WELCOME Grade 4 Camp Parent Information Evening The Old Priory Beechworth
WELCOME Grade 4 Camp
Parent Information Evening
The Old Priory
Beechworth
GRADE 4 CAMP 2015.
The Old Priory is 287km from Melbourne and is centrally located on 3 acres in historic Beechworth.
The camp is located 500 metres from town in a quiet area
THE VENUE
The Old Priory is an Accredited Venue for school camps
It has been conducting School Camp Programs for over 25 years.
All students and staff are accommodated within a comfortable, safe environment, all under the one roof (separate male and female dormitories)
WHEN:
The Grade 4 Camp will be taking place from theWednesday 14th to Friday 16th October in Term Four, 2015.
ACTIVITIES: Eldorado Museum Blacksmith demonstration Beechworth goal Historic courthouse Telegraph Station Burke Museum Beechworth Honey Beechworth Sweet company Damper making
Night activities – Evo’s Camp Fire & Lazy Harry show
HOW MUCH:Costs still being finalised:
At this stage the cost of the camp will be
$320 to $340 per student.
This includes: Buses to and from the camp (with seat belts for all
passengers) All food for the 3 days cooked by camp staff (except lunch
and snacks on 1st day) All Entrance fees to attractions Camp staff and teachers will be involved in the
supervision of night time activities.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: At this stage the cost of the camp is still being finalised – indication is
$320 to $340 per student.
Deposit of $100 is required by Friday, 21st August 2015
Full payment is required by Friday, 18th September 2015
Options for payment are:
(i) Lump sum
(ii) Drip feed payments to the Office
CSEF assistance of $125 available to concession card holders (see Office for forms)
(CSEF – Camp, Sports & Excursion Fund)
FOOD:The camp caters for all mealsin their restaurant quality kitchen.
All allergies can be catered forif given advance warning viamedical forms returned to
school.
Parents can contact Camp staff directly if they wish to discuss their child’s specific allergies.
WHAT TO BRING
A ‘What to Bring List’ will be sent home
towards the end of Term 3
Please remember that an extra large suitcase
is not the best idea
Remember:
It’s 3 days away not 3 weeks
WHAT CAN PARENTS DO?
To help prepare your child for camp you can:
Be positive and encouraging in the lead up to camp
Encourage your child to sleep away from home - grandparents, friends etc.
Pack their own belongings for these trips Practise putting away their sleeping bag Practise sorting clean from dirty clothes.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Emergency contacts are all close to camp: Doctors Surgery: 39 Camp Street Ph: 03 57281566
Hospital: Sydney Road Ph: 03 57280255
Ambulance: Finch Street Ph: 000
Police: William Street Ph: 03 57281032
Fire: Camp Street Ph: 000
CAMP CONTACT DETAILS
The Old Priory 8 Priory Lane Beechworth Victoria 3747 Australia
Phone: 03 5728 1024Fax: 03 5728 2035
Email: [email protected]
QUESTIONS?