Question 1

What school camps do you run?

Accepted Answer

Fully facilitated adventure-based school camps built around personal development, courage, resilience and teamwork, delivered by our own trained staff. Camps are most commonly booked as three-day, two-night programs and are tailored to your school's goals, timing and budget.

Question 2

What year levels and ages are camps for?

Accepted Answer

Both primary (Years 3 and up) and secondary school groups. Programs are tailored to the age and year level of your students, with our more advanced signature experiences best suited to Year 10 and senior groups.

Question 3

Do you host secondary school camps and Year 7 transition camps?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We run Year 7 transition camps focused on belonging and new friendships, Years 8 to 10 resilience and challenge camps, and senior leadership retreats for Years 11 to 12.

Question 4

What does a typical program look like?

Accepted Answer

Adventure activities such as the Monster Course / Mud Run, Flying Fox and water slide, woven together with personal-development sessions including the Five Keys to Success, Intention Setting, Gratitude and Debriefing. Optional evening programs (disco, fire pit with s'mores, trivia and night activities) and Adventure PLUS add-ons are also available.

Question 5

Are camps facilitated by Summit staff?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Activities are run by qualified Summit facilitators who hold a Certificate II in First Aid and have completed our internal training program, online testing and logged practical hours. All staff hold a Working with Children Check and a Victoria Police Check.

Question 6

What activities do students do on a school camp?

Accepted Answer

Up to 6 activity rotations a day. Activities include the Monster Course, Giant Swing, Leap of Faith, Snake Encounter, Army Tank, Nail Walk, Sky Bridge, Flying Fox, water slide and more, all facilitated by Summit staff.

Question 7

Can we bring extra teachers or parents, and what is the ratio?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Supervising adults are included free at a ratio of 1 adult per 10 students. Additional adults beyond that ratio are charged for meals and accommodation only, with no program fees (roughly $200 for a typical three-day camp, confirmed at the time of booking).

Question 8

What teacher planning resources do you provide?

Accepted Answer

Teachers have access to our Schools Portal for student details, dietaries and risk assessments, plus downloadable School Info Packs, Parent Info Packs, sample programs and Curriculum links. Casual Relief Teacher costs are covered for pre-camp site visits.

Question 9

What do you provide for parents?

Accepted Answer

A Parent Information Pack covering what to expect, what to bring, communication and contact details. Available on the Resources page.

Question 10

What does my child need to bring?

Accepted Answer

For bedding, students need either a doona, sheets and a pillow, or a sleeping bag and a pillow, plus a towel. For a full list of what students should bring to camp, including recommended clothing, footwear, toiletries and other essentials, please refer to the What to Bring & Packing List.

Question 11

What happens in wet weather?

Accepted Answer

Many activities run in wet weather. We also have indoor venues (The Lodge, The Stadium, Alfresco Room, Recreation Room) and indoor activity alternatives so programs continue regardless of conditions.

Question 12

How does a school camp booking work?

Accepted Answer

Contact us for a quote, we hold a no-obligation tentative booking for you, then we confirm the booking with a deposit invoice and online acceptance of our booking conditions. Schools then receive access to our online portal to collect consent, dietary and medical information from families and to manage accommodation allocations.

Question 13

How do I check availability?

Accepted Answer

Contact our office directly. The team can check availability and hold your preferred dates straight away.

Question 14

Is a deposit required?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bookings are confirmed with a 15% deposit invoice and online acceptance of our booking conditions.

Question 15

Can I do a site tour or day visit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Site tours and day-trip or day-pass visits can be arranged, just contact the office.

Question 16

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Cancellation, refund and date-change terms are set out in our Terms & Conditions. Date changes are generally treated as cancellations unless agreed in writing.

Question 17

Do you offer group discounts?

Accepted Answer

Promotions for larger bookings are handled case by case within a formal quote. Infants are free if they do not require a bed, and supervising adults are free at the 1:10 ratio on school camps.

Question 18

What does a camp cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on the length of stay, group size, accommodation and whether you are catered or self-catered. A 3-day camp is $449 per person. Final pricing may vary depending on the length of stay, group size, accommodation type, catering requirements and program inclusions. Our team will provide a tailored quote based on your group's needs.

Question 19

How do we check in?

Accepted Answer

For camps and groups, a Summit staff member will contact you approximately 48 hours before arrival with check-in details. After-hours check-ins can be arranged. Doughty House stays check in at 2:00pm and check out at 10:00am; approved early or late check-in is $55, and unauthorised early arrival or late checkout is $55 per commenced hour. If you arrive earlier than your approved time your accommodation and spaces may not be ready and you will need to wait.

