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2016 CAMPS REVIEW
De La Salle College, Malvern
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 2
Review Rationale .......................................................................................................................... 3
Review Methodology and Timeline ................................................................................................ 4
Data Presentation/Discussion ....................................................................................................... 6
Findings ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 21
1. Parent Survey Comments ............................................................................................21
2. Proposed Year 4 Camp Itinerary: .................................................................................. 23
4. Proposed Year 6 Camp Itinerary: .................................................................................. 24
5. Proposed Year 7 Camp Itinerary: .................................................................................. 24
6. Proposed Year 8 Camp Itinerary: .................................................................................. 24
7. Costings & Proposed 2017 Year 9 Camp Itinerary: ........................................................ 25
8. Proposed Philippines Trip Itinerary: ............................................................................... 26
9. Proposed Year 11 PNG Trip Itinerary: ........................................................................... 27
10. Proposed VCAL Balgo Hills Trip Itinerary: .................................................................... 28
11. Proposed Year 12 Coolies Trip Itinerary: .....................................................................29
12. Proposed Year 10 New Zealand Trip Itinerary: ............................................................. 31
13. Proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Trip Itinerary: ................................................................... 33
14. Camp and Overseas Trip Committee .......................................................................... 35
2016 CAMPS REVIEW PAGE 1
De La Salle College, Malvern
Introduction
De La Salle College believes that the opportunity for students to participate in Outdoor and Environmental education is an
integral and complimentary element to the classroom learning programs at the College. Experiential learning programs
provide the platform to assist students discover more about their personal strengths, capabilities and resilience as well as
developing interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills. This review investigates the current arrangements and makes
recommendations for the future direction of camps and overseas trips at the College.
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Review Rationale
The current camp, tour and overnight stay arrangements have been in place for three years. As part of the on-going
strategic planning for both curricula and co-curricula activities it is important to review the current arrangements.
In light of increasing community expectations in relation to camps, trips and any other activities involving students in an
overnight stay arrangement, a focus in terms of the organisation of a whole-school camps program may be best managed
through the assembling of a Standing Committee to oversee risk management, scheduling, staffing, travel and
accommodation arrangements, aligning the activity with educational outcomes.
At present, the College Executive is applying disproportionate time and attention to the finer detail of camps arrangements.
A Camps Review Committee will create the framework for the strategic planning of camps and outdoor education at the
College for the next 3 years.
Brief
1. Audit and review current camp, tour and overnight stay arrangements
2. Make recommendations to the College Executive regarding the future direction of camps, tours and overnight stays
at the College.
3. Make recommendations regarding the structure and function of an on-going Committee to oversee the approval
processes for all camps, tours and overnight stays
Standing Committee Membership
Tom Ryan (Chair) DP Staff and Operations
David Alexander Director Experiential Learning
Luke Kenealy Director of Students 4 - 9
Anette Phillips Director of Primary School
Andy Clements Camps Coordinator
Heath Tregear Year 9 In9uiry Coordinator
Jon Edgar ACC Sports Coordinator
Michael Wilson House Sport Coordinator
Peter Larsen VET Coordinator
Maria Hawley Staff Representative
Noel Patterson Staff Representative
Patricia D’Arcy Administrative Support
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Review Methodology and Timeline
Meeting Number Date Task
Preliminary April 1. Camps Review Committee Brief presented to College
Executive 12 April
2. Communication of Brief to staff 13 April – Expressions of
Interest
3. Camps Review Committee formed 18 April
1. Planning. Scope of the review
1 April
2. Data/ Information required.
3. Collection process:
Existing DLS documentation
Staff consultation (SWOT analysis)
External schools/programs
Parent and student surveys
Guest speakers
4. Focus Groups (Primary, 7-9, 10-12) established
OTHER SCHOOLS
CONSULTATIONS
22 April – 3 May
STAFF CONSULTATION 1:
Staff Meeting 2 May (SWOT
analysis in small groups of
current 4-9 programs)
1. The College rationale for camps
2 May
2. Discussion of feedback from Staff Consultation 1 (2-5-16)
Year 4-9 Camps
3. Focus Group Time
Analysis of existing information (including.Year 9 Review
Committee 2015 recommendations)
4. Parent and student surveys content discussion
Committee review other school programs
3 May
1. Collated summary of Staff Consultation 1
2. Discussion of feedback from schools consultations
3. Draft parent and student surveys
PARENT SURVEYS
20 May – 3 June
STUDENT SURVEYS
(Years 5 and 7)
20 May – 3 June
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STAFF CONSULTATION 2:
Staff Meeting 30 May
(SWOT analysis in small
groups of current 10-12
Interstate and Overseas
Trips)
Review staff consultation feedback
4 June
1. Review draft of general rationale statement for Year 4-9 camps
2. Parent survey update
3. Student survey (Year 5 and 7’s) review
4. Guest Speaker: Phil Stringer Outdoor Education Group (OEG)
on
involvement with Year 9
5. SWOT analysis feedback on 10-12 Interstate and Overseas
trips
6. Focus Group discussion
5 June Short meeting to review timeline and prepare for option writing
6 July Focus Groups
Draft of options for focus areas 2017 - 2019
7 August 1. Presentation of options from each Focus Group
2. Committee analysis and confirmation of options
3. Draft report sections identified
8 September Draft report due for Committee discussion
9 September Final report released to College Executive Follow-up
recommendations as required
2016 Camps Review Committee Focus Groups
Primary Years 7-9 Years 10-12
Anette Phillips David Alexander Maria Hawley
Tom Ryan Andy Clements Michael Wilson
Noel Patterson Jon Edgar
Heath Tregear Peter Larsen
Luke Kenealy
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Data Presentation/Discussion
Current Year 4-9 Camps at De La Salle
Year Venue Overview
4 Phillip Island Duration: 3 days in November
“Cypress Lodge”
Students have an opportunity to engage in the following: Nobbies walk,
beach games, rock-pool exploration, talks from a Vic Wildlife Parks Ranger,
the construction of wave-defying forts and if the weather is warm enough, a
swim in shallow water.
Students will also get to partake in a Ship Wreck exploration; body
boarding; Waterslide and Mini Golf; and at night, students attend the
Penguin Parade. Preparation of a detailed camp booklet by the Grade 4
students forms part of their class-work in the lead up to the camp.
