PGL Adventure Camps for Schools and Groups
2020/21
Get ready for an adventure At PGL we know what makes the perfect camp. You and your students will love our inspiring, fun-packed adventures at our two camps in Victoria and one in Queensland. Make your next adventure camp the best ever - with PGL!
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Our Amazing Adventure Activities Activity Camp Orientation Camp The Amazing Adventure Camp Camp Out Experience Study Skills Retreat Our Camps - an overview
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PGL Camp Rumbug, Victoria
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PGL Campaspe Downs, Victoria
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Teacher Guide Safety & Standards What’s Included & How to Book Find Out More Terms and Conditions
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All-inclusive camps With PGL, there’s no extra cost for activities so the price you pay includes full board accommodation plus a packed program of activities, many delivered by PGL trained instructors (see pages 26-27 for details) who ensure your students receive professional instruction and enjoy a real sense of achievement.
Free places for leaders Our 1:10 free leader place ratio gives you even better value from your time away.
Free evening entertainment
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There’s more fun in the evenings with our lively entertainment program run by our enthusiastic team so you can enjoy yourself as well!
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An extra pair of hands Unique to PGL, your Group Leader (‘Groupie’) will look after your group throughout your stay, taking some of the pressure off you, and making sure everyone has a fantastic time.
Safety Our number-one priority is always the safety of you and your group. Our teams are carefully selected and highly trained, and our two camps in Victoria both have ATAP accreditation.
No minimum group size Small group? No problem! With no minimum group size and flexible durations, you can be sure to find a program to suit your budget.
The activities were fantastic and were well explained. The children enjoyed every activity and the staff were amazing, very organised and helpful. We have been to this camp previously and always love it due to the administration preparation. Spotswood Primary School
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Fun and challenging adventure activities PGL adventure activities provide your group with a rewarding, fun, action-packed and challenging program delivered by the best camp teams in the business. With 28 exciting adventure activities to choose from, there are plenty of opportunities for students to work together, push their boundaries and develop new skills.
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Some activities, such as raft building, promote teamwork and cooperation. Some, like giant swing, require individual courage and support from the group, while others, such as orienteering, require thought, care and judgement.
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Abseiling Aeroball Archery Bush Walk Bushcraft Centipede Challenge Course Climbing Wall Crate Stack Fencing Flying Fox Giant Swing Initiative Exercises Kayaking Leap of Faith Low Ropes Course Mud Run Open Canoeing Orienteering Pond Studies Possum Glider Quick Jump Raft Building Sensory Trail Team Challenge Team Games Tree Climb Trust Exercises Visit www.pgladventurecamps.com.au
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Great for groups of all ages
Activity Camp Connecting with themselves, each other and the great outdoors, a PGL Activity Camp gives your students the chance to experience individual success as well as being part of a team. Our Leadership Camp and Teambuilding Camp offer you a choice of focus for your group and are both tailored to meet your learning objectives.
Leadership Camp Our experienced instructors focus on maximising learning outcomes and developing motivation along with decisionmaking and confidence-building skills. Activities are specifically programmed to provide each student with the chance to take a leadership role.
Teambuilding Camp
How it works We help you create your own tailor-made program from our range of exciting adventure activities. Adventures on land, adventures in the water and adventures up in the air - all designed to challenge and motivate your students. And in the evenings our fun-filled entertainment program, led by your PGL Group Leader, is guaranteed to keep your students engaged and happy until bedtime. Why not try a camping taster? Spend one night under canvas in our platform tents. These are raised off the ground, have bunk beds and make a great introduction to camping.
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The focus is on communication and building relationships great for year group bonding - using instructor-led or teacherled sessions depending on your requirements.
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A typical Activity Camp
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Breakfast 09.00 Canoeing 10.30 Flying Fox
Breakfast 09.00 Team Challenge 10.30 Giant Swing
14.00 Climbing 15.30 Archery
Lunch 14.00 Initiative Exercises 15.30 Leap of Faith
Lunch 14.00 Depart for home
Dinner Evening Entertainment Splash!!
Dinner Evening Entertainment Capture the Flag
Arrive and unpack Packed lunch (BYO)
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Great activities, staff and organisation. We were assigned a leader who regularly checked in with us to see how things were going – which was great. This is the only camp I have been to which does this.
