School Camps - Camel Treks Australia
Student Camp Experiences
Looking for something with some cultural back ground for your students?
With Camel Treks Australia, Students learn about Afghan Cameleer history on camp, they are able to walk and ride over an interesting section of the Old Ghan Railway line and get a real appreciation of the work that was undertaken, as well as learning about how camels were packed to carry the supplies in on their backs. They learn about grooming, saddle placement, basic handling and riding.
Campgrounds vary from providing facilities like the one shown in this footage, through to others which have no infrastructure other than nature and a sense of real bush camping.
Varied learning experiences are introduced on a Camel Treks Australia's school treks. They also include Map locating, First Aid, Flora and Fauna identification.
Students experience a ride across the Flinders Ranges on camel back. As well as riding camels, they are involved in camel herding and developing camel husbandry skills, such as brushing, saddling and feeding.
Students are actively involved in selecting and setting up camping sites each day, hear the captivating guest speakers each night around the campfire, and you may choose to include a photography course with their leading landscape photographer.
Replacing traditional camps, the expeditions are part of a broader resilience program, and have been designed to stretch and challenge students.
Contact Cara for more details.