Experience the ultimate outdoor education course right here in the Perth hills. Our state of the art facilities and natural bush setting provides a unique environment to learn through adventure. Over the past ten years Camp Withnell at Southern Hills Christian College have run leadership days and camps for schools, community groups and cadet units across Perth.

Pariticpants can ride along the track in Bungendore Park, test their limits on our new 20 element High Ropes Course and fly down one of the highest abseiling towers in Western Australia (with ten, seventeen and thirty meter courses). If they’re up for more they can always take the plunge on our Giant Swing or jump in a canoe and paddle on the recreational lake at Wungong dam. There are also opportunities to test your group’s survival and navigational skills in Orienteering and through other exciting challenges.

At Camp Withnell our aim is to facilitate an environment within which participants can learn through a unique outdoor experience. We can also provide qualified instructors to support your excursions. Our facilities and activities extend participants and are ideal for group and personal growth.

Your safety is our first priority and we are committed to ensuring that your school’s outdoor adventure is also a safe experience.

All our instructors are qualified professionals who are responsible for ensuring that the equipment used is in perfect working condition and will supervise groups at all times.

Safety First

ABOUT CAMP WITHNELL

2

High Ropes Course

Come and be challenged by our 20 element High Ropes Course. With 5 entry points and a unique platform design, the course offers maximum flexibility in accommodating multiple adventurers on numerous routes.

Canoeing

Abseiling

Our abseiling tower is one of the highest purpose built towers in Western Australia. With platforms at 9m, 17m and 29m, our abseiling tower offers a challenge to even the most experienced adventurer. First time abseilers have the opportunity to build their confidence on the 9m platform and work their way up to the higher platforms.

Giant Swing

Test your limits as you fly through the air and experience the exhilaration of the Giant Swing. Participants are elevated up to a height of 10m and then released while safely secured by a harness.

All activities are ideal for developing leadership skills, learning how to cooperate and solve problems as a group, developing an adventurous spirit, managing personal risks, understanding nature through direct experience and much more.

ACTIVITIES

3

Canoeing is held on the recreational lake at the bottom of Wungong Dam. Participants are fully equipped with safety gear and instructed in canoeing techniques (to paddle on the lake, not splash their team mates!).

Combine activities for the ultimate day or overnight

itinerary!

Orienteering

Navigate around scenic Bungendore Park. Students will be taught how to read a map and use a compass to find their way to different points in the park.

Mountain Biking

ACTIVITIES

4

Climbing

Be challenged on our artificial climbing wall, connected to a safety belay.

Archery

Participants can experience the challenge of archery, shooting arrows into targets using compound bows.

Ride through Bungendore Park on a mountain bike! Experience the natural beauty.

Flying Fox

Zipline from our climbing tower through the school grounds at high speed!

9.00am

10.00am

10.15am

10.30am

12.00pm

12.30pm

2.00pm

2.15pm

3.00pm

Food Available at Camp Withnell

Leadership Day Programme

SAMPLE ITINERARY

5

Our bus will pick you up from your location and transport you to Camp Withnell

Arrive at Camp Withnell, located at Southern Hills Christian College

Briefing & Morning Tea (Participants bring their own)

First adventure activity rotation* Students will be split into groups of no more than 16 students

Lunch (see below)

Second adventure activity rotation*

Afternoon Tea (see below)

Closing and depart Camp Withnell

Arrive at your location

*Adventure activities – choose two:

• Abseiling

• Giant Swing

• Flying Fox

• Climbing

• Orienteering

• Archery

• Canoeing

Many other itinerary combinations, including overnight camp options, are available. Contact us to find out more!

*Staff from the participating group will be required to help run leadership sessions and help supervise participants during

adventure activity rotations.

Afternoon Tea

Cordial & Biscuits

Lunch

Sausage Sizzle

InstructorsWe understand that many groups have dedicated Outdoor Education staff. We are more than happy to partner with your instructors to accommodate your choice of excursion.

BookingsIf you can imagine taking your group on an adventure in Perth’s southern hills, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Camp Withnell to book your group’s space. Phone bookings can be made from Monday to Friday between 9am to 4pm. Camp Withnell activities and facilities are open from 8am-4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Camp Withnell is located within the Southern Hills Christian College campus. Tent camping facilities are currently offered at Camp Withnell.

Contact UsCamp Co-ordinator Ph: 0417 940 888Booking and Enquires Ph: 0439 548 378Email: campwithnell@scea.wa.edu.auAddress: Southern Hills Christian College86 Admiral Road, Bedfordale WA 6112

OTHER INFORMATION

LOCATED 45 MINUTES FROM PERTH CBD

6