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An action-packed program designed to strengthen character

Prepare your students for what life brings on an action-packed program of activities designed to strengthen character.  With a range of character building activities from dawn till dusk, your students will boost their social and emotional skills.

Our GROW! program has been created exclusively to support students in Years 5 & 6 and prepare them to be leaders within their primary school, as well as equipping them with the skills they will need to successfully transition to high school.

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What breakthroughs will your students make?

From taking on dedicated leadership roles within group activities, to  encouraging respectful relationships to enjoy success together, every element of the GROW! program has been specifically chosen for their amazing character-building powers!

Our GROW! adventures focus on sparking breakthroughs in:

BUILDING RESILIENCE and fostering independence to overcome challenges with determination and self-reliance.
BOOSTING LEADERSHIP skills by offering ideas, guidance, and support to inspire and motivate their peers towards shared success.
EMPOWERING TEAMWORK by embracing roles, sharing responsibilities, and promoting respectful relationships to achieve goals collaboratively.
IGNITING CURIOSITY through effective communication and thoughtful questioning to explore new ideas, perspectives, and possibilities.

What they’ll get?

3 – 5 days of character-building experiences
5 adventure sessions from morning to night
Sessions tailored towards age, ability ad and learning outcomes
3 delicious, nutritious meals per day
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Please note: this is a sample itinerary only. Your final activity program will be tailored to your school, and provided to teachers prior to arrival.

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Check out our other programs in the R.E.A.C.H Framework:

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DISCOVER!

First-time school adventures for years 3&4

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UNITE!

Relationship-boosting adventures designed exclusively for secondary schools.

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MASTER!

Ability-enhancing experiences for secondary students.

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Why book with PGL?

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GROW! locations across Australia:

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.