Staff: 3 (CC, HRT + 1 external OEd)
Cost: $1,850
5 Torquay Duration: 3 days in April
“Grossman’s Cottages
The camp introduces students to a number of team based challenging
activities, and the theme of the camp is together we make a difference.
Activities include mini golf, maze, coastal walks, vertical challenge, crate
climb, Anglesea lighthouse, waterfalls, beach games and night activities.
Staff: 3 (CC, HRT, + 1 external OEd)
Cost: $3,745
6 Wilson’s Promontory Duration: 3 days in September
During the camp students will be given the opportunity to build their
confidence in a variety of Outdoor pursuits. These include: Canoeing, tent
building, raft building, Mount Oberon hike, team challenge, spotlight and a
range destination visits.
Students are given the option to sleep in tents which they construct
themselves with the help of their peers. They also enjoy purchasing their own
food to cook for lunch using the schools camp cookers.
Staff: 3 (CC, HRT, + 1 external OEd)
Cost: $4,330
7 Torquay Duration: 3 days in HR groups (7 camps). 7 weeks in Term 1
“Grossman’s Cottages
Activities are orientation based with a coastal theme. They include, marine
studies, surfing, swimming, snorkelling, coastal walks, beach games and
night activities. Self-confidence is further enhanced through the completion
of team building activities. Throughout the week students are constantly
encouraged to step outside their comfort zone.
Staff: 3 (CC, HRT, + 1 external OEd)
Cost: $34,760
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8 Phillip Island Duration:3 days in HR groups (4 camps; 2 groups at a time) Aug, Sept, Oct
Cowes
The students are given the opportunity to build their confidence in a variety
of outdoor pursuits, namely: Sea Kayaking, Chartered Fishing, raft making,
mini golf and maze, surfing, night activities and environmental awareness.
Staff: (CC, 2xHRT’s + 2 external OEd) for each camp
Cost: $51,540
9 Howqua Duration: 4 days 3 or 4 HR groups tied to Lasallian Service in June
4 days 3 or 4 HR groups tied to Lasallian Service in
October
During the camp students will have the opportunity to build confidence and
self-esteem in each of the following: Archery, Horse Riding, Flying Fox, High
and Low Ropes, Survivor Challenge, Water slide, Tubing, and Orienteering.
All activities take place at the Camp Howqua property.
Staff: (CC, 4xHRT’s + 2 external OEd)
Cost: $65,000 when including buses
Current Year 10-12 Interstate and Overseas Trips at De La Salle
Year Level Venue Overview
Adventure experience
10 Queenstown NZ
40 boys, 4 staff
6 days
June/July holidays
Cost: $2250 per student
Selection: Based on interest and good conduct
Language Immersion
10-12 Italy
Up to 15 students, 3 staff
17 days (1 week of school time)
Planned for Sept 2016, postponed until Sept 2017
Cost: $ 6400 per student
Selection: Based on language study and good conduct
Language Immersion
10-12 France
Up to 15 students, 3 staff
17 days (1 week of school time)
Planned for Sept 2016, postponed until Sept 2017
Cost: $ 6400 per student
Selection: Based on language study and good conduct
Cultural Exchange – Social Justice focus
9/10 Philippines
16 students, 3 staff
16 days (1 week of school time)
Biennial. Sept/Oct 2016
Cost: $ 1400 per student
Selection: Based on hosting a student in Aust. and good conduct
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School Improvement Program – Social Justice focus
11 PNG
14 students, 3 staff
12 days (1 week of school time)
Annual. Sept 2016
Cost: $ 1400 per student
Selection: Based on interest and good conduct
“Coolies” Program – Social Justice focus
12 India
20 students, 3 staff
32 days (students finished, staff miss last 3 weeks of school)
Annual. Nov/Dec
Cost: $ 2600 per student
Selection: Based on interest and good conduct
School Improvement Program – Social Justice focus
12 VCAL Balgo NT
10 students, 3 staff
8 days (1 week of school time)
Annual. Sept 2016
Cost: $ 750 per student
Selection: Based on interest and good conduct
Cricket Tour
9-11 Sri Lanka
15 students, 3 staff, open to parents
13 days
April holidays, 2017
Cost: $5000 per student
Selection: Based on interest, ability and good conduct
1st XI Cricket Tour
10-12 Adelaide
15 students, 3 staff,
4 days
Biennial. (students finished, staff miss 2 days of school)
Cost: $250 per student
Selection: Based on ability and good conduct
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Staff Consultation: Year 4 – 9 Camps Program
(Highest ranked responses)
Strengths Weaknesses
Safe environment Purpose
Social/Emotional skills Too many beach based activities. Maybe need for more
Year 7 – great friendship formation. One at a time is bush based activities (ratio & qualified)
ideal Camps need stronger goals and objectives
Year 9 camp- Good opportunities for boys to work in Too similar to Year 7 camps
groups and experience a range of activities not Year 9 Camps – More challenging. eg. Survival camp,
usually experienced. organising food, cooking it.
Funded via school fees Lack of outdoor education camps/activities/staff
Build relationships b/w staff and students
Opportunities Threats
Curriculum to link in with life skills Needs to be given a context. Often our camps are
Duke of Edinburgh Program provides many isolated, one off events and not within a broader theme.
opportunities for personal growth eg. Sustainability
Progression between year levels Costs
We could build on a theme from Years 4 – 9, focus Venues
on resilience & problem solving OHS
Opportunities for other teachers to attend not just the Staffing expertise
homeroom teachers Risk assessment
Need to plan their own camp – how to manage over Financial – Parents may not be able to pay
3 days. Learn self-sufficiency Kids with special needs- safety factors, needs of an aid
Map & survival skills – bush craft Medical issues
Camps have a learning continuum – built up of skills Expertise to build a structural program
over time
Activities could be reassessed in light of the new
program
With the new program itself, chance to improve the
overall relevance & educational / social / emotional
benefits of a camp
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Staff Consultation 2: Year 10 – 12 Interstate and Overseas Trips
Strengths Opportunities
Coolies / PNG LEARNING
Adelaide Trip (ACC Cricket)
Travelling sporting teams a positive China – emerging trend
Music tours - to interstate – allow 50 to go rather Perhaps Italy and France could alternate
than an overseas limitation Link trips more closely to our curriculum
Balgo Link immersion subjects to trips
Ski trip/New Zealand Link Year 9 to another city experience in Canberra or
Sydney
STAFF Language Exchange students
French/Italian rips should encompass 20th History
Staffing based on transparent process Science / Environmental
Willingness of staff to become involved History – Europe -> ANZAC Cove, Kokoda (link to
Opportunity for all staff to participate curriculum)
Target maths & science ie. Attend conventions etc
Consider Year 9 program “trek or urban” for a month
LEARNING
away.
