As part of the Year 4 Life Skills program, students attend a three-day camp at Camp Weekaway, just 15 kilometres out of Lancefield. The aim of the camp is to develop a range of skills such as: co-operation, teamwork, independence and responsibility. It also provides an opportunity for students to show initiative, try new things, develop resilience and to appreciate outdoor adventures.
Activities, led by trained staff, may include:
The Year 7 Camp is a mandatory and exciting event for Year 7 students, taking place early in Term 1. Hosted at the Phillip Island Adventure Resort, the camp is designed to foster camaraderie among students and build connections with their teachers. Serving as an orientation camp, it allows them to foster new friendships, strengthen existing ones, and reinforce Aitken College values and expectations within the community.
Year 8 experience is a compulsory program for Year 8 students which involves completion of a range of inquiry based projects, working in a team of students, based in the City of Melbourne. A comprehensive booklet is provided for each student and parents.
Year 9 students embark on a remarkable 7-day camp to Central Australia. This extraordinary experience provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in authentic indigenous encounters and breathtaking landscapes. Beyond the confines of the classroom, the camp serves as a platform for the development and growth of students' social and personal skills.
The journey involves a bus ride to Central Australia, stopping at Adelaide and Coober Pedy on the way for students to experience the changing and vast landscapes of Australia. These activities not only develop resilience in students, but they also contribute to consolidations of friendships and growth in self-actualisation. The camp promises to be an enriching adventure, offering students both unique and educational experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom environments.
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