Year 9 Camps

This week, our intrepid Year 9 students went on their various camps.  Though each camp offered a unique experience, they all promoted initiative, personal challenge and team building.  For all the photos, be sure to scan the QR Code in this year’s College yearbook, The Falcon Magazine, available next week.

Team Arapiles

The Mt Arapiles Rock Climbing and Hiking Camp took place in the Grampians National Park and at Mt Arapiles. Accommodation was under tents at the Natimuk Lake camping ground. Activities included rock-climbing, abseiling and bush walking.

After some stunning weather on the rocks, the rain came - but it didn't slow our Year 9's down!

Team Surf

The Surf Camp took students to Torquay where they experienced some of the best beaches in the world. The students spent the week learning and developing their skills in and around the ocean, building up their confidence and safety with not just water, but surfing at the beach as well.

Team Rafting

The Snowy River Rafting Camp took place on the Snowy River and accommodation was under tents at various locations along the river. Students were involved in rafting activities throughout the day and responsible for setting up their tents and cooking meals. This camp provides students with a range of physical and mental challenges throughout the week.  Here are a few photos from  their first night at the Balley Hooley Campground (junction of Buchan and Snowy Rivers) and their last night at Marlo, where the Snowy River meets the sea.

Team Karoonda

The Karoonda Park Adventure Camp is located by the Alpine and Snowy River National Parks, Wilderness Areas and State Forests in East Gippsland. Students slept in comfortable cabin accommodation with full catering. 

One of the highlights of the week was a day trip to the Snowy River for an exhilarating white water rafting trip. Activities included abseiling, high ropes courses, flying fox, horseback riding, bush walking, rock climbing and a number of initiative games.

Team Horse Riding

The Horse Riding Camp trekked through the Merrijig/Howqua Valley area. After spending the first day getting to know the horse and developing some basic horsemanship, students did an extended ride (4-5 hours) on Tuesday and Thursday with shorter rides on Wednesday and Friday (2-3 hours). Accommodation was rustic bunkhouse accommodation with the opportunity to sleep under the stars.