Question 20

How do I register my attendee details on the portal?

Accepted Answer

We have a helper guide and an instructional video available on our Resources page to walk you through the portal step by step.

Question 21

What kinds of groups do you host?

Accepted Answer

Church camps, universities and colleges, community and cultural groups, youth groups, sports clubs, large family groups, and corporate retreats. We're best suited to groups that need accommodation, catering, activity options or meeting spaces in one place.

Question 22

Can we have exclusive use of the park or an area?

Accepted Answer

For exclusive use of the whole park you pay for a minimum of 180 beds. Smaller group bookings have exclusive use of their allocated accommodation and spaces, such as Doughty House, Bungalow Village, Tent Village and dedicated meeting rooms.

Question 23

Can we self-cater?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our commercial kitchen is available for groups who wish to self-cater for large numbers. Some cabins also include self-contained kitchens for smaller groups.

Question 24

What meeting and conference spaces do you have?

Accepted Answer

The Lodge, The Stadium, The Board Room, The Alfresco Room, The Recreation Room, The Leadership Room, recreational marquees and outdoor spaces including the Fire Pit. Major venues include projectors, sound and HDMI/USB connectivity.

Question 25

What's your group size range?

Accepted Answer

We comfortably host groups from 5 up to our maximum onsite capacity of 309 beds.

Question 26

Do we have to use your activities?

Accepted Answer

No. Many groups simply use our accommodation and venues. Activities are optional add-ons, fully facilitated by our team and pre-booked. You're also welcome to use our open spaces, walking tracks, volleyball, basketball, playground and table tennis at no charge.

Question 27

What are the meals like on camp?

Accepted Answer

Fully catered with a rotating hot menu, for example cooked or cereal breakfast, morning tea, burgers and salad for lunch, pasta bolognese for dinner and dessert. Morning and afternoon tea are complimentary when a booking includes at least three main meals. Download a sample menu or view our Resources page.

Question 28

How do you handle dietary requirements?

Accepted Answer

Dietary requirements are collected via our Schools Portal or dietary template so our catering team can prepare properly, including requirements such as halal. Please return details by the deadline your booking contact gives you, which is 7 days prior to arrival.

Question 29

What about coffee and drinks?

Accepted Answer

Tea and coffee are available in the Lodge and pod machines are provided in teachers' cabins. Barista coffee is about 5 minutes away in Trafalgar. Juice is offered with meals and cordial is available on request.

Question 30

Where are you and how do we get there?

Accepted Answer

We're in Trafalgar East, West Gippsland, Victoria, about 90 minutes drive from the Melbourne CBD. Nearest towns are Trafalgar (about 5 minutes), Moe (about 7 minutes) and Yarragon (about 10 minutes). A site map is available on request.

Question 31

Does The Summit organise transportation?

Accepted Answer

No, we don't arrange transport, but we can supply a list of reputable bus and coach companies.

Question 32

Is The Summit all abilities accessible?

Accepted Answer

The Summit has accommodation and activities designed to meet the needs of our guests who have physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Depending on the disability we will recommend the best options available to you. Please feel free to contact our office so we can customise a stay or an adventure that delivers an awesome experience.

Question 33

What are your staff's qualifications?

Accepted Answer

Our team holds a variety of training and qualifications depending on their department. All staff have a Working with Children Check and a Victoria Police Check. Our facilitating team also holds a Certificate II in First Aid and has completed our extensive training program, online testing and mandatory logged hours of practical activity experience.

Question 34

Are you accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Summit is accredited with the National Accommodation Recreation Tourism Accreditation (NARTA), valid to 31/12/2028, and is a member of the Australian Camps Association. We also hold Public Health & Wellbeing and Food Act premises registrations, viewable on our Resources page.

Question 35

Do you have public liability insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Summit holds public liability insurance, plus management liability and volunteer insurance. A Certificate of Currency is available on request and on our Resources page.

Question 36

Is my child safe at The Summit? How do you manage risk?

Accepted Answer

Safety is built into how we run every activity. All activities are facilitated and supervised by trained Summit staff, and our activity equipment and procedures are checked regularly. We are NARTA accredited (the National Accommodation, Recreation and Tourism Accreditation Program) and members of the Australian Camps Association and School Camps Victoria, all of which set standards for safe operation. All Summit staff hold a current Working with Children Check, and appropriately trained team members maintain current first-aid qualifications relevant to their roles.

Question 37

What about students with medical needs or medication?

