Camp Manyung
9-12June2026
Year6Camp Camp Manyung
K E Y I N F O R M A T I O N
Dates: Tuesday 9 June 8:25am - Friday 12 June 2026 3:00pm th th
Meeting and collection points: Students are asked to meet in the Middle School Atrium on Tuesday morning Upon return from camp, all students will be dismissed from the Middle School Atrium.
Travel Updates: For the most up to date information about Friday’s return time please check updates on the Year 6 Camp page on DEEDS.
Location: Camp Manyung, 25/35 Sunnyside Rd, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Transport: Panorama Coaches
Food: All food for the camp is provided by Camp Manyung. Students are asked not to bring any additional food.
All parents are asked to review and update their son’s Administrative and Medical Details, including non-medical dietary requirements, using Consent2Go, when completing the consent form.
Medications: If your son needs to take medication to camp please complete the Medication Authorisation Form and ensure that the form and medication are delivered to the Student Health Centre no later than Monday 1 June 2026. Medication must be in original packaging and in a named snap lock bag.
We request that parents do not send paracetamol or antihistamines on camp, for ‘just in case’. The School will provide Panadol, Claratyne and Zyrtec, and it is important that teaching staff are aware if any student requires these medications.
Asthma inhalers will be the responsibility of students unless otherwise agreed upon.
Students requiring an Epipen must bring an Epipen from home with them on camp and carry it with them at all times. This Epipen is in addition to the one supplied to the school for use during school activities
An up-to-date Asthma, Allergy or Anaphylaxis plan is required if your child is affected by any of these conditions.
Accommodation: Students will sleep in bunkhouses with up to six peers from Year 6. Teachers will stay in bunkhouses in close proximity to students.
Luggage: Students are limited to 1 small daypack and 1 medium sized duffle bag or suitcase Students must be able to carry all their luggage without assistance
Questions: If you have any questions regarding any element of Year 6 Camp please contact Ms Kirsty McDougall, Head of Co-curricular Activities, by phone or email kem@cgs.vic.edu.au
Emergency contact during camp: If you need to get in touch with a student during camp, please call Camberwell Grammar School on 9835 1777 during school hours or Mr Troy Stanely on 9835 1730 outside of school hours
Year6Camp Camp Manyung
C L O T H I N G
A N D E Q U I P M E N T L I S T
The weather on Year 6 Camp can vary greatly - one day it will be hot and sunny, the next day might turn cold and wet. Students will need to be prepared for a wide range of conditions. Students should have the clothing and equipment listed below. Please note that all specialist equipment (such as tents, backpacks, sleeping mats, camp cooking gear) is provided. Students will, however, need a good raincoat and a sleeping bag.
Student who do not own a sleepingbag or suitable raincoat may choose to hire these items from the following outdoor stores:
EMC at Snowski,68-72 Whitehorse Rd, Deepdene
Bogong Outdoors, 374 Bourke St, Melbourne, ph 9600 0599
Bedding
Sleeping bag
Pillow and pillowcase
Single bed fitted sheet
Clothing
Waterproof raincoat(the CGS spray jacket is not suitable)
2 x Jumpers/Pullovers
3 x Shirts/T-shirts (no singletsor tank tops)
3 x pairs of socks
3 x Underwear
2 x Long pants (no denim jeans)
1 x Shorts
1 x Pyjamas
1 x Beanie
Sunhat - preferably broad brimmed
Comfortable footwear (must be closed toe, like a runner and should be waterproof)
Accessories
1 x Torch
1 x Towel
Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap etc)
Insect repellent
Sunscreen (30+)
Reusable 1 litre water bottle
Book
Small backpack
Playing cards (optional)
Camera (optional)
The items above are in addition to the clothes worn to camp. All items should be clearly marked.
Older, comfortable clothes are preferable to stylish ones.
Do NOT bring jewellery or other valuables.
Do NOT bring any mobile phones, iPads or tablet devices, smart watches, headphones, earbuds or other music devices.
Year6Camp Camp Manyung
A C T I V I T I E S
Giant Swing: This is a challenge by choice activity where campers are encouraged to move outside their comfort zone Each participant is harnessed and hauled into the air overlooking Port Phillip Bay Once at their desiredheight, participants will pull the release cord to send themselves swinging.
Leadership Challenge: Various activities and challenges focusing on group dynamics, problem solving, communications, trust, planning and teamwork. Under instruction from a YMCA staff member, the group’s thoughts about leadership and the way they interact with each other are challenged, and positive reinforcement is utilised to encourage personal growth
Flying Fox: Is a 120-metre long aerial runway provides a thrilling ride through the teatrees whilst looking ahead to Port Phillip Bay.
