2016-17 pgl adventure camps brochure

PGL Adventure CampsVictoria

Jan 2016 – Dec 2017

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CONTENTS4 What’s the difference with PGL6 Looking after you8 Learning through adventure10 Activity Camp12 Year 7 Orientation Camp NEW!

14 Bush Camp NEW!

16 Our Camps: Overview18 PGL Camp Rumbug20 PGL Campaspe Downs22 Safety and Standards24 Prices, what’s included and how to book26 Terms and Conditions

More than just a school campThere’s something inspiring about being outdoors.It’s an environment that can both soothe and stimulate;it changes perspectives and widens horizons.

And here at PGL we make the outdoors even more special.

For your students, PGL is about meeting challenges head-on; working as a team; having fun; increasing confidence; being themselves. It’s a chance to develop self-belief. It’s about learning that they can.

And for you?

We’ll help you make a difference.

We’ll take the classroom outside for a learning experience like no other. We’ll help raise aspirations, support achievement.

So bring your students outside - and out of themselves - with PGL. Because a PGL experience is more than just a school camp...

...it’s a journey of discovery.

to lifeBring learning

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with PGL?What’s the difference

ExperienceWe’ve been operating activity centers in the UK and Europe since 1957. Each year more than 6,000 schools and youth groups choose PGL for their adventure and we look after more than 350,000 children at 23 camps in the UK, Europe and Australia. We have been pioneers of children’s adventure for more than 50 years and we set new standards in what we do.

ReliabilityRelax! With us you’re in safe hands. Our number one priority is always the safety of your group. We’ll support you every step of the way with our experienced and friendly camp team, fully trained PGL activity instructors and the added benefit of a fantastic PGL Groupie.

ValueYou can be confident that you’ll get value for money with PGL: durations to suit your budget, from weekends to full weeks, and no minimum group sizes. And everything is included; all activities, equipment, food and accommodation.

Investing in youOur continuing investment in our camps means improved facilities, including better, en suite accommodation so you feel relaxed and at home with us.

OpportunityThere’s a wide range of quality adventure activities, all designed to bring out the best in every student. We believe every child should get the maximum benefit from their time at camp, so we are investing in more activities which means more opportunities for your children to push limits, reach further and achieve more!

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Thank you for an amazing camp! We can’t speak highly enough of the experience you gave our children.Toolamba Primary

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Looking after youPlanning - We make it easy for youGreat customer care is at the heart of everything we do, from the moment you contact us, to your return home.Expert advice and support is provided before you travel by our reservations teams. They’ll help you choose the best activity program to meet the needs of you and your students and make sure the booking process runs smoothly and is hassle-free.

Your PGL Group Leader Unique to PGL, a dedicated PGL ‘Groupie’ will look after you and your students. They’ll be an extra pair of hands to accompany your group at meal times, take them to their activities, facilitate any change of plan and support however you require.

They will even arrange a fun evening entertainment program each day.

On hand to work with you for the whole of your stay, they will help ensure a trouble free camp and make sure you have everything you need to support your students and get the most out of your time away.

Your PGL Instructors Trained PGL instructors deliver activities (as indicated on pages 18-21) and will help your students make the most of the challenges and opportunities each activity presents. Safety is our top priority and their enthusiasm, support and encouragement will enable each child to enjoy a real sense of achievement.

And at the end of the day there’ll be memories, confidence and a newfound enthusiasm to take home with you.


Nothing really to say other than “Wow” the activities were top notch. The instructors were very enthusiastic and were very clear with their instructions and their emphasis on safety.Copperfield College (Kings Park Campus)

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Outdoor adventure – it’s a great way to learn A PGL adventure will nurture and challenge your students, it’ll bring out the best in them and realise the potential in every child to reach higher and achieve more.

Whatever your objective, we’ll help you achieve it.

We’ll deliver a program that’s right for you and your group, using adventure activities to build confidence, forge stronger relationships and develop a positive attitude in school.

Learning through adventure is what we’re all about.

There’s a choice of over 20 different adventure activities: adventures on land and water; adventures requiring personal courage; adventures which need teamwork, co-operation and leadership, thought and care.

