Question 1

Can I contact my child while they are at camp

Accepted Answer

Yes, you are welcome to contact the office on 59835 302 at anytime during business hours to check on your child.A Staff member will check in with your child and call you back with an up-date.You can also send email via the 'Contacts' page or email us on somers.camp@education.vic.gov.au Please add your child's name and Group number in the subject line to assist with sortingLetter can be sent via the post office. Please address letters as follows -Somers School CampChild name and group number124 Lord Somers RoadSomers, 3927Please note - mail is delivered to our local Post Office and can be very slow.

Question 2

Will my child be in the same Hut or Group as their school friends?

Accepted Answer

Fostering independence is one of the key aims of the camp.
We initiate this by separating all our students into different Groups and Huts to encourage them to make new friends and develop as independent learners while building  a strong community

Question 3

What sort of bedding should my child bring to camp?

Accepted Answer

All students and Visiting Teachers need to bring a fitted sheet, a warm sleeping bag and a pillow

Question 4

Can I send a mobile phone with my child to camp?

Accepted Answer

Somers Camp is a technology free zone.
We ask the you DO NOT send any mobile phones, iPads, tablets or gaming systems to camp.

Question 5

Does my child need any extra money?

Accepted Answer

Every child is given $10 pocket money on a debit card to spend at the canteen.
Cash cannot be used at the canteen
Any extra money will be placed in our safe for the duration of the camp, for safe keeping and returned on the last day.

Question 6

Does my child need gumboot or reef shoes?

Accepted Answer

We use gumboots or reef shoes when we are doing boating on Merricks Creek.
If you have them, send them with your child but don't go out and buy them just for camp.
We have a spare gumboots here at camp which your child can borrow

Question 7

Where will my child be swimming?

Accepted Answer

If the weather is hot enough, swimming will be offered to out students
We swim at Somers Beach on the shores of Westernport Bay
It is classified as an enclosed water venue and is very safe.
Students will be swimming within a buoy-line and supervised by Somers Staff who hold a Surf Rescue Qualification.

Question 8

Can we bring a pet on Visitors Day?

Accepted Answer

Due to the large number of visitors who attend camp on Visitors Day, we ask that you refrain from bringing your pets.

Question 9

Can my child bring a musical instrument to camp?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.
If they can carry it they can bring it.
We have 2 concerts where we encourage our students to showcase their musical talents
Please be aware that we cannot take responsibility of expensive instruments.

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