Year 5-6 Camp Canberra 2025
Year 5-6 Camp 11 - 15 August 2025
What an adventure awaits our Year 5-6 students in 2025, when they visit Canberra, our country's Capital City. There has been strong demand for CSDE to visit this destination, and we can understand why!
It will be an amazing opportunity for our students.
There will be additions to this information as we get closer to camp, so please keep an eye out for updates, however as we understand that families like to plan ahead and budget for these types of expenses, we wanted to ensure that you were all informed well ahead of time.
Please note the key dates section in your personal calendars, as they are important to the successful planning and running of this camp.
Accommodation
Students will be staying at Pavilion on Northburne, Canberra which is located 242 Northbourne Ave, Dickson ACT 2602. This will be their base location for the duration of the week and from here, will be transported via bus to each day's activities. All student and teacher rooms will be grouped together. Meals will be served to our students in their own functions space.
- Motel style rooms. 3 share rooms for students.
- All linen and bath towels are provided.
- All rooms have ensuite bathrooms and reverse cycle air-conditioning.
Key Due Dates
March 31 - RSVP due including payment of deposit to secure your RSVP. This deposit can be paid via the Qkr! app. Add the Year 5/6 Camp deposit into your cart and purchase that way.
April 4 - Invoices emailed to families for remaining camp payment.
May 26 - Students first and last legal names and date of birth due to airline. Please ensure the school has your student's legal name recorded.
June 23 - Final payments due to school and final numbers confirmed with our tour coordinator.
July 14 -
- Shirt Orders Due via the Qkr! app
- Camp forms to be returned
Camp Costs
Thanks to the generous donation from the Parents and Citizens Association of $11,310 and the school's access to apply for other rebates and subsidies specifically for Canberra camps, the cost for camp has come in a lot lower than expected.
Cost per student: $985
The total cost of the camp is $985 which includes accommodation, meals, entry to all activities and flights.
Deposit $150 - Due 31st March via the Qkr app
Final Payment of $835 will be due on the June 23rd 2025
Inclusions:
- Flights
- Bus Charters to and from Canberra Airport and all land transfers throughout the week
- All activities and event venue entry fees
- 4 nights accommodation
- All meals and drinks
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer part-camp attendance fees. each family will be invoiced for the entire week. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact the school to discuss how we may be able to assist.
Deposit - The deposit for camp can be found in the Qkr! app. The remaining cost for camp will be invoiced to families via email.
Dietary - All school camps aim to inspire children to a healthier lifestyle that includes a tasty, balanced diet. Students will be provided three healthy, high-energy meals per day, with plenty of variety, and they always serve generous portions of fruit and vegetables for a balanced meal. A vegetarian alternative can always be provided, and we can accommodate most special diets required on medical or religious grounds but in all cases, they will require full details at time of booking – please ensure you complete the dietary details in the RSVP webform.
Please contact the Finance Department if you are experiencing financial difficulties and would like to discuss payment plans for this camp.
Links, Forms and Checklist
Please see below the forms that are required for your student to attend camp.
Compulsory
Permission Form
Corin Forest Waiver Form
RSVP https://capricorniasde.schoolzineplus.com/form/130
If Required Forms
- Alternate Guardian Form
- Alternate Pickup Form
- Consent to administer medication form
Have you...?
Completed the RSVP, transport and dietary requirements webform?
Paid your RSVP deposit?
Purchased your Camp Shirt if you would like one?
Checked emails for balance of fees invoice?
Paid your final invoice?
Medication, Asthma and Medical Forms
Medication:
If your student requires medication, please complete the Consent to Administer Medication form. School staff will not administer any over the counter medication, including analgesics, homeopathic or prescribed medication unless all forms are provided by the parent/guardian, and the medication packaging and labelling meet the departmental requirements.
Parent/s are requested to arrange with the teacher-in-charge for the safekeeping and handling of prescribed medications and equipment prior to the excursion. All medication will be administered according to the HLS-PR-009 Administration of routine and emergency medication policy.
Medical Forms and Documentation:
- Medical Forms: Please complete all required medical forms for your child and ensure they are submitted to the school by Week 6, Term Three (18th August). These forms are crucial for us to have accurate and up-to-date medical information for each student and plan accordingly.
- Asthma Plans: If your child has an asthma plan, it needs to be reviewed annually as per departmental requirements. If your child’s asthma plan is due for review, please arrange a doctor’s appointment to ensure the correct documentation is submitted along with all your medication forms on the 18th August.
- Permission to Administer Self-Medication: Students who use inhalers for asthma will need a permission form to self-administer their medication. Part B of the attached document. While students will have access to their inhalers via a teacher’s backpack at all times, teachers are required to note when any medication, including labelled inhalers, is administered in their folders.
Medication Requirements:
Labelled Medication: All medications, including inhalers, must be clearly labelled with your child’s name and dosage instructions.
Additional Medications: If your child requires Panadol, Nurofen, travel sickness medication or antihistamines for allergies to insect bites, these will also require a permission to administer medication form as well as a written authorisation from a medical practitioner along with medication supplied in original packaging with pharmacy label.
Written medication authorisation
Medical authorisation can also be:
- a signed letter from the prescribing health practitioner, or
- a Medication order to administer ‘as-needed’ medication at school, or
- a completed and signed health plan from the treating health practitioner.
These documents need to outline the same type of information that would be found on a pharmacy label i.e. student’s full name, clear and detailed directions for taking the medication and contact details for the health practitioner.
This written authorisation must include and must be provided in a labelled packet with the medication.