But the real value of the PGL experience is in the memories, confidence and newfound enthusiasm your students will take home with them. It’s all that learning that happened when they weren’t even thinking about it!

adventure Learning through


Our motivating, challenging and fun activitiesabseiling aeroball archery ball sports bush walk bushcraft centipede cl imbing crate stack f ly ing fox giant swing init iat ive exercises leap of faith low ropes course mud run open canoeing orienteering possum glider raft building team challengetrust exercises

A fantastic camp the students and teachers loved it. We loved the activities and program designed for our school well done! St. Pius Catholic Primary School

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Activity CampInspiring through adventure So how does it work?For young people camp is about digging deep.Finding the courage to jump, to climb, to take a step intothe unknown. It’s learning to give and receive support.Strengthen friendships and grow.

Have the freedom to mature a little. Be more than they are inside the classroom. They’ll leave with memories of a camp that made a difference. The difference that helped develop engaged, motivated students, eager to learn.

We have a huge range of activities on land and water to choose from and we design a flexible program to meet the specific needs of your group.

Each day is packed with activities to excite, inspireand build confidence, bringing a different dimension to thelearning experience.

There are four, one-and-a-half hour sessions each day with different activities - either led by trained PGL instructors or designed for teachers to deliver their own sessions and build relationships with their students.

And after an action-packed day, we’ll even create and run an evening entertainment program guaranteed to keep you and your students engaged and happy until bedtime.

A typical Activity CampDay 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Arrive and unpack Packed lunch 14.00Climbing15.30Archery

Lunch 14.00Initiative Exercises 15.30Crate Stack

Lunch 14.00Low Ropes Course15.30Possum Glider

Lunch 14.00Raft Building15.30Leap of Faith

Lunch 14.00Depart for home

Breakfast 09.00Canoeing10.30Flying Fox

Breakfast 09.00Orienteering10.30Abseiling

Breakfast 09.00Centipede10.30Bush Walk

Breakfast 09.00Team Challenge10.30Giant Swing

DinnerEvening EntertainmentMini Olympics

DinnerEvening EntertainmentCapture the Flag

DinnerEvening EntertainmentScrapheap Challenge

DinnerEvening EntertainmentCampfire & Talent Show

This course is available atPGL Campaspe Downs PGL Camp Rumbug


Overall a fantastic camp for our school. It was very well organised and run by fantastic staff. We are looking forward to returning. Thank you to everyone for all your help!Upwey South Primary

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Facing change with confidence So how does it work?Changing schools is a big step that can be challenging for any child - solving problems, coping with new situations and environments and making new friends. How best to help students build the right foundations for their school career?

An orientation camp is an ideal way to encourage your year groups to bond, support each other, build trust and forge stronger relationships with each other and with you – their teacher.

Using adventure activities to stimulate learning and growth, our course is supported by trained PGL instructors who tailor the adventure sessions to meet your objectives. Our instructors facilitate discussion opportunities and a Plan-Do-Review approach helps your students to assess and understand what they’ve learnt – the connections, the insights and the impact it has on their own behaviors.

Our program is ideal for whole year groups (although can work well for single classes) and getting the new school year off to a motivating and inspiring start.

With PGL’s orientation camp, you can help your pupils cope with the challenges of change.

A typical Orientation CampDay 1 Day 2

DinnerEvening EntertainmentTeam Exercises

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14.00Aeroball15.30Open Canoeing

Lunch 14.00Flying Fox 15.30Initiative Exercises

Breakfast 09.00Challenge Course10.30Raft Building

DinnerReview SessionEvening EntertainmentPassport to the World

Lunch 14.00Depart for home

Breakfast 09.00Climbing 10.30Possum GliderReview Session

Day 3

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Orientation CampYear 7

This course is available atPGL Campaspe Downs PGL Camp Rumbug


The aim of the camp was a transition camp, for students to get to know each other better as well as teachers. The aim was achieved and the students really enjoyed the camp.Highvale Secondary College

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Bush CampA learning experience like no other So how does it work?Our unique bushwalk and camp takes place in 200 acres of stunning temperate rain forest owned and managed by PGL bordering Camp Rumbug. It’s ideal for students studying the VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies who want to develop skills, knowledge and behaviors that promote safe and sustainable interaction with outdoor environments. It is also an opportunity for those who simply want to challenge their students to participate in a back to nature experience to develop resilience, mindfulness, independence and leadership skills.

