Otherways: Home Education Network

Nestled just off the coast of Paynesville in South Gippsland, Raymond Island has been host to many great home ed camps in the past. The island is connected to the mainland by a regular ferry service to Paynesville - a good size town with plenty of supermarkets, take-aways and coffee shops. There is a train service to Bairnsdale, then bus to Paynesville.

Accommodation : 8 five bed rooms with ensuites, 10 four bed rooms, 2 eight bed rooms
Camping available
Cost: $70 per night for ensuite rooms - Maximum 5 people
$40 per night for other rooms - Maximum 4 people
$80 per night for 8 bed rooms - Maximum 8 people

Bookings and further information
Contact Nicky Kramer: Ph 9852 3760 Mob: 0438 067 987
A deposit of $50 is required for securing a cabin.
Deposits can be sent to Raymond Island Camp, 36 Rooney Street, Lower Templestowe. 3107

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SKI-SNOWBOARD-TOBAGGAN

31st Aug – 5th Sept

A Home school camp on one of the best ski mountains in Victoria accommodation at Southern Cross Ski Club
www.ski.com.au/southerncrossskiclub/

accommodation $50/night/person
Lodge holds 44 people

Lift/lesson & ski hire:
Primary age students 3 day = $152.10
5 day = $210.60
Secondary age students 3day = $189
5 day= $278.10
Adults from 3 day lift/ski hire = $282.60
5 day = $427.50
Kids under 6 ski for free (still have to hire gear)

Entry into the park last year was at school rates and there is a fee for the taxi to the lodge, rates to be confirmed. Snow tubing and night skiing is free with 5 day tickets

For more information contact Colita
on 03 5428 5332
Or email colita@hollyburton.com.au

50% of accommodation needs to be paid for ASAP
and balance by the 15th June

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5 nights - 6 days

2008 prices per night - Adults $34.50, Teens $17, Children 6 - 12 $11.50, Children 5 and under free

$50 deposit required for securing cabin.

Accommodation: All ensuite cabins: 3, 4, 6 & 8 bedrooms available

For bookings and further information:
Contact: Carol Vanderbilt
Ph: 9850 2318
Mobile: 0421 499 373
Email: earthangelcarole@hotmail.com

The Portsea Camp is at 3704 Point Nepean Road, Portsea Melway Map 156 F2

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(Wednesday to Monday)
Most rooms at camp are booked, but there may be some limited availability.
Day visitors are welcome. There is a small daily charge ($3pp) and all visitors must register in the hall at the start of their visit.
All children must have an adult guardian present while at the camp.
Contact Claire Dennis: claire@ryden.com.autime

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60 km north of Townsville

Phone  Belinda 0419760759 or  
email bel@belindamoore.com for further information.

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Fire and flood damage at Licola has meant the HEN camp there has been cancelled for 2008. There is an informal camp at Wilson’s Prom instead.

There are two options:

Camping

Min site fee $21.50 Includes 3 people and 1 vehicle, Additional adults $4.60each, Additional children $2.30 (2-12 yrs) each, Additional vehicle $6.30 each.

Lodges

The lodges accommodate 12, 24 or 30 people. These vary in price and are only available from the 28th to the 31st. 12 bed lodge is $302 per night, 24 bed lodge is $608 per night , 30 bed lodge is $760 per night.

Bookings

Bookings are not strictly necessary but are recommended to avoid disappointment. Phone Wilsons Prom on 131963 and give your name. If booking a campsite, you just pick your site when you get down there. If booking a lodge you do need to pay a deposit and to pay for the lodge before you go.

If anyone is interested in sharing a lodge with other families you will need to get in touch with Jenni ASAP as she is coordinating shared lodges.

For Enquiries or to discuss accommodation sharing: Email Jenni leex4@bigpond.com or Phone 0430154506

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This will be the inaugural Rainbow Divas Home Ed Camp.

