Program overview
Support your student leaders and high potential and gifted students with our specialised leadership and team building camp, part of our high potential and gifted education (HPGE) offerings.
This overnight camp, provides a dynamic mix of team building, communication, problem-solving, and outdoor challenge activities. Specifically designed to intellectually challenge students, spark creativity, and enhance their social and emotional skills. Through these engaging experiences, students develop the confidence and capacity to collaborate effectively, resolve conflicts, and lead with empathy and resilience.
Our leadership and team building program caters to both primary and secondary students, offering adaptable activities tailored to suit different age groups and developmental stages. These camps are available as a 1 night/2 day camp or a 2 night/3 day camp, providing flexibility to fit your school’s needs.
By participating in this HPGE program, students gain valuable skills that support their growth as future leaders and equip them to thrive in diverse social settings. The program encourages self-reflection, strengthens teamwork, and fosters a strong sense of community among participants.
| * activities will vary depending on whether a 2-day or 3-day camp is booked. If you have a preference for activities, please inform our staff when booking your camp. | |
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Kayaking Learn to paddle and discover Aboriginal grinding grooves, caves and old churches while paddling on the Hawkesbury River (activity dependent on students meeting prerequisites). |
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Mission Code Break Working in small teams, students will navigate around Brewongle using handheld GPS units and maps to find clues to break the hidden code. |
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Leadership qualities and school project planning Students will learn about leadership qualities when planning a project to improve an area of their school. |
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Initiatives & teambuilding challenges Students rotate through a variety of challenges while learning how to solve problems and communicate effectively as a team. |
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Bushwalk to cave or Gunyah building Bushwalk to cave for reflection and nature connection or challenge yourself to build a traditional shelter. |
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Leadership Award application movies These movies are the first step in receiving the Brewongle Leadership Award. |
The award is voluntary and supervised by visiting school teachers. To achieve the award students will need to accomplish projects in the environmental, community and school leadership areas, as well as complete a challenging program of outdoor activities and leadership skills at Brewongle Environmental Education Centre.
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Sample of a 1 night/2 day camp, 1 group program For multiple groups/classes, the same activities are run on an alternating schedule |
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DAY 1 |
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| 9:45 |
Welcome to Brewongle Safety briefing, set up cabins, toilets. |
| 10:15 | Introduction to Brewongle Leadership Award |
| 10:30 | RECESS (students bring their own) |
| 11:00 | Kayaking |
| 1:00 | Return to Brewongle - showers and changed |
| 1:30 | LUNCH (students bring their own) |
| 1:30 | Mission codebreak |
| 3:00 |
AFTERNOON TEA (supplied) 3:30 Brewongle day staff depart Evening staff (if booked) arrive and take over running of evening activities |
| 3:30 |
Structured free time:
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| 5:00 | Showers |
| 6:00 | DINNER (supplied) |
| 7:00 |
Evening activity options:
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| 9:00 | Prepare for bed - students to remain in cabins |
| 9:30 | Lights out - shh please |
DAY 2 |
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| 7:30 |
Rise and shine! Pack bags & cabin inspections |
| 8:00 | BREAKFAST (supplied) |
| 9:00 | Team building and communication |
| 10:00 | RECESS (supplied) |
| 10:15 |
Bushwalk to cave, ngarra ngalga and nature journaling. Gunyah building |
| 11:15 | Leadership award applications finalised and submitted |
| 1:00 | LUNCH (supplied) |
| 1:00 |
Final nature play, nature journaling or build a shelter for a surprise guest |
| 1:45 | Depart Brewongle |
| 2:00 | Buses depart |
| Location | Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, Sackville North |
| Transport |
Buses are booked by the visiting school. A map to the bus parking will be sent with the schools confirmation email. Please ensure you print the map and give to the bus driver the morning of the excursion. |
| Program costs | Program costs |
| Student numbers |
Maximum student numbers are 70-80 students (if utilising our additional accommodation options) No minimum student numbers (instead possible minimum costs) |
| Supporting teachers and staff | Minimum requirement is one teacher per attending class |
| Program start and finish times |
Brewongle arrival time is 9:45 am - departure time is 2 pm * discuss prior to your visit if you require alternate times |
| Medical and welfare notifications |
Using the Brewongle medical and welfare form (sent with the confirmation email), inform Brewongle staff of any medical conditions or special requirements prior to the visit This program can be adapted for teachers and students with specific mobility requirements |
| Adverse weather |
Visit our visitor information page to view our weather trigger points for program changes On days where the weather is unsuitable, a Brewongle staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangements |
| Booking and cancellation policy requirements |
Brewongle booking and cancellation policy Student attendance numbers confirmed 7 days prior to visit Cancellation fees may apply |
| Inclusive learning support | Visit our inclusive education website for further excursion support materials |
| Activity social stories | Coming soon! |
Booking enquiries
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