The MASTER! Program is a step up from our cabin-based residential programs. It provides students the best of both worlds – an opportunity to camp under canvas, setting up their own tent for one night, paired with a night in our bunk-style cabin accommodation. This program also allows for adventure activity sessions while at base, as well as stretching students with some more immersive obstacles, challenges and opportunities to learn new skills outside the classroom.

PGL can arrange this program for any number of nights for your students. Generally this is run as a 2-night stay, whereby one night is spent with students erecting their own tents and sleeping under canvas, and the other night is spent in our bunk-style accommodation blocks.  Alternatively this could be run with multiple days under canvas, depending on the size of the group. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and we can tailor a program to suit your school.

Yes!  There is flexibility to adapt the following to various ability levels:

• the length of the hike before arriving at the camping area; and
• the level of challenge within the programmed activities;  and
• the amount of equipment the students need to carry with them to camp.

Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

With PGL, there are no hidden costs. All activities, equipment, food and accommodation are included in the cost of the camp. For the camping portion of this program, all equipment is provided, including backpack, sleeping bag, liner, tent, sleep mat and gaiters.  Students will need to bring their own sleeping bag and pillow for the bunk-style accommodation portion of their trip.

Skilled, trained Instructors will deliver the camping portion of the program at a ratio of 1:15, taking students through a series of challenges as they make their way to base camp and set up for the night.

Once the students are back at base camp, a selection of great adventure sessions and will help students make the most of the challenges and opportunities each activity presents. Use of all activity equipment for activity sessions is included.

Coach transport is not automatically included in the price, but we would be more than happy to help you arrange this – just contact us with your requirements.

There’s not much that’s not included in the cost with PGL.  In addition to the standard packing list,  students will need to bring all of their personal items, including sturdy shoes/hiking boots, waterproof jackets, and trousers.

Students and teachers will be provided with a sleeping bag and liner for the camping portion of the camp, however students will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow with them for the cabin portion of the camp (bedding is provided for teachers). Student bedding in the cabins can be arranged for an additional fee.

Waterproof jackets and/or trousers can also be provided by us at an additional fee.

During the camp-out portion of this adventure, students will stay in 2-3 person tents. Teachers will have single occupancy tents.

This adventure is divided into two parts – the basecamp activity portion the campout adventure.

During the basecamp portion of their camp, students will eat their meals in the dining room and will eat from our delicious camp menu.

While students are out on the camp-out portion of their camp, the group will have a BBQ dinner, and breakfast at their campsite location.  This will be led by PGL staff with students helping with preparation, serving and clear-up. This time will also be spent having a de-brief, led by our team, aimed at helping the group to recall people, places and moments of the experience that they appreciated, and celebrating their success.

During the basecamp portion of their camp, your PGL Groupie will run fun and interactive evening activities with the students. Take a look here for some of the evening activities that your group may take part in.

For the camp-out portion, after students have set up camp and had dinner, PGL Instructors will arrange activities for students, which will be based around the campsite / campfire and could include games, stories and guided reflections.  This is the perfect time for students to reflect on their experiences, review their learnings and bond with their peers.

PGL Instructors will be camping near the group, and will be available to assist teaching staff overnight if required.

We leave nothing to chance here at PGL when it comes to the safety of everybody who attends a school camp at our campsites. The camp-out program takes place within the boundaries of our beautiful 200-acre temperate rainforest environment, enabling the feeling of space and remoteness but with the safety and security of remaining on fully-fenced PGL property at all times.

Our PGL Instructors are equipped with radios and are in regular contact with support staff, along with access to onsite vehicles in the case of an emergency.

All adventure activities are carefully planned and led by trained instructors who adhere to strict safety guidelines. We regularly inspect and maintain our equipment to ensure a secure environment for all participants.

During the basecamp portion of your camp, PGL staff will also lead groups and instruct students and pupils on activity sessions, whilst we allow teachers and group leaders to continue to have responsibility for student behaviour and welfare. We also have a list of risk assessments and activity descriptions that you can view here.

Here’s a handy link to our handy packing guide which will let you know everything that you need for a MASTER! camp adventure!