2016/17 CAMP INFORMATION PACK

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1 2016/17 CAMP INFORMATION PACK Tropical North Queensland Island fun and adventure your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef apexcamps.com.au CAMPS (22677)

2 - 2 - FAST FACTS APEX CAMP MAGNETIC ISLAND Location: Accommodation: Catering: Activities: Situated on Magnetic Island, 8 kms off Townsville in beautiful North Queensland. Your gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and unique marine and diverse island environments. Accommodation for up to 116 on site in air conditioned comfort; cabin style with separate supervisor s building. Additional overflow accommodation available on request. On site Camp Manager available 24/7. Full service on site catering. Selection of meal plans and special diets catered. Over 20 activity options beach, land, rocks & ropes, water, challenge & initiatives day & night time, indoor & outdoor options. A great selection of whole group supervised night time programs. Active recreation and educational/curriculum based programs. Fully qualified and accredited program staff. All activities conducted to strict Risk Assessments. Facilities: Large hall with seating up to 125. AV, multimedia equipment, TV and DVD facilities. Floodlit tennis/multi court. Laundry facilities. Disabled toilet and shower facilities. Sports packs available for use during free time. Specialties Supervisor comfort Reef/marine based educational programs. Full day outer reef tours available. Curriculum based learning programs. Individual and outcome specific program design for every client. Sequential programing to build on core personal development outcomes leadership, team building, personal responsibility, self-reliance and communication. Students with special needs our activity programs can be modified to ensure inclusion for all students. Full in house transport booking service. Separate supervisors building complete with kitchenette and lounge room/tv.

3 - 3 - ACTIVITIES Choose from a large range of active recreation and curriculum/education based activities. Ask about our Packaged Programmes or talk to our staff to tailor make your own programme. Sequential programming to build on core personal development outcomes. APEX CAMPS FACILITATED ACTIVITIES Risk Assessments are available for all activities. Fully qualified and experienced programme staff. Strict maximum group size 20 participants per activity session. Based on 1.5 hour activity sessions. Activity (maximum group size is 20) Session Cost (per group) Activity (maximum group size is 20) Session Cost (per group) Abseiling - 3 hour session $595 Amazing Race Challenge $199 Archery $199 Catapults $199 Bush Walk $199 Kayaking $199 Challenge & Initiatives $199 Boot Camp $199 Fishing $199 Raft Building $199 Radio Rogaine $199 Slack Lining $199 Reef Tour POA Yoga $199 Team Builders $199 Environmental Educational Sessions available. Please enquire for more details Self- facilitated mountain bike hire available for $16 per person / per day.

4 - 4 - TRANSPORT Due to being on an island environment many activities are conducted off site to take advantage of the best locations, safest beaches and most visually stunning scenery and views. Charter buses may be required to move your group around. Our Activities Staff will discuss the transport logistics required for your itinerary and our reservations team will make all the arrangements on your behalf. NIGHT TIME ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE GROUP Price $195 per group - All night time supervised activities are two (2) hours in duration. SUPERVISED CAMP FIRE - Enjoy a camp fire under the stars in our specially designed fire pit. Our staff will supervise all the safety aspects of the fire while you lead your group in some fun. DANCE NIGHT Rock the night away with our in house DJ. MAGGIE TALENT NIGHT Our staff will MC your very own talent show. TRIVIA/QUIZ NIGHT Test your knowledge with our Quiz Master. MAGGIE FASHION PARADE Set your theme and have some fun. PRICING In an effort to keep activity programmes cost effective, Apex Camps offers a range of pricing options depending on groups undertaking a single session or multiple sessions / full activity package during their stay. Let our experience staff design a programme specific to your needs and budget. AVAILABLE FOR HIRE SNORKEL KIT HIRE: Why not create your own DIY Snorkelling Adventure at nearby Picnic Bay. Kit includes mask, snorkel, fins and stinger suit. Cost is $25 per kit per person per day. Up to 20 kits available and must be pre booked prior to your camp if required. STINGER SUIT HIRE: Protect yourself during all water and beach activities. Cost is $15 per person per day. Up to 20 suits are available and must be pre booked prior to your camp if required. WATER SAFETY During stinger season (typically November to May) it is compulsory to wear stinger protection for all water based activities. Stinger suits are highly recommended or at a minimum a long sleeved sun shirt and a pair of stockings.