Our new Bush Camp is a unique opportunity to challenge your students in the total immersion in a unique environment walking and camping in the bush. It takes place within PGL’s extensive land with the support of a PGL leader on your bush walk and the reassuring back up of the team at Camp Rumbug.

We will arrange and support all aspects of your journey and provide the equipment you require (tents, cooking equipment, water and food). Students will prepare camp, pitch tents both nights and prepare meals both nights. A PGL Leader will accompany you on your 3 day journey on foot through the rainforest and support you to deliver learning outcomes en route.

Minimum group size for this program is 12 students and maximum 108. Suitable for year 7 and up, this is a programme which will engage and challenge students to develop an appreciation of the environment and skills for life.

A typical Bush Camp Day 1 Day 2

Evening ActivityStar Gazing

Evening ActivityInitiative Exercises

PMReturn home or optional activity session at Camp Rumbug (please ask for costs)

Arrive at PGL Camp Rumbug Briefing session and planning of walk and campWalk to first camp area – pitch tents and cook mealEn route: Navigation: GPS, Map Reading and Orienteering

Prepare breakfastClear camp areaPrepare and plan for day’s walk to next camp

Prepare breakfastClear camp areaPlan route for day 3 Understand common flora, fauna, geology, climate and biodiversity

En route: Understand the characteristics of rainforest environmentsProblem Solving ExercisesHow to build sheltersArrive at second camp, pitch tents and prepare meal

LunchArrive back at Camp Rumbug for shower and lunch and debrief/review

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Our CampsMaking the right choiceChoosing the right camp for your students is important. You’ll want learning opportunities for your students, plus a safe, friendly environment with comfortable accommodation and plenty of good quality food.

PGL camps offer all this and so much more:

Two beautiful locationsVictoria’s best-loved camp, Camp Rumbug, close to Wilsons Prom, is now part of PGL, along with Campaspe Downs on the edge of the Macedon Ranges near Kyneton. Both camps are equipped to provide the best in outdoor adventure in outstanding natural locations and run by friendly PGL teams.

More activitiesWe’ve also invested in new accommodation at Camp Rumbug and refurbishment at Campaspe Downs, plus more activities and staff to make your PGL camp experience the best there is.

Fuel for funFun is important, but so is food, so we provide three healthy, high energy meals per day, with plenty of variety and accompanied by generous portions of fruit, vegetables and salad. We always offer a veggie option and can accommodate most special diets or food allergies – just let us know at the time of booking.

Why not see for yourself? Nothing can beat being there, which is why we offer free inspection visits for group leaders. They’re a great opportunity for teachers and group leaders to find out how a PGL adventure camp can benefit their students. You can meet our staff, ask any questions you might have, check out the accommodation and facilities and try our menu. You can even have a go on some of the activities! Full board accommodation is provided for you and your family members free of charge. Just contact us to book your visit.

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PGL Camp RumbugVictoriaCamp Rumbug is located in the majestic hills of South Gippsland, two hours from Melbourne’s CBD and set in 200 acres of glorious temperate rainforest overlooking Wilsons Promontory National Park. Accommodation is in two purpose built lodges with a total of 260 beds, including Plane Tree Lodge built in 2015 with en suite rooms. We have also recently acquired an additional 160 acres of bordering rainforest and we are delighted to now offer our unique Bush Camp (p.14).

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Facilities Free time activitiesCampfire circleCovered recreation areaDining room Recreation room Sports oval250 acres of rainforest

BasketballClay modellingCrazy wombat dodgeFishing** Parachute gamesPhoto-trailPool/billiardsSwimmingTable footballTable tennisVolleyball Yabbying

Plane Tree Lodge Students: En suite rooms sleep 8-10

Teachers: En suite rooms sleep 2-3 (one accessible room available)

Main Lodge Students: Rooms sleep 10-14 with bathrooms nearby

Teachers: En suite rooms usually sleep up to 4

Accommodation

Adventure activities

For full details of this camp and activities visit www.pgladventurecamps.com.au

aeroball abseiling * archery* bushcraft canoeing* flying fox* giant swing* init iative exercises low ropes course mud run orienteering raft building* team challenge trust exercises

*PGL instructor led. All other activities are teacher led.

