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Large Group Accommodation in Victoria: Options for 50–300 Guests
Planning accommodation for 50, 100, 200 or even 300 people? The Summit in Gippsland sleeps up to 309 guests across cabins, bungalows, tents and Doughty House, with catering, meeting spaces and more than 40 activities in one location.
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School Camps in Victoria: Why Every Student Deserves the Experience
Outdoors Victoria is calling for every student to experience at least one camp in nature during primary school and one during secondary school. Here's why that matters, and how fully facilitated camps take the pressure off teachers.
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St Agnes Primary School Year 4 Camp
The Flying Dwarves and Slay Queen Baddies spent three days on the Rock Wall, Bush Challenge and Orienteering, then hauled a stubborn tyre teammate around the Monster Course chasing their biggest second-lap improvement.
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Gisborne Secondary College Year 8 Camp
Gisborne Secondary College's Year 8 tribes raced the Monster Course with a stubborn tyre teammate in tow, chased the biggest second-lap improvement rather than the fastest time and closed out three days with an epic game of Crane Tiger Egg.
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Croydon Hills Primary School Year 5 Camp
104 Year 5 students from Croydon Hills Primary School tackled three days of adventure in seven tribes, celebrating their teammates and cheering 7/11 to the fastest times on both the Monster Course and Snowy River Challenge.
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Coburg High School Year 11 Camp
Coburg High School’s Year 11 students set intentions and Super Stretch goals, raced the Monster Course and Snowy River Challenge across ten tribes and finished with an Army Tank hot lap for their values winners.
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Rochester Secondary College Year 9 Camp
Rochester Secondary College’s Year 9 students set Super Stretch goals, raced the Monster Course and Snowy River Challenge across two tightly matched tribes and finished camp with four values winners.
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Port Melbourne Secondary College Year 10 Camp
Port Melbourne Secondary College’s Year 10 students tackled the Leap of Faith and Sky Bridge, backed their teammates through two muddy Monster Course laps and celebrated their values winners with an Army Tank victory lap.
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Southern Cross Grammar Year 5 Camp
Southern Cross Grammar’s Year 5 students set daily goals, supported their teammates through high-wire challenges and improved their times on a muddy second lap of the Monster Course during three days at The Summit.
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Pre-Season Sporting Camps Victoria: Build a Stronger Team at The Summit in 2027
Great seasons start before the first whistle. A pre-season sporting camp at The Summit builds trust, leadership and team culture with 40+ adventure activities, onsite accommodation and catering in Gippsland.
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Year 7 Camps Victoria: Building Connection and Belonging
Starting secondary school is a major transition. A well-designed Year 7 camp helps new students build friendships, confidence, belonging and teamwork early.
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Mt Hira College
Mt Hira’s Year 9 students tackled eight adventure activities and discovered that improvement beats speed on the Monster Course. Miss Sims Dim Sims cut 13:42 from their second run, while four values winners were celebrated for courage and teamwork.
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Clifton Creek Primary School
Clifton Creek students reached their team goal with 26 Keepy-Uppy touches, tackled muddy obstacles and celebrated Andrew and Finley with an army tank ride. Three days of adventure brought new confidence and plenty of teamwork.
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Northcote High School Camp 2
Northcote’s second camp group took on high ropes, tug-of-war and two muddy obstacle runs. The Scardy Cats made the biggest improvement, while seven teams celebrated classmates who encouraged others and embraced new challenges.
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Northcote High School
Northcote’s Year 8 students cheered each other through high ropes, muddy obstacles and tug-of-war. Three days of shared challenges brought out brave moments, friendly competition and teammates worth celebrating.
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Bayside P-12 College
Flags, laser skirmish and a muddy obstacle course brought Bayside’s Year 4–6 students together. A second run gave every team the chance to put what they’d learned into practice.
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Brighton Secondary College
From the Sky Bridge to the Flying Fox, Brighton’s Year 9 students found plenty of reasons to be brave. Camp finished by recognising supportive classmates with a ride in the Army Tank.
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Boroondara Park Primary School
Boroondara Park’s Year 5 students discovered that getting better mattered more than being fastest. Carrying a tyre through muddy obstacles put their teamwork to the test, alongside highwire adventures and the Giant Swing.
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Hartwell Primary School Grade 6
With Grade 6 ahead, Hartwell’s 75 Year 5 students practised stepping up as leaders. Team chants, outdoor challenges and encouragement from classmates helped them discover strengths to take back to school.
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Aspendale Gardens Primary School
Aspendale Gardens’ Year 6 students took on the Snowy River Challenge and set themselves new goals each morning. Classmates recognised those who showed courage and kindness, with Army Tank rides to celebrate.
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Templeton Primary School
Templeton’s 99 Year 6 students brought plenty of energy to abseiling, scavenger hunts and muddy team challenges. Their camp celebrated both impressive obstacle-course efforts and the classmates who helped others succeed.
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East Preston Islamic College
A suit-clad arrival set the tone for East Preston’s lively camp. Students tackled the Leap of Faith and Summit Window, then made time for campfire reflections and gratitude.
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Mooroolbark College Year 8 Camp
Mooroolbark’s Year 8 students swapped between Giant Swing thrills and laser skirmish tactics. A return trip through the muddy obstacle course gave them a chance to improve together.
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Sacred Heart College (Geelong)
Sixteen teams made Sacred Heart Geelong’s return visit a busy one. Year 9 students tackled abseiling, the Sky Bridge and the mud run, cheering on each other’s breakthroughs.
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Fully Facilitated School Camps: What Does It Mean?
What does a fully facilitated school camp actually mean? We break down what facilitators do, what teachers can expect, and why it matters for your students.
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