03 Apr Survival Camp Reflections
Year 8 camp was an incredible experience for me. I was lucky enough to experiences and enjoy the nature. A highlight for me was the 16km hike along the Victorian coast. The highlight of the hike was the lunch break and Parker Inlet beach. We went on the rocks and played around in the water. We loved how independent we got to be on camp we got to make our own food and make fires together it really brought us closer together. We loved our Auscamp staff they were so helpful and taught as so many life skills. We got to go mounting biking through the forests and fields it was such a big challenge, but we overcame it together. we were so lucky to have the best instructor, Hugo. I really want to thank the Yavneh staff Lachie and all the Auscamp people thank you for this incredible life changing experience. Asher W
Our Year 8 camp was filled with excitement, adventure and countless challenges that helped us navigate the outdoors. Camp took all of us out of our comfort zone when we were faced with having to cook our own meals from scratch and falling asleep in tents to the sound of growling koalas and nature.
Our 1st day activity included an intense, wild and windy bike ride to the lighthouse. Although my journey involved some falls and challenges with managing the gears, I had a blast, and we made friends with our biking instructor!
The following day we embarked on a lengthy hike. Despite the fact that it was tough, we were brought to incredible, scenic views that left us in awe, and we engaged in many fun conversations with our peers to entertain us along the way. The hike undoubtedly encouraged determination and persistence.
Although it was difficult with no modern-day equipment or a comfy bed, camp certainly connected all of us and strengthened all of our friendships; especially when we all went to our designated spots on the tree and the air was filled with laughter. I definitely left camp with valuable lifelong lessons and a satisfying, memorable experience. Dana S
I loved Year 8 survival camp at Bimbi Park, it was a lot of fun to go on an exhilarating mountain bike rides and picturesque small hikes, however the 15km hike on Day 2 was strenuous and unfortunately, we didn’t see any snakes. Whilst most people cut their fingers it was enjoyable to cook our own food, it made us appreciate more. Another major challenge was sleeping in tents, it was an unusual change to be sleeping in freezing cold weather and on almost nothing, nevertheless I loved the boar sounding koalas, foxes and food swooping kookaburras, the beautiful sights we saw along the way mad it all worth it. Eli M
