On the stunning afternoon of Monday 4th May 2026, the Year 7 students and teachers from Mordialloc College rolled through The Summit gates full of excitement, energy, and anticipation for the adventure ahead. After settling into their accommodation, the group gathered in the Lodge where Coach Spinks officially welcomed everyone to camp and introduced the coaching team ready to guide them through an unforgettable few days of challenge, teamwork, resilience, and fun.
To kick off camp, students were introduced to The Summit’s Five Keys — the mindset that helps create the best camp possible:
Students were then taken through a Helmet and Harness safety briefing by Liv and Ebony, before Simon introduced the group to The Summit’s powerful goal-setting strategy: Target, Stretch, and Super Stretch goals — helping students push beyond what they thought was possible.
Students were split into tribes and launched straight into their first initiatives and activity rotations. Group A tackled:
While Group B took on:
After their first challenges, each tribe came together to create their team name, building identity, teamwork, and camp spirit right from the beginning. Students were also introduced to one of The Summit’s favourite traditions — GMICs (Great Moments In Camp) — where awesome acts of courage, kindness, leadership, and fun were celebrated throughout camp.
Day Two began with an intention session, encouraging students to think about how they wanted to show up for themselves and their team throughout the day. A game of Jockeys got everyone moving before students launched into three massive activity rotations.
Even though the weather was clear and cold, the students didn’t let it slow them down. They embraced every challenge, smashed goals, and brought incredible energy to each activity.
After lunch, the group brought the fun with a series of classic line dances including the Macarena, Nutbush, YMCA and more, before gearing up for one of The Summit’s most iconic challenges…
Following afternoon tea, students tackled the legendary Mud Run Challenge — a muddy, high-energy test of teamwork, resilience, and determination. Teams powered through an enormous first lap before discovering the twist: the winning tribe wouldn’t be the fastest team, but the team with the biggest improvement on their second lap.
The challenge pushed students to dig deep, encourage one another, and give everything they had, resulting in some incredible improvement times across the board.
As the final morning rolled around, Coach Lucy guided students through a gratitude and intention session, encouraging everyone to reflect on the people and experiences they were most grateful for while checking back in with themselves for the final day of camp.
Students warmed up with a hilarious game of “Crane, Tiger, Egg” before heading into their final activity rotations and soaking up every last moment of camp fun.
To finish camp, students voted for one person in their tribe who best embodied The Summit’s Five Keys throughout the week — showing courage, positivity, teamwork, and leadership.
🏅 Values Winners:
Special mentions also went to three students who successfully hung upside down on Leap of Faith — an incredible achievement showing courage and commitment to getting uncomfortable:
💪 Max (Group 7)
💪 Mark (Group 8)
💪 Leah (Group 11)
🏆 Bush Challenge (fastest times):
🔍 Snowy River Challenge (fastest times):
💪 Monster Course – Improved by:
On behalf of Spinks, Mim, Will, Simon, Anthony, Chris, Lucy, Monty, Liv, Christopher, Ebony, Summer, Stevie and Ant — thank you for bringing such amazing energy, courage, teamwork, and positivity to camp. Watching students step outside their comfort zones, support one another, and embrace every challenge was incredible to see.
We wish all the Year 7 students and staff the very best for the rest of the year — and remember, don’t go home wondering “What If.” 💚
