Alberton Primary School Year 3 to 6 Camp

On Monday, May 19th , The Summit was buzzing with excitement as the eager and adventurous students of Alberton Primary School rolled in, ready to take on a three-day journey packed with fun, challenges, teamwork, and unforgettable memories.

Day One — Stretching Comfort Zones

After settling into their accommodation, students met their incredible coaching team: Cal, Mim, Enis, and Matt . The team introduced students to The Summit’s Five Keys , our guide for turning a good camp into a truly life-changing one:

Have Fun
Play All In
Make Lots of Mistakes
Get Uncomfortable
Don’t Go Home Wondering ‘What If’

After a group game of 50 Up , students learned about the Target, Stretch & Super Stretch goal-setting strategy, helping them break down challenges, face fears, and grow outside their comfort zones.

Then, it was straight into activities:

Flying Fox : Students soared above the lake with courage and laughter.
Orienteering : Teams put their navigation skills to the test in a fast-paced scavenger hunt.
Tash’s Ladder : A vertical adventure to a bird’s-eye view of The Summit.
The Cave : A test of nerve and teamwork in the dark, underground maze.

After two action-packed rotations, students enjoyed chicken schnitzels and chocolate cake , a massive hit! With full bellies and tired legs, they headed to bed, and most were fast asleep in no time.

Day Two — Intention, Adventure & Mud!

Tuesday kicked off with ham and cheese croissants before Mim led a session on morning intentions , reminding students that small actions can make a big difference . After watching the “Let’s Laugh More” video, we played Crane, Tiger, Egg to get the energy up before launching into more activities:

Bag Blitz : Students climbed Timmy’s Tower and jumped to grab the bag.
Scavenger Hunt : Costumes, chaos, and laughs, especially with Matt rocking a pretty dress !
Snake & Nails : Students got up close with Hercules the black-headed python and walked across a bed of nails.
Bush Challenge : Mud walls, foam pits, memory games, and teamwork galore.

After lunch, it was time for the famous Monster Course , a muddy, messy, memory-making challenge of epic proportions. The older students showed true grit and resilience as they completed not one, but two laps , pushing themselves and supporting each other every step of the way.

Dinner was well-earned with pasta and garlic bread , followed by a fun evening activity run by the teachers.

Day Three — Gratitude, Dancing & Epic Finishes

Wednesday began in the best way possible: pancakes for breakfast ! After that, Coach Elena got everyone moving with an energetic dance party , even showing off her backflip skills to everyone’s amazement.

Then Cal spoke about gratitude , encouraging students to appreciate the small and big things in life. After watching Kid President’s “Hero” video, students reflected on the heroes in their own lives. A final warm-up game of Repeat After Me got bodies moving and smiles beaming before wrapping up with the last two rotations.

To cap off camp, each tribe voted for a Values Winner , a student who embodied the Five Keys throughout the camp experience. These legends were rewarded with a hot lap inside The Summit’s WWII Army Tank , a massive highlight!

Coaches’ Highlights

Here are just a few special moments that stood out to the coaching team:

Enis : “Amber on the Monster Course, her team stood by her side and didn’t stop cheering until she conquered the cargo net. It was inspiring.”

Mim : “Watching Olive bravely tackle the cave, then being embraced and celebrated by her whole team, it was pure magic.”

Cal : “Seeing Jye conquer the Flying Fox and hearing his team cheer from across the lake gave me goosebumps.”

Matt : “Tash’s Ladder was full of courage. Rikki climbed the inside tower, and Shyla, who was terrified, pushed through her fears. It was incredible.”

Elena : “The breakfast dance party and the group hug I got from all the kids, it absolutely made my day.”

Thank You, Alberton!

To the amazing students, teachers, and helpers from Alberton Primary School , thank you for showing up, playing all in, and creating an incredible camp atmosphere. Your resilience, kindness, and energy made the experience truly unforgettable.

We wish you all the best for the rest of the year, and we hope to welcome you back to The Summit in the future!