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Explore Campaspe Downs (VIC)
An hour’s drive from Melbourne, PGL Campaspe Downs is set amid 180 acres of stunning natural bushland in the Macedon Ranges, close to Kyneton and Hanging Rock.
Explore Camp Rumbug (VIC)
The beautiful Camp Rumbug is located in the majestic hills of South Gippsland, two hours from Melbourne’s CBD and set in 200 acres of glorious temperate rainforest overlooking Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Explore Kindilan (QLD)
Located just 45 minutes from Brisbane and an hour from the Gold Coast, PGL Kindilan occupies a beautiful, 220 acre bushland site in Redland Bay, zoned a Conservation Area in South East Queensland.
Adventure Camp Options
Why book your school camp with PGL?
There are so many reasons why you should choose PGL for your next school camp, but here are just a few!
And the best news is that all of these are included in the cost of your school camp which makes for amazing value!
All activity sessions are run by PGL staff
All activity sessions on a PGL camp are run by our highly qualified Activity Instructors. Teachers will never need to run an activity session. That’s our job. See our activities on offer here.
Dedicated PGL Group Leader
Each school group has a dedicated PGL ‘Groupie’ or Group Leader for the duration of your camp, whose job it is to ensure that your camp runs smoothly. Liaison, extra pair of hands, new best friend – your Groupie does all this and more!
Staffed evening activities included
At PGL we include evening activity sessions each night on camp – it might be a campfire, Passport to the World, Quiz show or many others . The best bit is that they’re fully staffed by us! At the end of a long day at camp, the last thing you want to do is run evening activities. Leave it to us!
Outcomes-based learning programs
Our R.E.A.C.H Framework ensures that your program is suitable for your school cohort, with age-appropriate learning outcomes. Our programs are so fun that they’ll never know that they’re learning and developing new skills!
At PGL we’re committed to providing absolute clarity on pricing. With our One Price Promise, wave goodbye to hidden fees or sneaky surcharges, because what we quote, is what you pay. Your price includes everything you’ve requested from the moment you arrive at the centre. Enjoy PGL’s gold standard in activities, accommodation, equipment, instruction and food for your trip.
We go above and beyond to protect the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our care.
We have a long-standing dedication to safety and safeguarding.
Everything we do is built on five protective pillars:
Safe People People are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including Working with Children Checks/Blue cards for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programmes, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.
Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.
Safe Spaces We believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.
Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.
Safe Travels Our travel partners are carefully vetted to ensure they meet our high standards and are able to demonstrate effective safety management systems – providing transport that is safe, reliable, suitable for children and adaptable to the needs of our guests.
Safe People People are at the heart of all we do. From our ‘safer recruitment’ process (including enhanced DBS for all centre colleagues) to our in-depth training programmes, continuous development and supervision, we go the extra mile to ensure our guests are in the safest of hands.
Safe Places Our centres are continuously monitored, maintained and risk-assessed by dedicated teams to ensure our places are safe and secure, always. What’s more, ongoing investment in our locations is powering breakthroughs in guest comfort and satisfaction.
Safe Spaces We believe adventure is for everyone. We’ve developed our spaces with SEND, accessibility and inclusivity in mind, and can make further adjustments for guests’ individual needs wherever possible – our goal is to deliver enriching experiences for all.
Safeguarding As the leader in our industry, we are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults in our care. Our teams are trained to recognise and report safeguarding concerns and aware of their responsibilities to safeguard guests.
Safe Travels Our travel partners are carefully vetted to ensure they meet our high standards and are able to demonstrate effective safety management systems – providing transport that is safe, reliable, suitable for children and adaptable to the needs of our guests.
Useful Info
Adventure Camp FAQs
What kind of groups do you cater for?
Whether you are a school or youth group, or a Scout, church or faith group, PGL Campaspe Downs and PGL Camp Rumbug and PGL Kindilan can offer the perfect venue for your next camp. Our experience means that we are happy to accommodate groups of any size and can cater for many different requirements. Campaspe Downs can accommodate up to 400, Rumbug up to 325 guests and Kindilan up to 250 guests in a range of accommodation from lodges to platform tents. There are no minimum group sizes! Why not contact us and see how we can cater for your next camp?
We also cater to students during their school holidays through our Holiday Camps program. We run winter holiday camps and summer holiday camps over school holidays at PGL Campaspe Downs and PGL Kindilan.
What's included in the cost of the adventure camp?
All activities, equipment, food and accommodation are included in the cost of the camp. You’ll even benefit from a dedicated PGL Group Leader who will support you and your group for your entire stay. They’ll make your life easier and ensure you have everything you need.
Skilled, trained activity instructors deliver a selection of great adventure sessions, and will help students make the most of the challenges and opportunities each activity presents. Use of all activity equipment for PGL-led and teacher-led activity sessions is included.
Insurance and travel to and from the camp aren’t included however we would be more than happy to help you arrange these – just contact us with your requirements.
What food options are available throughout the camp?
We want to inspire children into a healthier lifestyle that includes a tasty, balanced diet. We aim to provide three healthy, high-energy meals per day, with plenty of variety, and we always serve generous portions of fruit and vegetables for a balanced meal. A vegetarian alternative can always be provided, and we can accommodate most special diets required on medical or religious grounds. Still in all cases, we will require full details at time of booking – just let us know! Click here for our sample menu.
