Yarra Valley Grammar Year 7 Camp
Yarra Valley Grammar
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This camp is the first opportunity for the whole Year 7 cohort to come together as a community and take part in a shared experience. The focus is on building relationships and the activities are designed to help a tute and their Tutor get to know each other better. The students will be challenged, through a series of collaborative exercises and activities, to form bonds and new friendships, many of which will last for the rest of their school lives. The students will stay in cabins for all four nights.
Year 7
Year Level
5 Days
Trip Length
Camp Marysville
Location
Activities
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.
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.
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTION
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTION
Driving outcomes of social responsibility, compassion, relationship management, cooperation, flexibility, self-belief, respect and communal living.
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!
Low Ropes
Low Ropes
Low ropes is the perfect warm-up for the day, with fun obsticals promoting communication, teamwork, decision-making and coordination.
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.
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!
PARTICULARS
DATE
19th-23rd February 2024
DEPARTURE TIME
8:30 am
RETURN TIME
3.00 pm
NOTES
- 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)
- Leave your phone / electronics at home
- No lollies or snacks are required for personal or group use
Resources
Gearing up
Clothing & Equipment checklist
The Food
