School Programs

Schools from all over Victoria, both public and private, come to Wollangarra. We

try to maintain low running costs in order to keep our fees affordable. However

for any student, with a school or independently, we offer sponsorship should

they not be able to afford the cost of the program. We can have up to 24 young

people per week.

We run Stage I Meeting the Mountains programs for school groups. Young people

who wish to return in their school holidays for a Stage II program undertake this

independently.

No, that is for the school to organise. We can pick you up and drop you off in

Heyfield if you choose to take public transport, which is usually a less costly and

environmentally friendly option. However you are also welcome to organise a

coach or minibus to our front gate.

Please contact us via email or phone to discuss the school course fee.   

Yes. Wollangarra is accredited with the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC).

This is the main governing body tourism in Victoria. They use the Quality

Tourism Framework to accredit organisations and ensure that stringent safety

measures are put in place and audit camps on a regular basis. We also are

members of the Australian Camps Association and Outdoor Victoria to ensure

that we are getting the most up to date industry information.

This depends on school policy. Our programs can run without any teachers at

all, as we supply our own staff. However, most schools prefer to send one

teacher as a school representative. Up to two teachers may accompany the

group at no additional cost. Every teacher after that is charged the standard

student price.

Absolutely. We explain to the young people at the beginning of the week that we

are all a community, which means each of us needs to do our part to make the

community work effectively. This includes teachers. We ask that they participate

in the hike and all other group activities, especially as it is a unique opportunity

to get to know their students outside of the classroom environment.

Yes they are! We have a mixture of trained outdoor professionals and staff with

experience in a myriad of different areas. When out hiking, each group is

accompanied a Wollangarra staff member, and they each have their Wilderness

First Aid, Bronze Medallion, and 4WD qualifications, and they are also trained in

behavior management, mental health, and group dynamics. They operate

under the strict protocols for wilderness areas set up by Wollangarra.

Wollangarra staff are always happy to give a school talk to attending young

people (and their families, if so desired). We can make sure they are prepared

with the right gear, answer any questions and make sure they are clear about

what to expect for their week with us.

Please give us a call or email if you are interested to discuss dates and we can

answer any other questions you may have.

Once dates are agreed upon, you will receive an invoice for your deposit, along with other important information for your school, your participating students, and their parents. 

Please note, the standard course size for Wollangarra is 24 students, and Wollangarra requires a standard course payment for this number. If you are certain you will have less than 24 students, please discuss this with Wollangarra.

Medical and permission forms are now facilitated through Caremonkey. Wollangarra

will assist the organising teacher in this process.

Wollangarra has an extensive Emergency Management Plan. This plan covers a

wide range of scenarios and the various procedures required.

This plan has been developed over our 30 years of running programs, and is

reviewed regularly. You can find more information on how we manage risk and

safety here.