Tech based tours – facilities / experiences
Offer a variety of experiences
Language tours – immersion into language & culture LASALLIAN
and continuation of academic learning
Skills that can be transferred to life
Students given opportunities to experience other Capitalise on out Lasallian Network
cultures (Italy/France) We are not doing a lot with other Lasallian schools
Wide variety, different programs for different boys Possibility of cultural interchange with Lasallian schools in
with different ability and interests NZ – Maori culture
Language immersion tours Lasallian Foundation Options -> holiday, post school
Different focuses – sport, spiritual, cultural Need to better link these trips to “live, learn, lead” &
better connection – vision/mission & 5 Lasallian Principles
PROCESS
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Represents many departments
Work well when we offer them Interchange between Year 10 camp -> survival camp
Choosing right sort of students to go (on overseas One direction walks – Tasmania * enduring experience
trips) and realistic numbers. Outdoor education programs
Selection process of students Outdoor Ed that is really challenging
Money is not an issue for a great majority INDIGINOUS
Central Australia: we should open our boy’s eyes to this.
Another indigenous program WA & NT
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Indigenous immersion for all students
OTHER
Lasallian opportunity -/Social Justice is something to What’s out there? -> Campus in another country
be proud of Year 10 students missing out on NZ -> should bring back
Lasallian Network Nrth QLD trip
Manila/India -> Lasallian family/partners to tap into, Other options at the same time as PNG/India ->
fundraising marries with student experiences. Money Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
is paid to worthwhile projects. More interstate opportunities
Beneficial/Social Justice care part of some activities Doubling size of group so more students could go
Coolies well executed
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Threats Weaknesses Cont.
EXTERNAL FACTORS STAFF
Safety / security issues Risk Assessment for PNG – staff expertise
War / Terrorism threats Staff have to give up holidays (little appreciation, no day
Virus / diseases threats eg Zika in lieu, no monetary rewards or compensation)
Political instability in places like PNG Staff attending France/Italy – do we support staff who are
Natural disasters engaged in this? (time, resources, time in lieu)
France -> due to ‘State of Emergency’ Co-curricula / curricula – is the line clear. Supportive of
CURRICULA ISSUES contributors of all - does a point system solve this
Timetable constraints In some cases, lack of support for the person organising
Time out of curriculum Possible gender imbalance – could be that both sexes
Catching up on busy curriculum don’t apply. Criteria selection might need to be more
explicit.
STAFF Too many people overseeing trips. Inconsistency in
paper work. Need consistent person to oversee admin
of paperwork. (Otherwise could threaten people’s desire
Staff availability/support/responsibility to put hand up for trips)
Lack of experience – Teachers with culture trips etc Dependence on holiday time -> staff time / burnout
Not recognised as much as what it should be in Similar staff / limited staff to trips
terms of commitment and responsibility of students
when overseas. (There are no Junket trips) Awarding
COST
of co-curricula points
OTHER Could be a little ‘elitist’ – limited opportunities for some
How well do we cater for less financially well-off?
Limited to those who can afford it. Some students may
Camp house with Australian excursion requirements never get a chance.
may create significant issues for India and PNG Cost
Paperwork
Financial position of families
STUDENTS
Why is there no Year 10 Camp?
Limited to student numbers
Weaknesses Should interstate be available to 7, 8 or 9?
Who is keeping track of which students go and which
miss out? Students have doubled up in the past.
TRIP NATURE
All students who apply, and meet criteria should be
allowed to attend – not restricting numbers
New Zealand Trip – spread a bit thin, Offered to small Should the interview process be the only method for
specific groups, 6 days in NZ is $2,250 is this flexible being selected? Some boys can’t ‘sell themselves’ but
PNG -> safety are good students & solid workers.
Why are we going to Sri Lanka -> should not be
subsided OTHER
Balgo only offered to VCAL
PNG only offers places to males
Ski Trip – doesn’t see to have cultural link / or social Should be tied in with policy -> meaningful experience
justice / or De La Salle family Don’t engage in Australian Culture ie. Indigenous
Currently PNG – large numbers apply -> numbers are Overseas trips are not offered regularly
limited
Length of trips for people (Coolies now back before
Christmas)
Is there opportunities for preparation for trip &
understanding of community you are travelling to.
Have variety of tasks – too much building.
Cricket tours – are they just playing cricket or are they
doing other things?
Something accessible to all Year 10’s
We don’t have outdoor Ed programs
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Parent Survey
Parents Survey conducted in May 2016 Survey responses collected: 254
Response split
Results to ‘Camps at De La Salle…’ questions
*See Appendix 1 for parent comments
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Findings
De La Salle College
Outdoor Education Experiences 2017 – 2019
Rationale
De La Salle recognises that experiential learning outside the classroom are important requirements in 21st Century
education. The Outdoor Education Experience Program aims to provide both an educational and recreational experience
that is challenging, stimulating and engaging building the keystones of developing strong relationships with peers and staff,
fostering strong leadership skills and effective communication.
The aim of these camps is to provide opportunities for all students at the College to be able to Learn, Live and Lead in an
environment that optimises student involvement with student safety of paramount importance
Primary
These proposals are developed on the understanding that the current Camp budget is not adequate to accommodate an
acceptable Camp Program that fosters a myriad of skills and learning opportunities. Therefore each proposal assumes
that there will be an increase in the Camp budget to recognise the need to create a program that builds upon the initial
focus planned prior to these suggestions with additional 21st Century life and survival skills.
