Camp Out Experience
Experience camping in the great outdoors, in PGL’s own bushland with the help of our experienced PGL leaders.
In the supported setting of PGL sites, students immerse themselves in learning about the detail of the natural Australian bush environment.
A 24-hour outdoor experience, that introduces camping skills, living with nature, cooking for yourself and outdoor living. It’s ideal for those who want to participate in a back-to-nature experience to develop mindfulness, resilience and leadership skills, in a typical bush setting.
A learning experience like no other
We combine the best of outdoor experiences by providing your favourite adventure activities with the unbeatable experience of sleeping outdoors.
Choose from one or two nights under canvas. If you’re new to camping our platform tents or bell tents are an ideal introduction, while our hike tents are best suited to experienced campers.
This program can be tailored to meet your group’s required learning outcomes. Our skilled PGL staff can tailor the bush camp to be as challenging as you require, and incorporate elements such as compass navigation, water filtration and survival skills.
A typical camp out experience
Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|
Day 1 | ||
| Arrive & unpack (Packed lunch BYO) | 14.00: Low Ropes 15.30: Giant Swing | Dinner Evening Entertainment Initiative Exercises Indoor sleeping arrangements |
Day 2 | ||
| Breakfast in dining room 09.00: Bush Camp program begins 10.30: Navigational skills 11.30: Open Canoeing | Lunch in dining room 14.00: Bushcraft skills 15.30: Walk to campsite Set up camp | Cook dinner on outdoor stoves Evening entertainment Campfire, stargazing & damper cooking |
Day 3 | ||
| Cook breakfast on stoves Pack up campsite 09.00: Bushwalk 10.30: Get to know the Australian bush flora & fauna 11.30: Creek dipping & pond studies Bush camp program ends | Lunch in Dining Room 14.00: Depart for home |
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Camp Rumbug, VIC
Located in the majestic hills of South Gippsland, two hours from Melbourne’s CBD and set in 200 acres of glorious temperate rainforest.
Campaspe Downs, VIC
On the outskirts of the Macedon Ranges, close to Kyneton and an hour’s drive from Melbourne, PGL Campaspe Downs is set within 160 acres of natural bushland.
Kindilan, QLD
In Redland Bay, South East Queensland, PGL Kindilan is a beautiful 220 acre bushland site near Brisbane.