** bring your own kit


Fantastic camp! Best camp experience so far! Really looking forward to 2017.Baden Powell College

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PGL Campaspe DownsVictoriaLocated on the outskirts of the Macedon Ranges, close to Kyneton and an hour’s drive from Melbourne, PGL Campaspe Downs is set amid 180 acres of natural bushland. Local attractions include Hanging Rock, Mt Macedon National Park, as well as historic townships and museums.

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Facilities Free time activitiesConference roomsIndoor sports stadiumIndoor heated swimming pool Leaders’ lounges Recreation roomSports ovalTwo dining rooms (full catering and self-catering)

BadmintonBasketballBush golfCricket DownballGiant chess/checkersNetballPool/billiardsSoccer (indoor and outdoor)SwimmingTable tennisTennisVolleyball (indoor and outdoor) Yabbying

Cabins Students: Rooms sleep 4-8 with en suite bathrooms or 2-12 students with separate purpose-built toilet and shower blocks

Teachers: Single or twin en suite rooms

Accommodation

Adventure activities

For full details of this camp and activities visit www.pgladventurecamps.com.au

aeroball abseiling* archery* ball sports bush walk bushcraft centipede* climbing* crate stack* flying fox* giant swing* initiative exercises leap of faith* low ropes course open canoeing* orienteering possum glider* raft building* team challenge*PGL instructor led. All other activities are teacher led.


Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! From first contact you guys have gone out of your way to help our school have an amazing camp experience. We couldn’t have asked for anything better. PGL Campaspe Downs has the best facilities, best staff and is the best camp!Waubra Primary

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Teacher GuideWe want to make the process of booking and organising your camp as smooth and straightforward for you as possible. Whether you have booked a school camp before, or this is your first time, if you have any questions and cannot find the answers here, our Reservations Advisors are just a phone call away and ready to help.

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PGL Safety & StandardsPGL’s Safety Management System has been developed over more than 50 years of operation in the UK and Europe to meet the requirements of students, parents, teachers, school councils and external accreditation schemes.

Our policies and procedures meet the Victoria Department of Education Safety Guidelines and we ensure we also comply and exceed the guidance set out in the Activity Standards for Adventurous Activities.

n Roles and responsibilities are clearly set out for teachersandPGLstafftoensurethereisaclear understanding of who is responsible for the students at all times, with particular reference being made to the delivery of activities, First Aid and dealing with emergencies.

n Our Safeguarding Policy outlines our procedures for handling disclosures and responding to concerns or allegations. It also ensures that, at all times, students are supervised by someone who has completed a ‘Working with Children Check’.

n Our recruitment and training policies ensure competent staffaredeployedtoundertakethespecialistroles within the delivery of the programs.

n Weappointahighlyqualifiedandexperiencedteamof technical advisors to monitor and audit the delivery ofthePGLexperience.

n By arranging teacher preview visits and working closely with your school prior to travel to implement a robust risk assessment process, we can ensure that teachers are familiar with the activities and the environment and that the educational content of all programs meets the learning outcomes for students.

n We seek to conserve the natural environment, endorsing the principles of sustainable use and minimum impact. We are sensitive to the impact of our operation on the local community and cultural setting and we endeavour tominimiseanyadverseeffects.

n An Emergency Management Plan has been developed working with local agencies and is in place to respond toincidentssuchasinjury,illnessandfire.

n PublicLiabilityInsuranceCertificate(minimum$10 million) is provided by an APRA approved insurer.

Camp/Adventure Activity Provider AccreditationPGL is proud to have received accreditation from the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program (ATAP)-Camp/AdventureActivityAccreditation.Details of the accreditation process can be found at www.atap.net.au

TravelTransport is not included in the price of your camp; if you require transport, please contact us and we’d be delighted to help.