5 - 5 - ACCOMMODATION Apex Camp Magnetic Island can cater for groups up to 116 in total. On site accommodation includes: 11 cabins sleeping eight (8) people each. Additional sleeping quarters for nine (17) people. Supervisors Accommodation Block housing 10 beds + one Sick Bay. Consisting of two wings split by a Common Area/Kitchenette - each with own bathroom. For larger groups we also have access to multiple offsite accommodation options in close proximity to the camp. Talk to our reservations team for pricing and availability. ACCOMMODATION PRICES NOTE: Minimum charge will be for 25 people. Per night for two or more nights Per night for one night only stay $17 per person $27 per person OPTIONAL EXTRAS Air Conditioning Additional Cleaning $1 per person per night. The number of sleeping areas allocated for your use will depend on your final numbers. If you wish to use additional areas, a $60 cleaning fee per area will apply.

6 - 6 - CATERING Apex Camp Magnetic Island is a fully catered Camp. We provide high quality catering for our guests at very reasonable prices. All our pre-planned menus have been specially designed to incorporate a nutritional and satisfying meal. We incorporate seasonal elements into the menus and locally sourced fresh produce. Meal Plans Menus have been designed on specific portion sizes across multiple elements for each meal e.g. Breakfast Continental (bread, fruits, and cereal) plus a hot component. Standard Main Meals are recommended for primary school guests Meal and a Half is recommended for Years 7 s and higher. This includes upsized morning/afternoon tea For all Standard and Meal and a Half plans morning and afternoon teas and suppers are provided with compliments of Apex Camps (after the first Main Meal). Special Diets and Occasions Special occasions may be catered for if arranged prior to attendance at Camp. We also cater for all special dietary needs at no extra cost, so please advise these in advance. MEAL PRICES Note: Minimum number charged for catering is 25 people Standard (per person/ per meal) Standard Main Meals - Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner $14.00 Meal and a Half (Year 7 and up ) - upsized portions for all meals $15.50 Additional (prior to first main meal) or Upsized Morning or Afternoon Tea $2.50 MEAL BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER TIME 7:00am 12:00pm 6:00pm

7 - 7 - ACTIVITIES DESCRIPTION You can choose from a range of activities or ask us about our suggested packages. Alternatively why not let one of our qualified staff tailor a programme to suit your desired outcomes. Risk Assessments are available for activities on the website. ABSEILING: Abseiling is a great activity to develop team work, as well as personal growth. Sites are chosen depending on the age and ability of the group and are situated on many of the amazing rock formations on Magnetic Island. Participants are supplied with all the necessary safety equipment and briefed on programme goals by our qualified Staff. This activity is conducted off site, additional transport may be required as suitability sites are age dependant. AMAZING RACE CHALLENGE: Apex Amazing Race takes participants on an adventure through parts of Magnetic Island, working in small groups, teams must undertake a variety of tasks to gain points for their team. The sessions can be tailored to any specific age group by offering a varying of difficulty in tasks and length of the challenge. This is a great activity to bring team work together with fun highly competitive challenges. ARCHERY: This is one of the most popular traditional school camp activities that can be enjoyed by all children regardless of their age, ability or skill level. Using an array of bows suited to specific age and participant abilities under skilled supervision, this activity is sure to hit the mark. BUSH WALK: Depending on the students age our Bush Walk will take them on a journey of discovery around camp and Picnic Bay visiting local landmarks and iconic views. CATAPULTS: Incorporating the history and the use of catapults in medieval wars, participants are taught basic knot tying skills and design to build their own team catapult where they can shoot sponges at each other utilising the enclosed facilities of the tennis court. CHALLENGE & INITIATIVES: This session focuses strongly on team work and communication as participants work through various initiative games. Conceptual blockbusting and lateral thinking is required to complete these sessions as well as a sense of fun and adventure. Initiative sessions challenge groups to think outside the box and work together to develop practical solutions to increasingly complex problem solving challenges. FISHING: Enjoy a relaxing session on the Picnic Bay wharf wetting a line in hope of catching the big catch. All equipment is supplied and instructed by our staff. KAYAKING: This activity offers the opportunity to learn useable skills, have fun and develop an understanding and appreciation of the beautiful waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Kayaking is an activity that can be successfully mastered by students of all ages and encourages the development of communication, support and teamwork. Students are provided with PFD s. Conducted at Horseshoe Bay, additional transport required. RADIO ROGAINE: The team based, timed, competitive challenge focuses on communication, spatial awareness and group dynamics. Participants are provided with a site map identifying the location of a series of check points. Working together each team must locate as many check points as they can within a given timeframe. Bonus points are earned by completing a radio based task at each check point. The use of radios as the communication media necessitates the relearning of basic communication etiquette (turn taking, listening skills, thinking before talking, being clear in communication) and provides excellent talking points for debrief on communication. It s also a lot of fun and can be completed as a night activity.

