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Glenhaven Park School camps offer a wealth of opportunities for student growth and discovery. However, for some students, being away from home for an extended period can trigger feelings of homesickness.
Glenhaven Park School camps offer a wealth of opportunities for student growth, learning, and connection with nature. However, for some students, the unfamiliar environment and potential challenges can trigger anxiety. Here at Glenhaven Park, we prioritize student well-being and strive to create positive camp experiences for all. In this blog post, we explore nine effective strategies for managing student anxiety during school camps
At Glenhaven Park Camps, we understand the dedication and hard work teachers put into their students’ education. School camps offer not only a valuable learning experience for students, but also a unique opportunity for teachers to grow professionally and personally. Here, we explore six key reasons why school camps are beneficial for teachers
At Glenhaven Park Camps, we believe in the power of learning that extends beyond the classroom walls. School camps offer a unique opportunity for students to engage in a dynamic and enriching environment, fostering growth in multiple facets of their lives. Here, we explore eight key reasons why school camps are an essential part of a well-rounded education.
At Glenhaven Park Camps, we believe in the transformative power of outdoor education. While traditional classroom learning is essential, venturing outdoors provides a unique and enriching environment that fosters a wide range of benefits for students’ well-being. Here, we explore seven key ways outdoor education programs contribute to a student’s physical, mental, emotional, and social development.
Camping is a fantastic way to connect with nature and create lasting memories. But sometimes, you might find yourself looking for ways to add a little extra excitement and creativity to your campout. That’s where camp crafts come in! Camp craft activities are a fun and engaging way to enhance the camping experience for participants of all ages. These activities not only provide entertainment but also promote teamwork, resourcefulness, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Planning a group camp can be exciting, but getting everyone else as pumped as you can be a challenge. Here are 10 effective strategies to generate excitement and anticipation for your next group camp:
Organizing a school camp can be a rewarding experience for students and staff alike. However, it can also feel overwhelming. To ensure a smooth and successful camp, several key factors need to be considered. This guide will break down the essential aspects of planning a school camp:
At Glenhaven Park, we believe that every camper is unique. That’s why our adult camps are customized. Whether you’re a group of colleagues seeking team cohesion, a sports group or friends/family celebrating a milestone, we design experiences around your needs.
At camp, age becomes irrelevant. Strangers become friends, and friendships deepen.
Ayliffes Bridge Rd Stockport SA 5410 which is 74kms north of Adelaide CBD and approx. 20 minutes’ drive from Gawler.
*Please note for buses driving to Glenhaven Park that Ayliffe’s Bridge over the Light River is a 10 tonne weight limit so you might need to use an alternative route*
No, unfortunately we’re not on any bus routes you’ll need to drive or organise your own bus for your group to come to camp.
We’re available for group bookings only with different minimum numbers for accommodation and a single day of activities. Please contact us with your requirements and we’ll do our best to accommodate your camp experience needs.
There’s a Golf course just up the road and the Stockport Observatory is only 3 kms away from the campsite, there’s links to both of these on the Facilities webpage.
Glenhaven Park is only a ½ hours’ drive to the Clare Valley & Barossa Valley Winery Regions, see the Tourism SA website HERE for more information on the huge range of attractions available nearby.
Glenhaven Park Camp Site is a residential and school camp site located in a peaceful, picturesque valley at Stockport SA, 20 minutes north of Gawler. Perfect for school camps and group bookings.
We can accommodate 86 people in our 7 cabins which are fully air-conditioned with a toilet & bathroom and separated leader’s quarters, if your group is larger, the overflow can be accommodated in tents. Overall we can accommodate up to 150 people but we are on 16 acres so by prior arrangement any numbers may be possible.
Our fully equipped kitchen provides highly nutritious quality meals; fresh fruit and drinks are available at all times and are included in the standard catered charges. Special diets can be catered for with prior notice, e.g. vegetarian, diabetic etc. Our dining area has facilities for seating 100 people in air-conditioned comfort.
