Our time at Mylor Adventure Camp was incredibly rewarding, as students were challenged to step outside their comfort zones, support one another and discover new strengths.
From the beginning, there was a strong sense of encouragement and teamwork. Whether standing at the base of the giant swing or waiting at the top of the flying fox, students were constantly cheering each other on. The giant swing, in particular, required real courage,聽but also brought a huge sense of achievement. Similarly, the flying fox pushed students to trust themselves as they launched from the platform and soared across the camp, quickly turning hesitation into excitement.
This spirit of teamwork carried through into activities like raft making, where groups聽problem-solved to construct a raft from a range of materials. Watching their designs come to life鈥攆ollowed by energetic relay races鈥攕howed just how effective communication and collaboration can be.
The mud challenge course had everyone crawling, climbing and sliding their way through, and it didn鈥檛 take long before everyone was completely covered. What stood out wasn鈥檛 just the fun of it, but the determination students showed as they pushed through the obstacles together.
Support and trust were especially important during the low ropes course. Acting as spotters for each other, students took on responsibility for keeping their peers safe while offering guidance and encouragement.聽
Bouldering tested individual strength and persistence, and it was fantastic to see students pushing themselves to improve. A special mention goes to Liam, who achieved the second-best time ever recorded at Mylor for the Hanging Challenge鈥攁n outstanding effort! Archery provided a different kind of challenge, requiring focus and control, which even led to a few bullseyes.
As the sun went down, evenings brought everyone together in a different way, from the excitement of a glow stick scavenger hunt to the more relaxed atmosphere of a movie night, and the always-popular game of spotlight.
Overall, the camp was about much more than activities. It was about building confidence, facing fears and learning the value of supporting others. It was wonderful to see the students' growth across the camp, and they should all be very proud of what they achieved.
Lisa Smith and Trevor Burmeister
Year 4/5 Teachers