Year 4 (based on 22 Students)
Current (2016):
3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Phillip Island
Focus: Transition, Team Work, Wildlife, Rock Pooling, National Parks Exploration
Time of Year: Term 4
Current Cost: $85 pp approximately $2000 with petrol and incidentals
It is proposed that there be a change to the Camp venue and time of year for these students who are transitioning to a
new school. They are all new to De La Salle and to support their transition and provide opportunities to make stronger
and quicker networks it is preferred that these students attend a 3 Day, 2 Nights Camp at Torquay in Term 1 Week 8. This
enables the Camp Coordinator to run the Year 7 Camps prior to this event and gives the Year 4 students almost a full term
to explore new friendships and work together in class. If Term 1 Week 4 was available this would be the optimum time
but anywhere in second half of Term 1 is opportune. This Camp is used for Year 7 therefore there is enough time between
Year 4 and Year 7 to keep it as a repeat adventure.
Proposed (2017 onwards):
3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Torquay
Focus: Transition, Team Work, Water Safety, Friendship
Time of Year: Term 1
Current Cost: $185 pp approximately $4000 with petrol and incidentals
Proposed Year 4 Itinerary: See Appendix 2
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Year 5 (based on 26 students)
Current (2016):
3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Torquay
Focus: Transition, Beach Experience, Water Safety
Time of Year: Term 2
Current Cost: $160 pp approximately $4000 with petrol and incidentals
It is proposed that there be a change to the Camp venue and time of year. This will support the new Year 5 students to
integrate into this group. The skills of resilience and friendships are important to continue to build upon together with
integrating these goals with the curriculum. These links will help to create a learning experience and opportunity to study
Australian History in a ‘hands on’ context, an optimal educational environment. It is preferred that these students attend
a 3 Day, 2 Nights Camp at Sovereign Hill in the first half of Term 1 or in Term 2 Week 2 or Week 3 to compliment the
College Camps Program.
Proposed (2017 onwards):
3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Sovereign Hill
Focus: Transition, Resilience, Networking, Team Building, Goldfields & Australian History
Time of Year: Early Term 1 or early Term 2
Current Cost: $180 pp approximately $4700 with petrol and incidentals
Activities available and simple plan for Year 5 Itinerary: See Appendix 3
Year 6 (based on 28 students)
Current (2016):
3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Wilson’s Promontory
Focus: Leadership, Hiking, Endurance, Outdoor Education
Time of Year: Term 4
Current Cost: $170 pp approximately $4500 with petrol and incidentals
It is proposed that there be a change to the Camp venue and time of year. This will support the development of Leadership
and engage the small number of new Year 6 students supporting them to transition into a well-established class. This
Camp offers a true difference in prior experiences where students partake in the Glamping and Expedition program. This
would provide one night in a fully facilitated upmarket style tent Village. The second day students would set off with packs
on a walk into Mount Coal State Forest to set up camp in a designated Forest area for the second night. Students would
set up in the ‘great outdoors’, learn how to cook and after 2017 be exposed to an indigenous program that includes visits
from Elders. This Camp is fully facilitated from La Trobe Bendigo where the activities focus on fun, survival, teamwork,
personal pursuits and also underpin an educational focus through the cross curricula priorities of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander histories and cultures and sustainability.
It is preferred that these students attend a 3 Day, 2 Nights Camp at Cave Hill Creek in the first half of Term 1 or in Term 2
Week 2 or Week 3 to compliment the College Camps Program.
Proposed (2017 onwards):
3 Day, 2 Nights - Camp at Cave Hill Creek
Focus: Leadership, Endurance, Outdoor Education, Problem Solving, Resilience, Independence, challenges
Time of Year: Early Term 1 or early Term 2
Current Cost: $280 pp approximately $8000 with petrol and incidentals
Activities and suggested ideas for Year 6 Itinerary: See Appendix 4
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Year 7
Current
3 Day Camp at Torquay – Focus Surfing, Snorkelling, Marine Education, Team Building Games, Surf Coast Walk
Run over 7 weeks in Term 1.
Proposed:
3 Day Camp at Torquay
6 weeks in Term 1 2017.
It is proposed that there should be no change made to the Year 7 Camp structure. Feedback from parents, students and
staff was that the Term 1 Homeroom camps were pivotal to fostering friendships and building a relationship with the Mentor
Teacher. However due to constraints relating to running seven weeks of camps across other College events the
recommendation is to run three camps, two groups at a time.
The camp program will continue to focus on being a supportive one that helps assist students to achieve desired outcomes
and motivates those that are struggling. “Fun” water-based activities like surfing, snorkelling and team building games were
deemed developmentally appropriate and seasonally fitting. The length of the camp was also considered adequate and
seemed reasonable within the tight OED budget.
Costing:
Year 7 Total Costs (2016) $34,760
Year 7 Total Costs (2017) $35,000
Proposed Revised Budget (2017) (given one less stream) $29,000
Proposed Year 7 Itinerary: See Appendix 5
Year 8
Current:
4 Day Camp at Phillip Island – focus Surfing, Fishing, Canoeing, Raft, Games.
Run over 4 weeks in Terms 3 and 4.
Proposed:
4 Day Camp at Phillip Island – focus shift to Hike/Camp craft, Canoeing, Raft/Team build, Fish & Cook,
Nobbies/Sustainability walk.
Run over 4 weeks in Term 3 and 4.
It is proposed to have a Year 8 camp program that instils teamwork skills, camp craft, logic, and group work initiatives.
Year 8’s should learn life skills like: how to fish; how to scale, gut and cook the fish; canoeing; reasoning and team
strengthening skills during raft-building; essential camp skills; and learn of environmental issues. Further strengthening of
friendships is also a crucial aspect of their time away on Year 8 camp.
It is hoped that certain activities will remove students from their comfort zones. It was deemed appropriate to tailor a
program that gives them a greater sense of what they will be doing at Year 9 the following year. Removing surfing and
replacing it with a half-day hike and overnight camp-out will better prepare students for the following year. Canoeing should
be retained given the Year 9 Focus the year after.
It is imperative to work within the constraints of a 40k budget without having to jeopardise the quality or the length of the
program. We believe Phillip Island can continue to provide an appropriate venue for this brief although other coastal areas
could be explored. The committee recognise that running four Year 8 camps over 4 weeks places significant strain on
human resources and causes clashes the ACC and Immersion Program as well as other College events. The committee
suggests ongoing review of the Year 8 Camp Program by the Camps and Overseas Camps Committee to address these
issues.