All of our activities are based on experiential learning that encourages individuals to participate in a group environment and work to a level of challenge which stretches them but is not threatening. Safety is our priority so all our activities are conducted by qualified and experienced staff members using industry approved techniques; we provide all necessary safety equipment which are professionally maintained.
Our high ropes course is a series of cables, platforms, ropes, and tires. The platforms are 10 metres above the ground.
The Giant Swing is always a favourite because it’s extremely exhilarating and fun! After being harnessed in by our instructor, the rest of the group pull the participant to the top of the swing (or as high as they want to go).
Using cables, ropes and wooden beams strung among poles, teams explore risk taking, leadership and communication. The low ropes course adventure also highlights problem-solving, coaching and collaboration.
A great team relationship activity. Done in pairs, the giant’s ladder is a powerful tool. Imagine a ladder eight feet wide and 10 metres high with logs for rungs.
Initiatives are best described as team building challenges that focus more on planning, problem solving, and creative thinking, than on physical ability.
Participants must muster all their confidence and courage to climb to the top of our 10 metre pamper pole, before they put their faith in themselves to jump and reach to catch the mid-air suspended trapeze.
Utilising crates the team must help the participant create a tower within a time frame that challenges their ability to problem solve and work co-operatively for the best achievable outcome.
Orienteering is a sport wherein participants must navigate from one point to another using a map. Participants develop strategies to navigate from one site to another.
An activity designed to show the advantages of team work as participants work in groups to gather food, water, shelter and fire to aid the group survival.
Archery helps improve concentration, boosts confidence, and self-image. It’s a sport that’s fun, but also allows participants of any age or skill level to compete against others or challenge themselves individually.
Encouraging sustainability we tell the story of what to recycle and where recycled goods go, with a game and a tour of our composting area where the good bugs grow!
Are activities which provide an opportunity for group members to have fun; they lead to lots of interaction between each other and focus on effort rather than success/failure.
Starting with a Kaurna Dreaming story we explore the natural world through paint and then write a story using traditional Aboriginal imagery.
We explore the universe and our relation to it, art & craft activities including the making of a giant sun that will be the centrepiece of the camp dining room for the duration of the camp (this activity is on day 1 of camp).
Most frequently asked questions for Glenhaven Park Campsite
Ayliffes Bridge Rd Stockport SA 5410 which is 74kms north of Adelaide CBD and approx. 20 minutes’ drive from Gawler.
*Please note for buses driving to Glenhaven Park that Ayliffe’s Bridge over the Light River is a 10 tonne weight limit so you might need to use an alternative route*
No, unfortunately we’re not on any bus routes you’ll need to drive or organise your own bus for your group to come to camp.
We’re available for group bookings only with different minimum numbers for accommodation and a single day of activities. Please contact us with your requirements and we’ll do our best to accommodate your camp experience needs.
No, you can do your own thing at Glenhaven Park, we have a country oval, large indoor basketball shed, the Dining Room has a projector & screen with DVD & multi-media input. You just won’t be able to access our specialised activities as these are instructed by our fully qualified Outdoor Educators and are out of bounds to anyone not participating in our activities.
You can contact us directly by phone on 08 8528 2250, email us directly at glenhavenpark1@bigpond.com , fill in the email form on the Booking page. We will confirm the details of bookings with you. It doesn’t matter how you contact us we will respond to your request as soon as possible.
We’ll send you an invoice for the deposit once we’ve received the completed Booking & Hire Agreement form back from you, on the invoice is our bank details or you can send us a cheque.
No, you’ll have to bring a pillow and a sleeping bag (or linen & blankets if preferred) for each camper.
Please see the camp guidelines (PDF) available on the Camp Bookings webpage for information on what to bring to camp.
There’s a Golf course just up the road and the Stockport Observatory is only 3 kms away from the campsite, there’s links to both of these on the Facilities webpage.
Glenhaven Park is only a ½ hours’ drive to the Clare Valley & Barossa Valley Winery Regions, see the Tourism SA website HERE for more information on the huge range of attractions available nearby.
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We can also accommodate for those special occasions, Weddings, Birthdays, or maybe a family reunion.
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