Year 8 Camp
The Lakes National Park & Lakewood Park Camp 30 November - 4 December 2026
Year 8 Camp
The Lakes National Park & Lakewood Park Camp KEY INFORMATION Dates: Monday 30 November - drop off at 8.00am and meet in House groups on the JTO; pick up from the JTO at 3.30pm Friday 4 December. Location: The Lakes National Park and Lakewood Park Camp, 500 Lake Victoria Rd, Forge Creek. Transport: Students will be transported to and from the camp in chartered coaches and mini buses driven by Halls Outdoor Education drivers. Whilst on camp, some groups may be transported in minibuses driven by Halls Outdoor Educatino drivers. Activities: Bushwalking, Team Initiatives, Archery, Bushcooking, Tree Planting, Environmental Awareness, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Raft Building and Stand Up Paddleboarding. Accommodation: 2 nights in tents at bush campsites and 2 nights in bunkrooms at Lakewood Park Camp. All camping equipment will be supplied by the camp provider. However, students are responsible for supplying personal bedding, such as a sleeping bags and pillows. Luggage: Students and staff are limited to one soft sided bag, such as a sports bag or duffle bag, and a day pack. All specialist equipment, including hike packs and tents will be supplied by Halls Outdoor Education. Food: Halls Outdoor Education are responsible for the provision of all food for the program, except lunch and snacks on Day 1, which students and teachers must bring from home. All parents are asked to review and update their son’s Administrative and Medical Details, including non-medical dietary requirements, using Consent2Go, when completing the consent form. Injury: Any student with a history of ankle, knee, hip or back injury should include this information when completing the Consent2Go consent form. Medications: If your child needs to take medication to camp please complete the Medication Authorisation Form and ensure that the form is emailed to jacinta.sonego@cgs.vic.edu.au by Thursday 19 November 2026. Any Schedule 8 medications must be delivered to the Student Health Centre between Tuesday 17 November and Thursday 19 November 2026. In accordance with our medication administration policy, students in Year 9 and above are allowed to self administer their regular medications (except for Schedule 8 medications, which will need to be held by a teacher). The School requires a Medication Authorisation for all medication, so that staff are aware of what medications students are taking, in case of emergency. We request that parents do not send paracetamol or antihistamines on camp, for ‘just in case’. The School will provide Panadol, Claratyne and Zyrtec, and it is important that teaching staff are aware if any student is requiring these medications. Asthma inhalers will be the responsibility of students unless otherwise agreed upon. Students requiring an Epipen must bring an Epipen from home with them on camp and carry it with them at all times. This Epipen is in addition to the one supplied to the school for use during school activities. Please ensure that the Health Centre has a current Asthma, Allergy or Anaphylaxis plan for your child if they are affected by any of these conditions.
Year 8 Camp
The Lakes National Park & Lakewood Park Camp CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT LIST Weather on and near the Gippsland Lakes can vary significantly from one day to the next. Students will need to be prepared for a wide range of conditions. Students should have the clothing and equipment listed below. Please note that all specialist equipment (such as waterproof jackets, waterproof overpants, tents, backpacks, sleeping mats and camp cooking gear) is provided. Students will, however, require a good sleeping bag. SLEEPING BAGS can be hired through from the following outdoor equipment retailers such as EMC at Snowski, 68-72 Whitehorse Rd, Deepdene or Bogong Outdoors, 374 Bourke St, Melbourne, ph 9600 0599 Clothing 1 x set of thermals, top and bottom 2 x jumpers, woolen or fleece 4 x shirts/t-shirts, must have sleeves 2 x pairs of long pants/track suit pants, no denim 2 x pairs of shorts 1 x pair walking boots/runners 1 x pair old runners or wetsuit booties that can get wet, for rafting (no crocs, thongs or aqua shoes) Underwear as needed 4 pairs of socks,at least one woolen 1 x beanie, woollen or fleece 1 x sunhat 1 x small towel Rashvest Boardshorts or similar Equipment warm sleeping bag sleeping bag liner old tea towel water bottle/water bladder (min 1 litre) plate,bowl, mug (preferably unbreakable) knife, fork, spoon 2 x scourer pads (green) 2 x heavy duty plasticgarbage bags (not black) for waterproofing hike pack 2 x plastic bags for rubbish/wet gear daypack
