School Camps

Ridgecrest is an ideal venue for school camps.

Whether year group, personal development or specialized curriculum retreats, Ridgecrest not only provides you with great food, facilities & accommodation on site, but can arrange day trips that cover a variety of curriculum outcomes. We not only provide a packed lunch to enjoy while away, but can also host a great range of fun activities to keep students entertained.

Come try our Survivor Games. River crossing, campfire, Teepee, Spiderweb, Whale watch platforms, Vines, Tribal path blocked … and more.

Survivor Games outcomes: teamwork, communication, leadership, creative thinking, decision making, problem solving, resilience, trust!

Bring your tribe!

A recent student visitor commented … 

"This has been the best camp ever!"

Local Curriculum Opportunities

Here are just some of the local places of interest that that can provide some wonderful learning opportunities for students studying subjects in HSIE, Science, Maths, English, History and Technology:

• Wambangalang Environmental Education Centre

• Taronga Western Plains Zoo

• Burrendong Dam Hydro & Spillway

• Old Dubbo Gaol

• Dolittle Farm Reptile Seminars

• Wellington Caves

• Burrendong Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

• Osawana Japanese Gardens

• Lake Burrendong State Park & Waterslide

• Dubbo Observatory

Specialised Retreats

Specialised curriculum retreats or extra-curricular groups will also love the peace & quiet at Ridgecrest to achieve quality outcomes in:

• Debating & Music

• Orienteering

• Crusader or ISCF groups

• HSC study camps

For more information on any specific requirements you may have for your next school based camp, please don't hesitate to contact us on (02) 6846 7434 or info@ridgecrest.org.au.

Activities

Ridgecrest Provide a large range of activities that can be included as part of your stay.

On-Site Activities Available
(Free Time)

• Human Foosball on oval

• 4 Square on oval

• Twister on oval

• Sports Oval area (Cricket/Soccer)

• Playground corner of Oval (small kids only)

• 9 Square in the air (2 mobile sets)

• Puppet theater

• Archery Tag

• Spike Ball

On-Site Activities Available

• Basketball court / Tennis Court

• Giant Jumping Pillow

• Pool table located in Lakeview room

• Table tennis (3 tables) located in Lakeview room

• Campfire pits (at main camp)

• Campfires @ Motocross track (3 fire pits)

• “Minute to win it”  indoor games, located Lakeview room

• Survivor Activities. includes: Survivor spiderweb, Survivor Camp fire, Survivor River crossing, Survivor Tribal bath blocked

• Bush Walks (flora & fauna). Different difficulty and terrain options available. 1km, 1.7km, 1.8km, 3km

• Orienteering Games (number hunt, Letter hunt)

…More Activities To Come Soon!...

Off-Site Activities 

• Lake Burrendong, “Eagle Beagle Bay” (Ridgecrest has own access to water)

• Burrendong Dam Wall

• Wellington Caves

• Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum 

• Taronga Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo)

• Old Dubbo Gaol

• Wellington Swimming Pool

• Dubbo Adventure Playground