Aims Of Camp:
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The role of a camp is to use the outdoors to not
only enrich the curriculum, but to provide
opportunities for personal growth and social
development. To this end the camp will have the
following learning objectives for the students:
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To build confidence and self esteem through a range of outdoor activities
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To foster respect and care for the environment
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To develop respect and concern for others while participating in physical
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To assume responsibility for setting own goals and evaluating performance
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To participate effectively as a member of a team or group
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To develop new friendships
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To foster increasing independence
Activity Rotations
• There will be two parents
responsible for an activity group of
10 - 11 children.
• Activity helpers will be required
each day to operate the parentinstructed activities.
• Activity helpers will be inducted into
these activities early on their arrival
to camp.
• For safety reasons, adult helpers
may be asked to belay. They will
be taught by an instructor how to
do this and will be supervised.
• At the end of each activity, all
groups will rotate to a new activity
station.
Instructors
• Trained instructors are provided for the
instructed activities.
• They have radios to assist with communication
between groups should any accidents occur.
• Each instructed site will have safety equipment
relevant to the activity.
Possible Camp Activities
Instructor Lead Activities
• Zip Line
• 3 Wire
• Fly Kiwi (Ropes Course)
• Archery
• Cat Walk
• Climbing Wall
• Kayaks
• Water Slide
• Rifle shooting
• Jacob’s ladder
Parent Lead Activities
• Grass Karts
• Orienteering
• Initiatives
Night Activities
• Eeling
• Glow worms
• Marshmallow toasting and sing
along
• Nightline
• Jump Jam
• Games – dodgeball, magic
potion
Accommodation
• There are 12 Dorm style cabins which
sleep 11. These each have their own
shower and toilet.
• A new building has been constructed
since our last visit so we can
accommodate 150 – 160 people.
• These means some adults will be sleeping
‘Marae’ styles in one of the halls.
Meals
• The camp is fully catered.
• Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Morning and afternoon teas are also
provided.
• The camp cooks will cater for dietary
requirements (allergies, vegetarians) but
not fussy eaters!
• On the first day a packed lunch is required
for the journey there.
Travel
• Travel is by bus
• A stopover in Whanganui for lunch.
• Students with travel sickness must sit up
the front.
• On way home afternoon tea stop in
Whanganui.
• Arrival time home is approximate.
• May meet back at Mazengarb Park.
Health Needs
• Medical forms sent home prior to camp
• Medicine distributed by an assigned
teacher
• Travel sickness medicine before leaving
and one for the return journey.
• Bedwetting/sleep walkers
Equipment
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Morning tea and packed lunch
required for first day.
Required Gear
sleeping bag or a sheet and duvet
pillow and one pillow case
pyjamas
underwear
towels (at least 2)
Toiletries
Warm clothes – sweatshirt
trousers or track pants
warm shirt or thermals
socks
T shirts
Shorts
2 pairs walking shoes (one pair fully
enclosed)
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waterproof raincoat or jacket ($2 shop
poncho)
togs/swimming gear
sunhat – wide brimmed
torch
water bottle
sunscreen
plastic bags to put wet and dirty clothing
in
small day pack (school bag is OK.)
pegs
insect repellent (cream or roll on only)
Rain poncho
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Optional Gear
sunglasses
camera
wetsuit & water shoes
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Phones
• There is no cell phone coverage at Vertical
Horizon.
• There is a landline which is used in
emergencies only.
• Students are not to take valuable items on
camp.
Behaviour/Expectations
• Normal school rules apply
• Specific camp rules discussed and taught
to the children.
• Extreme poor behaviour choices can result
in students being sent home at the parents
cost.
Cost
Full cost is approximately $250
without any fundraising.
Please email us if you have any further
questions.