Urban Bush Camp
CAMPING IN THE CITY
Urban Bush Camp Accommodation/Meals
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10 minutes from Adelaide CBS
Secure, safe environment
Affordable camping experience
Large commercial kitchen
Tenting for up to 60 students
Kilkenny Primary School is centrally located on Port Road at West Croydon. The main train line connecting the City and Port Adelaide is walking distance behind the school. Secure fencing is locked at night, making the students safe.
Scrublands were established many years ago with mature native trees and shrubs. A teaching platform (outdoor classroom), small pond and fire pit are well located in the scrub. Plans for an Aboriginal Food Tucker trail and Kaurna learning environment are also well under way.
The school has a Stephanie Alexander Garden with fruit orchard, garden and chickens, 2 ovals and numerous play areas.
A commercial kitchen with 5 individual bays allows students to enjoy cooking on camp. An outside pizza oven, BBQ and fire pit for damper are also available if desired.
TENTING
There are 20 three person tents which students from 7 yrs of age can erect with assistance. Mattresses are available for each child to sleep on in their tent. The gym is also available for sleeping, sport activities, films and inside games
THE SCRUB
Students can explore the scrub, make huts from wood and bamboo, learn orienteering skills and look for tadpoles.
COOKING EXPERIENCES
Students can be involved in the food part of their camping in a number of different ways. Each school can self-cater, using the kitchen, pizza oven and BBQ's.
Our local High School offers catering for camps, at a reasonable cost if required
Make damper or roast marshmallows in teh fire pit in the scrub
ACTIVITIES
There are many group / team building resourced activities available for use in the gym or ovals and scrub area
AVAILABILITY OF CAMPSITE
Most schools arrive on a Friday afternoon, camp overnight, and pack up to return home mid- morning on Saturday
The camping experience suits children who are having their first time sleeping in tents as a class.
The train service behind the school also allows for easy access into the Adelaide CBD to visit the Museum, Art Gallery, Adelaide Zoo. In the other direction, Port Adelaide offers the Maritime Museum, Railway Museum and the Port experiences.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL 83454138