HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL CAMP How to prepare your child for school camp is important. For most of us, going on school camp is one of the highlights of childhood. Some of those memories would be: The friends you went with, the friends you made Ccampfire...
WHAT TO BRING ON CAMP What to bring on camp is ensure a a happy and enjoyable stay with UC Camping, it's important to bring everything you need. Depending on which UC Camping site your attending, what activities you'll be participating in and the time of year, which...
STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING AT MERRICKS LODGE Stand-up paddleboarding, also known for the acronym SUP, is one of the fastest-growing boardsports in the world. We've found it as one of the most popular with groups staying at Merricks Lodge. Consequently, it's become an...
WHY WE SHOULD ALL GET OUTDOORS - A Q & A WITH DANIEL MURRAY, DIRECTOR OF UC CAMPING. Camping has come a long way since the first tent was pitched. Now we have insulated facilities with ensuites, bathrooms and proper kitchens. But one thing hasn’t changed – the...
LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES All of us are responsible for protecting the natural world and places we visit. It's important that we are conscious of how our actions effect the land, plants, animals, people and entire ecosystems. Below are the seven commonly known 'Leave...
CAN YOU GET SUNBURNT IN WINTER? Just because the sun isn't out or it's cloudy doesn't mean you shouldn't slop on some sunscreen. Sun damage is possible in most conditions. Whether it's overcast, windy or even just a cool day, you are not protected from the UV rays....
HOW TO MAKE SCROGGIN / TRAIL MIX How to make scroggin / trail mis is easy and you can personalise to suit yourself. The popular snack for any time but particularly well known for bushwalkers. In the northern hemisphere it's called Trail Mix. Here in Australia, it's...
TOP 10 CAMP OUTDOOR NIGHT ACTIVITIES With years of experience working collaboratively with groups, we've put together our Top 10 camp outdoor night activities to help support teachers for those evening activities. For a link to Top 10 Camping Indoor Night Activities,...
TOP 10 CAMP INDOOR NIGHT ACTIVITIES Taking kids away on camp and need some indoor night activities? Well we've listed 10 of the most favourite that teachers run at our camps (indoors). Tip is to plan and prepare well in advance and make sure you have the right props...
BUSTING MYTHS ABOUT CALLING 000 There has long been a belief that calling 112 when you are lost, even without a signal, your call will go through to emergency services. This is completely not true. So let's go back and have a little history lesson. Before 2002, you...
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