Year 6 Camp - Phillip Island Adventure Resort

Year 6 Camp - Phillip Island Adventure Resort

Marshmallows were slowly crisping up near the campfire. Embers of light interspersed within the wilderness. The scent of smoke scattered throughout the camp. The students gathered around the fire and shared vivid memories of the events which occurred prior to the night. 

The Phillip Island Adventure Resort was filled to the brim with excitement. The cabins were spacious and cosy. Our main accommodation was the Colonnades. Within each cabin there were three beds in one section and a separate room which consisted of two beds and an ensuite bathroom with a convenient shower. 

The camp’s staff were kind and considerate regarding the students’ allergies and medications. The food was tailor-made to fit dietary requirements. The food was scrumptious and there was always enough for seconds and dessert.

Optimism and enthusiasm were to be seen during the activities. Every BEPS student put in their best effort with the activities. A prime example of this was when the students were doing the giant swing, almost every one of them challenged themselves and went to the top.

Surfing was exceedingly popular amongst the students. Everyone had fun and they were all trying their best to ride the waves. They learned heaps from the teachers and some even stood up on their surfboards.

The lake sparkled as streaks of gold sunlight poured down, creating shimmering diamond reflections on the pristine water surface, the perfect setting for canoeing. Teams of two paddled around the lake, splashing each other and working together to turn left or right. With water safety a huge focus of our canoeing lesson, the students knew exactly what to do when their canoe capsized. 

Our other activities included Flying Fox, Team Rescue, Low Ropes, Boulder Wall and Archery. Overall, this camp was one of the greatest camps ever and a great experience for our last camp in primary school.

By A and M

Year 6 quotes and thoughts about camp:

I faced my fears and fear faced me when I went on the giant swing. The surfing was really amazing too... Maybe the real camp was the friends we made along the way. - Senan

The cabins were better than last year. Food was decent. But the best part was spending time with friends. - Sasha

At first I thought that surfing would be scary, but then I realised it was fun. I am proud of myself for learning to surf because this was my first time surfing. - Elysa

The flying fox was so much fun, I really wish we could have more turns. - Minh

Camp was very fun and I loved the activities. Some of them were scary at the start but turned out to be fun and I learnt a lot. - Casta

My favourite activity was surfing because it was great to feel the power of the waves carrying me. - Agastya

Surfing was really fun and we had such good waves that it felt like we were destined for success with surfing. There were so many activities that we had too much fun! These activities made us so tired we passed out each night. - Kayley

There was something different about this camp, I found it more friendly and enjoyable than our past camps. - Ana

Camp was really fun and my favourite activities were the giant swing and surfing because in the giant swing I got to go really high and in surfing I stood up for a long time. - Amelia

Camp was tiring. - Peiying

Spider. - Luca

Word of advice: Don’t be with Rob for canoeing. - Alyssa.

I liked sinking other people’s canoes and trying to sleep when the others were noisy in our cabin. - Leo

I liked the twin flying fox because we could fly down together. It was a really long flying fox, and we went all the way to the end and back again. - Hayden Y