8 - 8 - RAFT BUILDING: If you are after a fun, competitive team building activity then Raft Building will sure hit the mark. Participants are given a scenario that involves them building a raft out of material supplied and navigating around markers and checkpoints on the water. Raft Building can be enjoyed by all age levels. Floatation devices (PFDs) are supplied. Conducted at Horseshoe Bay, additional transport required. REEF TOUR: If you want the full Great Barrier Reef experience we can organise your full day tour to the outer reefs off Townsville. Your exclusive charter boat will take your group on a memorable day of reef exploring and snorkelling with experienced and knowledgeable staff. Includes all equipment and catering. Price available on application. Departs from ferry terminal at Nelly Bay. SLACK LINING: Slack Lining is one of the newest most popular forms of recreation amongst young people these days, using a tensioned line between two anchor points. Slack Lining teaches participants balance, confidence, trust and team work and can be ran in just about any location or venue. The session incorporates basic skills such as turning around, walking backwards or a jumping mount, and can progress to more difficult challenges. TEAM BUILDERS: Together Everyone Achieves More as groups rise to the challenge and fun of our many adventurous scenarios. On the educational side these sessions focus on developing the 5 Cs of team functioning (Communication, Co-operation, Commitment, Care & Concern). Groups have to work together negotiating solutions to increasingly and sometimes hysterical challenges. YOGA: Take a break from the fast paced excitement of camp with chance to relax, refocus and refresh. This session will allow students to zone in on themselves and try to practise the skills of mindfulness. Instructors use play-based activities to teach yoga poses and breathing. BOOT CAMP: Our boot camp program is suited for kids of all ages and fitness levels. We focus on play based fitness to help challenge kids to work outside of their comfort level, while educating them about the importance of health and fitness in their lives. This is a fun, energetic and education activity sure to pump up everyone s heart rate.

9 - 9 - TRANSPORT Apex Camps can offer your group a one stop booking service for all your transport requirements. FERRY SERVICE - Return ferry service between Townsville and Magnetic Island. Special rates have been negotiated with Sealink for: 1. Australian Schools and Junior Sporting Group Rate Must be a registered school or Junior Sporting group (aged 17 years and younger). BONUS - One adult travels free with every 10 paying students (maximum eight free tickets). 2. Standard Group Rate BONUS - One adult travels free with every 15 paying students (maximum eight free tickets). 3. Minimum booking for all rates is 15 people. AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL/JUNIOR SPORTING GROUP Rate PRICING Adult $27.80 Student $15.90 STANDARD GROUP Rate Adult $27.80 Concession - (Australian Concession Card Holder) $15.90 Student - (15 years and older with Australian Student ID) $20.60 Child - (5 to 14 years) $15.90 Return Luggage Service Let us manage all your return luggage transport requirements - drop off at ferry terminal and we will take care of the rest. $4.50 ISLAND SHUTTLE SERVICE A special shuttle service can be organised to transport your group between the ferry terminal at Nelly Bay and Apex Camp Magnetic Island at Picnic Bay or vice versa. The shuttle service provides a 50 seat bus to undertake up to three (3) trips during a 1.5 hour period. Luggage must be self-managed as no cargo bays on board if no luggage service is booked. Prices are based on a one way shuttle service. Monday-Friday one way $ Saturday one way $ Sunday one way $ ON ISLAND BUS CHARTERS Apex Camp Magnetic Island can provide a full or half day charter service, starting from $384, to transfer your groups between activity locations around the island. Our activities staff will work with you to plan your activity itinerary and transport requirements. Prices on application.

10 SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING Items worn on camp are likely to get dirty do not bring your best clothes or shoes. Non-necessary jewellery should be removed & expensive personal items left at home. Clothing Set of clothing for each day at camp Shorts or pants, minimum of mid-thigh length Shirts must cover waist and shoulders recommend collared with long sleeves 1 x spare set of clothes Tracksuit Jumper/Coat Socks for each day Underwear for each day including spare sets Pyjamas Swimming costume, swimming shirt & board shorts Thongs for Shower Closed in shoes (joggers) 1 x pair old joggers for water/muddy activities (closed in shoes must be worn crocs are not acceptable) Safety Insect repellent Raincoat Hat Sunscreen Torch Water bottle Small back pack or bag Hair ties for long hair Personal Hygiene Garbage bags for dirty laundry & wet items Toilet bag with soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant (pump or roll-on ONLY due to aerosols affecting smoke alarms) brush, comb, face washer etc Bath towel Beach towel Pegs to hang wet towels, swimwear, etc on the clothes line Medication & medical instructions, if relevant (discuss with teachers) Sleeping Pillow with pillowcase Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket GROUP LEADER First Aid Kits, medication & medical information Group lists & medical forms for each teacher White board markers, pens, pencils, paper Washing detergent if required Pegs Spare hats, water bottles, garbage bags Equipment/games, etc if running own sessions DVDs Mobile & charger for use in after-hours emergencies Please be Sun Smart Closed-in shoes are a MUST for activities Girls skirts are NOT suitable for activities Remember INSECT REPELLENT