Costing:
Year 8 Total Costs (2016) $51,538
Proposed Revised Budget (2017) $40,000
Proposed Year 8 Itinerary: See Appendix 6
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Year 9
Current:
4 Day Howqua Camp – focus on team building and recreational activities, including Horse Riding, Waterslide,
Flying Fox, High Ropes, Low Ropes, Archery, River Tubing, Commando Course. Accommodated in cabins.
Pitched at an Upper Primary - Year 7 Level.
Run over 2 weeks (half year level at a time) during Term 2 and Term 4.
Facilitated by Camp Howqua staff & DLS Water Qualified Staff.
Required Ratio of 1 DLS Staff: 10 students. (Total 22 staff)
Proposed:
5 Day Camp at Snowy River and surrounds – with a focus shift from Outdoor Recreation to Outdoor Education.
Safe, suitably challenging activities that ask students to remain positive in the face of adversity. Activities will
include (but not limited to) raft building and rafting, canoeing, hiking, biking, and GPS Navigation. The program
will be consistent across the cohort ran at isolated locations. Pitched at a Year 9 Level.
Run over 1 week (entire year level at a time) during Term 4.
Facilitated by Outward Bound Outdoor Education.
Required Ratio of 1 DLS staff : 15 students (Total 14 staff)
Based on the Year 9 Review Committee’s recommendation (2015) it was decided that the College explores a new direction
with our Year 9’s to better align the program with educational outcomes. It was decided that as part of a staged rollout of
the Year 9 In9uiry Program the Semester focus of a rural experience would:
Have students engaged in a one week rural experience that is challenging, stimulating, educational and thought-
provoking.
Have a higher emphasis on outdoor education rather than predominantly focusing on outdoor recreation
Be made up of purposeful, challenging, relevant educational activities
Have curriculum related activities in the lead up to the camp that promote a more active and self-directed
element to their experience.
After presentations from three external providers Outdoor Education Group (OEG), Outward Bound and Bindaree
Outdoor Education it was ascertained that a 5-day program would cost in the order of $120-160k and a 4-day program
in the order of $100-110k.
In order to achieve the objectives of the rural component of the In9uiry program a 5-day camp is recommended.
It is suggested that the whole year level would complete this expedition in the same week. The appropriate timing of this
camp would be early Term 4 which would allow for a comprehensive educational component to complement their
learning in the lead-up to the camp, and a thorough reflection/self-assessment upon return.
It is thought that a 5 day experience facilitated by Outward Bound as the provider will best meet our desired learning
outcomes. They will tailor a program that:
Increases awareness of self and others
Provide a better understanding of students potential
develop an appreciation for the natural environment
enhanced independent living skills and resilience building
take positive, challenging experiences back to the school environment
allows expeditions that will adequately accommodate assessment of the Duke of Edinburgh Award
suitably works within national risk-assessment guidelines
A 5-day program (over a 4 day option) will ensure:
a more diverse range of activities to be experienced, including rafting (not part of the 4-day program)
students are provided with a second over-night expedition (away from their base camp)
the week maximises the students time away given the extensive half-day travel time both to and from
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the camp allows for the Duke of Edinburgh to be assessed within the mandated guidelines (NB. practice and
assessed expeditions must have at least 24 hours between expeditions)
the preparatory educational component in the lead up to the camp will contain more substance
If budget constraints prevent this from being possible it would then be proposed that we revert to a 4-day program
facilitated by Bindaree Outdoor Education at Lake Eildon and surrounds. Students will still engage in challenging activities
but not have the full benefits of the 5 day rural experience as outlined above.
Costing:
Year 9 Total Costs (2016) $65,000
Proposed Revised Budget (2017) $130,000 (5 day) or
$101,000 (4 day)
Proposed Year 9 Itinerary: See Appendix 7
Budget Summary Year 4 – 9 Camps
Proposed Camp Budget 2017
Year 4 – 9 Camps
NOTES
Year 4 $4,400 Includes petrol and incidentals
Year 5 $4,700 Includes petrol and incidentals
Year 6 $8,800 Includes petrol and incidentals
Year 7 $29,000 6 Camps
Year 8 $40,000
Year 9 $130,000 5 Day Camp
TOTAL $216,900
College Budget $225,100
Proposed 2017 camp cost $216,900
Surplus $8,200
Years 10 – 12 Interstate and Overseas Trips
Current opportunities for students are very much supported by the group, in particular those that have Lasallian
connections and links with social justice. Staff organising and taking part in trips are making a huge commitment to the
College in terms of time and energy, often having an impact on family life especially when trips are planned during school
holidays.
The Committee identified a lack of an overall co-ordinated plan for trips. All trips should go through some sort of approval
process before in depth planning begins. The process of risk assessment is essential. Emphasis should be placed creating
a balanced set of trip opportunities across the areas of social justice, sport/adventure and culture.
Camps and Overseas Trips Committee.
This representative committee of staff will be chaired by the DLD – Experiential Learning and oversee all arrangements for
the approval and conduct of international trips. The Camps and Overseas Trips Committee (COTC) will write a three year
Strategic Plan detailing which international trips will be offered across the three categories. The COTC will grant pre-
approval subject to all CEM guidelines for international trips being met. Final proposals for each trip will need to go through
the COTC before getting passed on to the College Executive. Students nominated for these trips need to meet the
following expectations:
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All school fees are paid
Behavioural (both past classroom behaviour and expectations on camp behaviour)
The College is aptly prepared to meet individual student medical needs.
Social Justice Trips
Year 10.
Continue the biennial Philippines trip to Greenhills Manilla in 2018. See Appendix 8
Year 11
Continue PNG trip in the Term 3 holidays. See Appendix 9
Camps Co-ordinator to investigate an alternative immersion experience to the PNG trip for 2018
Continue the VCAL trip to Balgo Hills Indigenous Community, WA. See Appendix 10
Year 12 Coolies
Maintain trip to India in its current form. See Appendix 11
Sport and Adventure Trips
Year 10
Continue to offer the NZ Adventure Experience in the Term 2 holidays. See Appendix 12
For 2017, more local and/or shorter trips should also be considered as a lower cost alternative to the NZ trip.
