Find out some amazing facts about Glenhaven Park and useful and interesting information!
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.
Have you ever wondered why school camps have been such a success for school classes? Chances are, you’ve had an amazing experience at an educational camp or have heard your friends rave about theirs. School camps offer a unique opportunity for students to get away from the classroom and learn in a new environment. From fostering team-building skills to providing an unforgettable and enriching experience, there are many reasons why
School adventure camps offer a unique opportunity for children to learn and grow outside of the classroom. They provide a variety of activities that can help children develop their physical, emotional, and social skills. Adventure camps can also help children learn new things about themselves and the world around them.
For teachers looking to create unforgettable childhood memories and a unique educational experience for their students, outdoor camping education programs can provide the perfect opportunity. Not only do they introduce students to new physical activities and allow them to explore nature up close, but they also present an invaluable lesson in teamwork, problem-solving skills, and responsibility. Adventure camp programs are designed to give young minds the tools necessary for later
A fantastic Thank you note and a whole book was made about Glenhaven Park from Seacliff Primary School years 5 and 6. We thank you as well for coming to stay, we all had so much fun!
Thank you card from Westbourne Park PS year 5s
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 get such a kick out of hearing how much people have loved our camps and activities, as much as we have had fun having them here. Thank you everyone.