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Great for Year 7s
Orientation Camp Facing change with confidence
How does it work?
Changing schools is a big step that can be challenging for any child as they cope with new situations, new friends, new teachers and unfamiliar environments.
Adventure activity sessions are tailored to meet your objectives and designed to stimulate learning, growth and confidence.
A PGL Orientation Camp helps students meet these challenges and build the foundations of a successful school career.
Our instructors help your students assess and understand what they have learnt in the activity sessions and how this impacts on their behaviour.
It‘s an ideal way to encourage your year groups to bond, build trust and forge stronger relationships with each other and with you, their teacher, outside the classroom.
The program is ideal for getting the new school year off to a motivating and inspiring start, for whole year groups as well as single classes.
This course is available at PGL Camp Rumbug p20 PGL Campaspe Downs p22 PGL Kindilan p24
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A typical Orientation Camp Day 1
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Breakfast 09.00 Challenge Course 10.30 Raft Building
Breakfast 09.00 Climbing 10.30 Possum Glider Review Session
14.00 Aeroball 15.30 Canoeing
Lunch 14.00 Flying Fox 15.30 Initiative Exercises
Lunch 14.00 Depart for home
Dinner Evening Entertainment Capture the Flag
Dinner Review Session Evening Entertainment Passport to the World
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Arrive and unpack Packed lunch (BYO)
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Student’s had a great stay. The learning intention was teamwork and challenging themselves. This was easily met through the activities and instructors.
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Belle Vue Primary School
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New for 2020
Great for Years 8-10
The Amazing Adventure Camp Encourage independence, teamwork, and leadership Targeted at Year 8,9 and 10 students, this camp encourages students to develop independence and self-reliance in a safe bush environment. In this ‘Amazing Race’ style camp student teams take part in a series of tasks, earning points as they go. Points awarded for activities and challenges accumulate as the camp progresses, and are tallied on a board for all to see. Tasks are designed to help students recognise the need for a positive mental attitude and help them find common ground, build rapport, and learn survival techniques along the way.
How does it work? The Amazing Adventure Race requires students to work in groups to reach specific points on a map. At each location, they use initiative, teamwork and perseverance to perform challenging, fun and creative tasks, earning points as they go. More points can be earned throughout the camp – which team can scream the loudest on the giant swing?? Who gets closest to the bullseye in archery? This program lends itself to camping out in our hiking tents, but we offer alternative bunk-style indoor accommodation or our platform and bell tents. Or get the best of both worlds with a 50/50 camp: one night in, one night out!
This course is available at PGL Camp Rumbug p20 PGL Campaspe Downs p22 PGL Kindilan p24
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A typical Amazing Adventure Camp Day 1
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Arrive and unpack Split into teams for site orientation Packed lunch (BYO)
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Breakfast 09.00 Full day Amazing Adventure Race with lunch in bush location
Breakfast 09.00 Giant Swing 10.30 Archery
14.00 Prepare for the Amazing Adventure Race with a Team Challenge 15.30 Low Ropes Dinner Evening Entertainment Capture the Flag
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Lunch Winners crowned 14.00 Depart for home
Dinner Evening Entertainment Team Exercises
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Great for groups of all ages
Camp Out Experience A learning experience like no other
How does it work?
Experience camping in the great outdoors, in PGL’s own bushland with the help of our experienced PGL leaders.
We combine the best of outdoor experiences by providing your favourite adventure activities with the unbeatable experience of sleeping outdoors. We use hike tents to create an authentic camping experience and you can choose one or two nights under canvas.
In the supported setting of PGL sites, students immerse themselves in learning about the detail of the natural Australian bush environment. A 24-hour outdoor experience, that introduces camping skills, living with nature, cooking for yourself and outdoor living. It’s ideal for those who want to participate in a back-to-nature experience to develop mindfulness, resilience and leadership skills, in a typical bush setting.
This program can be tailored to meet your group’s required learning outcomes. Our skilled PGL staff can tailor the bush camp to be as challenging as you require, and incorporate elements such as compass navigation, water filtration and survival skills.
