At Yarra Valley Grammar, learning extends well beyond the classroom. From Year 2 to Year 9, students participate in a carefully designed program of camps and experiences that support personal growth, independence and connection. These shared experiences are an important part of life at Yarra and help students develop confidence, resilience and lasting friendships.
- Year 2 - A one-night school sleepover incorporates a Puffing Billy trip and adventurous activities.
- Year 3 - Two nights/three days at the Briars Camp in Mt Martha focussing on challenges and independence.
- Year 4 - The three night/four-day return to the Briars Camp aims to extend students confidence in the outdoors with a walk to Cape Shank and overnight experience setting up tents for the first time.
- Year 5 - This three night/four-day experience at Gilwell Park in Gembrook, emphases advancing skills in self-sufficiency in the outdoors, including two nights in a cabin and one in tents.
- Year 6 - A two night/three-day camp at Waratah Bay Beach Camp and Wilsons Promontory gives the students an ideal opportunity to connect with each other and opportunities to demonstrate leadership. Students also undertake a four-day Canberra trip in Term 4.
- Year 7 - The Camp Manyung Orientation camp builds connections and establishes friendships with two nights getting to know each other in Mt Eliza. In Term 4, students then undertake a two night/three-day ‘Journey’, camping and canoeing their way along the Murray River.
- Year 8 - Our week-long, award winning Mount Buffalo camp challenges students with cycling, hiking, caving, abseiling, kayaking and an environmental research project ranging all across the historic plateau.
- Year 9 - Our extensive ‘Step Up, Step Out’ program encourages personal challenge and features mountain bike riding, rock climbing, hiking, surfing, rafting and canoeing options across Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia. This adventurous journey is a culminating experience for all of our Year 9 students to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
- From Year 10, students can choose VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies, and VCE Physical Education.
Students also have opportunities to broaden their horizons through a range of local, interstate and international experiences. Cultural exchanges, study tours and specialist programs allow students to engage with the world beyond school and deepen their understanding of different people and places.
Our international partnerships include sister-school relationships in France and Japan, offering students the opportunity to participate in authentic exchange experiences and cultural immersion.
Students with particular passions can take part in additional experiences aligned with their interests. Music students participate in dedicated music camps and may have opportunities to perform or compete beyond Victoria. Subject-based tours, such as History or STEM-focused travel, are periodically offered, while selected sporting teams may also participate in tour opportunities.
Through these exceptional experiences, students develop independence, global awareness and a sense of adventure that complements their academic learning.
