Camp overview
The bush studio camp offers public school students in Years 5 and 6 an exciting and enriching visual arts experience led by skilled and passionate visual arts teachers. This immersive program challenges students to engage deeply with their surroundings while developing their artistic skills.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Hawkesbury River and nearby forests, the camp encourages students to observe, interpret, and respond creatively to their environment. Participants will learn to explore the landscape through a variety of strategies, creating initial process-focused artworks that serve as a foundation for more developed studio pieces.
Students will also experiment with natural found objects to craft sculptural works, which will inspire the creation of drawings and monoprints. The camp concludes with a special exhibition, showcasing the students’ artworks to families, friends, and teachers on the final day.
Join us for an inspiring journey into visual arts and nature at HPGE bush studio camp!
Application is via The Arts Unit
For the application form and further information visit The Arts Unit websiteor contact Lily Ferres, Arts Coordination Officer, lily.ferres@det.nsw.edu.au 0460 924 458
$250 for metro students
$187.50 for rural and remote students
(includes accommodation, food and program entirety)
| Location | Brewongle Environmental Education Centre, Sackville North |
| Transport | Transport to and from Brewongle is the responsibility of and to be organised by individual schools and parents. |
| Student numbers | Maximum student numbers is 50 |
| Supporting teachers and staff | School teachers or representatives are not required to attend Bush Studio camp. The Brewongle EEC principal and teachers will manage student supervision and hold duty of care whilst students are on camp. |
| Program start and finish times |
Brewongle arrival time is 10 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 |
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