Midginbil Hill ~ School Camps

School Camps

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Serving the school children of QLD and NSW for over 30 years

The ideal low cost alternative for primary schools and high schools, Midginbil Hill  offers Years 2 to 12 school children, an adventure camp on a 400 acre farm bordered by the rainforests of the Tweed Valley, just 2 hours south of Brisbane, 45 minutes drive south from Coolangatta, and 3 hours north of Coffs Harbour.

Trust and Team building

Some of our schools have been coming to Midginbil Hill for 30 years or more, and over 90% of our school guests return every year. Some have left us to try other camps, and nearly all have returned due to the high standards we have set.

Our camps are designed for groups from 25-120 but we can accommodate smaller and larger groups on request.  Why not contact us now for a quote?

Why are we so well renowned and highly regarded?

• We make booking and all administration very simple for school office staff. We design comprehensive programmes for each school's approval and ensure our extensive briefing material leaves nothing unanswered.
• We centre all our activities around team building, individual responsibility and trust, we encourage students to break through their inhibitions by taking small steps whilst having great fun in a beautiful healthy environment.
• All of our rooms have ensuite bathrooms
• We serve generous helpings of healthy foods and happily cater for children with dietary and physical special needs. We warmly welcome all disabled children and have specific programmes designed for them.
• Students are under our total care from 8am to 4pm allowing teachers to enjoy a stress free and relaxing camp.
• We satisfy all NSW and QLD DET risk management criteria.
• All of our activity staff are fully trained and qualified in their activities.
• All of our activity staff hold first aid certificates and carry a first aid kit and a 2 way radio when away from base camp.
• Many of our staff are young parents and extremely warm and friendly
• All staff undergo Child Protection checks
• Our safety record over 30 years is exceptional
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Teachers Feedback

"It has been an excellent experience for the kids and we have seen a co-operation between students that has not been evident at school.

The easy and relaxed structure of the camp has given our students a camp that they will always remember.

We have appreciated the professionalism and expertise of your staff and it has resulted in relaxed and happy teachers." Teacher - NSW Secondary School.

" Thank you so much for the superb organisation and attention to detail you provided for our Year 6 camp.

All the staff were most professional in their manner during the activities which made the children feel comfortable and confident. This also allowed them to take risks both mentally and physically."

We also appreciated the catering and cleaning staff, the food was substantial and tasty and our accommodation clean.

We look forward to seeing you again next year." Principal - Qld Christian School.

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Activities:

Physical Challenge

Archery - on target

• Archery - hit the bulls eye
• Horseriding - a scenic trail ride for the beginners
• Orienteering - a treasure hunt with a coded message
• Canoeing safari - a two hour paddle on Clarrie Hall dam
• Challenge walk - over hill and down dale through the farm
• Mt Warning walk - a 5 hour climb with spectacular scenery
• Pioneering - making clay bricks and getting very dirty
• Indoor rock climbing, low height climbing
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Team Building

Raft building and racing

• Initiative games teamwork and trust and a whole lot of fun -
• Problem solving - low ropes teamwork to the next level
• Camp building skills - learn to make camp and cook dinner on a campfire, safely
• Star Chase Programme - an intensive rewards based programme encouraging excellence
• Raft building - your team has to build a raft to cross the dam and beat the other team!
• Team Challenge
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Environmental Education

Environmental studies

• Rainforest Regeneration - learn the importance of rainforests and the skills of treeplanting
• By The Creek- a study of wildlife in our creek
• Bush detective - searching for animal tracks in the forest
• In the rainforest - a botany and environment lesson
• Eco walk - an extensive botanical walk
• Safety in the Bush - learn first aid for injuries and bites
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Night activities

Barn with full commercial kitchen

• Nocturnal hikes - spotting the night wildlife in the forest
• Karaoke - get the students up and singing
• Red faces - talent quest
• Spotlight - stealth in the dark
• Drama - acting games for all ages
• Trivia night - prizes for the brightest teams
• Want more information? or call our office staff on (02) 6679 7033, we'll be most happy to answer any questions and post to you our extensive information package.

Midginbil Hill   || 252 Midginbil Road, Uki NSW 2484 || Telephone: (02) 6679 7033 || international Tel: + 61 - 2 - 6679 7033