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: info@oldpriory.com.au

QUESTIONS?