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Experience unforgettable memories at our school camps in Victoria

Our school camp programs in Victoria, including the regions of Macedon Ranges and South Gippsland, are tailor-made for students to explore the natural surroundings in our truly amazing camp locations. Choosing the right school camp is important – you’ll want learning opportunities, a safe and friendly environment, comfortable accommodation and plenty of good quality food, all whilst developing valuable life skills and building new connections.

At PGL, we’re committed to delivering learning programs to help primary and secondary school children learn valuable life skills and boost confidence through adventure activities and reflections. Across our two fabulous locations, you’ll find abundant excitement, adventure and unique learning opportunities! 

Look at what both of our brilliant Victoria school camps offer and enquire today.

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Camp programs designed to combine learning with adventure

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Outdoor learning and developing new skills for students is what sets PGL apart from the rest. We’ve curated a brand new R.E.A.C.H framework designed to focus on five key pillars of learning: 

  • Relationships
  • Experiences
  • Ability
  • Character
  • Health & wellbeing

We’ve worked closely alongside teachers to develop a framework which encapsulates the most integral aspects of education. We aim to help teachers get the most from our Victoria school camps, helping students to thrive in the classroom and beyond. 

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!

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Our Victoria school camp locations

We have two exemplary school camps located in Victoria.

Campaspe Downs (VIC)

Situated close to the thriving rural village of Kyneton is Campaspe Downs, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne. This camp, nestled in the bushland at the heart of the Macedon Ranges, offers a diverse habitat of wildlife and breathtaking scenery, with unique outdoor learning experiences that will leave you inspired.

Camp Rumbug (VIC)

In the South Gippsland hills, Camp Rumbug is a truly stunning rural area surrounded by temperate rainforest and offering a truly unique learning environment to inspire your students. On camp, you’ll find everything from our famous adventure activities, large campfire spaces, recreational breakout areas plus much more! Accommodation is provided in our two main lodges, which are available for up to 270 people in purpose-built lodges – Planetree Lodge & Blackwood Lodge

School camps in Victoria FAQs

What school camps in Victoria does PGL offer?

We offer school camps in Victoria to cater for all ages. We offer stimulating programmes for primary school and secondary school students – with specialist activities and learning schedules designed to complement your students’ educational studies. We’ll work alongside teachers from schools across Victoria to develop tailored programs at our two camp locations that provide inspiration and challenge to your students.

What is the R.E.A.C.H framework and how can it benefit pupils?

Our R.E.A.C.H. framework incorporates five core pillars of learning to provide a holistic approach to education during our school camp programs. Booking with PGL means your pupils can enhance skills such as: 

Check out our R.E.A.C.H Framework page to learn more about the student outcomes we strive to help every child achieve.

What’s included in the cost of my school camp booking in Victoria?

Once you make a booking with PGL, you’ll get everything included in the cost! That means you’ll get access to:

  • Comfortable accommodation throughout your entire stay 
  • Access to our wide range of amazing adventure activities 
  • 100% of activities are staffed by PGL Activity instructors
  • Use of all equipment
  • Three tasty meals every day
  • Evening activities, run by PGL staff
  • 1 free teacher place for 10 paying students
  • Dedicated group leader to help throughout your stay in camp. 

For a small additional fee, you have the option of adding Morning and Afternoon tea as well as Supper to your booking. We can also provide bedding (fitted sheet, pillow, doona) for an additional fee if required.

Coach transport is not automatically included in the price, but we would be more than happy to help you arrange this – just contact us with your requirements.

Can I plan the camp experience I want to create for my students before we visit?

Our Customer Relations Consultants are always available to help you plan the perfect trips for your students before your camp visit. We’ll work with you to understand the learning outcomes you wish to achieve during camp so that your camp program is tailored just the way you want it when you arrive. Start planning the ideal camp program to enhance the educational impact for your students.

What are the accommodation facilities like at both Victorian campsites?

Both of our Victorian campsites cater perfectly for school groups, with slight variations across each venue. All students are housed in comfortable, multi-share rooms with ensuite facilities or toilet and shower facilities nearby. Teachers are generally accommodated in single, twin or triple rooms with ensuite accommodation, with bedding provided. Whichever camp you stay at, we ensure that you and your school camp group will be comfortable.

See the individual camp pages below for more information on their specific accommodation.

Do you accommodate special dietary requirements for your school camps?

The health and well-being of all children who attend a PGL school camp are of paramount importance to us. We 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 is always available, and we can accommodate most special diets required on medical or religious grounds. For full details on our meal options and dietary accommodations, please visit our Food page. Be sure to let us know any specific dietary needs at the time of booking!

How can I enquire about making a booking for a Victoria school camp?

Making a school camp booking is simple. You can submit an enquiry via our website, contact us via email at info@pgladventurecamps.com.au or call us on 1300 859 895 for any queries or to book your group in. Our sales staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and will be able to help you out with any questions that you may have.

What are the safety protocols for school camps at PGL?

We leave nothing to chance here at PGL when it comes to the safety of everybody who attends a school camp at our campsites. All our school camp activities are carefully planned and led by trained instructors who adhere to strict safety guidelines. We regularly inspect and maintain our equipment to ensure a secure environment for all participants.

PGL staff will also lead groups and instruct students and pupils on activity sessions, whilst we allow teachers and group leaders to continue to have responsibility for student behaviour and welfare. We also have a list of risk assessments and activity descriptions that you can view on our PGL resources page. 

What should I pack for a school camp in Victoria?

Here’s a handy link to our packing guide which will let you know everything you need for a school camp. Soft-sided bags like duffle bags are easier to store in your cabin. Please try to limit the weight of your bag to under 15kg.

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Our Camp Options

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