The Make It, Bake It, Create It Camp is mainly based on campus. Students will learn how to cook a variety of sweet and savoury foods including pasta, bread and curries and eat them together as a shared lunch. They will also be putting their baking and decorating skills to the test in a "Nailed it!" cake decorating competition.
Students will also be able to explore their creative side by learning how to knit, crochet or dye fabrics with a natural plant-based dye and make natural beauty products.
The camp also provides an opportunity to explore the gourmet food options around the Mornington Peninsula including the Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery and the Peninsula Honey Farm.
Parents/Guardians, please respond to the Operoo eForm and ensure that your child’s medical information is up to date.
In this booklet you will find further information regarding the camp so please read through this carefully.
If there are any further queries you may have, please do not hesitate to contact me. We look forward to a fun and rewarding week.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Amanda Burchell
Make
It,
Bake It, Create It Camp
Coordinator
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our camp is being held on the lands of the Bunurong and Boonwurrung people and we wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We are grateful to be visiting their land and we recognise their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this land.
POLICY RELATING TO STUDENTS WITHDRAWING FROM ACTIVITIES WEEK CAMP/ABSENTEE CHARGEBACK POST CAMP
Activities Week Camp is a compulsory part of the school curriculum and all students are expected to participate. Bookings and arrangements are made on this expectation.
In the event that a student withdraws from the camp due to medical reasons, the school requires prior written notice accompanied by a valid medical certificate. In such cases, families will be responsible for all non-refundable costs incurred, including but not limited to flights, accommodation, and other pre-paid expenses.
For cancellations due to a change of mind or any non-medical reasons, families will be charged the full camp fee.
SUNSMART POLICY
In keeping with the school’s “SunSmart” approach to outdoor activities, students are required to bring sunscreen, a protective hat (with a wide brim) and to wear tops which adequately cover the skin of the shoulders and back. In the event of swimming activities, students will need “rashies” or t-shirts. Sunscreen is an additional protection - it does not take the place of clothing or shade.
NUT POLICY
On Camp, we request that parents/students avoid bringing food products that contain nuts of any kind. In order to minimise the risk to students with severe allergies.
The school cannot guarantee that the camp environment will be 100% allergen free, hence students with allergies need to remain vigilant in their decisions around any food that they ingest.
EMERGENCY SCHOOL CONTACT
In the event of an emergency, or if you need to urgently contact your child, please do not ring the camp (or your child) directly but rather contact the school during office hours on (03) 5971 6100 or contact after hours on mobile 0482 888 022
RESPOND TO OPEROO EFORM
To enable staff to fulfil their duty of care to students, we need accurate and up-to-date information about medical and personal issues for all students. Please respond to the Operoo eForm and ensure that your child’s medical information is up to date. Any last-minute changes should be communicated directly to the leader of the camp as well as updated on Operoo. We do rely on this information, and parents do have a duty of disclosure, to ensure all relevant information is known.
INFORMATION COLLECTION POLICY
Confidential medical and other sensitive information collected and used for the running of these camps will be handled in line with the School’s Privacy Policy.
POLICY RELATING TO STUDENTS SENT HOME FROM CAMP
Where a student does need to be sent home, for medical, personal, or discipline reasons, they will need to be collected from the camp by their parent/guardian (at their own expense) - they cannot travel unaccompanied. In all cases, arrangements must be made with school and special arrangements may need to be in place for remote camps, i.e. 3 or more hours from school.
EXTREME WEATHER POLICY
We will modify our program based on weather forecasts - we will be in contact with Woodleigh School to review the week’s weather as it unfolds. In the event of a day being forecast to be Extreme (under the CFA Fire Danger Rating system) the program will be modified at the least, to ensure safety in the heat, and evacuation plans in readiness. In the event of a day being forecast to be Code Red (Catastrophic), the program will be cancelled in advance and students evacuated the day before. The School will use SMS and email to communicate with parents in such cases.
MAKE IT, BAKE IT, CREATE IT CAMP INFORMATION
CAMP DATES
Monday 18 August - Friday 22 August 2025.
MEDICATION ON CAMP
If you believe your child needs to take medication during the school day on camp, please contact the School Nurse before Monday 11 August.
COST
The cost of this Activities Week Camp is approximately $750, which will be charged to student accounts.
Students may wish to bring spending money to purchase additional items during the trips to local food vendors.
