Excursion Information:
Mode of transport for all excursions: Charter bus. All buses are fitted with seat belts.
Educator ratio for all excursions will be at least 1:15.
28 September – Timezone & Zone Bowling Southland (Westfield, Level 3/1239 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham VIC 3192) each way 15 minutes, off-site time 2.5 hours. Activity: Campers will have the opportunity to participate in ten-pin bowling and arcade games. Expected number of participants: 45 campers, 3 staff, 6 volunteers.
29 September – Gravity Zone (25 Oliphant Way, Seaford VIC 3198) each way 40 minutes, off-site time 3 hours 10 minutes. Activity: Campers will have the opportunity to participate in trampolining activities. Expected number of participants: 45 campers, 3 staff, 6 volunteers.
30 September – Nerf Wars and Awesome STEM Crafts (Incursion) Activity: Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a Nerf Wars experience and hands-on STEM craft activities at the service. Expected number of participants: 45 campers, 3 staff, 6 volunteers.
1 October – Royal Melbourne Show (Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032) each way 30 minutes, off-site time 5 hours. Activity: Campers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational, agricultural, cultural and recreational activities throughout the Royal Melbourne Show. Expected number of participants: 45 campers, 3 staff, 6 volunteers.
Reason for excursions: Excursions during vacation care provide children with opportunities to develop an understanding of belonging to groups and communities and to learn to interact with others with care, empathy and respect. Excursions create engaging learning environments that encourage physical activity, social development and the exploration of new experiences.
Transportation details (to and from): The most convenient and safest route, as determined by the bus driver at the time. Children attending excursions will travel by private charter bus. A Google Maps route is available in the relevant risk assessments.
Staff-to-child ratio: Up to 45 children with 3 staff and 6 volunteers.
The period the child will be away from the service premises: See individual briefs above.
Authority for my child to attend the excursion: