Camps Program

Newhaven College has a comprehensive camps program for students in Years 2-12. The variety of experiences assists students in developing self-esteem, strengthening and/or discovering new relationships, and developing leadership and organisational skills. 

Junior School Camps

Our Junior School camping program is available to students in Years 2-4. Students are encouraged to be active participants in a variety of experiences, developing positive social attitudes and building self-confidence.

Year 2 - School Sleepover. Students enjoy watching a movie, mini golf, fun games/activities, and the excitement of sleeping at school. This is an exciting introduction to the many school camps our students will experience in future years.

Year 3 - Candlebark Camp. An absolute highlight for our Year 3 students, Candlebark Camp provides an opportunity to get active with ropes courses and build close friendships.

Year 4 - CYC Camp. Flying foxes, open fires, rock climbing, making damper, water slides and activities building trust between peers. This camp really helps to build bonds between students.

Middle School Camps

Our Middle School camps program is designed to encourage students to be active participants in a variety of experiences, encouraging them to develop positive social attitudes and self-confidence.

Year 5 - Sovereign Hill is a must visit for all young students, learning about Victoria's history while having the opportunity to dress up and act out scenes of the past. Buying boiled lollies at the local shop is an essential part of the visit!

Year 6 - Camp Coolamatong offers students an opportunity to connect and enjoy a range of fun activities, such as kayaking, building wooden huts and participating in trust activities.

Year 7 - Lyrebird Park. The primary focus of this camp is to encourage new friendships, teamwork and general cohesion in the Year 7 group. Students undertake group challenges and activities including rock climbing, kayaking and bushwalking.

Year 8 - The focus of this camp is more on teamwork, adventure, and camping skills. The camps program aims to develop students’ respect for the environment, appreciation of nature and ability to work within a team to plan and participate in personally challenging activities.

Senior School Camps

Our Senior School camps program aims to develop students’ respect for the environment, appreciation of nature and ability to work within a team to plan and participate in personally challenging activities.

Year 9 - This is the year for students to get out and about facing new challenges. Wollangarra Meeting the Mountains five-day course and CityCite Experience are highlights of any student's time at Newhaven College.

Year 10 - A five-day hike at Mt Stirling is designed to encourage students to develop positive social attitudes and self-confidence. 

Year 11 - Outdoor Education students travel to Mt Baw Baw for a summer hike and then return in winter for a snow camp as part of their VCE studies.

Year 12 - Outdoor Education students explore the local Bunurong Coast and undertake a sea kayaking adventure off Phillip Island.

Excursions

Class excursions are usually related to the unit of work being studied in class and offer a further opportunity for learning.