SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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Make up for lost time. Stay longer, go further, dive deeper into South Australia’s excellent camps offering. Camel trek through outback sand dunes, immerse your group in a hands-on farmstay, explore vast night skies or plunge into an epic eco-adventure.

FOR CAMPS WITH A LITTLE MORE.

ANKARA YOUTH CAMP

Managed by Seventh-day Adventist Church. TOWN: WALKER FLAT SETTING: 1.4ha river frontage between River Murray and Lake Bywater. Views of majestic cliffs opposite, River Red Gums, birdlife and river traffic. ACCOMMODATION: 118. 2 cabins housing 22 people in total (4 rooms each building). 2 bunkhouses of 6 rooms each, housing 8 people per room. Bunks, beds, heating, cooling. BYO bedding and pillows. MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 25. Minimum charge applies. Small groups by arrangement for sole use. CATERING: Well equipped kitchen facilities for self catering. INDOOR FACILITIES: Dining room, kitchen, dishwash room, accessible bathroom, meeting/ rec room, first aid/staff room, table tennis, stage, whiteboard, TV, DVD, small rear projector, screen and speakers. OUTDOOR FACILITIES: Campfire, multi-use sports court, pergola, BBQ, open grassed playing areas, swimming, canoes, PFDs, lake and river access. OTHER INFORMATION: Resident manager. Smoking, drug and alcohol free. No pets. Subject to conditions of hire. RESOURCES NEARBY: Walker Flat ferry, two local stores, lookouts, scenic drives.

CONTACT Warren and Joy Richards 5050 Angas Valley Road, Walker Flat SA 5238 08 8570 8043 enquiries@ankaracamp.org.au ankaracamp.org.au

ERRAPPA BLUE LIGHT CAMP

Managed by SA Police and Blue Light (SA) Inc. TOWN: IRON KNOB SETTING: 5ha bush setting. ACCOMMODATION: 60+. Main accommodation block sleeps 40, separate male/female wings, 2 persons per room. Bedrooms/bathrooms under one roof, air conditioning, heating. MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 10. Small groups by arrangement for shared use. CATERING: Full catering is provided. Kitchen facilities available for self catering. INDOOR FACILITIES: Recreation room, multi-purpose hall, conference facilities, whiteboards, OHP, VCR, TV, laundry, public telephone, leader’s room. OUTDOOR FACILITIES: Extensive high ropes course, initiative and team challenges, team rescue course, abseiling, flying fox, orienteering, walks, volleyball, grassed and shaded areas, campfire. OTHER INFORMATION: Qualified police officers run all sessions. Winners of the Recreation SA Outstanding Achievement in the provision of Outdoor Recreation.

CONTACT Senior Constable David Taylor PO Box 83, Iron Knob SA 5601 08 8646 2109 info@errappa.com.au errappa.com.au

ARBURY PARK OUTDOOR SCHOOL

Managed by Dept of Education, SA. TOWN: BRIDGEWATER SETTING: 32ha bush setting with creek and open forest, near conservation park. ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair access. Disabled shower/toilet. ACCOMMODATION: Total of 101 beds. 6 dormitories accommodating 12-16 people in bunks, blankets, heating. 6 supervisor rooms with 9 beds. Bathrooms are attached. MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 50. Minimum charge applies. Small groups by arrangement for shared use. CATERING: Full catering is provided term time. Kitchen facilities available for self catering. INDOOR FACILITIES: Dining room, gymnasium, piano, DVD, screen, projector, laundry. OUTDOOR FACILITIES: Playground, BBQ, campfire area, multi-use court. OTHER INFORMATION: Program staff available term time. Resident caretaker. Heysen Trail nearby.

QTF_CAA ACCREDITED

CONTACT Penny Keen Arbury Park Road, Bridgewater SA 5155 08 8339 3237 DL.1426.info@schools.sa.edu.au arburypark.sa.edu.au

NARNU FARM

Privately owned. TOWN: HINDMARSH ISLAND SETTING: 85 acres of farm land. ACCOMMODATION: 86. Bunkhouse can accommodate 56. Cottage accommodates 30. MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: 20 for school camps. CATERING: Full catering is provided for our school camps. INDOOR FACILITIES: Dining/recreation room, wood heater, table tennis table, large screen TV. OUTDOOR FACILITIES: BBQ area, multiple playgrounds, 1/2 court tennis, basketball ring. OTHER INFORMATION: Farm Camp: Horse riding, farm animal feeding, chicken hatchery, clydesdale drawn hand ploughing, blacksmith demonstration, butter making and vintage truck ride. Eco/Adventure camp: Horse riding, kayaking, fish ecology, beach/barrage walk.