Morning and afternoon tea are available at Campaspe Downs, Camp Rumbug and Kindilan for a small supplement.
What activities can we take part in?
We aim to ensure that all children take part in a wide variety of activities. There’s a choice of over 28 different adventure activities all designed to motivate, build confidence and develop their self confidence. Whether they are getting wet raft building, zipping down the flying fox or testing their nerve by abseiling down a climbing tower, we’ve got it covered!
Is there an evening program of activities at camp?
Your program doesn’t stop after the day time activities! After your action packed day we run a tailored evening entertainment program led by our own PGL staff which is guaranteed to keep you and your group busy and happy until bedtime!
For teachers or parent helpers attending school camps, the evening is a welcome opportunity to relax, as we run a tailored evening entertainment program led by PGL staff. We’ll provide the fun, so you can enjoy it too. Find out more about the evening activities on offer at:
What's the accommodation like on adventure camps?
At Campaspe Downs your group will sleep in rooms that accommodate either 4-8 with en suite bathrooms or 2-12 students with separate purpose-built toilet and shower blocks. As a Party Leader, you’ll enjoy either a single or twin en-suite room.
Our permanent platform-tented camp boasts 6 tents. Bunk beds sleep 8 students per tent. Teachers are accommodated in 3-4 person tents. Bathroom facilities are located close by.
You can view photos of Campaspe Downs accommodation here:
At Camp Rumbug we’ve built a fantastic lodge (Planetree Lodge) that sleeps 8 – 12 in student rooms and are all en-suite. In the main lodge (Blackwood lodge) some rooms sleep 8-10 with ensuite bathrooms, others sleep 10-12 with bathrooms nearby. As a party leader, you’ll also enjoy en-suite rooms.
At Kindilan there is a range of options from Kindilan house its self or our unique roundhouses, which sleep 2 – 12 with purpose built toilet and shower blocks nearby. Lodges and platform tents which sleep up to 8 with purpose built toilet and shower blocks nearby. Party Leader rooms are either a twin or triple room.
Our permanent platform tents sleep 8 students per tent. Teachers are accommodated in 3-4 person tents. Bathroom facilities are located close by. The camp village surrounds a central campfire area.
You can view pictures of Kindilan accommodation here:
What facilities does each adventure camp have?
Each of our adventure camps has a range of excellent facilities, all designed to enhance the experience for your group and to ensure that they get the most from their camp. There’s sports halls, activity centres and campfires plus plenty of inside and outside space for your group to enjoy. See the individual camp pages for more information.
Where do I find information on your school holiday camps?
Everything you need to know about our school holiday camp program.
Do you offer camps with an educational focus for schools?
We welcome many school groups throughout the year to our three PGL adventure camp venues, and we’re hoping you’ll be here to join us soon to discover the educational benefits that our camps can offer. We provide camps packed full of learning and adventure for both primary and secondary students.
Find out more about our exclusive R.E.A.C.H Framework and our outcomes-based approach to outdoor education.
Do you offer camps during the school holidays?
For parents looking to see their children grow, develop new skills and take the adventure of a lifetime during the holidays, then the magic of a PGL holiday camp is the place to be. Take a look at our school holiday programs.
What types of skills can my child gain from attending camp?
Outdoor adventure camps offer a unique blend of physical activity, social interaction, and exposure to nature. Children benefit from improved physical fitness, enhanced problem-solving skills, increased self-confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors.
An adventure camp provides a foundation for honing a variety of different skills. Children learn to become leaders, solve problems, enhance communication skills and strengthen their decision-making. Through activities like bushcraft, , climbing, and team-building exercises, children develop valuable life skills that extend beyond the adventures they’ll experience during camp.
Does PGL promote activities that enhance mental health and wellbeing?
Nothing helps to stimulate mental health and wellbeing more than the outdoors and lots of exercise! Swap the classroom for an otherworldly outdoor experience, to discover the excitement of bushcraft and our range of amazing activities that leave children truly awe-inspired.
Outdoor adventures provide a break from screen time to help foster active minds, increase enthusiasm towards exercise and develop focus, which will have a long-lasting impact on the future endeavours of all children who attend camp.
Are the activities at outdoor adventure camps safe for children?
All of our activities are designed with children’s safety as our top priority. Dedicated PGL Activity Instructors lead all sessions and instruct children throughout each activity with carefully planned activities with adherence to our strict safety guidelines.
We also have a list of risk assessments and activity descriptions available on the link here. Our staff are extensively trained in child safeguarding practices. A copy of our child safeguarding policy is available here.
Are there lots of opportunities for children to develop socially?
Our wide range of fascinating activities are designed to promote teamwork, enhance communication and allow for children to delve deeper out of their comfort zone. Children who attend camp can make new friends, develop social skills alongside their peers, and build new connections with children of the same age.
All of our adventure camps are designed to provide children with a safe space to interact, communicate and make new bonds in an exciting, captivating environment.
Can outdoor adventure camps provide long-term benefits for a child’s development?
Children’s enthusiasm for outdoor activities can increase self-esteem, deepen their passion for the natural world and build resilience. The experiences provided by the opportunities at a PGL adventure camp can help children develop new perspectives on life and the world around them.