These trips are non-year level specific. They are based on staff and student interest and may not run annually. The COTC
will determine the viability of these trips for each planning period. For example in 2017 the Sri Lanka Cricket Tour. See
Appendix 13
Links need to be developed with proposed introduction of Duke of Edinburgh scheme at Year 9. Clear pathways should
be developed for students to progress through Gold level at Years 10-12 or beyond. This could possibly be established
with a link to an outside agency or another school. Ideally students could complete Gold in Years 10, 11, or 12 (i.e. there
is no requirement to do all levels before the end of Year 12).
Cultural Trips
These trips take the form of language tours (French and Italian) or other specific purpose academic tours.
The CTOC will determine the viability of such tours based on CEM guidelines and the volatility of existing or
predicted international conditions.
Trips to Italy and France are currently suspended as a result of security concerns in Europe.
Academic exchanges to Lasallian Colleges in Asia are potentially future opportunities.
There are no current proposals for 2017. Italy and France to be reviewed for 2018.
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Recommendations
1. The position of Camp Co-ordinator be retained and be offered as a two year Position of Responsibility within the
College. Role description to be revised for 2017.
2. A Camp and Overseas Trip Committee be established for 2017 to oversee the planning and approval process for all
camps and overseas tips at the College.
3. The philosophy underpinning outdoor learning be promoted across the College and embedded across the
curriculum.
4. The Camps Program 4 - 9 be delivered as follows: (See Findings section for specific detail)
Year 4
3 day camp at Torquay in Term 1 (Wednesday 15/2 – Friday 17/2)
Focus on transition, team work, water safety
Year 5
3 day camp at Sovereign Hill
Early Term 1 or 2 (Monday 6/3 – Wednesday 8/3)
Curriculum focus with team-building skills
Year 6
3 day camp at Cave Hill Creek
Term 4 (Wednesday October 18 – Friday October 20)
Focus on leadership, outdoor education, problem solving and challenge
Year 7
No change to current activity structure at Torquay.
3 day camp at Torquay. (Dates to be confirmed)
One class per camp
Year 8
Retain Phillip Island as the preferred venue
Shift the focus to camp craft, sustainability and team building skills.
To be run over four weeks in Term 3 and 4 (Dates to be confirmed)
Camps and Overseas Trips Committee to review Year 8 Camp for 2018.
Year 9
New five day camp in the Snowy River National Park, East Gippsland
Shift the focus to outdoor education.
Run over one week with the entire year level together (Monday 23/10 – Friday 27/10)
To be facilitated by the Outward Bound organisation
or/
New four day camp at Eildon and surrounds
Shift the focus to outdoor education
Run over the one week with the entire year level together (Monday 23/10 – Friday 27/10)
To be facilitated by Bindaree
5. The Camps Program 4-9 be reviewed every three years.
6. The College maintain its existing funding level for camps as part of the College budget.
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7. An annual camp levy to be considered by the College Finance Committee in the future for Years 4 – 9 camps, to
supplement any shortfall in the annual College camps budget.
8. Identify all Year 4-9 camp staff required prior to the commencement of the school year.
9. Maximize involvement by DLS College staff and use CRT’s as a “last resort” option.
10. Ensure thorough preparation and staff information is provided at the Collage prior to the commencement of each
camp.
11. Camps and overseas trips for Year 10 -12 students continue to be offered on a user pays basis, pending approval
from the Business Manager.
12. Expanded camp opportunities be developed for Year 10 students in the Term 2 holiday period
13. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Gold Level expedition component be developed as an optional Year 10 - 12
experience in a suitable holiday period.
14. The Year 11 PNG trip continue to be offered.
15. An alternative Year 11 immersion experience be developed for 2018.
16. The Year 12 "Coolies" India trip continue in its current form.
17. The Year 10 -12 camps and overseas trips program be reviewed every three years (or sooner if international conditions
require).
18. That Risk Assessment for each camp and overseas trip be given the highest priority by trip organisers
19. Risk Assessment for each camp be reviewed at the conclusion of the camp in preparation for the next cycle of that
camp program.
20. That the process for undertaking Risk Assessment is reviewed annually and communicated to all staff and the wider
College community.
21. Communication to parents and students of optional camp opportunities be improved to ensure all students are given
adequate notice of the options available.
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Appendix
1. Parent Survey Comments
More camps for Years 9 & 10, a time where the boys I believe, would benefit even more so from having the above
attributes reinforced.
Give all students an opportunity to attend camps/excursions. My son is not being given the opportunity to go to
New Zealand this year. Only a select few (the chosen ones) are going.
Actually have a camp would be a nice change!
Happy with camp programs
Not enough camps offered, very disappointing! My son has attend 1 he's now year 11
With a child that thrives on new experiences outside of the family unit i would support longer durations of camp (I
think grade 4 is only 2 nights), and if possible explore opportunities for additional camps over school holidays. At our
previous school there was a regional camp were certain children were selected from neighbouring schools to
attend, great opportunity to meet and collaborate and learn from each other.
No camps were offered (or if offered not communicated to parents) in Year 10, 11 or 12.
These are my sons' thoughts.
My Son thought that he learnt and did different things each camp which was great. Jan Jac was the worst and a
very run down place to stay.
Camps should go for a week and be full with activities and confidence building leaders / activities and groups.
Year 9 students should go on a two / three week camp, considering De La does not have a separate campus
something to build on relationships, opportunities including away from home skills.
The older you get the camps should be more structured yet fun.
Maybe consider going interstate like Ayers Rock, Canberra, Skiing, Queensland, Survival camps. My son is currently
in Year 10 and said the Year 5 camp was the best out of all the camps he has been on.
Compulsory camps for older years after year 9
More/variety of Camps in offer in Yr 10.
Yr 6 camp far too short given the travel time. A longer or closer camp.
Yr 7 camp was poorly resourced- no balls etc for the boys to kick around. Activities were good overall.
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I think with the senior boys that perhaps only 2 nights away from home could be a bit short to fully learn and grow
from the experience.
We are new to the school from Qld so I am unsure of the program at DLS. We have previously experienced a
progressive camp system for primary school which has been very successful for the children and well received by
parents due to its incremental nature. It was 1 night away for grade 3, increasing an additional night by year level
(I.e. 2 nights for grade 4 etc). Therefore grade 6 would have 4 nights away. Such a large trip was to Canberra to
learn about the nations capital, government, war memorial, etc. In grade 5 he was able to go caving, snorkelling,
turtle hatching along the coast for 3 nights. I hope that DLS provides a great educational experience for their last
primary school camp. Being the last I think I should be special and reflect their status as seniors.
