As part of the VET Sport and Recreation program at Year 10 level, students are given a budget and are required to plan an overnight camp. All aspects of planning is left to the students, from deciding on activities and a location, booking these sessions, arranging accommodation within the budget, identifying and mitigating risks, arranging catering, and ensuring all expenses fit within the allocated budget.
My class chose to make the journey to Torquay for surfing, calling in at the Melbourne Cable Park for a session on an inflatables course.
A second class went to Anglesea with Miss Parsons, while the third went to Phillip Island with Miss O’Hare.
TORQUAY
Surf Camp was an awesome experience and a highlight of the Sport and Rec program. I loved the morning walk along the beach at sunrise and a hot chocolate at the kiosk lookout. Miss Gentle and Mr Beard donated their time and sleep to get up and take a few of us for a very memorable walk. I really enjoyed both the cable park and the surf lessons as it was a great way to learn new skills and bond with my peers while doing something we enjoyed. It was great to organise our camp as a class and learn how to plan an event.
— Amae H (Year 10 Orange)
The Surf Camp was a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Camp where we chose surfing, as it could be quite fun and we like to try new things. It was also quite good for our learning as we had to plan everything. Some of us booked the accommodation and others had to plan the budget, activities and transportation. We all had a great time and we won’t lose these memories for a long time.
— Cameron T (Year 10 Blue)
PHILLIP ISLAND
Miss Ann-Marie O’Hare
The final ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Camp class travelled to Phillip Island. In the morning we were greeted with less than desirable weather conditions, with the rain pounding down. However, the students remained in high spirits and were happy to be going to camp. The rain did not let up, however after a quick stop at the shops for lunch and to buy snacks and food for breakfast the rain seemed to ease. As we made our way to Smiths Beach the rain finally stopped and we were able to have our surf lesson. The students were enthusiastic in their approach and some were very impressive, catching wave after wave, while others crashed more than they surfed.
After a great two-hour surf session, everyone was glad to be heading to the NRMA park to enjoy a stay in cabins. Students enjoyed a dinner of fish and chips together in the camp kitchen before having an early night. On day two, we had an early sea kayak lesson and the return of the rain. Although the conditions were not favourable, all students got ready, kitted out and into the sea.
Overall, we had a great camp where students represented the College and themselves with pride. Thanks to all students for planning a great camp.
