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 so that anyone who wants to can attend. However for any student, with a school or independently, we offer sponsorship should they not be able to afford the cost of the course. The school program we run is the Stage I program (see above), then if the young people want to come back in their school holidays for a Stage II they undertake that independently.

Here are some frequently asked questions;

Do you arrange transportation to and from Wollangarra? No. That is for the school to organise. We will pick you up and drop you off in Heyfield if you choose to take public transport (usually a less costly and environmentally friendly option). However you are welcome to organise a coach or minibus to our front gate.

How much does it cost? The course cost is $385 per student in 2012. As mentioned before there is full sponsorship available for any young person who may struggle with the cost. Two or less accompanying teachers are free of charge.

Do you have accreditation? Yes. We are accredited with the ACA (Australian Camps Association). This is the main governing body for most camps throughout Australia. They require that stringent safety measures are put in place and audit camps on a regular basis.

How many teachers need to accompany a group? This depends on the school. The Stage I program can run without any teachers at all, as we supply all our own staff, however most schools prefer to send one teacher as a school representative. If a school chooses to send any more than two teachers we charge the standard student price for each extra teacher, otherwise teachers are free of charge.

Is the teacher required to participate? Absolutely. We explain to the young people at the beginning of the week that we are all a community, which means that each of us needs to put in 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.

Are the Wollangarra staff sufficiently trained and experienced? 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 with two Wollangarra staff members. They each have their Wilderness First Aid, Swift Water Rescue and 4WD qualifications, as well as training in behaviour management and group dynamics. They operate under strict protocols for wilderness areas set up by Wollangarra.

How do I explain the camp to the students? 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.

How do I book in? Please give us a call if you are interested to discuss dates and we can answer any other questions you may have.

• Once dates are agreed upon please download and fill out a school booking form (right) and send by post to Wollangarra with a $550 deposit. If you need to be invoiced for a deposit, please just let us know.
• When this is all sent through please download the medical and permission/application forms and distribute amongst the attendees.
• The teacher in charge needs to collect these and fill out a medical summary sheet (below)
• Please send the original medical forms and permission/application forms + 3 copies of the medical summary and the teacher Med/App form at least two weeks prior to the start date. Please do not send if it is less than one week prior to start date, just bring them up with the group.
• After the course we will invoice you for the full amount minus the deposit.