Residential school camps
Compare accommodation, catering, activities and organiser support for primary and secondary school camps.
Plan a school campOutdoor education and group stays in Victoria
School camps, outdoor education journeys and group stays across Victoria
Explore four distinctive Victorian venues for residential school camps, secondary journeys and expeditions, group retreats, weddings and celebrations.
- VTIC accredited Quality Tourism Camp & Adventure
- ACA accredited Australian Camps Association
- Outdoors Victoria member Connected with Victoria's outdoor sector
- Established 1986 Four decades of outdoor education
- 100+ schools supported Across Victoria and interstate
- Four Victorian venues For schools, groups and celebrations
Find your way in
Start with what your group needs
Whether you are planning for students, a community group or a weekend celebration, AusCamp can help you narrow the options and shape a practical stay.
Journeys and expeditions
Build secondary school outdoor education around year-level goals, suitable settings and a clear progression.
Explore journeys and expeditions
Group stays and retreats
Bring together family, community, faith, sporting or social groups in a relaxed Victorian setting.
Explore group accommodation
Weddings and celebrations
Create an affordable camp-style celebration where guests can share the setting and stay together.
Explore wedding venues
Planning that fits the group
Practical support from the first conversation
AusCamp has delivered outdoor education and group experiences since 1986. The team can help you compare locations, choose a suitable program format and work through the practical details before arrival.
- Flexible programs shaped around your aims, group and setting.
- Accommodation, catering, activities and staffing options for school camps.
- Planning information to support risk, emergency and participant preparation.
- Full risk management summaries and documentation provided.
Four Victorian properties
Choose a setting that suits the experience
From the coast and High Country to lake country and the Strathbogie Ranges, each AusCamp venue offers a different base for learning, gathering and time outdoors.
Venue
Nillahcootie
A lakeside outdoor centre near Benalla and Mansfield for school camps and organised group stays, with dormitory, cabin, lodge and camping options.
- Residential school camps
- Outdoor education programs
- Community and faith groups
Venue
Charnwood
A private, forest-fringed outdoor centre with creek frontage at Lima East, offering accommodation, camping, catering and activities for school and non-school groups.
- Residential school camps
- School expedition programs
- Community and faith groups
Venue
Anglesea Valley Lodge
A group accommodation and activity venue in the Anglesea Valley at Wensleydale, with lodge, cabin, camping and glamping options near Anglesea.
- Residential school camps
- Seminars
- Corporate team-building groups
Venue
Alpine Lodge
A compact Mount Buller lodge for school groups, families and small-group alpine stays in winter and across the green season.
- Secondary school alpine programs
- Small school and community groups
- Families and friendship groups
Outdoor education formats
Choose a starting point, then shape the details
Explore residential camps, journeys, expeditions and extended formats, then talk with AusCamp about the combination that best supports your students.
Outdoor education
Journey-based Programs
Multi-day outdoor education journeys that help secondary students build teamwork, leadership and confidence while travelling through natural settings.
Outdoor education
Expedition Programs
Supported school expeditions that combine travel, camping and outdoor skills with greater responsibility, teamwork and self-reliance.
Outdoor education
Residential Programs
Residential school camps that bring accommodation, catering, outdoor activities and shared group experiences together at an AusCamp venue.
Outdoor education
Iconic Programs
Destination-led school journeys that bring outdoor challenge, place-based learning and personal growth together in a distinctive extended experience.
Outdoor education
Extended Programs
Immersive school programs of nine days or more that combine community living, outdoor education, shared responsibility and continued learning.
Plan with confidence
A clear path from first idea to arrival
- 01
Share your priorities
Tell AusCamp about your group, preferred dates, goals and the practical needs that matter most.
- 02
Match the venue and format
Compare suitable settings and program options with guidance from an experienced team.
- 03
Build the practical plan
Work through accommodation, catering, activities, staffing and preparation for your stay.
- 04
Prepare with confidence
Use the relevant planning information and stay in touch as the arrival date approaches.
Safety and preparation
Useful information for organisers
Bring the key planning questions into one conversation. AusCamp can help school and group organisers understand the available documentation, preparation steps and venue-specific considerations.
Visit safety and planning- 1Risk and emergency planning information.
- 2Participant preparation and clothing guidance.
- 3Venue, activity and access questions discussed before booking.
Ideas and experience
Insights for planning time outdoors
Read practical reflections on school camps, outdoor education and the places that shape memorable group experiences.
News
Authenticity matters: insights from outdoor education
A reflection on authenticity, adolescence and how shared outdoor education experiences can help young people grow in confidence.
News
Positive Start Holiday Programs
A historical announcement for Positive Start holiday programs held at Anglesea Valley Lodge and Camp Nillahcootie in 2022 and 2023.
News
Will Year 8 in 2022 be just like Year 7 in 2021?
A reflection on what Years 5 to 8 students missed during lockdowns and why shared outdoor experiences could support reconnection.
Ready to start planning?
Share what you have in mind and AusCamp will help you work out the most useful next step.