This course is available at PGL Camp Rumbug p20 PGL Campaspe Downs p22 PGL Kindilan p24
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A typical Camp Out Experience Day 1
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Arrive and unpack Packed lunch (BYO) 14.00 Low Ropes 15.30 Giant Swing Dinner Evening Entertainment Initiative Exercises Indoor sleeping arrangements
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Breakfast in dining room 09.00 Bush Camp program begins 10.30 Navigational skills 11:30 Canoeing
Cook breakfast on stoves Pack up campsite 09.00 Bushwalk 10.30 Get to know the Australian bush flora and fauna 11:30 Creek dipping and pond studies Bush camp program ends
Lunch in dining room 14.00 Bushcraft skills 15.30 Walk to campsite Set up camp Cook dinner on outdoor stoves Evening Entertainment Campfire, stargazing and damper cooking.
Lunch in Dining Room 14.00 Depart for home
Food and quality of the camp was excellent. It provides the children with experiences that take them out of their comfort zone in a very safe and supported way.
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Great for Year 10+
Study Skills Retreat Preparation is the key to success
How does it work?
Give your students entering higher year levels the skills to thrive, with a Study Skills Retreat camp.
Usually run in the very first weeks of the year, or after end-ofyear exams, a Study Skills Retreat is a mix of seminar sessions and adventure activities programmed to support problem solving and encourage determination.
Taking time out of the classroom and school environment provides the opportunity to learn, reflect and connect with senior teachers and peers, while developing important skills for study. It’s a specialised activity program designed to teach resilience, perseverance, and importantly, when to ask for help. PGL Study Skill Retreats help keep students motivated, focussed and engaged, with our unique combination of adventure activities run by us, and study time run by you, the teacher.
PGL provides quiet meeting spaces with AV equipment as required, for you to run study skills sessions, stress management strategies or introduce the subject work to the senior students, whatever you wish to teach. Full catering, including morning and afternoon teas and supper is included.
This course is available at PGL Camp Rumbug p20 PGL Campaspe Downs p22 PGL Kindilan p24
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A typical Study Skills Retreat Day 1
Arrive and unpack Packed lunch (BYO)
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Setting goals and agenda for retreat 14.00 Group 1 Low Ropes Raft Building Group 2 Study Seminar
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Breakfast
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09:00 Group 1 Study Seminar Group 2 Low Ropes Raft Building
09:00 Group 1 Study Seminar Group 2 Giant Swing Sensory Trail
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Lunch
14.00 Group 1 Giant Swing Sensory Trail
Reflection
Group 2 Study Seminar Dinner Reflection and downtime
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Dinner Reflection and downtime
14.00 Depart for home
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It was beneficial for our students to be using problem solving skills outdoors. Mabel Park State High School
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Our Camps Making the right choice Choosing the right camp for your students is important. You’ll want learning opportunities, plus a safe, friendly environment with comfortable accommodation and plenty of good quality food. PGL camps offer all this and so much more:
A choice of accommodation n Lodges, roundhouses, or cabins with en suite rooms or bathroom facilities close by n Platform tents, constructed on strong wooden decks, with robust fly sheets and bunk or single beds n Bell tents, with groundsheet and camp beds n Hike tents, pitched by students in our own PGL bushland and sleeping 2 – 3 students per tent. Camp beds are provided
More activities Each of our centres is packed with adventures on land, water and in the air to make your camp experience the best there is.
Fuel for fun Fun is important, but so is food, so we provide three healthy, high-energy meals per day, with plenty of variety, accompanied by generous portions of fruit, vegetables and salad. We always offer a vegetarian option and can accommodate most special diets or food allergies – just let us know.
See for yourself
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Nothing beats being there, which is why we offer open weekends for group leaders and teachers. They’re a great opportunity for you to find out how a PGL adventure camp can benefit your students. You can meet our staff, ask any questions you might have, check out the accommodation and facilities and try our menu. You can even have a go on some of the activities! Full board accommodation is provided for you and your family members. Just contact us to book your visit.