Wymah Valley Retreat (formerly - Great Aussie Resort) is a “complete holiday destination” and will be offering us day and night activities for all ages.
The Retreat covers one hundred hectares with two kilometres of private foreshore on the banks of Lake Hume. Lake Hume provides an ideal site for a diverse range of water sports; including sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, swimming and fishing (Golden Perch, Murray Cod, Silver Perch, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout and Redfin).
 Albury is situated on the banks of the Murray River, about a 3 1/2 hour drive from Melbourne and Canberra, and approximately a 6 hour drive from Sydney.
Accommodation: consists of 16 Squatters Huts. These cottages each have Main bedroom with built-in robes, bunk room with double bed and two bunks and built-in robes, bathroom, full kitchen with microwave, lounge area, TV, air conditioning and full length veranda. Blankets and pillows provided. Sleeps up to six guests.   If demand exceeds supply we may also have access to additional cabins on the other side of the camp.
Activities: Swimming Pool, Archery, Golf Driving, Tennis, Fishing Boats, Amenities Block, BBQs, Entertainment Area/Games Room, Volleyball, Lake View Cafe - meals, coffees & snacks, Kids Club, Movie Theatre, Function Room, Disc Golf, Canoes and Paddleboards, Flying Fox, Animal Nursery
Extra Activities: High and low ropes courses, initiatives and leadership courses, flying fox, and rock climbing. These activities are INCLUDED in the cost of the camp.
Shopping: There is a small café at Wymah Valley Retreat. The nearest large shopping centre is at Albury, about 20 minutes away.
Catered Dinners: There will be catered dinners provided for the duration of the camp. Enjoy the luxury of being waited on. 
It is anticipated that you will provide your own breakfast either in the communal BBQ area, or in your own cabin kitchen.
Please join everyone for BYO lunches daily to share in the camp experience.
Total Cost for the Camp Including Dinners: GST inclusive:
ADULTS: $ 120.00  CHILDREN: 4 +:  $ 250.00 , Under 3:  $100.00
Please note the children’s price is higher than that for adults as it includes all activities.
Bring some friends – have some fun. Half the camp is already booked, if you plan to come you had better be quick to get your booking in!  Deposit of $100 required to secure your booking.
For more information and bookings e-mail Jenni at rainbowdivas@gmail.com or phone 0409 163 372.
It may be possible to participate in the camp, but provide your own accommodation – either as a day visitor, or by using your own tent or caravan with an individual booking at the resort, but participating in the scheduled activities. Please contact Jenni for more information and costings

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 FEB 15TH – 17TH
Surfside holiday park, Warnambool. Mel ref: 626 D8 Ph: 5559 4700
Pack up & come join other home educators for a weekend camp, book a cabin or bring your tent. No organised activities, just informal meet up on beach; bring something to do in the evenings or stay independent and let the kids find their own way.

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SKI-SNOWBOARD-TOBAGGAN

A Home school camp on one of the best ski mountains in Victoria in Preston Alpine Lodge ( I went for the cheapest lodge I could find that had a few extra facilities – spa, sauna, games room and view) www.ski.com.au/preston/

Dates: Sunday 2nd - Saturday 8th September
Accommodation: $40/night/person
Lodge holds 42 people

Lift/lesson & ski hire:
Primary age students 3 day = $160, 5 day = $221
Secondary age students 3 day = $199, 5 day= $293
Adults from 3 day lift/ski hire = $254, 5 day = $360

Entry into the park last year was at school rates and snow tubing is free with the above tickets.

For more information contact Colita on 03 5428 5332 or email colita@hollyburton.com.au.

Accommodation needs to be paid for ASAP they are holding the lodge for a week for me

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The June Portsea Camp 2007

Friday 8th June - Thursday 14th June 2007
7 days, 6 nights encompassing June long weekend

The June Portsea Camp in 2007 will host the National Home Education Conference. The conference will commence on the Friday evening and finish Sunday afternoon. The camp will be happening at the same time. Campers will have easy access to all workshops plus be able to enjoy the camp facilities.

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