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‘Boshack Springs’ Eco Adventure **Something different, Some-think different** 300 Acre Nature Based Camp School Solar/ Wind Power Organic Gardens Aquaponics Natural Bushland Lake & Springs Chrissy Brockhurst - Mob:0408005628 Animal safari Orienteering Outback experience Historic adventure Obstacle course

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‘Boshack Springs’ Eco Adventure**Something different, Some-think different**

300 Acre Nature Based Camp School

Solar/ Wind Power Organic Gardens AquaponicsNatural Bushland Lake & Springs 

Chrissy Brockhurst - Mob:0408005628

Animal safariOrienteeringOutback experienceHistoric adventureObstacle course 

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About Boshack Camp School Boshack Eco Springs

is 300 acres of pristine bushland, lake &

freshwater springs, with school programs for all age groups. The

topics covered work within the tranquil setting at Boshack.

Boshack Camp School is on

Wattening Springs Rd, Bolgart. Just 90

Minutes from Perth.

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The Lake: relaxing, tranquil, peaceful

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The Animals: beautiful, magnificent, deflightful

Jaffa, the camp guide

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PROGRAMS

Eco Sustainable Programs * Society and Environment/ Science* Outdoor Education* Solar & Wind powered location* Aquaponics (Fish & Marron in ponds) * Worm Farm & Composting* Organic Gardens & Plant Growing* Conservation, Regeneration & Land Management* Sustainable living

Australian Culture & Heritage* Aboriginal dreamtime Stories* Play the didgeridoo* Paperbark Forest Walk with freshwater spring fed well (built by New Norcia monk)* Swinging Billy tea & damper* Water Divining feel the force (Find water in the bush) * Hayride through natural bushland* Boomerang Throwing

Farm animals & Lifestyle* Yabbi fishing, pulling the nets* Hand feed the animals daily - horses, goats, cows, dogs & chickens* Fishing on the lake (seasonal)* Kangaroo Feeding* Campfire (seasonal)

Adventure & Team Bonding*Obstacle Course*Orienteering*Canoeing*Bushwalks* Team building activities

Other activities*Orienteering* Survivor in the Outback* Boshack music show by the students* Art & Craft

Core Values*Responsibility - Knows and does what is expected of him.*Respect - Values and shows consideration to self and others and thinks about the consequences of ones actions.*Resilience- Shows courage and does not give up in the face of challenges.*Integrity - Has high ethical standards and will stand up for what is right.*Care - Thinks of others and shows concern for others before self.*Harmony - Appreciates and maintains good relationships with others.

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Aussie Camp Booklet includes...

*Camp Guidelines*Clothing List*Camp Itinerary*Boshack Camp School Plan*Map to Boshack (Toodyay)*Duties*Duties Roster*Cleaning Groups*Sleeping Arrangements *What is it?*Day 1 Diary *Day 2 Diary*Day 3 Diary*Day 4 Diary*Day 5 Diary*Song *Special Words*Naughts & Crosses*Funniest thing on camp*Notes *Autographs

Permission Notes include...

*Camp Overview*Student Permission*Medical Form*Media *Water Based Authority*Parent Help

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Day 1 (Monday)

6:20 Arrive Perth International Airport8:00 Depart Perth International Airport8:30 Morning Tea9:00 University Visit or Aqua Marine Tour or

Fremantle Prison Tour11:00 Depart Murdoch or Hillarys or Fremantle11:30 Lunch12:30 Beach1:00 Kings Park/Perth City tour2:00 Caversham Wildlife Park4:00 Depart Perth5:00 Arrive Boshack Bushwalk6:00 Settle in to cabins/ daily meeting place/camp familiarisation/ fire emergency drill6:30 Prepare for dinner7:00 Dinner – Bush Burger7:30 Dessert - Pancakes9:00 Bed/lights out  

Sample 3 Night/ 4 Day Package Includes....

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The Next 3 days may change due to school visit availability timesDay Two (Tuesday)7:00 Arise8:00 Breakfast – Cereal and fruit9:30 Animal Safari

Travel to a nearby Farm and where the farmer feed the herds of cattle, sheep, pigs & chickens

11:00 Depart Farm11:30 Bolgart School Visit12:00 Lunch – Sausage sizzle with Bolgart Students1:00 Depart school1:30 Orienteering, Land & Water

Bush OrienteeringLake OrienteeringWater Divine to find the clueUnravel the puzzleMake fire (winter) Raft (summer)

3:00 Afternoon Tea - fruit3:30 Self Co-ordinated Option Time (canoeing, visit animals, games)5:00 Diary Writing/ Shower /Set up for dinner6:00 Dinner – MYO Pizza7:00 Dessert - Marshmallows7:30 Evening activities – night walk9:30 Lights Out

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Day Three (Wednesday)

7:00 Arise8:00 Breakfast - Boshack Muesli & Bushman eggs 9:00 Boshack Outback Experience

Boomerang demonstrationFarm animal feedLocate water in the bushForest relaxationHayride

10:30 Morning tea – cake & biscuits11:00 Historic Adventure

Aboriginal Dreamtime & DidgeridooEarly settler & Aboriginal history of the bush, bush tastingLifestyle and culture of our forefathersPaperbark forest walk Catching yabbies, animal feedBilly tea and Damper

12:30 Lunch – MYO Sandwiches 1:30 Obstacle Course

Work your way through a number of challenging obstacles3:00 Afternoon Tea - fruit3:30 Self Co-ordinated Option Time (canoeing, visit animals, games)5:00 Diary Writing/ Shower /Set up for dinner6:00 Dinner – Pasta7:00 Dessert - Pancakes7:30 Evening activities – Singalong9:30 Lights Out

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Day Four (Thursday)

7:00 Arise7:30 Breakfast 8:30 Pack Coach with belongings9:30 Depart Boshack10:30 Fruit Orchard & tasting10:00 Morning Tea11.00 Chocolate Factory12:00 Lunch3:55 Depart Perth International Airport

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Chrissy Brockhurst - Mob:0408005628