Personal Items sunscreen insect repellent torch and spare batteries small personal first aid kit (bandaids, insect bite cream, small packet of tissues) personal medication as listed on medical form toiletries (soap, toothbrush and paste, comb) 1 x roll of toilet paper in a snap lock bag antibacterial hand sanitiser gel Optional Book (keep in a plastic bag) Camera 1 x pair of sunglasses
The items above are in addition to the clothes worn to camp. All items should be clearly marked. Older, comfortable clothes are preferable to stylish ones. Do NOT bring jewellery or other valuables. Do NOT bring any mobile phones, iPads or tablet devices, headphones, earbuds or other music devices. No aerosol sprays are permitted on camp (use roll-ons)
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Bushwalking Prior to setting out on the bushwalk, students will be issued with a hiking backpack and be instructed on the correct technique of packing, fitting and carrying it. During their time on camp, students will undertake a number of hikes of varying length, moving between activity and campsites. Bushwalking provides opportunities for students to develop their navigation skills, gain an appreciation of the natural environment and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and be self-reliant. With support, students will be responsible for managing the group whilst travelling, navigating, pitching tents and cooking meals. Team Initiatives Situated at Lakewood Park Camp, this activity is comprised of a range of activities, some based on land and some situated on or over waters. Team Initiatives encourages social connection, negotiation, problem-solving and adaptability, in a fun and supportive setting. Stand-up paddle boarding This activity will take place in the sea behind the camp. Students will be introduced to stand-up paddle boarding, an activity that involves standing on a large surfboard style board and propelling it with a paddle similar to a canoe paddle. Raft building Using a range of equipment students work together to build, launch and paddle their own raft. Archery After a safety briefing and full instruction on the use of equipment participants can use their skills to hit stationary targets using top quality re-curve bows. Sailing Utilising the sheltered waters of Masons Bay beside Lakewood Park, students will learn how to sail dingy sailboats. During the session they will work together to read the wind, handle the rigging, and steer their vessel across the water. Sea kayaking Kayaking on waterways near Newlands Arm, close to Lakewood Park Camp, students will have a chance to explore the natural environment and develop their paddling skills under specialist instruction from Hall Outdoor Education educators. Bush cooking Working in small teams, students will learn how to prepare basic camp food, like damper and smores, from scratch. Environmental awareness and tree planting Through hands-on tree planting and interactive discussions, campers learn about indigenous plant species, local wildlife habitats, and the importance of conservation.
Year 8 Camp
The Lakes National Park & Lakewood Park Camp PROGRAM Groups
Bridgland
Camp
Clifford
Camp
Derham
Camp
Macneil
Camp
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Hike Emu BIght to Meet in House groups Point Wilson. on the JTO at 8am. Raft building & Team Catch ferry from to Load buses and travel Initiative Acivities Lakewood Park to Loch Sport Camp
Thursday
Friday
Environmental Awareness & Tree Planting
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Depart Lakewood Park Camp 12.30pm and return to CGS Mont Albert Rd bus bays
Arrive at Loch Sport Jetty. Pack gear into hiking packs. Hike from Loch Sport Jetty to Emu BIght (6km)
Sea Kayaking
Archery & Bushcooking
Sailing
Emu Bight Campground
Lakewood Bush Camp
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Hike Emu BIght to Meet in House groups Point Wilson. on the JTO at 8am. Catch ferry from to Load buses and travel Lakewood Park to Loch Sport Camp
Sea Kayaking
Archery & Bushcooking
Sailing
Arrive at Loch Sport Jetty. Pack gear into hiking packs. Hike from Loch Sport Jetty to Emu BIght (6km)
Raft Building & Team Initiative Activities
Environmental Awareness & Tree Planting
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Depart Lakewood Park Camp 12.30pm and return to CGS Mont Albert Rd bus bays
Emu Bight Campground
Lakewood Bush Camp
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Meet in House groups on the JTO at 8am. Load buses and travel Lakewood Park Camp
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Environmental Awareness & Tree Planting
Raft Building & Team Initiative Activities
Hike from Emu Bight Campground to Loch Sport Jetty