11 FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR USE: ACTIVITY FIELD: A reasonable sized gentle sloping playing field is adjacent the Tennis Court. TV & DVD PLAYER: There is a DVD player located in the Hall. A TV is also located in the Dining Room. WHITEBOARD: There is a whiteboard located in the Hall. It is mounted on a stand which is moveable. You will need to bring your own whiteboard markers. RECREATION HALL: The large Hall is suitable for indoor activities, meetings, etc. There is a PA system and Data Projector/drop screen in the Hall. BEACH and JETTY: The beach and jetty is a short 10 minute walk from the Camp. The jetty is ideal to fish from. During stinger season the Picnic Bay beach has a stinger net installed for safe swimming. AMENITIES: Group s Amenities Blocks are located between the Hall and Cabins. Male and Female Amenities are separated by the Laundry. There are four (4) toilets & six (6) showers in the Female Amenities and two (2) toilets & a urinal and three (3) showers in the Male Amenities. Located near the Laundry is a larger sized wheelchair accessible toilet/shower facility if required. Supervisors Amenities are located in the Supervisors Accommodation.

12 Each Cabin accommodates eight (8) people ACCOMMODATION LAYOUT CABIN FLOOR PLAN There are 10 Cabins available each accommodating eight (8) people in bunk bed accommodation. All bunks are modern and comply with the new Australian Standards. All windows are fully screened and there is an oscillating fan in all Cabins which are also air conditioned. There is a luggage rack for storage. Floors are epoxy coated concrete floors for easy cleaning. Towels can be hung on near-by clothes lines for drying between uses. All aerosols MUST be used outside or in the Amenities Block to avoid interfering with smoke alarms. Covered Area Luggage Rack

13 SUPERVISORS ACCOMMODATION BLOCK FLOOR PLAN The Supervisors Accommodation Block has two wings separated by a common area containing a Kitchenette with a fridge/freezer and microwave. One wing accommodates six (6) and the other accommodates four (4) people. Adjacent to this smaller wing is a room with a single bed & sink that can be used as a Sick Bay. Both wings have a bathroom and storage. The common area has a TV (USB input), kitchen table & chairs, lounges. There are two (2) double power points in the Kitchen bench area. Bathroom Shower Bedroom sleeps 6 Cupboard Open Veranda TV L Table Lounge Fridge Single Bed Bedroom sleeps 4 Bathroom

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15 TERMS & CONDITIONS ACCOMMODATION Rates as at 1 ST July All prices include GST & are subject to change. CATERING A 10% SURCHARGE applies for all weekend meals from Friday dinner to Sunday dinner. Rates as at 1 ST July All prices include GST & are subject to change. Meals are served as per the Camp Operating Schedule. Meals outside of these times will have to be pre-arranged with our Caterers and may incur an additional surcharge. ACTIVITIES Rates as at 1 ST July All prices include GST & are subject to change. A 10% SURCHARGE applies for all weekend camp activities. Public Holiday activities will be priced on application & staff availability. 12 weeks prior notice is required for scheduling of Activities. Otherwise bookings are subject to availability of Staff & Resources. If Itinerary is not confirmed by due date (6 weeks prior to camp) or significant changes are requested after Itinerary has been confirmed a $90 fee will apply. Cancellation/rescheduling of activities require 1 weeks prior notice to avoid charges for the altered activity otherwise full cost applies. Apex Camps reserves the right to cancel any activities due to unforeseen circumstances. The delivery of all activities is subject to staff and resource availability. Supervisors are to remain with the Group and are responsible for controlling the behaviour of participants and, at times, may be required to assist Camp Staff with the running of the activities. Supervisors must carry a list of medical information and medications relevant to their group and discuss medical information with Camp Staff as required. Therefore Supervisors are required to remain with the students at all times during activities. Please read the APEX CAMPS CONDITIONS OF HIRE for the full list of terms and conditions.