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Very happy with our whole experience! Activities run by friendly, professional staff. St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Primary
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PGL Camp Rumbug South Gippsland, Victoria For full details of this camp and activities visit www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/rumbug
Accommodation
Set in 200 acres of stunning rainforest, Camp Rumbug is just two hours from Melbourne’s CBD but it will feel like you’re miles from anywhere. With stunning views towards Wilsons Promontory National Park and adventure activities nestled in the forest, it’s a unique setting for an unforgettable adventure. The popular mud run is just one of a number of challenging adventure activities to inspire your students. Accommodation is in purpose-built lodges with a total of 260 indoor beds. This is a perfect venue for the Amazing Adventure Camp, or Camp Out Experience.
Plane Tree Lodge
Students: En suite rooms sleep 8-12 Teachers: En suite rooms sleep 3
Blackwood Lodge
Students: Rooms sleep 10-14, some en suite and some with bathrooms under the same roof Teachers: En suite rooms usually sleep 2-4
Bell Tents Free time activities Ball Games Parachute Games
Gaga Pit
Photo-Trail
Students: Sleep up to 12 with toilets nearby Teachers: Sleep up to 3 with separate toilet and shower block
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Adventure activities abseiling *
aeroball
archery* bushcraft
canoeing*
giant swing* initiative exercises low ropes course mud run orienteering raft building* team challenge tree climb* trust exercises flying fox*
Facilities Campfire circle Covered recreation area Dining room Recreation room 200 acres of rainforest
*PGL instructor led. All other activities are teacher led.
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All PGL staff engaged the students and were very helpful and knowledgeable. There were a variety of activities to push our children in the beautiful campsite.
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Arnolds Creek Primary School
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PGL Campaspe Downs near Kyneton, Victoria For full details of this camp and activities visit www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/campaspe
Accommodation
An hour’s drive from Melbourne, PGL Campaspe Downs is set in 150 acres of natural bushland in the Macedon Ranges, close to Kyneton and Hanging Rock. The camp accommodates up to 400 guests in cabins and tents and there is a wide range of facilities to enjoy, including a new flying fox over the lake, plenty of new, upgraded indoor space, sports stadium and two dining rooms. Experience the best of both worlds - spend one night in indoor accommodation and one night under canvas in our platform or bell tents.
Free time activities
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Badminton Basketball Cricket Downball
Netball Soccer (indoor and outdoor) Table foosball Table tennis
Tennis Volleyball (indoor and outdoor)
Students: Rooms sleep 4-8 with en suite bathrooms or 2-12 students with separate purpose-built toilet and shower blocks Teachers: Single or twin en suite rooms
Tents Platform tents with separate toilet and shower block Students: Tents sleep 8 Teachers: Flexible rooming to suit groups’ requirements, usually 3-4 teachers per tent, situated amongst the student tents.
Adventure activities
Facilities
abseiling* aeroball archery* bush walk bushcraft centipede* challenge course* climbing* fencing* flying fox* giant swing* initiative exercises
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orienteering sensorytrail
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possum team
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glider*
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games
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Cabins
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Conference rooms Indoor sports stadium Leaders’ lounges Recreation room Sports oval Two dining rooms (full catering and self-catering)
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! From first contact you guys have gone out of your way to help our school have an amazing camp experience. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. PGL Campaspe Downs has the best facilities, best staff and is the best camp!
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Waubra Primary School
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PGL Kindilan near Brisbane, Queensland For full details of this camp and activities visit www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/kindilan
Accommodation
Kindilan is located just 45 minutes from Brisbane and occupies a beautiful, 220 acre bushland site in Redland Bay, zoned a Conservation Area in South East Queensland. A range of options provides accommodation for 325, including our unique roundhouses, lodges and platform tents. Why not try our camping taster? Experience the best of both worlds - spend one night in indoor accommodation and one night under canvas in our platform or hike tents. Our platform tent village can accommodate 60 people, with dedicated toilet block and bush kitchen. Free time activities Ball Sports Reflector Course
Gaga Pit Passport to the World
Photo Challenge Scavenger Hunt
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aeroball
archery*
bushcraft
canoeing* climbing* crate stack* giant swing* jacob’s ladder* leap of faith* low ropes pond studies
raft building*
possum glider*
bushwalk flying fox*
kayaking* orienteering
quick jump - NEW!*
team challenge
tree climb*
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Students: Rooms sleep 3 - central toilet and shower block Teachers: En suite rooms sleep 2
Lodges
Students: Rooms sleep up to 8, en suite or with facilities near by Teachers: En suite rooms sleep 2
Tents Platform tents with separate toilet and shower block Students: Tents sleep 6-8 Teachers: Usually 3-4 teachers per tent situated amongst the student tents.
