Weekend residential camps

Camp Programs

We are now taking enrolments for our first ever Weekend Camp for gifted and talented children in Western Australia and Victoria.

For the past 20 years I have been running these camps in NSW and ACT for the NSWAGTC and am excited to be able to

bring them in other States. Additionally, the NSW Association have decided to suspend the camp program in NSW for 2010

and so I'm please to announce that AGSC will be offering NSW and ACT camps this year.

The strength of the camps has always been the children themselves. Giving gifted children the opportunity to spend time with likeminded peers engaged in interesting or challenging activities and social experiences is vital for their wellbeing.

"If gifted and talented students are to achieve their potential, they require expanded educational opportunities beyond the scope of the regular school program. The students need to explore different career options, crafts, ideas and skills that challenge their abilities. Our children need personal attention, adult commitment, role models they can admire and talk to."(Hegeman, 1987, p123). The camp aims to address some of these needs within a fun supportive environment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What will my child be doing at camp?

Every camp program is different. Based around a theme the children’s activities combine learning, questioning, hands on activities and exploring. The program includes instructional workshops looking at a range of different topics and free time in which social interaction and play are the aims. Activities allow for individual and group work. Children’s interests be it quiet activities like board games and craft or more energetic activities like sports and exploring are all catered for.

What do parents do at camp?

Parents attending the camps assist with the preparation of meals under the guidance of the camp co-ordinator and are also encouraged to be involved in the children’s activities if they wish. There is also time to spend talking with other parents and time to relax. A workshop for parents is often organized, to learn more about supporting gifted children’s needs.

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NSW & ACT Camps

NSW and ACT camps

or for more details or to book the following camps follow the link to our online booking system

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

ACT - Weston 4th - 6th June, 2010 Camp Cottermouth

Theme : Bugs ( and other creepy crawlies) Life

To book visit http://bugslife2010.eventbrite.com

Morisset 18th - 20th June, 2010 WEC Camp

Theme: Mythology

To book visit http://mythology2010.eventbrite.com

Morisset 17th - 19th September, 2010 WEC Camp

Theme: Calling all Time Travellers - Space and Science

To book visit http://timetravellerssept2010.eventbrite.com

Victorian camp

HARRY P AND THE PROFESSORS - HOGWARTS IN MELBOURNE

WHEN: 7pm Friday 15th October to 3pm Sunday 17^th October 2010

WHERE: Gilwell Park, Launching Place Rd, Gembrook

AGES: 7 – 12 year olds children under 8 years must be accompanied

by a parent or guardian . Parents of all children are very welcome.

FEES: Registration includes accommodation in shared bunk houses, all meals,

all activities, workshops and materials. Most special dietary needs can be met.

PROGRAM: Join the Professors for 2 days of fun and exciting activities based on

J K Rowling's Harry Potter Series.

We will have a wide range of activities, workshops, games and exploration time.

Classes will include potions, transfiguration, herbology and more.

Enjoy the inter-house competition and a game of Quiddich.

Activities will require your creative, imaginative, scientific and problem solving skills.

Extensive knowledge of the books not essential.

Novice and highly experienced Hogwart’s students all welcome.

FACILITATOR: Helen Dudeney MEd (COGE)

TO BOOK: Visit http://harrypcamp2010vic.eventbrite.com

ENQUIRIES: enquiries@australiangiftedsupport.com

Western Australian Camp

HARRY P AND THE PROFESSORS – Hogwarts in the Perth Hills

This camp has now happened and was a great success - watch this space for the next WA camp

WHEN: 7pm Friday 16th April 2010 to 3pm Sunday 18^th April 2010

WHERE: Camp Woody, Stoneville less than 1hr from Perth