Year 7 Biloela Bush Camp
Redlands
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Year 7 Program is the launchpad into the Redlands Outdoor Education Program. It aims to foster friendships and boost students’ confidence in a safe and dynamic environment. The program offers a diverse range of activities, including bushwalking, camping, canoeing, cycling, initiatives, and orienteering.
Each night, students will camp in the picturesque Wingecarribee River region, surrounded by towering gum trees. They will be accompanied by their Tutors and Camp Leaders. We encourage each student’s personal development and to achieve their personal best. Students work in groups that allow for integration into school life and allow for development of friendships and support groups.
Year Level
Trip Length
Location
Activities
Bushwalking
Bushwalking
Be it a day's hike or a short walk to camp, bushwalking engages all our senses allowing us to explore nature and our place within it. And we always find something exciting along the way!
Camping
Camping
Camping out in tents is our speciality! We love telling stories around the campfire, looking up at the night sky and creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Canoeing
Canoeing
Following the flow of the river, we love to explore the waterways on our canoes. Working as a team, using our muscles and problem-solving together to reach our base for the night.
Cycling
Cycling
A favourite activity among our team, cycling along a windy track together or playing group games builds resilience and independence in young people.
Initiatives
Initiatives
Our many initiatives can be large or small group activities on the land or water, encouraging social connection, negotiation, problem-solving and adaptability, all while having fun!
Orienteering
Orienteering
There's nothing more exciting than learning a new skill! Orienteering teaches us to read a map and a compass, gauge distances and provides lots of great learning opportunities.
Flying Fox
Flying Fox
Approximately 2 meters above ground, our flying fox gives the exhilarating sensation of flight while also improving students' balance, coordination and body strength.
Abseiling
Abseiling
Descending a rock face or a climbing tower, we love the views from the top and the courage we see as students aim for their personal best and encourage one another.
Low Ropes
Low Ropes
Low ropes is the perfect warm-up for the day, with fun obsticals promoting communication, teamwork, decision-making and coordination.
Initiatives
Initiatives
Our many initiatives can be large or small group activities on the land or water, encouraging social connection, negotiation, problem-solving and adaptability, all while having fun!
PARTICULARS
DATE
24th – 28 February 2025
DEPARTURE TIME
7:00 am from school
RETURN TIME
2:30 pm to school
NOTES
- Drop off – Gerard St Entrance)
- Return time Friday 2.30pm (Pick Up – Gerard St Entrance)
- Bring a packed lunch for the first day
- Full water bottles
- No nuts
- All items in your personal bag – loose items can get misplaced easily
- Personal medications
- All prescription medication must be placed into a Webster-Pak (Blister pack) from a chemist and have a Medical Authority Form completed. Any Over the Counter medication (Claratyne etc…) should be in the original packaging and a Medical Authority Form completed.
- Small personal hand sanitiser
- Leave your phone at home
Resources
Gearing up
Clothing & Equipment checklist
The Food