Facilities
Adventure activities abseiling *
Roundhouses
BBQ areas Conference and meeting space Covered recreation areas Dining room Playing fields Recreation room 220 acres of natural bushland Teachers’ lounge
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Teacher Guide
TEACHER GUIDE
We want to make the process of booking and organising your camp as smooth and straightforward for you as possible. Whether you have booked a school camp before, or this is your first time, if you have any questions and cannot find the answers here, our Reservations Advisors are just a phone call away and ready to help.
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Safety & Standards PGL’s Safety Management System has been developed over more than 60 years of operation in the UK and Europe to meet the requirements of students, parents, teachers, school councils and external accreditation schemes. Our policies and procedures meet state and federal Education Safety Guidelines and we ensure we also comply with and exceed the guidance set out in the Activity Standards for Adventurous Activities. n Roles and responsibilities are clearly set out for teachers and PGL staff to ensure there is a clear understanding of who is responsible for the students at all times, with particular reference being made to the delivery of activities, First Aid and dealing with emergencies. n Our Child Safe Policy outlines our procedures to keep children safe from harm and abuse. It achieves this by promoting the safety of children, managing the risks and ensuring effective processes are in place to report any allegations of child abuse. n Our recruitment and training policies ensure competent staff are deployed to undertake the specialist roles within the delivery of the programs.
Camp/Adventure Activity Provider Accreditation PGL is proud to have received accreditation from the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP) - Camp/Adventure Activity Accreditation for Camp Rumbug and Campaspe Downs. Details of the accreditation process can be found at www.atap.net.au
Travel Transport is not included in the price of your camp; if you require transport, please contact us and we’d be delighted to help.
n We appoint a highly qualified and experienced team of technical advisors to monitor and audit the delivery of the PGL experience. n By arranging teacher inspection visits and working closely with your school prior to travel to implement a robust risk assessment process, we can ensure that teachers are familiar with the activities and the environment and that the educational content of all programs meets the learning outcomes for students. n We seek to conserve the natural environment, endorsing the principles of sustainable use and minimum impact. We are sensitive to the impact of our operation on the local community and cultural setting and we endeavour to minimise any adverse effects. n An Emergency Management Plan has been developed working with local agencies and is in place to respond to incidents such as injury, illness and fire. n Public Liability Insurance Certificate (minimum $20 million) is provided by an APRA approved insurer.
ďƒœ View our policies and useful documents at www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/resources or just ask us for copies.
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What’s included What’s included: n Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) n Services of PGL camp staff as described n Adventure activity options as described n Use of activity equipment for PGL led and teacher led activity sessions n Evening entertainment program run by PGL staff n Free places for teachers (1:10 full fare paying students)
What’s extra: n Travel to and from camp n Meals en route to and from camp n Bedding and towels n Spending money n Personal insurance cover n Travel and entrance fees for off-site visits n Mid-morning and afternoon tea* n Supper* *Mid-morning and afternoon tea and supper are included on the Study Skills Retreat camp
How to book Are you a first-time Party Leader, or have you done this many times before? Either way, PGL makes organising your school camp straightforward. Just follow these three simple steps . . .
Step 1 Contact us for a quote
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Call us to discuss your requirements and check availability we’ll send you a no-obligation quote.
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Step 2 Ready to book? Let us know and we’ll send you a provisional booking pack containing all the information you need to proceed with your reservation.
Open weekends We understand that if you have not visited a PGL camp before, you may wish to learn more. We are pleased to offer inspection visits for the Party Leader, their spouse/partner and children. As well as day visits, we can offer one night’s full board accommodation, participation in activities and the chance to see the camp, ask questions and meet our staff.
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Step 3 Confirm your booking
If you have a question or a query and can’t find the answer in our brochure or on our website, please call us and talk to a member of our friendly Customer Support Team – we are here to help.