QTF_CAA ACCREDITED

CONTACT Sarah Keneally Monument Road, Hindmarsh Island SA 5214 narnu@narnufarm.com.au narnufarm.com.au

COOINDA – BUNKS TENTS AND EVENTS

Privately owned. Managed by Open Camps. TOWN: VICTOR HARBOR SETTING: 10ha bushland setting with picturesque views of the South Coast. ACCESSIBILITY: All building entrances, dining and accommodation, all toilet/shower facilities. ACCOMMODATION: Bunks - 150 people in 11 rooms across 5 bunkhouses. BYO bedding with mattress sheet provided. Tents - 65 people in large private campground. MINIMUM GROUP SIZE: Small groups by arrangement. CATERING: Full catering included with Bunks bookings with an extensive outdoor Kitchen facilities available for self catering Tents bookings. INDOOR FACILITIES: Large Hall with air conditioning, space-heating and woodfire, recreation room with space-heating. AV equipment provided. Enclosed balcony dining/recreation area with sea and bushland views. OUTDOOR FACILITIES: BBQ area, basketball court large lawned oval, campfire area, beach volleyball, extensive tent campsite with full amenities. OTHER INFORMATION: Activities can be provided both onsite and in the area including team activities, surfing, kayaking, lawn bowls, movie night, steam ranger train and trivia nights.

CONTACT Open Camps 54 Waggon Road, Victor Harbor SA 5211 1300 445 910 bookings@opencamps.org.au opencamps.org.au/cooinda

ROONKA WATER ACTIVITY CENTRE

Proudly owned by Scouts SA. TOWN: BLANCHETOWN SETTING: Bushland on the banks of the Murray River, about 1hr 40mins north east of Adelaide. ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible accommodation and facilities available. Call for details. ACCOMMODATION: Bunk style accommodation for up to 58 guests in 6 rooms. 18 powered camping sites and expansive unpowered camping field. CATERING: Full catering can be provided or 2 fully-equipped kitchens are available for self catering groups. INDOOR FACILITIES: Large dining and recreation rooms included in kitchen hire. Amenities blocks. OUTDOOR FACILITIES: Private billabong, flying fox, playground, river waterslide, walking and wildlife trails, boat launch, canoes/kayaks for hire, BBQs, seasonal campfire circles, shelters. OTHER INFORMATION: Overnight package options from D.I.Y. to fully programmed facilitated activities and catering. OTHER INFORMATION: Brookfield Conservation Park, Morgan Conservation Park, Gluepot Reserve, Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park (Nganguraku culture) and River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve. QTF_CAA ACCREDITED

CONTACT Roonka Water Activity Centre 209B Boy Scout Road, Blanchetown SA 5357 info@roonka.org.au roonka.org.au

WILLOW CREEK ADVENTURE CAMP

Managed by Beyond the Classroom. TOWN: WILLOW CREEK SETTING: Located on an 800 acre working farm just out of Victor Harbor and is set up for school camps, youth groups, special interest groups, community groups, family groups and events. ACCESSIBILITY: Please request information regarding individual needs. ACCOMMODATION: Dorm accommodation with amenities blocks underneath the same roof, Teachers Cottage & Managers House, plus multiple bush camping sites. CATERING: Both full and self catering available. INDOOR FACILITIES: Dining hall, commercial kitchen, projector, table tennis, board games, large G/PG DVD collection. OUTDOOR FACILITIES: Large undercover area for games/outdoor dining, large grassed areas, firepit volleyball, bocce court, giant chess & checkers, disc golf, orienteering courses, 5km mountain bike track, team building challenges, bushwalking, raft building, plus more. OTHER INFORMATION: We believe everybody should develop life skills through adventure experiences. Beyond the Classroom run a range of activities and itineraries for all year levels and curriculum requirements.

CONTACT Beyond The Classroom 44 Goolwa Road, Middleton SA 5213 1300 326 228 info@willowcreekadventurecamp.com.au willowcreekadventurecamp.com.au

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Privately owned. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: We believe every student deserves to learn life skills through outdoor experiences. “Beyond the Classroom SA” is part of the multi-award-winning Surf & Sun, and is a school camp provider that has been leading the way in outdoor education for 20 years. Beyond the Classroom offer surfing, kayaking, rock climbing/abseiling, bushwalking, leadership challenges, raft building, mountain biking and more. Take advantage of the 800 acre “base” property, Willow Creek Adventure Camp, located just over an hour from Adelaide on the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula. With dorm or camping options and a large range of onsite outdoor activities making school camps stress free. Catering for more than just schools, Beyond the Classroom also operates across a vast number of locations, offering “journey” style camps and the ability to customise your itinerary.