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Prices & what’s includedWhat’s included:n Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)n Services of PGL camp staff as describedn Adventure activity options as describedn Use of activity equipment for PGL led and teacher led activity sessionsn Evening entertainment program run by PGL staffn Free places for teachers (1:10 full fare paying students)n Discount for Party Leader’s family (details on request)

What is extra: n Travel to and from campn Meals en route to and from campn Bedding and towelsn Students’ spending moneyn Personal insurance covern Travel and entrance fees for off-site visitsn Mid morning and afternoon tea

Activity and Orientation CampPGL Camp Rumbug Jan 2016 Feb 2016 Mar 2016 Apr 2016 May 2016 Jun 2016 Jul 2016 Aug 2016 Sep 2016 Oct 2016 Nov 2016 Dec 2016

3 day/2 night (Mon-Wed) 225 225 225 225 219 199 199 199 209 219 219 2093 day/2 night (Wed-Fri) 240 240 240 240 234 214 214 214 224 234 234 224Additional nights 80 90 90 90 80 80 70 70 80 80 80 90PGL Campaspe Downs Jan 2016 Feb 2016 Mar 2016 Apr 2016 May 2016 Jun 2016 Jul 2016 Aug 2016 Sep 2016 Oct 2016 Nov 2016 Dec 20163 day/2 night (Mon-Wed) 179 219 219 219 209 189 179 179 199 209 209 2093 day/2 night (Wed-Fri) 194 234 234 234 224 204 194 194 214 224 224 224Additional nights 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80

PGL Camp Rumbug Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017 Jul 2017 Aug 2017 Sep 2017 Oct 2017 Nov 2017 Dec 20173 day/2 night (Mon-Wed) 209 239 239 229 219 199 199 199 209 229 229 2193 day/2 night (Wed-Fri) 224 254 254 244 234 214 214 214 224 244 244 234Additional nights 90 100 100 90 80 80 70 70 80 90 90 90PGL Campaspe Downs Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017 Jul 2017 Aug 2017 Sep 2017 Oct 2017 Nov 2017 Dec 20173 day/2 night (Mon-Wed) 209 229 229 229 219 199 189 189 209 219 219 2193 day/2 night (Wed-Fri) 224 244 244 244 234 214 204 204 224 234 234 234Additional nights 80 90 90 90 90 80 80 80 90 90 90 90

Bush CampPGL Camp Rumbug Jan 2016 Feb 2016 Mar 2016 Apr 2016 May 2016 Jun 2016 Jul 2016 Aug 2016 Sep 2016 Oct 2016 Nov 2016 Dec 2016

3 day/2 night 185 185 185 185 179 159 159 159 169 179 179 169

PGL Camp Rumbug Jan 2017 Feb 2017 Mar 2017 Apr 2017 May 2017 Jun 2017 Jul 2017 Aug 2017 Sep 2017 Oct 2017 Nov 2017 Dec 20173 day/2 night 169 199 199 189 179 159 159 159 169 189 189 179

All prices are shown in $ per person excluding GST. No minimum group size. Supplement of $5+GST per person per night for am/pm tea. Bedding $10+GST per person.

Step 1 Contact us for a quoteCall us to discuss your requirements and check availability.

Step 2 Make a no-obligation provisional bookingWe will reserve your space and send you everything you need to proceed with your reservation.

Step 3 Advertise your campWe’ll send you a provisional booking pack containing all the information you need about your camp. We can take you through each stage of the booking process and answer frequently asked questions and provide you with tips and support.

Step 4 Confirm the bookingReturn your completed Booking Contract along with your initial deposits of $25 + GST per person. The deposit is non-refundable; however it can be transferred to another party member if a replacement is found.

The final balance is then payable 4 weeks prior to departure.

As soon as we have received your final balance and party information, we will forward your final travel details and itinerary.

. . . and PGL takes care of the rest! Your booking arrangements will be looked after personally by a member of our Customer Support Team.

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How to bookFind out more… Are you a first-time Party Leader, or have you done this

many times before? Either way, PGL makes organising your school camp straightforward. Just follow these four simple steps . . .Free inspection weekends

We understand that if you have not visited a PGL camp before, you may wish to learn more. We are pleased to offer FREE inspection visits for the Party Leader, their spouse/partner and children.

As well as day visits, we can offer one night full board accommodation, participation in activities and the chance to see the camp, ask questions and meet our staff.

Call usIf you have a question or a query and can’t find the answer in our brochure or on our website, please call us and talk to a member of our friendly Customer Support Team – we are here to help.

Call us on 1300 859 895Or email us at [email protected]

Visit our website Our website is a helpful resource for teachers, providing a wealth of information concerning all aspects of our operation – it’s all there at your fingertips at www.pgladventurecamps.com.au

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Terms & ConditionsPlease take the time to read the following conditions carefully.They are the basis for the contract between us and will assist you with your future plans.