Return your signed booking contract along with your deposits of $30+GST per person and let PGL take care of the rest.
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Our Operations Team will contact you six weeks before camp to guide you through the final stages of planning.
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Safety View or download risk assessments and our health and safety policy. www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/resources
A-Z of activities Keep up-to-date with what’s going on at PGL Australia. www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/news
Staff
Discover our range of exciting adventure activities and our activities guide which tells you which activities are led by PGL instructors and which are led by teachers. www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/activities
Our staff are some of the best in the business. Find out how they are recruited and trained. www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/staff
Resources View and download useful information including menus, kit lists, our code of conduct and FAQs. www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/resources
Camps Find out more about our three amazing adventure camps. www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/campaspe www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/rumbug www.pgladventurecamps.com.au/kindilan
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Terms & Conditions Please take the time to read the following conditions carefully. They are the basis for the contract between us and will assist you with your future plans. 1. Contract
4. Cancellation
Your booking is with PGL Adventure Camps Pty Ltd.
In the event of cancellation by a paying member more than 4 weeks before your program, their deposit may be transferred to a substitute member, otherwise the deposit will be retained by us. If the cancellation is less than 4 weeks before your program, then any monies paid can be transferred to a substitute member, otherwise 100% cancellation fee will apply. The date of effective cancellation is calculated on the day of receipt of written advice. If any cancellation brings the number of students below the minimum number required to qualify for a particular price, then the price will be adjusted accordingly.
ACN 167 191 997. The registered office is: 1302 Trentham Road, Kyneton, VIC 3444. A contract will only exist when we have received the required deposit and have acknowledged receipt of your completed form by the issue of our booking confirmation. The person signing the booking form accepts the following conditions on behalf of all party members and will be our sole point of contact for correspondence. The contract between us is governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia and any dispute must be initiated in the Courts of Victoria, Australia.
2. Deposits Before a booking can be considered firm, the Party Leader must sign our booking form and forward the initial deposit of $30 plus GST for each paying member of the party. This deposit is not refundable. Please make cheques payable to PGL Adventure Camps Pty Ltd.
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Final participant numbers must be confirmed 4 weeks prior to your program. If final numbers are not confirmed by the due dates the participant numbers confirmed on the booking agreement will be considered final. The final balance must be settled no later than 2 weeks prior to your program or within 3 working days where receipt of invoice is within 2 weeks prior to commencement of the program. If the final balance is not received by the due dates, this will be regarded as a breach of the contract between us, entitling us to treat the booking as cancelled by you. In these circumstances, the contract between us will remain in force until you receive our written advice and cancellation invoice.
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5. Price Information Our prices are provided in good faith. All prices are guaranteed, except changes in the rate of GST, subject to payments being received by the due dates.
6. If We Are Forced To Change Things The arrangements announced in this brochure are given in good faith. Occasionally we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most changes will be minor and all will be advised at the earliest possible date. In the unlikely event of it proving necessary to alter significantly or cancel your program, we will offer a suitable alternative if available or 100% refund (within 14 clear days) if we are not able, in our opinion, to offer an alternative that is sufficiently comparable. Compensation of 10% of program price will be paid, per full fare paying passenger, if we have to make a major change to your program within two weeks of commencement, unless the change is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to war, the threat of war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, act of God, industrial dispute, governmental action, epidemic, disease, adverse weather or natural or nuclear disaster.
7. Liability
13. Ages & Additional Adults
We will only accept responsibility for any personal illness, injury or death which results from the negligent acts or omissions of any servant or agent, or any supplier working on our behalf in the provision of services or facilities to you and whilst acting within the scope of their employment. We will also accept responsibility for those elements of the program arrangements which are under our direct control and for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers. We can only be liable for the provision of special requests where we have confirmed their availability in writing beforehand. We cannot be held responsible for the loss of enjoyment or additional expenses incurred due to delays or changes in any travel arrangements or other services which are caused by circumstances amounting to force majeure such as war, the threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, actual or threatened terrorist activity, act of God, industrial dispute, governmental action, epidemic, disease, adverse weather or natural or nuclear disaster, or any circumstance which is beyond our direct control.
a) Prices are valid for students in full time education, aged up to 18 years on the day of departure unless otherwise specified. Students in full time education aged over 18 may be required to pay a small supplement.
