Year 8 High Challenge Camp
EXPLORE GARIWERD (GRAMPIANS)
The Year 8 High Challenge Gariwerd camp offers a challenging and enriching program in the Grampians National Park with Bindaree. The values underpinning the Camp Program remain the same as the standard Year 8 camp, however, the key difference with this high challenge program is that students will undertake a more technical hike and abseiling component and have increased responsibility and autonomy over group tasks.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Camp Dates: THIS CAMP WILL NOT RUN IN 2023
Departure: Check-in at Danks St Gym at 7am
Return: Buses due back to Danks St at 4:00pm
Total cost: $1,260
Deposits: $500 due 1 September (At which point we will know if there is sufficient demand for the High Challenge camp)
Balance payment due: $760
Medical and consent due: Via Compass with balance payment
All payments should be considered non-refundable as payments are passed directly to providers. If ill during camp week, contact reception for forms to be filled by a medical practitioner which can be submitted for insurance claims.
IMPORTANT LINKS
See the camp information handbook for the following details:
Acknowledgement of country
Camp goals
Health, safety and wellbeing guidelines and principles
Camp activities outline
Packing list
Who is in my group?
Please note that Positive Education leaders have sought input from all students about their activities groups for camp. Every effort has been made to ensure all students have a nominated friend in their group. Students will receive these lists shortly and will have a chance to provide feedback to the Positive Education staff.
WHY HIGH CHALLENGE?
The High Challenge camp is for those who:
Are already familiar and comfortable with camping and outdoor living skills;
Consistently go above and beyond to demonstrate leadership and resilience;
Have a higher level of personal fitness; or
Want to further challenge themselves and extend their comfort zone.
Students are selected after an expression of interest
Students will be hiking and camping in a group of approximately 14 people. As well as preparing meals together, they will be engaging in the following activities:
Bushwalking and navigation;
Abseiling
Students will also undertake leadership and various roles to contribute to the group on a roster system and may also participate in a variety of other team initiatives and activities.
Inclusions
The cost covers activity instruction specialised equipment, accommodation (in tents), food, and return travel.
FURTHER ENQUIRIES
Should you wish to discuss any questions or concerns around your child’s participation in this event, please email reception@albertparkcollege.vic.edu.au or phone the reception team on 8695 9000 and they will be able to assist, or refer you to the appropriate person.