School Camps
There are three camps that students at Pender's Grove Primary have an opportunity to attend. They are planned to encourage students towards greater independence and are all held during Term Three.
Year 2 Snooze
2011 saw the inaugural Year 2 Snooze sleepover in the Early Years Building. Staff and students enjoyed a moment of independence and fun with a special BBQ dinner and a night of songs, movies and laughter. Since then the Snooze has been embedded into our camping program.
Doxa Camp (13-15 July 2016)
Students in Year 3 to Year 4 are invited to be a part of this three day camp at Malmsbury, near Castlemaine. Students travel up by train will be spending their time walking through the bush exploring the environment, , laughing lots, participating in a range of craft activities, bending the brain in trivia competition, eating plenty of food, on the ropes course and much, much, more! Visit the DOXA Campsite to find out more.
Wombat Corner (26-28 October 2016)
Year 5/6 students will be counting down the days until we leave for Wombat Corner Camp. The camp provides a secure, fun-filled environment managed by friendly, professional staff. Wombat Corner is located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. The camp has a low ropes course, kayaks, initiative course, archery, flying fox, basketball court, trampolines and a mini golf course. Indoor activities include a table tennis table, soccer table, air hockey and a pool table. There is also a recreation hall with a stage where shrieks of laughter can be heard during energetic games of sock wrestling and plays performed by students dressed up in interesting costumes! Visit Wombat Corner to find out more.
Year 2 Snooze
2011 saw the inaugural Year 2 Snooze sleepover in the Early Years Building. Staff and students enjoyed a moment of independence and fun with a special BBQ dinner and a night of songs, movies and laughter. Since then the Snooze has been embedded into our camping program.
Doxa Camp (13-15 July 2016)
Students in Year 3 to Year 4 are invited to be a part of this three day camp at Malmsbury, near Castlemaine. Students travel up by train will be spending their time walking through the bush exploring the environment, , laughing lots, participating in a range of craft activities, bending the brain in trivia competition, eating plenty of food, on the ropes course and much, much, more! Visit the DOXA Campsite to find out more.
Wombat Corner (26-28 October 2016)
Year 5/6 students will be counting down the days until we leave for Wombat Corner Camp. The camp provides a secure, fun-filled environment managed by friendly, professional staff. Wombat Corner is located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. The camp has a low ropes course, kayaks, initiative course, archery, flying fox, basketball court, trampolines and a mini golf course. Indoor activities include a table tennis table, soccer table, air hockey and a pool table. There is also a recreation hall with a stage where shrieks of laughter can be heard during energetic games of sock wrestling and plays performed by students dressed up in interesting costumes! Visit Wombat Corner to find out more.