1. Contract Your booking is with PGL Travel Pty Ltd.

ABN 29 163 637 796.

The registered office is: 72, Market Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205.

A contract will only exist when we have received the required deposit and have acknowledged receipt of your completed form by the issue of our booking confirmation. The person signing the booking form accepts the following conditions on behalf of all party members and will be our sole point of contact for correspondence. The contract between us is governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia and any dispute must be initiated in the Courts of Victoria, Australia.

2. Deposits Before a booking can be considered firm, the Party Leader must sign our booking form and forward the initial deposit of $25 plus GST for each paying member of the party. This deposit is not refundable. Please make cheques payable to PGL Travel Pty Ltd.

3. Payment The final balance must be settled no later than 4 weeks prior to your program or within 3 working days where receipt of invoice is within 4 weeks prior to commencement of the program. If the final balance is not received by the due dates, this will be regarded as a breach of the contract between us, entitling us to treat the booking as cancelled by you. In these circumstances, the contract between us will remain in force until you receive our written advice and cancellation invoice.

4. CancellationIn the event of cancellation by a paying member more than 4 weeks before your program, their deposit may be transferred to a substitute member, otherwise the deposit will be retained by us. If the cancellation is less than 4 weeks before your program, then any monies paid can be transferred to a substitute member, otherwise the cancellation will be subject to the following charges:

28-15 days before your program: 80% - 14 days or less before your program: 100%

The date of effective cancellation is calculated on the day of receipt of written advice by us. If any cancellation brings the number of students below the minimum number requiredto qualify for a particular price, then the price will be adjusted accordingly.

5. Price InformationOur prices are provided in good faith.All prices are guaranteed, except changes in the rate of GST, subject to payments being received by the due dates.

6. Alterations & Amendments By You Should you wish to make any changes to your confirmed booking, you must notify us in writing as soon as possible. Additions to your party are usually possible at any time right up to the day prior to travel. However you must always check with us first.

7. If We Are Forced To Change Things The arrangements announced in this brochure are given in good faith. Occasionally we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most changes will be minor and all will be advised at the earliest possible date. In the unlikely event of it proving necessary to alter significantly or cancel your program, we will offer a suitable alternative if available or 100% refund (within 14 clear days) if we are not able, in our opinion, to offer an alternative that is sufficiently comparable. Compensation will be paid as below, per full fare paying passenger, if we have to make a major change to your program within four weeks of commencement, unless the change is due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to war, the threat of war, riot, civil strife, actual or threatened terrorist activity, act of God, industrial dispute, governmental action, epidemic, disease, adverse weather or natural or nuclear disaster:

28-15 days: 15% of program price per person - 14 days or less: 25% of program price per person.

8. Liability We will only accept responsibility for any personal illness, injury or death which results from the negligent acts or omissions of any servant or agent, or any supplier working on our behalf in the provision of services or facilities to you and whilst acting within the scope of their employment. We will also accept responsibility for those elements of the program arrangements which are under our direct control and for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers. We can only be liable for the provision of special requests where we have confirmed their availability in writing beforehand. We cannot be held responsible for the loss of enjoyment or additional expenses incurred due to delays or changes in any travel arrangements or other services which are caused by circumstances amounting to force majeure such as war, the

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threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, actual or threatened terrorist activity, act of God, industrial dispute, governmental action, epidemic, disease, adverse weather or natural or nuclear disaster, or any circumstance which is beyond our direct control.

Our liability in all cases (except those involving illness, injury or death) is limited to 50% of the invoiced tour value per passenger in addition to a full refund. We cannot be held responsible for the failure or inability of any equipment or computer program to recognise or correctly interpret or process any date as the true or correct date, or to continue to function correctly beyond that date.

9. Complaints Procedure If there is any problem with your program, we want to be the first to hear about it. It is essential that you contact the Camp Manager as soon as possible so that we can try to rectify the situation on the spot. In the unlikely event that the matter remains unresolved, please write to us immediately on your return and we will do our utmost to find a satisfactory solution. Written notice is required of any claim or dispute and must be received by us within 28 days of the date on which the program ended.