Tree Rolling: Tree Rolling is a universal ropes course allows people of all ages and abilities to experience journeying through the treetops on a scooter, a skateboard, in the Cloud Rider Wheelchair or blindfolded with a partner through a series of adventure high ropes elements and a short flying fox zipline.
UHF Radios: In small teams, participants will work as a team to answer questions using UHF Radios to communicate between the leader and the group. Students will learn how to use the UHF radios and to understand the importance of teamwork and good communication.
Bike Education: The Bike Education program is an adaptation of the Vic Roads Bike Education Program, which teaches participants bike handling skills, through a series of activities including riding around the camp bush land on a mountain bike track. This program is suitable for all abilities with our range of 7 different adaptive cycles as well as our mountain bikes.
Archery: After a safety briefing and full instruction on the use of equipment participants can use their skills to hit stationary targets using top quality re-curve bows
Crate Climb: An initiative style activity involving the whole group’s participation to belay the climber as they construct and climb a tower using milk crates. The course provides individuals with a personal challenge, within a supportive group environment.
Tree Top Challenge: A series of 8 elements and zip lines that are linked and range in height from 7m to 8m off the ground With an independent belay system, participants work their way through the course at their own pace or in pairs.
Year6Camp Camp Manyung
G E N E R A L P R O G R A M
7:00am Wake up
Beds must be made and huts tidied before breakfast
7:45am Boys rostered for duty must report to the Mess Hall
8:00am BREAKFAST
9:00am Activities
10:30am MORNING TEA
10:45am Activities
12:15pm Preparation for lunch. Duty Groupreports
12:30pm LUNCH
1:15pm Activities
2:45pm AFTERNOON TEA
3:00pm Activities
4:30pm Free time
5:30pm Duty Group reportfor duty
6:00pm DINNER
7:30pm Evening activities
9:00pm Prepare for bed
9:30pm Lights out and SILENCE
D U T Y G R O U P R O S T E R
All students will be involved in contributing to the community by helping out in the dining room and environmental duties during their stay.
Before the meal Duty group needs to arrive at the dining hall before mealtime (15 minutes before breakfast and lunch and 30 minutes before dinner) to set tables ready for meals
After the meal Duty groups must clean and wipe tables, stack chairs, vacuum carpets, mop floor and was and pack away the dishes
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Year6Camp Camp Manyung
P R O G R A M
Tuesday 9 June 2026
10:30am Arrive at Camp. Welcome by camp staff.Settle into cabins etc.
11:30am Whole Group Introductory Games Orientation of camp activities for teachers
12:30pm Lunch provided by Camp Manyung
1:15pm - 2:45pm Rotation 1
2:45pm Afternoon tea
3:00pm - 4:30pm Rotation 2
4:30pm - 5:45pm Free time and showers
5:30pm Duty Group set up for meal
5:45pm All students to meet at the dining room
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm - 9:00pm Night Activities
Year6Camp Camp Manyung
P R O G R A M
Wednesday 10 June 2026
7:00am Wake up
7:45am Duty Group set up for meal
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am - 10:30am Rotation 3
10:30am Morning tea
10:45 - 12:15pm Rotation 4
12:15pm Duty Group set up for meal
12:30pm Lunch
1:15pm - 2:45pm Whole Group Activity: Race Around Manyung
2:45pm Afternoon tea
Year6Camp Camp Manyung
P R O G R A M
Thursday 11 June 2026
7:00am Wake up
7:45am Duty Group set up for meal
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am - 10:30am Rotation 5
10:30am Morning tea
10:45 - 12:15pm Rotation 6
12:15pm Duty Group set up for meal
12:30pm Lunch
1:15pm - 2:45pm Rotation 7
2:45pm Afternoon tea
3:00pm - 4:30pm Rotation 8
4:30pm - 5:45pm Free time and showers
5:30pm Duty Group set up for meal
5:45pm All students to meet at the dining room
6:00pm Dinner
Year6Camp Camp Manyung
P R O G R A M
Friday 12 June 2026
7:00am Wake up and pack bags
8:15am Duty Group set up for meal
8:30am Breakfast
10:00am - 11:30am Rotation 9
11:30am Morning tea
11:45 - 12:15pm Free Time (Tennis, Ga Ga, 9 square in the Air Tournament)
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Camp Debrief and Depart for CGS
Camp Rules
Camp will be a challenging experience for all students. We want it to be fun and safe, as well as providing students with valuable lessons about co-operation, teamwork and their own strengths and resilience. There are a few key rules to ensuring that camp is safe and enjoyable for all:
Electronic equipment, smart devices, mobile phones, matches, pocket knives and aerosol cans are not permitted on camp
No student is to leave the camp site oractivity site without a leader’s permission
No student, by his actions, is to place any other studentor group of students in danger
Instructions from all CGS and Camp Manyung staff are to be followed at all times
