We recently had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the incredible students and staff from Preston High School to The Summit, and from the moment the buses rolled through the gates, the energy was electric. This group arrived ready to challenge themselves, lift each other up, and squeeze every drop out of their Summit experience. With the support of an outstanding coaching crew — Cal, Sam, Spinks, Simon, Lucy, Mim, Christopher, Canadian Chris, Maddi, Liv, Stevie, Will and Monty — it was clear we were in for something special.
Right from the very first morning, the focus was on intentions — setting the tone for growth, courage, and connection. That mindset became the heartbeat of the camp, shaping every activity, every challenge, and every breakthrough moment that followed.
These five simple but powerful principles guided the entire journey — and Preston High School absolutely lived them out.
Across the camp, students launched into an epic lineup of activities, including:
From soaring through the air to crawling through mud, every single activity was an opportunity to step up, lean in, and grow. Students faced heights, fatigue, nerves, and team challenges with courage and determination — constantly backing each other and playing all in.
Each group also created their own Tribe Names, building identity, pride, and connection within their teams:
Day One was all about intention and momentum. After settling in, students began stepping outside their comfort zones straight away. Whether it was conquering vertical heights or navigating muddy team courses, the group approached every challenge with an open mindset.
You could already see it — the courage building, the trust forming, and the quiet confidence beginning to grow.
Day Two brought the heat — and the mud.
One of the standout highlights of the entire camp was undoubtedly the Mud Run. And not just once… but twice.
When students discovered they’d be completing a second lap, the challenge shifted from physical to mental. Fatigue kicked in. Legs were heavy. But something powerful happened — they encouraged one another, laughed through the exhaustion, and kept moving forward.
The Mud Run became more than an obstacle course. It became a lesson in perseverance, resilience, and refusing to quit when things got uncomfortable.
This was “Get Uncomfortable” in action.
This was “Don’t Go Home Wondering What If.”
Mud, obstacles, teamwork and mindset — the Monster Course delivered it all.
Teams pushed through cargo nets, sled pulls, mud pits and more, before backing it up again for a second lap. The real victory wasn’t about being the fastest — it was about improvement, resilience, and giving everything they had left in the tank.
And they absolutely did.
As the final morning rolled around, the energy shifted to reflection and gratitude. Students were encouraged to think about:
By the end of camp, it was clear — this group had grown. Confidence was stronger. Connections were deeper. Resilience had levelled up.
These legends were voted by their peers as the students who most embodied the Five Keys — showing courage, encouragement, teamwork, and leadership throughout the camp:
An incredible group of role models who truly played all in.
🏆 Bush Challenge (fastest times):
🔍 Snowy River Challenge (fastest times):
💪 Monster Course – Improved by:
Preston High School, you brought courage, positivity, determination and heart to every single moment of your Summit journey. We loved watching you challenge yourselves, back your teammates, and grow in confidence across the three days.
On behalf of all your coaches — Cal, Sam, Spinks, Simon, Lucy, Mim, Christopher, Canadian Chris, Maddi, Liv, Stevie, Will and Monty — thank you for showing up, playing all in, and leaving camp stronger than you arrived.
Keep leaning into discomfort.
Keep backing each other.
And never, ever go home wondering “What If.”
