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Year 9

Camp

Handbook

2020

Making the right choice

Expectation

s

The Camps

Year 9 Camp Handbook

Welcome to the new Year 9 camp Program 3

Camp Expectations 4

2020 Camp options 6

Noosa Surf Camp 7

New Zealand Ski Camp 8

Northern Territory Remote Camp 10

Darwin Urban Camp 12

Making the right choice 14

Securing your spot 15

* DISCLAIMER The information and advice in this handbook have been prepared in good faith

and information is correct at the time of printing. Minor changes to camp programs may occur;

however, parents and students will be informed of any changes prior to camps. It is emphasised

however, that decisions relating to Year 9 camp choice should be informed by consultation with

parents, the Camp Co-coordinator, the Head of Year 9, mentors and Year 9 Homeroom Teachers.

Final responsibility rests with parents as to the suitability of their child’s choice.


Welcome to the New Year 9 Camp Program

It’s your Choice!

Welcome to the Year 9 camp Program at O’Loughlin

Catholic College. What an exciting time ahead of you.

Your final year in Middle School before you transition

into your Senior Education. As you move through this

year our aim; through the Camp Program, is to

encourage you to explore a range of new and exciting

possibilities and give you the chance to take

responsibility for your camp choice.

For this reason, we are introducing the

‘Choice is Power’ program for our Year 9

students. They will have a choice of four

different camp experiences. Each camp gives

the students the chance to experience the

exhilaration of personal achievement, social

development, teambuilding skills and

increased confidence through involvement in

a journey of their choice- suited to them!

Students will experience the sights, smells

and sensations of activities and environments

very different from what they are used to, and

unique to each camp program.

All students will attend one of these camps. A

medical certificate is generally required for

any student unable to attend a camp.

Each camp is subsidised by the College and

the Year 9 Curriculum Fee that you pay.

However, in individual cases there will be an

additional levy to cover the significant and

unique travel components of our Interstate

and International camp options. See table on

following page for more levy details.

This handbook is designed to help you make

an informed choice about your camp program

in order to get the most out of this opportunity

and start planning your epic adventure in

Term 3.

I wish you well as you explore the new camp

possibilities and responsibilities that this

exciting year brings. Pack your spirit of

adventure and seize the opportunities that

await!

Cassie Henderson

Camp Co-ordinator


Please read this handbook carefully,

listen to advice and have conversations

with people who can help- your mentors,

your Teachers and, importantly, your

parents or carers.


Camp Expectations

Everyone is involved!

It is expected that all students will attend one of the four

camps on offer. All camps will run across Week 10 of

Term 3.

At O’Loughlin Catholic College, education is

more than just good grades, classroom

learning and qualifying for entry to university.

It is about teaching and shaping our students

to be well-rounded individuals that strive to be

the best person they can be, in all aspects of

their life.

School camps build resilience, social skills,

self-sufficiency and autonomy during a child’s

formative years. They are an integral part of

any student’s learning experience because

they can lead to improvements in:

- Self-esteem

- Independence & self-reliance

- Leadership

- Environmental awareness

- Decision-making & flexibility

- Relationships & teamwork

- Accountability

- Tolerance

- Responsibility

This is why the Year 9 Camp program is

compulsory. A medical certificate is generally

required for any student unable to attend a

camp.

All four of the camp choices are held across

the same week- Term 3 Week 10. This

means that no alternative program will be on

offer at school for Year 9 students as it is

expected that they will all be on camp in

various locations.

If you have any questions or concerns

regarding your child’s involvement in the

Camp Program, please contact the Camp Co-

ordinator to discuss in more detail.


2020 Camp Options

You have four camp options to choose from in 2020. Each Camp allows

you to experience the exhilaration of personal achievement through

involvement in a journey of your choice- suited to YOU!

NEW

ZEALAND

SKI CAMP

NOOSA

SURF

CAMP

NT

REMOTE

CAMP

DARWIN

URBAN

CAMP


NOOSA SURF CAMP

Water based adventure!

This Camp is an amazing water themed experience set

in the beautiful area of Noosa North Shore, QLD. It is a

5-day (4 night) Interstate camp running from Monday to

Friday. Students will stay in Cabins or Cottages for the

duration of the trip and Total Adventures will facilitate

the camp.

Surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in

Australia and students will love this camp that

gives them a full education into surf safety,

awareness and practical surfing skills. Even if

they have no experience in the surf; or have

never been to the beach before, this camp

can still cater to their individual levels.

Students start their adventure using body

boards and then progress from there into

more advance surfing skills and equipment.

Noosa surf camp is so much more than just

surfing. There will be range of other activities

and experience to challenge each student.

Worth noting are:

- Raft building

- Standup paddle boarding

- Canoeing

- Giant swing

- Obstacle course

- Laser tag

- Night time beach activities

and sun set hikes

Parents are advised that there is an

extra levy of $400 for this camp on

top of curriculum fees. A maximum

of 30 students can attend.


NEW ZEALAND SKI CAMP

Unforgettable snow experience!

This Camp is an amazing winter ski trip in Queenstown, New Zealand. A 7-day (6 night)

International snow camp that will give students four full days on the slopes (choice of skiing or

snowboarding). Student will stay in Hotel accommodation for the duration of the trip.

OCC has been running this ski trip as an extracurricular option for the last 2 years and it has

been extremely successful. It is now becoming part of the Camp program, giving exclusive first

access to the Year 9 cohort. An unforgettable camp that will build the student’s sense of self, ski

or boarding skills, independence, appreciation of other cultures and the NZ scenery in this area

will leave them speechless.