Would like to see more camps offered. My boys are now in yr 11 and we have been disappointed in the camps
offered during their time at De La.
Year 7 & 8 at Jan Juc were pretty ordinary camps. Year 9 at Howqua was an enjoyable experience. But then we
were disappointed that that there was only the New Zealand Camp on offer in year 10.
I would like see greater opportunities for camps/trips as part of the school experience. My son is now in Yr 12 and
his camp experience has been limited to Yr 7-9.Suggested camps would be Canberra,Central Australia,Outdoor
Education .I hope that greater opportunities can be created as I feel disappointed that there has not been more to
offer.
I am really disappointed that there is no trip to Italy this year. Other parents that I have spoken to from other schools
tell me that their overseas trips are still going ahead!! We felt my son was to young to go in year 9 and advised him
to wait for year 11 only to reach year 11 and now devastated there is no trip. My other two children have been on
exchange to Italy and both had a wonderful time, and a life changing experience. I really think this is one area that
lets the school down. I believe the trip should be offered by the school at the discursion of the parents. Terrorism is
a threat everywhere including Australia. I'm sure families can decide together if it is right for their child as they see fit
at the time. I hope the school reconsiders.
More challenging offerings at Yr 9 and 10 level, with an element of choice - so boys can select a type of experience
that appeals to them.
Just a little more notice on venue and activity. Potentially we would like to as a family stay for the weekend as an
extension after the camp. Also a notice on the safety planning on events, we notice a camp in Warrnambool where
a group of kids was caught in a rip on canoes.
I don't know if there are any camps in year 10 but the year 9 Howqua camp was the best my son has attended so
far
My son did not attend the NZ ski trip/camp in Year 10. It was not made clear that this OS camp which was not
mandatory but by personal choice, was to be the only camp experience for the Year 10s. There were some single
day enrichment retreats from memory which were pastorally focused, but only of day duration. In Year 11, the camp
intention has not been made clear, at this stage of Term 2. Better communication (a rarity for DLS whose parent
communication is of an extremely admirable standard) would be appreciated for 2016, and would have been
appreciated for 2015.
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2. Proposed Year 4 Camp Itinerary:
3. Proposed Year 5 Camp Itinerary:
This is a very simple example of a plan. There are a number of education activities that will be added if this Camp is
accepted
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Leave DLS & Arrive SH at
Last chance for exploring
12:00pm Sovereign Hill Activities on site
Sovereign Hill
Attend some of the free activities
including sweet making, candle
Camp Rules, Tour & Setup making and gold panning, Red Lunch at Café and Games
Coats, Gun Powder Demonstration,
Theatre Performance etc
Entrance into Sovereign Hill –
Attend School Group Education
exploration of the site 2 – 5pm Bus back to school by 3:00pm
Session TBC
5:30 Dinner on site
5:30 Dinner on site
Hire Quarter Masters Room for
8:00 Blood On Southern Cross Activities
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4. Proposed Year 6 Camp Itinerary:
Ideas provided by Cave Hill Creek. Specific itinerary will be planned once dates are set. This will include one day on site
in Glamping space and one day and night outdoors that includes camping in the Rainforest.
5. Proposed Year 7 Camp Itinerary:
6. Proposed Year 8 Camp Itinerary:
Note: This program could be condensed into 3 days to enable back to back camps over the week
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7. Costings & Proposed 2017 Year 9 Camp Itinerary:
Staff : Cost 5 day Cost 4 day Duke-Ed 2017 Activities
Provider Proposed Program Student Program Program Component Availability on Day 1
Term 4 & Day 4
Outdoor Journey based $136,800 $105,000
Education 1:14 Yes No Unclear
Group (3) canoe/hike. Most
(with 3 year (self-cater
professional company – (Must be
lock in) 1.5 days)
concern that cost will Term 3)
escalate over the time.
Outward Cave/Abseil/Climb/Raft/ $104,000 Yes*
Bound (2) 1:18* $ 130,00.00 Yes No
Hike Most appealing
program (inconsistent (but will
exhibitions). Concern impact
about Vacant Day 1 & ratios)
Day 4 and Duke of Ed.
Bindaree Neat program entailing $101,000
Outdoor 1:15 $145,000 Unclear Yes Yes
Education Raft Build/Canoe/Bike/
( self-cater (self-cater
(1) GPS Navigation
1.5 days)
(consistent program at 1.5 days)
different locations)
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8. Proposed Philippines Trip Itinerary:
Date Activity
Day One Departure from Melbourne late evening
Day Two Arrive Manila mid-afternoon. Travel to La Salle
Green Hills and boys introduced to host families
Day Three Time with host families
Day Four Time with host families
Day Five Orientation and Classes at La Salle Green Hills
Day Six City Tour and museums Visit; old walled city, Manila
Cathedral,
Arts precinct.
Waterfront and Privately
owned museum detailing the
culture and arts of the
Philippines
Day Seven Visit Gawad Kalinga or ANCOP
Day Eight Visit Jiamie Hilario School Overnight stay
Day Nine Jiamie Hilario School return to Manilla
Day Ten Time with host families
Day Eleven Time with host families
Day Twelve Visit an Lasallian school either Zobel or one of
the Lasallian Universities
Day Thirteen Classes and activities at La Salle Green Hills
Day Fourteen Visit Kuya centre or ‘Outreach’ program
Day Fifteen Preparations and Farewell dinner
Day Sixteen Depart for Melbourne
Day Seventeen Arrive in Melbourne
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9. Proposed Year 11 PNG Trip Itinerary:
Day One: (Nationals celebrating Independence Day, Long Weekend)
o Students arrive in Port Moresby and are met by welcome party.
o Travel to shopping compound to purchase phone, sim card and bottled water.
o Travel to DLS Bomana and settle into Keaga House.
Day Two: (Public Holiday)
o 8:00am Tour of College and identify work site.
o Start work, half day of work then travel to Port Moresby and view Independent Day Celebrations.