Our liability in all cases (except those involving illness, injury or death) is limited to 50% of the invoiced tour value per passenger in addition to a full refund. We cannot be held responsible for the failure or inability of any equipment or computer program to recognise or correctly interpret or process any date as the true or correct date, or to continue to function correctly beyond that date.
8. Complaints Procedure If there is any problem with your program, we want to be the first to hear about it. It is essential that you contact the Camp Manager as soon as possible so that we can try to rectify the situation on the spot. In the unlikely event that the matter remains unresolved, please write to us immediately on your return and we will do our utmost to find a satisfactory solution. Written notice is required of any claim or dispute and must be received by us within 28 days of the date on which the program ended.
9. Personal Property
b) Accompanying adults over and above the free place allowance may join the program at a supplementary charge, subject to availability of accommodation. c) PGL reserves the right to re-cost the program if more than 30% of the party is aged 21 years and over.
14. Additional Requirements We are continually working to enable all young people to enjoy the many benefits of our programs. If members of your party have additional requirements, relating for example to disability, culture, diet etc. please provide full details at the time of booking. We will be pleased to undertake a fair assessment of service provision and identify appropriate resources with reference to such considerations as access, successful participation and health and safety.
15. Data Protection & Privacy We have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. The contact details supplied, including postal address, telephone and email address, will only be used to fulfil program/tour administration and to communicate details of PGL’s and our associated companies’ products and services, except as required by law. The personal information supplied about party members will only be used to allow our employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers to provide the promised service to our normal high standards. We are unable to accept responsibility for the confidentiality of any information after it leaves our control.
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10. Supervision
We occasionally take pictures/video for PGL promotional purposes, including, (but not limited to) online, printed material and press releases. If any member of your group wishes NOT to appear in any such photography/video please let us know in writing prior to your program, and once at the centre ensure that the PGL Group Leader with you is also made aware of any such restrictions.
The Party Leader has overall responsibility for the safety and welfare of the party.
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Your personal property, including baggage, is your own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or damage is due to our negligence or failure to carry out our responsibility.
The Party Leader and other adults accompanying the party are responsible for ensuring that their group adheres to the published code of conduct. PGL reserves the right to ask the Party Leader to remove party member(s) from the camp, in the event of illegal activities, gross misconduct and/or consistent breaches of the code of conduct.
11. Travel Arrangements (if purchased separately) In brochure descriptions, PGL considers Day 1 as the day of arrival at the camp. The final day is the departure day from the camp. We use reliable operators offering modern, comfortable coaches with excellent back-up and breakdown cover. Please note the following details:
PGL may use your written feedback in promotional materials whether it reaches us in letters or on our feedback forms. If you do not wish to be quoted, please inform us on any written material you send us.
18. Brochure Information The information contained in this brochure is accurate and correct as far as can be reasonably ascertained on the publication date, February 2020. If we ascertain ourselves or are notified of any subsequent changes to the details contained herein, we will advise you as soon as is reasonably possible.
a) All itineraries are agreed with coach companies prior to departure and adhere to strict driving regulations. b) Seat Belts in Coaches: By law, all coaches are required to be fitted with lap belts. The Party Leader and other accompanying adults are responsible for ensuring that the lap belts are worn at all times during coach travel.
12. Special Requests Any special requests must be clearly notified to us in writing. We cannot guarantee, however, that special requests will be fulfilled and failure to do so does not constitute a breach of contract. Special requests will only be held to form part of the contract between you and the Company when they have been confirmed in writing to be guaranteed by the Company.
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PGL Campaspe Downs, Trentham Road, Kyneton, VIC 3444 PGL Camp Rumbug, 90 Dollar Woorarra West Road, Foster North, VIC 3960 PGL Kindilan, Cnr Days and German Church Roads, Redland Bay, Queensland, 4165
PGL Registered Address. 190094
PGL Adventure Camps Pty Ltd, 1302 Trentham Road, Kyneton, VIC 3444. ACN 167 191 997