WOODHOUSE ACTIVITY CENTRE

Proudly owned by Scouts SA. TOWN: PICCADILLY SETTING: 54ha of gumtree-studded countryside just 25 mins from Adelaide. ACCESSIBILITY: Accessible accommodation and facilities available. ACCOMMODATION: Bunk-style accommodation for up to: 82 guests in 15 rooms in Rymill Centre, 60 guests in 10 rooms in Old Woodhouse Manor, 50 guests in 6 rooms in Hooper Bunkhouse. Varied minimum paid occupancy applies for each building, starting from 25 people. Tent camping available. CATERING: Full catering can be provided or kitchen facilities available for self-catering groups. INDOOR FACILITIES: Large dining & rec rooms. OUTDOOR FACILITIES: Obstacle course, maze, disc golf, tube slides, bouldering, orienteering, BBQs, seasonal campfire circles. OTHER INFORMATION: Overnight and day package options from D.I.Y. to fully programmed facilitated activities and catering. RESOURCES NEARBY: Stirling Golf Course, Mt Lofty Botanic Garden, Cleland Wildlife Park, Heysen Trail.

QTF_CAA ACCREDITED

CONTACT Education & Activities Coordinator 37 Spring Gully Road, Piccadilly SA 5151 08 8339 3333 schoolcamps@woodhouse.org.au woodhouse.org.au

CAMEL TREKS AUSTRALIA

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Camel Treks Australia is an award-winning tour operator, specialising in showcasing the Outback, whilst protecting animals in nature. School groups leave inspired, knowing they have been part of an environmentally sustainable, animal focused camp experience. Comfortable, clean, camping with private toilet tents, camp fire chairs and deluxe top of the range self contained ‘one man, fully zipped, tent-style swags with thick mattresses’, this experience incorporates navigation, cooking, animal husbandry and outdoor camping skills. Students prepare healthy, ample and delicious meals with unlimited access to second servings, catering for all dietary requirements. Treks offer students a true adventure, with staff taking the time to share the whole experience. Schools can join Camel Treks Australia on a 4, 5 or 9 day unforgettable adventure.

CONTACT Beyond The Classroom 44 Goolwa Road, Middleton SA 5213 1300 326 228 schools@beyondtheclassroom.com.au beyondtheclassroom.com.au QTF_CAA ACCREDITED

CONTACT Camel Treks Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 46, Leigh Creek SA 5731 0432 236 131 cameltreksaustralia.com.au/school-camps cameltreksaustralia@gmail.com

ACTIVE EDUCATION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Privately owned. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: • Fully programmed and catered camps (Incl Outdoor Education tours & services) - Curriculum linked programs - Freshly prepared meals - Choice of location and accommodation - Transport options • Mobile Group Event, retreat & camp catering OTHER QUALITY SERVICES: • Team building and leadership workshops • In-School Programs and excursions • Resilience Passport program in schools. WHY CHOOSE ACTIVE EDUCATION? Active Education’s mission is to create opportunities for groups to: • Learn by doing • Discover by experiencing • Be challenged by choice Our professional teams create remarkable, value for money experiences that have a positive lifelong impact on participants.

QTF_CAA ACCREDITED

CONTACT Active Education PO Box 185, Crafers SA 5152 08 8370 1500 bookings@activeed.com.au activeed.com.au

WILDERNESS ESCAPE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Privately owned. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Allow Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures to take the stress and hassle out of organising and facilitating your school camp or expedition. Since 1991 we have continued to deliver quality experiences ranging from day programs to overnight base camps to extended wilderness expeditions. We specialise in providing a range of quality outdoor adventure experiences and activities such as: • Bushwalking • Rock climbing • Surfing • Mountain biking • Challenge ropes • Kayaking • Sailing • Team games We work with junior and senior schools with experiences suitable to each age range. Wilderness Escape provides transport, catering, accommodation, campsite bookings plus a complete adventure activity program. All programs are tailored to meet the needs of your group and our team are committed to providing an adventure experience that is worth remembering. • Fully qualified outdoor instructors • Quality equipment • Complies with Adventurous Activity Standards • Complies with Education Department guidelines. QTF_CAA ACCREDITED

CONTACT Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures, PO Box 639, Kent Town SA 5071 08 8165 2022 info@wildernessescape.com.au wildernessescape.com.au