Day Three:
o PNG Students start back and we are presented to the school.
o Start work, only one break for the day.
o Lunch 12:00 – 1:00pm.
o Have Tea, students have own time in the compound and then bed 10:30pm.
Day four:
o Work all day.
o Note: As materials are required a staff member or lay person, two students and PNG Nationals as security will
travel into Port Moresby to purchase hardware.
Day Five:
o Work all Day then Football clinic with PNG AFL Squad.
Day Six:
o Work most of the day.
o Boys will be special guests at School Assembly and Mass, they will present school gifts in the sacrificial offering.
o At the end of the day there will be a trip into Port Moresby to the Shopping Centre Compound.
Day Seven:
o Work half day.
o Lunch, then travel to Owers Corner southern end of the Kokoda Track, 61km by road North East of Port
Moresby.
Day Eight:
o Work half day.
o Lunch - a BBQ at a beach side village and a swim in the Coral Sea. Approx 70km South of Port Moresby.
Day Nine:
Work all day.
Day Ten:
o Work all day then trip to Shopping Centre Compound in Port Moresby.
Day Eleven:
o Work all day. - Work should be finished.
o Football clinic organised with PNG AFL Squad.
Day Twelve:
o Work half day.
o Clean and tidy work site, evaluate and reflect on work done.
o Principal’s words of thanks.
o PM: Shopping at Local Open Craft Market for souvenirs.
o Back to Keaga House.
o Pack up, clean up and prepare for early departure for home.
Day Thirteen:
o Wake up early, drive to airport, fly home.
o Parents to meet boys at Melbourne Airport
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10. Proposed VCAL Balgo Hills Trip Itinerary:
PROPOSED ITINERARY FOR TRIP TO
LUURNPA CATHOLIC SCHOOL
BALGO HILLS WA
DAY ONE
Arrive by commercial flight at Alice Springs. Met by staff at airport.
The group will travel in 3 4WD, 2 rentals and the other owned and driven by De La Salle staff member Tom Buick.
Travel to Tilmouth Springs Road House.
Evening meal and accommodation in pre booked cabins for the night at the Road House.
DAY TWO
Travel on the Tanami Track 4WD trip to Balgo Hills.
Stop for lunch. Arrive at Luurnpa Catholic School.
Settle into accommodation.
DAY THREE
Tour school – identify work sites. Start work as programmed.
DAY FOUR
Attend work sites. 3 x 2 hour sessions.
1 hour lunch break
DAY FIVE
Attend work sites 2 x 2 hour sessions
Afternoon travel to cultural site to view ancient rock art. Local elders to act as guides.
DAY SIX
Attend work sites. 2 x 2 hour sessions.
Afternoon session travel with the elders as guides into the pound to view Old Balgo remains.
DAY SEVEN
Leave Balgo in 4WD vehicles to Tilmouth Springs. The vehicles and staff allocation will be as for the arrival on day
one.
Once again, stay the night in pre booked cabins at the Road House
DAY EIGHT
Drive to Alice Springs. Fly to Melbourne via commercial flight.
Arrive Saturday afternoon.
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11. Proposed Year 12 Coolies Trip Itinerary:
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12. Proposed Year 10 New Zealand Trip Itinerary:
26 June - 1 July 2016
Day 1
- 06:00 Parents to drop off students at Melbourne International airport and head to the Air New Zealand desk to check in
for your flight to Queenstown. There will be De La Salle staff at the 2 minute drop off point directing students to
the Air New Zealand desk to meet as a group.
- 09:00 Depart Melbourne on Air New Zealand flight NZ864 direct to Queenstown
- 14:15 Arrive into Queenstown, the adventure capitol of New Zealand!
- 14:30 Clear security, grab your bags and meet your Haka representative who will be on hand to help with all of your trip
needs and enquiries
- 14:45 Meet with your coach and transfer to your accommodation at Lakeview Holiday Park
Free time this afternoon to relax at your accommodation or take a short stroll into Queenstown
Head to Green Toad in town this afternoon to hire your soft gear which includes jacket, pants, gloves and goggles
- 17:30 Enjoy an early dinner tonight at one of Haka's favourite restaurants!
- 19:00 After dinner time to head back to Lakeview and get an early night, ready for tomorrow's big day on the slopes!
-
- Day 2
- 06.30 Wake up for breakfast
- 07.30 Meet the coach and head up the mountain
- 08:15 Arrive at The Remarkables ski resort and head up to the base building to collect your ski passes
- 08:30 Get fitted with ski and snowboard gear
- 09:00 Group ski lesson – 1.5 hours
- 10:30 Free skiing
- 12:30 Break for lunch (self-catered)
- 13:30 Afternoon free skiing
- 15:45 Finish up on the slopes and take all your gear back to the bus, you will be at a different mountain
tomorrow
- 16.00 The coach will transfer you back to your accommodation
- 16.45 Sometime before dinner to shower, warm up and relax
- 17.45 Stroll into town for your evening meal at another of Queenstown's delightful establishments
- 19:30 Enjoy some free time after dinner, there's heaps to see and do in Queenstown, check out the Odyssey Sensory
Maze, Vortex 12D motion theatre or for those brave enough there is the Fear Factory Haunted House for an
evening of spooks and scares!
-
- Day 3
- 07.30 An early start for breakfast today to fuel-up before another exciting day of snow sports!!
- 08.00 The bus will collect group from your accommodation and transfer you to a new resort - Coronet Peak.
Don't forget your ski gear and also take some shoes with you to wear when you return ski boots at the end
of the day
- 08.40 Arrive at Coronet Peak and check in with ski school
- 09:00 Group ski lesson - 1.5 hours
- 10:30 Free skiing
- 12:30 Break for lunch (self-catered)
- 13:30 Afternoon free skiing
- 15.45 Finish up at Coronet, leave your ski and snowboard gear up, there bring everything else back down
with you
- 16:00 The coach will transfer you back to your accommodation
- 16:30 Arrive back at Lakeview enjoy some time to chill before dinner tonight
- 17.45 Your evening meal tonight will be at another Queenstown restaurant, 6pm sharp!
- 19:30 Enjoy some free time after dinner, check out what you missed out on last night there's also ice skating, cinema
and bowling available, or if you prefer head back to Lakeview and enjoy a quiet move night
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