Year 9 Camp Raft the Mitchell
K E Y I N F O R M A T I O N
Dates: Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December 2026
Pre departure meeting point and time: Keith Anderson Oval, 7.45am
Departure: Chatfield Avenue bus bays (back of school) at 8 00am
Return: Chatfield Avenue bus bays (back of school) at approximately 4 00pm
Travel Updates: For the most up to date information about Friday’s return time please check updates on Year 9 Camp page on DEEDS
Location: Mitchell River, between Dargo and Woodglen.
Transport: Students will travel on mini-buses driven by Halls Outdoor Education drivers..
Food: All food will be provided by Halls Outdoor Education Group, with the exception of lunch and snacks on the first day. 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 Instructions about how to update your son’s details through the Consent2Go App can be found here
Accommodation: students will camp in tents at bush campsites along the Mitchell River
Luggage: each student is limited to one soft sided bag (eg sports bag; not a suitcase) weighing no more than 20kg and a daypack
Injury: Any student with an injury that may affect his participation in any camp activities should include this information on their Student Health Record. This information can be added through the Parent Lounge. If a student gets injured or is sick while on camp they are to inform a staff member immediately. Each camp will have qualified first aiders.
Medications: If your son needs to take medication to camp please complete the Medication Authorisation Form by Thursday 26 November 2026 Any Schedule 8 medications must be delivered to the Student Health Centre from Tuesday 24 November to Thursday 26 November 2026 In accordance with our medication administration policy, students in Year 9 and above are allowed to self-administer their regular medications (except for Schedule 8 medications, which will need to be held by a teacher) The school requires a Medication Authorisation for all medication, so that staff are aware of what medications students are taking, in case of emergency
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 is requiring 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
Year 9 Camp Raft the Mitchell
P R O G R A M
Group 1
Monday 30 November
Tuesday 1 December
Wednesday 2 December
Tuesday 1 December
Tuesday 1 December
Group 2
Depart Camberwell Grammar School, Chatfield Ave at 8.00am
Travel to Meyers Flat Camp Ground, near Dargo
Prepare equipment and pack into rafts, safety briefing
Campsite - Lower Dargo Rd
Paddle from Lower Dargo Rd to Angusvale (28km)
Set up camp at Angusvale Camp Ground
Paddle from Angusvale to Den of Nargen (23km)
Set up camp at Den of Nargen
Paddle from Den of Nargen to Lambert’s Flat (8km)
Set up camp at Lambert’s Flat
Paddle from Lambert’s Flat to Final Fling
Paddle from Lower Dargo Rd to Scotts Homestead (21km)
Set up camp at Scotts Homestead
Paddle from Scotts Homestead to Ampitheatre (24km)
Set up camp at Ampitheatre
Paddle from Ampitheatre to Sandy Beach (12km)
Set up camp at Sandy Beach
Paddle from Sandy Beach to Final Fling
Arive at Final Fling (9:30am) and start pack up; Must be ready to drive away at 11:00am
Arrive back at School 4:00pm
Year 9 Camp Raft the Mitchell
Year 9 Camp
Raft the Mitchell
C L O T H I N G
A N D E Q U I P M E N T L I S T
Halls Outdoor Education will provide specialist equipment needed to raft and camp. This includes the provision of wetsuits rafting. Students will need to be prepared for a wide range of conditions. Weather can change quickly. All items listed below should be brought on camp.
Clothing and equipment must be packed in a soft-sided bag, rather than a rigid suitcase
SLEEPING BAGS can be hired from EMC Deepdene or One Planet
Clothing - avoid cotton where possible
waterproof jacket (japara/gore tex etc, not the CGS spray jacket)
2 x shirts/t-shirts with sleeves x 2
2 x shorts x 1
1 x track pants x 1
1 x fleece/microfibre jumper x 1
thermals - long sleeved top and long johns
1 x beanie
2 pairs woollen socks
underwear
runners (to wear around camp)
rash vest
board shorts x 1
wet boots/wet shoes or light weight runners for canoeing (no thongs, crocs, slides or sandals)
Equipment
sleeping bag
sleeping bag liner
sunhat (broad brimmed)
old tea towel
eating utensils (plastic plate, bowl, mug and cutlery)
6 x heavy duty rubbish bags (not black) for water proofing and carrying wet gear home in
Personal Items
sunscreen
insect repellant
torch and spare batteries
small personal first aid kit
personal medication
toiletries (soap, toothbrush and paste, comb)
antibacterial hand sanitiser gel
Optional
Book (keep in a plastic bag)
Camera
1 x pair of sunglasses
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, headphones, earbuds or other music devices
No aerosol sprays are permitted on camp (use roll-ons)
Year 9 Camp Raft the Mitchell
C A M P R U L E S
Camp will be a challenging experience for all students. We want it also to be fun and safe, as well as providing you with valuable lessons about co-operation, teamwork and your own strengths and resilience Remember that some people may find the outdoor experience challenging. Support them, be positive and be considerate - think of others, not just yourself, and if you see someone is struggling, offer to help.
There are a few key rules to ensuring that camp is safe and enjoyable for all: aerosol cans, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, electronic equipment, matches and pocket knives are not permitted on camp no student is to leave the camp site or activity site without a leader’s permission no student, by his actions, is to place any other student or group of students in danger students are required to follow directions from staff at all times, whether from Camberwell Grammar School of Halls Outdoor Education
Questions: If you have any questions regarding any element of Year 9 Camp please contact Ms Kirsty McDougall, Head of Co-curricular Activities by phone or email kem@cgs.vic.edu.au
Camp Provider: Halls Outdoor Education (03) 5968 1739
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 Ms Karen Whelan on 9835 1710 outside of school hours