TRANSPORT
Students will need to meet on campus daily at 8.45am in the Green Room. Students will be travelling from school to various Peninsula locations during the week. Parents will be able to collect students at the end of the usual school day.
LOCATION
The camp is located on campus and there will be 3 day trips to local venues during school hours.
MEALS
Lunch: On some days the students will be eating the meals they prepare for lunch. Please check the schedule to confirm if morning tea or a packed lunch is required for day trips.
ACTIVITIES
Cooking a variety of sweet and savoury foods such as pasta, bread and curries. Students will also be baking and decorating as well as knitting, crochet or dye fabrics with a natural plant-based dye and make natural beauty products.
We will also be visiting the Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, Montalto Winery for a lunch and a tour of the kitchen gardens and also visiting the Peninsula Honey Farm.
CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT
Students will be required to tie up their long hair when cooking and wear closed toe shoes. Please avoid wearing clothes with loose sleeves in the kitchen.
DO NOT BRING
Valuables, cameras or any articles that you wouldn't want to lose or break, an excessive amount of money, lollies, or any electronic/digital devices.
MOBILE PHONES
Mobile phones may be brought each day for the purposes of contacting parents regarding arrival times back at school. They will not be required for any other purpose during the week.
RISK
There are elements of risk involved in this camp and whilst safety ratios and requirements will be adhered to, we believe it is important to make you aware of potential risks. These risks include but are not limited to:
• Burns when cooking
• Cut to hand when cooking
In order to mitigate these risks:
• Students will be required to have the appropriate safety clothing and equipment (list provided in this booklet).
• The professional instructors at the various facilities visited are well regarded for their safety record, professionalism, and knowledge of the locations.
• Daily assessment of weather and conditions will dictate locations used.
• Staff will carry first aid kits and have first aid training.
BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS
• As a participant in the Activities Week Camps program, there is a high level of responsibility and expectation with respect to behaviour. All normal school policies apply, in particular:
• Involvement with sex, drugs, smoking, vaping or alcohol is prohibited.
• A preparedness to participate wherever appropriate.
• Safety of all participants is paramount.
Infringement of these policies may result in the student being sent home, at your own expense.
• It is a courtesy to be respectful and positive at all events, even those you personally find less interesting. A good night’s sleep will be essential - being tired will not only affect you but also others on camp.
• Never leave the campsite without the permission of a staff member.
• Each student is responsible for the immediate environment and must keep it tidy and not damage any of the surroundings
MAKE IT, BAKE IT, CREATE IT PROGRAM
TIME & DAY Morning Lunch Afternoon
8.45am Meet in the Green Room.
Monday
Tuesday
Passata making class. Pasta making class (Bring a container for leftovers).
Wednesday
8.45am Meet in the Green Room.
Learn to Knit or Crochet / BYO portable craft project. BYO Recess.
A shared meal of Homemade pasta. Biscuit Making and Decorating. Kombucha Tasting.
Thursday
8.45am Meet in the Green Room.
Bus Depart 9.15am to Montalto Winery.
10.00am Hot Chocolate & Self Guided tour of the kitchen gardens.
Chocolate Making Workshop 2pm (30 minute workshop).
Bus Depart 3.00pm to Woodleigh.
12.00pm Pizza Making Class
1.00pm Lunch in the private dining room at Montalto
Create it session: Natural beauty products
Friday
8.45am Meet in the Green Room
Naan Bread & Curry. BYO Recess Curry Lunch
8.45am Meet in the Green Room
Learn to Knit or Crochet / BYO portable craft project.
Bus Departs 9.45am for Red Hill Lavendar. Cafe visit & morning tea.
11.30am-12.00pm Bus to Johnny Ripe Pie Factory.
Please note: These times and/or activities could be subject to change.
Craft session: DIY Bath Bombs (bring plastic disposable containers to take them home).
12.00-12.45pm Johnny Ripe Factory tour. 12.45pm Bus back to SC. Lunch 1.30pmJohnny Ripe Pies Knit/ Crochet / BYO portable craft project.
BUS LOCATION - DEPART/RETURN
2025 ACTIVITIES WEEK CAMP BUS LOCATIONS
WOODLEIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR CAMPUS
Please make sure you refer to your camp booklet for departure and return dates and times.
Parents, please park in designated parking areas when dropping off/collecting your child to avoid congestion around the buses on Monday departures and Friday returns.