Queenstown is also known as the adventure capital of the world so students on this camp will

enjoy a range of other fun filled activities on offer. Key trip inclusions are:

- 4 days skiing/snowboarding, 2 days at Remarkables and 2 days at Coronet Peaks

- High speed Jet boating tour

- Luge/ Gondola rides at Queenstown Hill

- Kiwi culture & sightseeing

- Equipment: Ski, snowboard, helmet, jacket, pants, gloves, goggles, neck warmer and ski socks

- 1.5 hour group lesson each ski day

- Personalised trip jacket/ jumper

- Return flights from Darwin to Queenstown with Qantas

- 6 nights’ accommodation at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

- All meals at accommodation, on the slopes or in Queenstown town

- Full Travel Insurance

Parents are advised that there is an extra levy of $2550 for this camp on top

of curriculum fees. A maximum of 27 students can attend.


NT REMOTE CAMP

Rugged adventure!

This Camp is truly unique and for our more

adventurous and outdoorsy students. Go off-road and

camp at some of the most untouched and spectacular

locations in the NT. This camp is a 5-day (4 night)

remote camp running from Monday to Friday. Student

will stay in permanent tents or swags for the duration

of the trip.

This Camp will present you with a real-life

adventure when you explore some of the

best the NT has to offer. You will experience

the realities or remoteness and it will involve

being outdoors for the majority of your trip.

You will have to help make camp, prepare

meals and ‘live’ in a variety of spectacular

environments. Expect lots of swimming,

gorge exploring, short hikes, campfire

stories, indigenous culture, rock art,

canoeing, abseiling and being pushed out of

your comfort zone.

Trip highlights include:

- 4WD access to some of NT most remote

locations in Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Hayes

Creek (Twin Falls, Jim Jim, Koolpin George)

- Ubir cultural walk at sunset

- ½ day paddle through Katherine George

- Private Crocodile tour

- Local NT guide willing to share knowledge

- 70m abseil challenge at Hayes Creek

- Camping in swags under the stars

- Bush cooking skills

- Unique wildlife encounters

Parents are advised that there is

NO extra levy for this camp. A

maximum of 30 students can

attend.


DARWIN URBAN CAMP

Challenge close to home!

This Darwin Urban camp is a unique chance to challenge yourself whilst staying close to

home. It will be based out of Club Tropical at Lee Point Resort and involve numerous activities

in the local Darwin area. It is a 5-day (4 night) camp with students staying in resort style

accommodation for the duration of the week.

Sometimes you don’t need to travel far to have new experiences or be pushed out of your

comfort zone. This urban setting challenge camp still offers a variety of unique and exciting

experiences that will help students to go beyond what they thought possible. They will get a

taste of independence that is hard to come by in today’s world and are sure to be included in

the warm, welcoming and supportive community that this camp provides.

This camp will give students the opportunity to experience a range of unique activities that

focus on exploration, team building, relationships and increasing confidence. Some of the trip

highlights include:

- Full 4WD day tour to Litchfield National Park and surrounds. Expect swimming, short walks,

waterfalls, a private crocodile boat tour, cultural activities

- Mountain Biking

- ½ day wilderness and Bush survival tour

- Team building challenges and activities

- Escape room challenge

- Amazing race around Darwin Waterfront

- Local Darwin attractions such as Deck Chair cinema and the Big Buoy water park

Parents are advised that there is NO extra levy for this camp. A maximum

of 23 students can attend.


SO WHAT DO

I DO NOW?


MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU

1. Think about your camp options with the following points in mind:

- Which camp captures my imagination?

- What are my interests and hobbies?

- What have I never experienced before?

- Can I/ we afford the extra levy associated with two of the camps?

2. Read the descriptions carefully and discuss the options with your parents, friends,

teachers and the Camp Co-ordinator.

3. Actively participate in the Year 9 Camp Program information sessions in Week 2 at

school and obtain more information from the Camp Co-ordinator if you need.

4. Parents to attend the Year 9 Camp information session on Wednesday 12th February

after the meet the teachers evening.


SECURING YOUR SPOT

1. Submit your camp permission/ preference form by the end of Week 3 – Friday 14th of

February. This form identifies two critical things:

- The student has listed two camps is order of preference

- Parents have signed confirming that they support the choices and associated costs

2. To secure a place on the ski or surf camp pay a non-refundable* deposit of $200 as soon

as possible. PLEASE NOTE- spaces are limited so spots will be filled in order of deposits

received. After the maximum number of students have been reached, deposits can still be

made but students will go on a ranked waiting list. All first deposits due by the end of Week

5 – Friday 28th of February.

3. To secure a place on the remote or urban camp forms need to be submitted as soon as

possible. PLEASE NOTE- spaces are limited so spots will be filled in order of forms received.

After the maximum number of students have been reached, forms can still be submitted but

students will go on a ranked waiting list.

4. Receive notification of your exact camp by Week 7 – Friday 13th of March.

* Changes to your camp once it is confirmed (and deposit paid) must be discussed and

approved by the Camp Co-ordinator, Head of Year 9 and your parents.

* Please note that your child needs to have 6 months left on their passport after our return date

to be able to travel on the NZ ski trip.

* Please pay your deposit at the front office or call the school 08 89451277 and speak to Joanne

Fejo ([email protected]) if you would like to pay electronically.

Further compulsory payments are listed below:

NZ SKI CAMP

Friday 27th March 2020 $470

Friday 1st May 2020 $470

Friday 26th June 2020 $470

Friday 31st July 2020 $470

Friday 21st August 2020 $470

NOOSA SURF CAMP

Friday 27th March 2020 $200


CONTACTS

Camp Co-ordinator Cassie Henderson

T 0889451277

[email protected]

Head of Year 9

Max Jones

T 0889451277

[email protected]

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