Year 5 Camp

Please ensure your child packs the following items:

Bedding

• Sleeping bag
• Pillow and pillowcase
• Extra blanket (recommended if cold weather is forecasted)

Clothing

• T-shirts and shorts
• Long sleeve shirts
• Jumpers
• Track pants or long pants
• Socks and underwear
• Pyjamas
• Bathers, board shorts and a long sleeve rash vest or shirt (no singlets)
• Waterproof jacket or warm coat
• Beanie

Footwear

• Comfortable, enclosed, sturdy shoes
• Old shoes suitable for water activities

Personal Items

• Deodorant (roll-on only)
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Soap
• Towel for showering
• Towel for water activities
• Hygiene products
• Medications (e.g. EpiPens, Ventolin – clearly labelled)

Sun-Safe Essentials

• Long sleeve rash vest
• Wide-brim hat
• Sunscreen
• Optional: Sunglasses
• Refillable water bottle

Miscellaneous

• Small backpack or daypack
• Plastic bags for wet clothes
• Torch or head torch
• Hair tie and hairbrush (required for long hair during activities)

To support a safe and focused experience, please do not pack:

• Electronic devices (phones, smart watches, iPads etc.)
• Foods containing nuts (whole or trace amounts)
• Aerosol sprays (roll-on alternatives only)
• Soft drinks, lollies or items against School rules
• Confectionery or chewing gum
• Jewellery

In the coming weeks, families will receive a Consent2Go notification with a form requesting all essential details including personal, medical and dietary information. Please also include any additional information that may help us support your child (e.g. sleepwalking, night terrors, bedwetting) via the eForm below. We ask all families to complete the relevant eForm by 5.30 pm on Friday 15 August (Week 4):

• 5D: Complete this form
• 5O: Complete this form
• 5H: Complete this form
• 5M: Complete this form

Wilderness Escape Registration

It is essential that all students are registered by their parent or legal guardian. This information has been sent directly by Ali Barr in Week 1 and can be accessed below. If you have not already done so, please also complete the official Wilderness Escape registration via the link by Tuesday 19 August (Week 5):

• How to register for a Wilderness Escape Program
• Registration Link

These details help ensure we can provide a safe and nurturing camp experience for every child.

This is a screen-free camp. Students are asked to leave phones, laptops and smart devices at home. Camp is a chance to unplug, connect with one another and enjoy time in nature — all within a safe and supportive environment.

For urgent matters during camp, please contact:

• Camp Mobile: Number TBC
• Prep School Office: 08 8276 0219

We want to reassure families that the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff remain our highest priority during the upcoming Year 5 camp. In light of recent conditions involving the algae bloom, we are working closely with the camp facilitators to monitor the situation and will adjust sea and beach-based activities as needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Our team will continue to be guided by the latest government advice. Any necessary changes to the program will be communicated promptly, and alternative activities are ready to be implemented if required. We appreciate your understanding and support as we take every precaution to ensure a positive and secure camp experience for our Year 5 students.

• Sample Menu – A sample menu from 2024 can be found here.
• Drop-off and Pick-up Instructions – Specific information regarding transport arrangements will be communicated.
• Medical Information – Please ensure all medical details are up to date in Consent2Go.
• Camp Communications – Once students have arrived and settled, an arrival notification will be sent via SEQTA. For camps longer than two nights, a mid-camp update will also be provided. Any changes to collection arrangements will be communicated as needed.

A detailed program can be found here, and at the top of the page.

We would like to update you on the adjustments we have made to our upcoming aquatic camp in collaboration with Wilderness Escapes. As you may be aware, there have been some concerns regarding algal blooms and their potential impact on our planned activities. We want to assure you that student safety remains our top priority.

After a thorough assessment, we have decided to modify our camp program so that all possible water activities will now take place in freshwater locations. Additionally, any beach activities will be relocated to outdoor areas away from the sea to ensure the safety of all participants.

Activities that are not suited to freshwater have been replaced by a visit to the wildlife centre and bike riding. We are confident that these alterations will not only maintain a safe environment but will also contribute to an enjoyable and memorable camp experience for our students.