10. Personal PropertyYour personal property, including baggage, is your own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or damage is due to our negligence or failure to carry out our responsibility.

11. Supervision Teachers and/or other adults accompanying the party agree to act ‘in loco parentis’ at all times and will adequately supervise all members of the party. Where applicable, this responsibility is delegated to PGL camp staff e.g. for activity sessions.

It is the Party Leader’s responsibility to ensure that:a) No group member under 18 consumes alcoholic beverages. b) No student smokes on coaches, in any accommodation, in any smoke-free places or behaves in any other way which may cause a fire hazard.c) All party members wear the lap belts provided for all journeys by coach.d) No student breaks an Australian law.

These matters must be discussed with party members prior to your program. If you require further clarification of responsibilities for the supervision of visiting groups, we will provide this with your booking information.

12. Travel Arrangements (if purchased separately) In brochure descriptions, PGL considers Day 1 as the day of arrival at the camp. The final day is the departure day from the camp.We use reliable operators offering modern, comfortable coaches with excellent back-up and breakdown cover. Please note the following details:a) All itineraries are agreed with coach companies prior to departure and adhere to strict driving regulations.b) Seat Belts in Coaches: By law, all coaches are required to be fitted with lap belts. The Party Leader and other accompanying adults are responsible for ensuring that the lap belts are worn at all times during coach travel.

13. Special RequestsAny special requests must be clearly notified to us in writing. We cannot guarantee, however, that special requests will be fulfilled and failure to do so does not constitute a breach of contract. Special requests will only be held to form part of the contract between you and the Company when they have been confirmed in writing to be guaranteed by the Company.

14. Ages & Additional Adultsa) Prices are valid for students in full time education, aged up to 18 years on the day of departure unless otherwise specified. Students in full time education aged over 18 may be required to pay a small supplement. b) Accompanying adults over and above the free place allowance may join the program at a supplementary charge, subject to availability of accommodation.c) PGL reserves the right to re-cost the course if more than 30% of the party is aged 21 years and over.

15. Additional Requirements We are continually working to enable all young people to enjoy the many benefits of our programs. If members of your party have additional requirements, relating for example to disability, culture, diet etc. please provide full details at the time of booking. We will be pleased to undertake a fair assessment of service provision and identify appropriate resources with reference to such considerations as access, successful participation and health and safety.

16. Data Protection & PrivacyWe have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. The contact details supplied, including postal address, telephone and email address, will only be used to fulfil program/tour administration and to communicate details of PGL’s and our associated companies’ products and services, except as required by law. The personal information supplied about party members will only be used to allow our employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers to provide the promised service to our normal high standards. We are unable to accept responsibility for the confidentiality of any information after it leaves our control.

17. Photography We occasionally take pictures/video for PGL promotional purposes, including, (but not limited to) online, printed material and press releases. If any member of your group wishes NOT to appear in any such photography/video please let us know in writing prior to your program, and once at the centre ensure that the PGL Group Leader with you is also made aware of any such restrictions.

18. Marketing PGL may use your written feedback in promotional materials whether it reaches us in letters or on our feedback forms. If you do not wish to be quoted, please inform us on any written material you send us.

19. Brochure Information The information contained in this brochure is accurate and correct as far as can be reasonably ascertained on the publication date, September 2015.If we ascertain ourselves or are notified of any subsequent changes to the details contained herein, we will advise you as soon as is reasonably possible.

We are PGL We give young people the freedom to be the best they can be.We inspire confidence to realise their full potential.We push limits to achieve great things and reach the unreachable.We listen and learn new ways to be better.

We take the classroom outside for a learning experience like no other.

We place adventure at the heart of everything we do.We stimulate young minds by bringing learning to life.We help the journey of self-discovery.

We create life-enriching adventures for memories that last a lifetime.And we’ve been doing so in Europe since 1957.

PGL Registered Address. PGL Travel Pty Ltd, 72 Market Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205, ACN: 163 637 796

1300 859 895 [email protected] www.pgladventurecamps.com.au

Contact us

PGL Campaspe Downs Trentham Road Kyneton, VIC 3444 Tel: 1300 859 895 PGL Camp Rumbug90 Dollar Woorarra West RoadFoster North, VIC 3960Tel: (03) 5664 6524

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