Camp is a special mix of personal challenges, nature and people. It’s what makes camp so unique and a lifelong memorable experience.
Taking students on camp is a big responsibility and trusting the people who deliver that camp is important. So this blog is about us, what we do and why we do it.
Garapine is a family owned and run outdoor education centre. Nick and Emma Bennett own and run Garapine with a team of experienced and qualified outdoor education staff. We are a boutique centre that focuses on quality over quantity. We top this off with personal service to deliver an exceptional camp experience.
The person that picked up the phone when you first called and helped you organize all those lists and documents is here on camp with you ready for whatever you need.
We are on camp with you, every step of the way.
Every student is different and every group is different which makes personalized service essential for good outcomes.
We deliver personal service with exceptional standards through the following key features.
Onsite owner managers
Having onsite owner managers means that the people who really care about your experience are on camp with you. Being a teacher on camp is a big
responsibility and we are here to support you. Each school’s approach to their code of conduct and policies is respected and supported. We partner with your school to deliver outdoor education.
Specialized products
Outdoor learning is uniquely placed to support cross-curriculum learning and develop general capabilities. This is why we tailor each program and personalize it to the needs of the group. We are not about racing through as many activities as possible, it’s about getting the most out of the experience and achieving real outcomes for every student along the way. Our programs are aligned to the Australian Curriculum so they are relevant and age appropriate.
One size does not fit all
With 130 beds we are relatively small compared to other outdoor education facilities however this comes with many benefits for the students. Our focus is not on the logistics of hosting hundreds of students at once, our focus is on the outcomes for each student and taking the time to really connect with them for growth and development. This gives us the ability to see each student and to give the school staff whatever support they need to care for the group.
Live Love Local
The Garapine property is surrounded by the produce growing region of the Mary Valley. The local farmers produce a wide variety of fresh food and many in the area pride themselves on spray free, organic and sustainable farming. We know our egg farmers by name and our milk comes straight from the actual dairy just five minutes down where you can see the
cows getting milked. We then use quality ingredients to cook wholesome
meals that students enjoy together as they share stories about their day,
connecting and building relationships.
We would love to partner with your school to deliver exceptional outdoor education. Contact us to find out more or discuss how we can help.