WELS School
Wellbeing. Entrepreneurship. Leadership. Sustainability.
Calendar of Programs & Events
"The best holiday program ever"
"Every child and every school should run these programs"
"Probably the best experience of my life"
"Tim and Ben are great to work with...they are so inspiring and educational."
Mid-Term Weekend Camp (3/2Day) Victoria
Fri 21st Aug 5pm - Sunday 23rd
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Mon 14 Dec - Fri 18
Kingswood College, Box Hill, other locations around Melbourne & Dandenong Ranges
Age guide: girls and boys approx age range of 11 -14* at any school in Melbourne.
Day 1-3 Core Program 9am - 2pm
Optional extras but highly recommended:
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Day 1-3 Advanced Program 2pm - 4.30 pm
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Day 4 - 5 Challenge Days & Camp - Dandenongs & around Melbourne
Mon 14 Dec - Fri 18
Kingswood College, Box Hill, other locations around Melbourne & Dandenong Ranges
Age guide: girls and boys approx age range of 11 -14* at any school in Melbourne.
Day 1-3 Core Program 9am - 2pm
Optional extras but highly recommended:
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Day 1-3 Advanced Program 2pm - 4.30 pm
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Day 4 - 5 Challenge Days & Camp - Dandenongs & around Melbourne
NSW South Coast Leadership Camp
Mon 21 Dec - Weds 23 Dec
NSW South Coast
Boys and girls age 10 - 15 years from Victoria, ACT, NSW or anywhere in Australia
Canberra - Mt Kosciuszko - Melbourne Expedition Leadership Camp (9 Days)
Date: 5/6 Jan -13/14 Jan 2020
Age guide: girls or boys ages 12-17/18 (approx) who want a challenging, inspiring and fun experience
Locations:
Start: Canberra
Kosciuszko National Park area (4 days);
Kosciuszko to Melbourne (4 days)
Finish: Melbourne
Program Overview
Are you looking for one of the most inspiring, challenging and rewarding experiences for your son or daughter this summer? Would you like them to experience some of the most beautiful natural environments in Australia. And, to learn so much about themselves, leadership, independence, resilience and working with others? The young leaders who joined us on previous expedition leadership camps keep telling is that it was one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences of their life. So we would love your son or daughter to join us - this leadership expedition style camp has it all.
The young leaders who take on this challenge will help plan and lead 8/9-day expedition from Canberra to the highest mountain in Australia, Mt Kosciuszko - then onto Melbourne. The expedition will include a 4 day bushwalk and bush camping in the Kosciuszko National Park area, venturing to the top of highest mountain in Australia, Mt Kosciuszko.
Transport: The group will travel use a variety of transport options depending on the terrain and the specific route the group decides to take. We will walk; we will also use public bus and train transport for periods of the journey.
Other requirements: Participants will need a moderate to high level of independence and physical fitness for this expedition. Participants will have to be self-sufficient for 8/9 days and carry their personal equipment, clothing and food in a hiking backpack (there is a food re-supply on Day 4/5).
Pre & Post Trip Travel Days: Pre: 5 Jan (Melbourne- Canberra) or Post: 14 January (Melbourne-Canberra)
Cost (9 days): $875
Personal Budget: Each participant will have to also need a personal budget of $120-200 for personal food and transport
Registrations: Registrations are open and places are limited. To confirm your place please send an email to info@wels.com.au and submit your deposit of 50% of program cost or pay the the full amount.
Tues 12 Jan - Sat 16
Red Hill, Canberra (Canberra Grammar)
Girls and boys approx age range of 11 -14*
Day 1-3 Core Program 9am - 2pm
Optional extras but highly recommended:
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Day 1-3 Advanced Program 2pm - 4.30 pm
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Day 4 - 5 Challenge Days & Camp - Namadji National Park
Transition to Year 7 & Life as Teenager - Melb
Weds 27 Jan - Sat 30 Jan
Melbourne
Girls or boys entering Year 7 in 2016 (or in Year 8)
Mid-Term Weekend Camp (3/2 Day) ACT
Fri 14 Aug 5pm - Sunday 23rd
Girls & boys age 10-14 approx
Leadership & Health Program - Young Leaders (4/2 Days) Age 10-14 ACT
Tues 29 Sept - Fri 2 Oct
Canberra
Girls and boys age range of 11-14* approx
Leadership, Sport & Health Program - Junior Age 8-10 ACT
Tues 29 Sept - Weds 30 Sept
Canberra
Girls and boys age range of 8-10* approx
Leadership, Sport & Health Program - Junior
Mon 7 Dec - Weds 9 Dec
Canberra
Girls and boys age range of 8-10* approx
Leadership & Health Program - Young Leaders (5/3 Days)
Mon 7 Dec - Fri 11 Dec
Canberra, Red Hill & surrounding areas, Namadji National Park
Girls and boys around the age 11- 15* (approx)
NSW South Coast Leadership Camp
Mon 21 Dec - Weds 23 Dec
NSW South Coast
Boys and girls age 10 - 15 years from Victoria, ACT, NSW or anywhere in Australia
Canberra - Mt Kosciuszko - Melbourne Expedition Leadership Camp (9 Days)
Date: 5/6 Jan -13/14 Jan 2020
Age guide: girls or boys ages 12-17/18 (approx) who want a challenging, inspiring and fun experience
Locations:
Start: Canberra
Kosciuszko National Park area (4 days);
Kosciuszko to Melbourne (4 days)
Finish: Melbourne
Program Overview
Are you looking for one of the most inspiring, challenging and rewarding experiences for your son or daughter this summer? Would you like them to experience some of the most beautiful natural environments in Australia. And, to learn so much about themselves, leadership, independence, resilience and working with others? The young leaders who joined us on previous expedition leadership camps keep telling is that it was one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences of their life. So we would love your son or daughter to join us - this leadership expedition style camp has it all.
The young leaders who take on this challenge will help plan and lead 8/9-day expedition from Canberra to the highest mountain in Australia, Mt Kosciuszko - then onto Melbourne. The expedition will include a 4 day bushwalk and bush camping in the Kosciuszko National Park area, venturing to the top of highest mountain in Australia, Mt Kosciuszko.
Transport: The group will travel use a variety of transport options depending on the terrain and the specific route the group decides to take. We will walk; we will also use public bus and train transport for periods of the journey.
Other requirements: Participants will need a moderate to high level of independence and physical fitness for this expedition. Participants will have to be self-sufficient for 8/9 days and carry their personal equipment, clothing and food in a hiking backpack (there is a food re-supply on Day 4/5).
Pre & Post Trip Travel Days: Pre: 5 Jan (Melbourne- Canberra) or Post: 14 January (Melbourne-Canberra)
Cost (9 days): $875
Personal Budget: Each participant will have to also need a personal budget of $120-200 for personal food and transport
Registrations: Registrations are open and places are limited. To confirm your place please send an email to info@wels.com.au and submit your deposit of 50% of program cost or pay the the full amount.
Leadership & Health Program - Young Leaders (Middle Years) (5/3 Days)
Tues 12 Jan - Sat 16 Jan
Kingswood College, Box Hill
Girls and boys around the age 11- 14* (approx)
Leadership, Sport & Health Program - Junior
Mon 18 Jan - Weds 20 Jan
Canberra
Girls and boys age range of 8-10* approx
Transition to Year 7 & Life as a Teenager - Canberra
Weds 27 Jan - Sat 30 Jan
Girls and boys entering Year 7 in 2016 (Year 8 studens in 2016 may also find this course highly beneficial)
Canberra, Red Hill & surrounding areas.