A Nature-based camping, hiking and outdoor skills program
Designed to build confidence, resilience and connection.
Base Camp is our outdoor camping experience where students step away from cabins and into nature, learning practical skills, working together, and discovering what they’re capable of.
What Students Experience
Students participate in a fully facilitated outdoor program designed by our experienced team. Camps can run as 2 or 4 night or extended experiences for upper primary and secondary groups.
All gear, catering, and program facilitation are provided.
Experiences May Include
- Tent camping skills
- Trangia cooking
- Hiking and journey experiences
- Navigation and outdoor problem solving
- Team challenges and leadership activities
- Creek crossings and nature exploration
- Adventure activities integrated into programs
Why Schools Choose Outdoor Camping Experiences
- Supports student mental health through nature and physical activity
- Builds resilience, independence and confidence
- Strengthens peer relationships and teamwork
- Encourages problem-solving and leadership
- Provides meaningful challenge in a safe environment
- Creates memorable shared experiences for cohorts
LEARN OUTDOOR SKILLS
Outdoor skills are transferable, teaching students confidence in their own abilities along with taking responsibility for the wellbeing of themselves and others.
Learn how to pitCh a tent
Cook over a trangia
Rely on classmates
Learn survival skills
Cross over the creek
Explore the National Park
Stay on the edge of the national park. Cross The Creek to walk the incredible Two Bays Trail.
Flexible program options for schools
Base camp can be delivered as
- A full outdoor tent-based camp
- A mixed experience (cabins + tents)
- A journey / hiking focused program
- Integrated with traditional adventure activities
We work with schools to tailor programs to year level outcomes and learning goals.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE WITH BUILT IN SUPPORT
Our Base Camp area sits within our 74 acre property on the edge of the Mornington Peninsula National Park.
Students experience the feeling of being immersed in nature while still benefiting from:
- Proximity to main camp facilities
- Qualified instructors and staff supervision
- Structured risk management processes
- Access to amenities and support when needed
LEARNING OUTCOMES
PROGRAMS SUPPORT
- Personal development and resilience
- Social capability and teamwork
- Leadership and responsibility
- Outdoor education outcomes
- Independence and confidence
- Wellbeing and emotional regulation
Designed for Cohorts of All Sizes
Golden Valleys continues to expand our facilities to better support schools, allowing larger groups to participate together without splitting year levels across multiple venues.
Today’s young people face increasing wellbeing challenges.
Social pressure, anxiety, disconnection, and limited time outdoors.
Teachers play a vital role in supporting students through these challenges, often while managing limited time and resources.
Outdoor experiences provide something powerful that classrooms cannot.
BASE CAMP IS OUR RESPONSE
LET’S PLAN YOUR CAMP
If you’re exploring options for your next school camp, we’d love to talk through what could work best for your students.
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