Camp is nearly here…5 more sleeps...until we are setting off on Foxwell’s inaugural camp.  Students and teachers are excitedly looking forward to the camp experience and can’t wait to get there. There was such an incredible buzz of anticipation during our information meeting today at lunch time.

Please note, we are attending the Kokoda Park Venue (not the Camp Kokoda venue, same company different sites) and we are still offering a 1-night camp out option (not expedition), where students can opt to set up tents in the afternoon, approximately 500 metres from the cabins and facilities. Students who take this option can still access the toilet and shower facilities and will eat dinner and breakfast with the whole cohort. Following dinner and night time activities, students participating in the camp out, will return to their tent for the evening’s sleep.  

Below is a repeat and update of some details regarding the camp which we have already communicated:

• If you have not received correspondence from Kokoda Park via email already, please contact them immediately to get a login to ensure that the necessary digital medical forms for the camp are filled out online.

          Email - admin@campkokoda.com.au Phone - 07 54636114

• Additional to our College’s paperwork which you have already returned, students will also need to complete a COVID Safe form for the venue. This must be brought to school signed on the morning that we leave. These forms will be provided to students on Tuesday afternoon at school. If your child is absent on Tuesday please arrange to collect a form from Student Services. Unfortunately, this is a venue requirement due to the current restrictions in QLD for their site.

WHAT TO BRING

• Small bag or backpack to act as an overnight bag if students are choosing a ‘camp out’ night
• Sun smart hat – caps are not appropriate
• Raincoat – must be Waterproof. No poncho
• Large water bottle
• Thick Socks – a pair for each day/extra in case of rain
• Walking shoes with good grip comfortable & sturdy that don’t promote blisters and which must be enclosed
• Thongs for showering ONLY
• Underwear
• Shorts or legging – medium to long/knee length – no short, shorts will be permitted
• T-Shirts – no crop tops or singlets are permitted
• T-shirts – without offensive images or text
• Jumper/jacket
• Long pants – tracksuit pants / loose cotton. Jeans would be unsuitable for activities because of chaffing
• Personal toiletries including: toothbrush and toothpaste, hair brush, face washer, shower gel/soap, roll- on deodorant ONLY, moisturiser and shampoo etc
• Wet wipes
• Towel
• Hand sanitiser
• Face mask for each day
• Sunscreen - minumum of 30+
• Insect repellent
• Lip Balm
• Sleeping Bag, fitted sheet and pillow

1 NIGHT CAMP OUT

• Light insulated foam mat or yoga mat if doing a campout overnight
• Torch

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

• Electronics to camp i.e., Mobile phones or any digital device
• Individual wrapper lollies, sweets, biscuits etc.
• If your child requires medication, they are not permitted to carry it themselves – please ensure medication has been dropped to Student Services and appropriate forms completed.
• Any items that are not permitted at school are not permitted at camp

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL BACK AT SCHOOL:

• Depart Foxwell 9:00am (students to arrive at school by no later than 8:15am)
• Depart Kokoda Park 11:30am (return to Foxwell approx. 2pm). Student may be collected from school at this time.

In case of emergency, whilst we are on camp, given that no child is permitted any electronic devices, please call 0457 170 130 if the camp office is unattended.

If you have any further questions, please contact Mr Dane Anderson on dande230@eq.edu.au or Ms Zana Schroeder zschr2@eq.edu.au .