Growth through challenge
Some of the most challenging – and rewarding – experiences Helena College offers is our Camps program. At Helena, every year level from Pre-Primary to Year 12 goes on a camp during the year. From a one-night sleepover on campus, to Point Perron and Albany or trekking the Cape to Cape, and scaling Karajini Gorges, we adventure to the most wondrous locations in Western Australia. Camps are an integral part of our holistic framework, forming a natural extension of school life.
Each camp builds on the skills from the one before, forming a sequential program focussed on personal growth and development. Based on the principles of ‘challenge by choice’, students set and stretch their own personal goals. Learning new skills, trying a range of different activities and interacting with their teachers and peers in setting vastly different from the classroom ensures the camps become the highlight of the school year for many students. Our camps are integrated with core learning experiences, and provide age-appropriate challenges that enhance resilience and personal growth.
The underlying focus is on developing independence, self-awareness and teamwork, helping to build confidence and tenaciousness. Almost all camps are fully catered and in dormitory-style accommodation, with the exception of the Year 10 expeditions, and activities undertaken as part of the separate Outdoor Education syllabus in Years 9 to 12.
Each year level participates in a camp that is specifically designed to meet the needs of their year group and links back to the classroom. For all learning experiences, our professional and passionate staff work hard to ensure high quality, challenging programmes are designed to stimulate and extend each student.
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Pre-primary
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One night sleepover at the Darlington Campus
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Year 1
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Two days, one night
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Year 2
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Two days, one night
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Year 3
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Two days, one night
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Year 4
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Three days, two nights
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Year 5
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Four days, three nights
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Year 6
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Four days, three nights
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Year 6
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Four days, three nights
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Year 8
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Five days, four nights
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Year 9
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Five days, four nights
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Year 10
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Five days, four nights
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Year 11
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Five days, four nights
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Year 12
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Three days, two nights
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