Ferry to Point Depart camp at Wilson. Hike to Emu 12.30pm and return to Bight Campground CGS Mont Albert Rd (9km) bus bays
Sailing
Archery & Bushcooking
Sea Kayaking
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Bush Camp
Emu Bight Campground
Meet in House groups on the JTO at 8am. Load buses and travel Lakewood Park Camp
Environmental Awareness & Tree Planting
Sailing
Sea Kayaking
Archery & Bushcooking
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Raft Building & Team Initiative Activities
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Bush Camp
Hike from Emu Bight Campground to Loch Sport Jetty
Ferry to Point Depart camp at Wilson. Hike to Emu 12.30pm and return to Bight Campground CGS Mont Albert Rd (9km) bus bays Emu Bight Campground
Year 8 Camp
The Lakes National Park & Lakewood Park Camp PROGRAM Groups
Robinson
Camp
Schofield
Monday
Tuesday
Meet in House groups Hike from Emu Bight on the JTO at 8am. Raft Building & Team to Point Wilson (9km). Load buses and Initiative Activities Ferry to Lakewood travel Lakewood Park 10am Camp
Steven
Camp
Friday
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Environmental Awareness & Tree Planting Depart Lakewood Park Camp 12.30pm and return to CGS Mont Albert Rd bus bays
Sea Kayaking
Sailing
Archery & Bushcooking
Lakewood Bush Camp
Emu Bight Campground
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Sea Kayaking
Hike from Emu Bight to Point Wilson (9km). Ferry to Lakewood 11.30am
Sailing
Archery & Bushcooking
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Environmental Awareness & Tree Planting
Depart Lakewood Park Camp 12.30pm and return to CGS Mont Albert Rd bus bays
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Meet in House groups on the JTO at 8am. Load buses and travel Lakewood Park Camp
Lakewood Bush Camp
Emu Bight Campground
Meet in House groups on the JTO at 8am. Load buses and travel Lakewood Park Camp
Sailing
Archery & Bushcooking
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Environmental Awareness & Tree Planting
Ferry to Point Wilson. Hike to Emu Bight Campground (9km)
Sea Kayaking
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Emu Bight Campground
Lakewood Bush Camp
Archery & Bushcooking
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Hike from Emu Bight to Point Wilson (9km). Ferry to Lakewood 11.30am
Meet in House groups on the JTO at 8am. Load buses and travel Lakewood Park Camp Summons
Camp
Thursday
Ferry to Point Wilson. Hike to Emu Bight Campground (9km)
Ferry to Point Wilson. Raft Building & Team Hike to Emu Bight Initiative Activities Campground (9km)
Camp
Wednesday
Environmental Awareness & Tree Planting
Sailing
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Lakewood Park Bunkrooms
Hike from Emu Bight to Point Wilson (9km). Raft Building & Team Ferry to Lakewood Initiative Activities 10am Depart Lakewood Park Camp 12.30pm and return to CGS, Mont Albert Rd
Sea Kayaking
Depart Lakewood Ferry to Point Wilson. Raft Building & Team Park Camp 12.30pm Hike to Emu Bight Initiative Activities and return to CGS, Campground (9km) Mont Albert Rd Emu Bight Campground
Lakewood Bush Camp
Year 8 Camp
The Lakes National Park & Lakewood Park Camp CAMP RULES Camp will be a challenging experience for all students. We want it also to be fun and safe, as well as providing you with valuable lessons about co-operation, teamwork and your own strengths and resilience. Remember that some people may find the outdoor experience challenging. Support them, be positive and be considerate - think of others, not just yourself, and if you see someone is struggling, offer to help. There are a few key rules to ensuringthat camp is safe and enjoyable for all: aerosol cans, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, electronic equipment, matches and pocket knives are not permitted on camp no student is to leave the camp site or activity site without a leader’s permission no student, by his actions, is to place any other student or group of students in danger Students are required to follow directions from staff at all times, whether from Camberwell Grammar School or Halls Outdoor Education.
FURTHER INFORMATION Questions: Please contact Kirsty McDougall, Head of Co-curricular Activities either by email at kem@cgs.vic.edu.au or by phone 9835 1777
Camp Updates: All students and staff on camp intend to be back at Camberwell Grammar School at 3.30pm, for parent pick up, on Friday 4 December. Traffic and unforeseeable circumstances may delay the group. Updates of the group’s progress while traveling will be posted on DEEDS. It is recommended parents follow updates on DEEDS to obtain the most up to date information about the group’s progress.