Discover Melbourne
The Minister for Tourism has appointed your students & allocated a budget to undertake this research and put together the submission to bring a Major Hallmark Event to Australia. The hopes and dreams of not only Melbourne but all Australians will depend on their success.
Activities
Bike Riding
Bike riding and mountain biking is a fun activity that allows students to see and experience more whilst on their school camp. The core aims of this activity are to develop new skills, work as a team, learn about road and bike safety, increase awareness of local environments, explore, and discover. Most importantly to have fun!
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing is a fun activity that allows students to be trained on the basic skills for belaying and climbing. The core aims of this activity is to develop team building, communication, cooperation and confidence.
Navigation
Navigating the city using the different modes of transport is a fun way of seeing Melbourne. The students are in full control and it is up to them to guide the group to the next activity location using maps, compasses and other tools. A great fun activity!
Remembrance Shrine
Visit the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne's Kings Domain. Allow students to learn about the importance of what the memorial site stands for and respect Australia pays to the men and women who have served in war.
Bounce
Enjoy an awesome session at Melbourne's newest trampoline park revolution, Bounce. The aims of this activity is to allow students to experience a fun and engaging healthy-active activity and get those endorphins flowing around like they should be!
Botanic Gardens
Enjoy a visit to Melbourne's Royal Botanic gardens and an afternoon in the sun, beautiful and peaceful scenery. A great break from the busy city streets and an awesome opportunity to allow students to play!
Ice Skating
As we venture down towards Docklands and see the Eastern end of the CBD, Ice Skating at Icehouse is an activity that allows for further team building, leadership and new skill development as well as developing confidence and communication. Great fun!
Camping Option
An optional addition to your program, may be to include a fun camping activity at our Melbourne Bushcamp, just 45 minutes East, from Melbourne's CBD. A controlled and risk moderated experience, with all equipment provided, full facilities and indoor shelters as secondary sleeping areas.
Cooking
Cooking is a great new skill that compliments the development of the students whilst on their camp program. Utilising our team roles and our leadership program, cooking is a great activity for students to learn food safety and hygiene practices, as well as different equipment used for cooking.
Kayaking
Kayaking is an optional add on to your program. The aims of our kayaking session is to develop introductory water safety skills, basic kayaking skills in flat water, team building, communication, team work, cooperation, problem solving and developing an understanding of water environments. Great fun!
Aims: This is a journey of discovery as students undertake a Quest (school camp) through the city discovering the unique attributes of Melbourne over the past 165 years, through the daily challenges and adventures of putting their submission together.
Melbournes’s Quest program or journey is tailored to the specific needs of the school and the students that participate, developing life skills.
Location: A 2-10 day journey experiencing the spectacular natural, architectural, historical and other unique attributes of Melbourne, where history, mystery and excitement awaits. The surrounding beautiful State Parks & Dandenong Ranges National Parks as well as the Quest Skills for Life Bushcamp in Officer, can all be utilised to achieve the aims and objectives of this unique outdoor experiential learning program. That is also great fun.
