Overnight camps

Camp overview

An overnight camp at Thalgarrah EEC can provide wonderful opportunities for personal development, team building and learning about the natural environment.

As a NSW Department of Education facility, Thalgarrah EEC is able to offer low cost, 2 or 3 day camping programs for both primary and secondary students.

These programs provide a unique blend of curriculum-based environmental, historical, and cultural learning experiences that utilise the diverse attractions, and natural environments of the surrounding Armidale region.

Key camp information

Facilities and accommodation

See Facilities

Camp activities

A camp at Thalgarrah can be tailored to suit the particular needs of your group. Many of the activities from the day programs can be included as part of your camping program.

We usually start a camp with some team building exercises and sensory awareness activities in the nearby woodland.

At the end of the first day of camp Thalgarrah EEC staff lead the students in a game of "Tribes & Territories," a great activity for team building and problem solving and always the most highly rated activity on camp by the students - for the past 40 years!

Evening camp activities

For night activities there are many things to choose from. You may like to have a campfire at our campfire circle on the edge of the woodland, go spotlighting through the woodland, or settle in the classroom to watch a movie. You may like to design your own Talent Night or Quiz Night. We also have a selection of board games available for a Games Night.

Optional camp additions

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Teacher information

General camp overview


Location	Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre, Armidale
Transport	Buses are booked by the visiting school. A map to the bus parking will be sent with the school's confirmation email. Please ensure you print the map and give to the bus driver the morning of the excursion.
Program costs	Camp costs including optional camp additions
Student numbers	Maximum student numbers are 40 students (if utilising our accommodation options) No minimum student numbers
Supporting teachers and staff	Minimum requirement is one teacher per attending class
Program start and finish times	Thalgarrah EEC arrival time is usually 10 am with a 2pm departure time * discuss prior to your visit if you require alternate times
Medical and welfare notifications	Using the medical and wellbeing form (sent with the confirmation email), inform Thalgarrah EEC staff of any medical conditions or special requirements prior to the visit. The program can be adapted for teachers and students with specific mobility requirements.
Adverse weather	Program may be modified, postponed or cancelled due to predicted extreme temperatures, bush fire danger, heavy rainfall, high winds or dust storms. Check the weather forecast for the Armidale area.
Booking and cancellation policy requirements	Thalgarrah booking and cancellation policy Student attendance numbers confirmed 7 days prior to visit. Cancellation fees may apply

"It was so much fun!" Dylan Year 3.

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"We all got to pat the animals. It was lots of fun!" Chloe Year 5.

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"Orienteering is fun! We had to run through the bush and find markers. We had a map and compass to help us." Taylah Year 5.

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"Just wanted to say a big thank you for last week. Had such a great time, lots of learning and laughter!! You have such a wealth of knowledge, a great rapport with the students and a wonderful sense of fun :) Thank you for the great activities, so well organised and engaging. You did a great job. We'll be back." Small school Principal

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