Accepted Answer

Dedicated areas are available on site for teachers and group leaders to securely store and manage student medications, including prescription medication and emergency medication such as EpiPens. Schools and groups remain responsible for the management and administration of student medication in accordance with their own policies and each student's individual medical or action plan.

Question 38

How many people can stay on site?

Accepted Answer

Our maximum onsite bed capacity is 309 when all beds are used, across our log cabins, Bungalow Village, Tent Village and Doughty House. Smaller groups are also welcome.

Question 39

What are the cabins like?

Accepted Answer

Our log cabins are nestled into the hillside landscape and all have bathroom facilities, heating and cooling. Some cabins have private rooms and self-contained kitchens.

Question 40

How many people sleep in each cabin?

Accepted Answer

There are 123 cabin beds in total. The number of beds varies per cabin, from 4 to 24 in each. See the floor plans on our Resources page.

Question 41

What is Bungalow Village?

Accepted Answer

Our bungalows are designed with many of the comforts you'll find in our cabins. Permanent bungalows are constructed with their own timber decking and include bunks, lighting, heating and power. Bungalow Village also has its own common room, The Recreation Room, with a projector, sound system and commercial kitchen facilities. There are two amenities blocks with 16 showers and 12 toilets. Bungalow Village can be accompanied by four permanent tents that sleep 8 people each, used as overflow accommodation or booked individually.

Question 42

Is there any heating in the bungalows?

Accepted Answer

Yes, heating is available during the colder months only, April to October. We also provide an extra blanket per guest.

Question 43

How many people sleep in each bungalow?

Accepted Answer

8 people; there are four sets of bunk beds in each bungalow. There are also 2 designated Teacher/Leader bungalows which sleep 5 people in 3 single beds and 1 set of single bunk beds.

Question 44

Tell me about the Doughty House.

Accepted Answer

The Doughty House is The Summit's premium, self-contained luxury stay, sleeping up to 28 guests. It features a private solar-heated pool, heated spa, two-person infrared sauna, movie room, full kitchen, dedicated BBQ and a private tennis/basketball court. Linen and bath towels are supplied; guests bring their own pool and spa towels.

Question 45

Do we need to bring our own bedding?

Accepted Answer

Yes, either a doona, sheets and pillow OR a sleeping bag and pillow, plus a towel. Doughty House guests do not need to bring bedding as linen and bath towels are supplied there.

Question 46

Can we bring along tents or caravans to stay in?

Accepted Answer

No. The Summit is not a campsite and guests may only stay within our designated accommodation.

Question 47

What's provided in the cabin and bungalow kitchens?

Accepted Answer

Cutlery, plates, cups, bowls, cooking utensils, pots, pans, saucepans, frypans, oven, toaster, microwave and fridge. The Bungalow Village commercial kitchen has additional fridges, freezers, a Bain Marie, a combi oven and an industrial dishwasher. A kitchen inventory list is available on our Resources page.

Question 48

Can we bring alcohol?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome to bring alcohol but we are not licensed to supply it. We ask that you consume alcohol responsibly. Alcohol is NOT to be consumed prior to participating in ANY activities.

Question 49

Does The Summit have BBQs to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have several undercover BBQ areas available for guests to use FREE of charge. Simply ask our staff to allocate one for your group's private use. Please BYO food, utensils and cleaning equipment.

Question 50

Is there any air-conditioning or heating?

Accepted Answer

All facilities and cabin accommodations have heating and evaporative cooling. Our tents have a heater for the cooler months. All common facilities, dining areas and conference rooms also have heating and cooling (with the exception of the 3 large blue marquees).

Question 51

Is there a pool or spa on-site?

Accepted Answer

There is no pool at the main camp. The Doughty House has a private solar-heated pool, a heated spa and a two-person infrared sauna, available to guests staying there. Swimwear is required.

Question 52

Is the lake available for swimming and water sports?

Accepted Answer

The lake is only available for groups who can provide a suitably qualified lifeguard at a ratio of 1 lifeguard per 10 participants and who have completed our Water Use Contract. Please contact our office prior to arrival to confirm your qualifications meet the requirements. Life jackets are mandatory for the water slide and all water-based activities.

Question 53

Can we use the activities on our own?

Accepted Answer

No, our activities need to be pre-booked and require Summit team members to facilitate them. You are welcome to play your games in our open spaces or enjoy our complimentary activities including walking tracks, volleyball, basketball, playground and table tennis.

Question 54

Is there Wi-Fi on site?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no public guest Wi-Fi. There is mobile reception on site, though some areas can be unreliable for streaming and video calls.

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