year Level
Trip Length
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!
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.
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.
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
05/05/2023 to 07/05/2023
DEPARTURE TIME
Meet at 8.30am, at the Sports Complex Carpark, for a 9.00am depart
RETURN TIME
3.00pm, at the Sports Complex Carpark
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
Resources
Gearing up
Clothing & Equipment checklist
The Food
