Some might say the weather this week was quite miserable, however, for our Year 6 campers it just made their three-day camp experience a lot more fun - and a lot MUDDIER!  This camp was extra special for this cohort of students, as they missed out on their Year 4 camp due to COVID.  From the moment we stepped off the bus, it was three action packed days of activities that focused on the character values of Courage, Mateship, Sacrifice & Perseverance.

Our three days consisted of the following activities:

Introductory Activities

These activities introduced students to how the system works at Emu Gully. It also provided the Emu Gully staff insight into the dynamics within our class groupings. Students had to learn to think outside the square, listen to each other and identify strengths within their team. Introductory activities included No Man’s Land, Swinging Log, Commando Cable Crossing & Escape from Colditz.

Core Activities

Based on historical events and theatres of conflict including WW1, WW2 and Vietnam, these core activities provided both context and purpose. The focus was on experiences and demonstrating the core character values of Courage, Mateship, Sacrifice and Perseverance. The activities included Tunnel Rats, Siege of Tobruk, Bridge over the River Kwai and the crowd favourite – Kokoda Track.

Activities and fun aside, many fears were overcome, many relationships between students and teachers were strengthened and memories were made that will last a life time.