We aim to have all plans, medication forms, and required documentation completed and printed out for inclusion in the school folders by Week 1, Term 3. This will help us ensure we are well-prepared and can provide the best care for your child during camp.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding medication, please contact the administration office via email and CC in the Inclusion Teacher, Heidi Phillips. E: hphil55@eq.edu.au
Camp Shirts - Optional
CapSDE is offering families the opportunity to purchase a CapSDE Camp shirt for their student.
There is the option of short sleeve or long sleeve.
Please note this is an optional extra and there is no obligation to purchase. However, if you would like to purchase this keepsake for your student you can do so via the Qkr! app.
Cost: $37.50 Short Sleeve and $43.00 Long Sleeve
Important - Please don’t forget to indicate your child’s size when purchasing. Size chart and shirt design below.
This shirt is now a consistent design for each year so that shirts can be passed down to younger students throughout the years. this decision was made with the increase of living costs for families in mind.
Transport Options
There will be two transport options offered to families
Air transport return from Emerald
Air transport return from Rockhampton
Departure
Emerald
Monday 11th August: Students travelling from Emerald to Canberra are required to arrive at Emerald airport no later than 90 minutes before the flight departs.
Emerald Time: Students will be required to be at the airport at 7:25am
Flight Details: VA1258 Emerald / Brisbane 08:55 AM / 10:20 AM
VA1224 Brisbane / Canberra 04:40 PM / 06:30 PM
Rockhampton
Monday 11th August: Students travelling from Rockhampton are required to arrive at Rockhampton airport no later than 90 minutes before the flight departs.
Rockhampton Time: Students will be required to be at the airport at 11:30am
Flight Details: VA1240 Rockhampton / Brisbane 12:50 PM / 02:00 PM
VA1224 Brisbane / Canberra 04:40 PM / 06:30 PM
Students will be travelling via bus to and from Canberra Airport to the accommodation.
Return Trip
Returning to Rockhampton and Emerald Airports: Friday 15th August
Times to be advised once travel arrangements have been finalised. Parents will be expected to arrive at the designated airport 30 minutes prior to flight arrival times.
Emerald estimated time of arrival: 4:20PM
Flight Details: VA1217 Canberra / Brisbane 11:20 AM / 01:00 PM
VA1265 Brisbane / Emerald 02:45 PM / 04:20 PM
Rockhampton estimated time of arrival: 5:40PM
Flight Details: VA1217 Canberra / Brisbane 11:20 AM / 01:00 PM
VA1247 Brisbane / Rockhampton 04:20 PM / 05:40 PM
Students will be departing from Rockhampton and Emerald and then meeting at Brisbane airport to embark the same flight to Canberra.
Please ensure you have indicated which campus your student will be travelling to and from in the RSVP form.
Activity Overview
Students will be visiting many of the Capital's landmarks including:
PARLIAMENT HOUSE: Tours of Senate & House of Reps
Parliamentary Education Office
Hospitality - meet your Local Member (if available)
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL:
"We Will Remember Them" facilitated program
OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE:
Museum of Australian Democracy program
National Electoral Education Centre program
Other included venues:
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia - 'Art in Focus' program
- Royal Australian Mint - guided tour
- National Zoo and Aquarium - entry & guided tour
- National Arboretum Canberra - explore the Discovery Garden and Pod playground
- Sightseeing Driving tour of the Embassy & Lodge district
- Mount Ainslie Lookout
- Corin Forest snow play experience:
- Cost includes hire of parka, pants and walk boots
- Parents to provide sunglasses/goggles, water resistant gloves, hat or beanie.
What to Bring
Ensure all items are clearly labelled with your student's name.
Adequate warm clothing should be provided as this camp is being held in winter.
If your student suffers from travel sickness, a consent to administer medication form along with travel sickness medication with the doctor/pharmacy label may be prudent.
Students are permitted to bring cash for souvenirs only and no more than $50.
Staff are not responsible for this money and students will be expected to keep the money secure with their belongings.
Students are not purchasing food at the airport or other venues.
Day One food is to be supplied by parents in their day bags. Prepackaged (preferably not fresh fruit and vegetables) that you know your student likes
Examples –
- Muesli, granola or protein bars,
- prepackaged crackers and cheese,
- packets of mixed nuts or dried fruit,
- Snack size prepackaged fruit cups (with a disposable spoon)
- poppers,
- snack packs of biscuits or popcorn,
- prepackaged muffins,
- tin of tuna
- packet of beef jerky or
- mini-salami sticks,
- tin of baked beans or spaghetti.
We have been advised that fresh fruit and vegetables are okay to take for the first legs of the journey on the plane, but students may not be able to take it off. So, they would have to make sure they eat it while flying (or in the airport before boarding the flight to Canberra).
Keep in mind the COLD weather when preparing clothing for your student.
Students will be participating in snow play during their stay. Please ensure they have appropriate clothing for this activity.
Students can take one 23kg bag to check in and their day bag is for their carry-on luggage.
*** There is no volume limit on the water bottle that a student brings.
Restriction only applies for international flights.
Filtered drinking water stations are scattered around the airport, including all car parks, pick up and drop off areas and the terminals. Staff will use this map: terminal maps – it’s interactive and shows where the water refill stations are, amongst other things.
Students are not permitted to bring any digital devices to camp. However, they are welcome to bring a disposable camera to capture memories during their time away. Please note that only traditional disposable cameras (which do not produce digital images) are permitted. These will require photo development at a store, which will be the responsibility of families.
We encourage you to talk with your child about taking appropriate photos while at camp.
Mobile Phones
As per the CapSDE Student Code of Conduct, students are not permitted to bring their mobile phones or electronic devices on camp.
Any mobile phones or electronic devices will be placed into the care of teachers and handed back to parents upon arrival back from camp.