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Westminster Year 5 Camp - Dzintari Camp, Yankalilla and Normanville Beach

Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 September 2025

Held at Dzintari Camp near Yankalilla and Normanville Beach, the program is delivered by Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures, in collaboration with our Year 5 teachers and Westminster staff.

This beach-based camp focuses on team building, outdoor challenges and personal growth.

View the Activity Schedule
Preparing for Camp
What to Bring
What Not to Bring
Forms and Administration
Technology-Free Time
Communication During Camp
Additional Information

Preparing for Camp

For some children, sleeping away from home may be a new or infrequent experience. If needed, please begin preparing your child by arranging a sleepover with a trusted friend or relative in the weeks ahead. Other helpful strategies include:

  • Looking through the camp website together to explore upcoming activities
  • Take a drive to the Normanville/Yankalilla area
  • Involving your child in packing and gear selection
  • Including a comfort item (such as a soft toy or blanket) if helpful
  • Practising helpful routines such as tidying and washing up
  • Keeping a camp journal to reflect on their time away
  • Focusing on the positives—fun, friendship and new experiences

Family reassurance will go a long way in helping them feel ready for the adventure.

What to Bring

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)

What Not to Bring

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

Forms and Administration

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):

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):

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

Technology-Free Time

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.

Communication During Camp

For urgent matters during camp, please contact:

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

Additional Information

  • Activity Schedule – A detailed program can be found here, at the top of the page. All activities have been scheduled, and students will participate in small group rotations.
  • 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.

Medical and Safety Information

At Westminster, student wellbeing is our highest priority. Qualified staff will be present throughout the program, with first aid kits on hand at all times.

Families are required to complete the Consent2Go form, including any medical conditions or dietary requirements. This must be submitted by Friday 2 August (Week 2).

For more information, please visit our Medication and Medical Conditions page.

School Camp: Medication and Medical Conditions

Contact

For questions or further information, please contact your child’s teacher:

Laura O’Connell

E: loconnell@westminster.sa.edu.au

Mary-Anne Dorey

E: mdorey@westminster.sa.edu.au

Ruby Harris

E: rharris@westminster.sa.edu.au

Daniel Mather

E: dmather@westminster.sa.edu.au

We look forward to an exciting and memorable camp experience for all our Year 5 students.