Camps
Brauer College- Dunkeld Campus
Brauer operates an extensive camping program at its own well-equipped campsite at Dunkeld in the Grampians. It has been firmly entrenched within the school’s culture and curriculum for over 30 years and remains a popular and proud facet of College life.
Framed by surrounding National Park, the 40 acre site is nestled between the picturesque Grampians and the Wannon River. The camp consists of a large bluestone communal building comprising of kitchen, bedrooms and dining area.
Recreationally the camp boasts an array of adventure-based activities. The majority of the site was constructed by and maintained by staff, parents and students of the College.
A unique feature of the property is the wildlife: kangaroos; emus; wallabies; and other fauna which can be seen frequently throughout the year.
Year 7 Camp Program- Dunkeld:
Every Year 7 Pastoral Care Group takes part in a 3-day camp at the school’s Dunkeld Camp, located in the Grampians. It is a great opportunity for students to strengthen relationships within their Pastoral Care Group and build confidence while having heaps of fun.
Year 8 Camp Program- Dunkeld:
All Year 8 Pastoral Care Groups take part in a 4-day camp at the school’s Dunkeld Camp, located in the Grampians. It is a great opportunity for students to strengthen relationships with their peers and build their confidence through a range of outdoor activites and team building exercises.
Year 9 Alpine Leadership Program:
The Alpine Leadership Program at the School for Student Leadership is a Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development school specialising in leadership education for students in Year 9. Students are able to take part in a full term of education in an outdoor learning environment.
The Bogong Challenge Program is a one week camp for selected students which is held at the Bogong Outdoor Education Centre. It is situated near Mount Beauty; in the foothills of the Victorian Alps, North East Victoria.
The schools core purpose is to “educate for sustainable living”. Bogong Outdoor Education Centre campuses offer students a wide range of outdoor and environmental education programs.
Year 9 Melbourne Camp:
The City Camp is an experiential Camp to Melbourne. Students will not only be absorbed by the culture in our Capital city but they will experience some of the tourist highlights such as Iceskating, Eureka Tower and Melbourne Star. They will be accommodated in shared apartments where they will have to budget for and cook some of their own meals and prepare daily packed lunches. They will also be required to navigate the city via tram and foot to be at scheduled events on time.
Year 10 Snow Camp:
Year 10 students are encouraged to take part in an exciting recreational visit to Mount Hotham and the surrounding ski fields around July/August each year.
Year 11- Rock 2 Reef Camp:
Taking a break in late term 3, Year 11 students have an opportunity to visit Central and North-Eastern Australia. The Rock 2 Reef tour takes students from Uluru in the Northern Territory to the Great Barrier Reef on the east coast of Queensland.
Year 9-12 Japan Trip:
Students have an amazing opportunity to take part in a two week cultural exchange visiting Warrnambool’s sister city Miura, Japan. The two week tour includes sightseeing, shopping, and staying with host families. This trip occurs bi-annually.
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