School camps
Experience school camp adventure at Cave Hill Creek and Silverband Lodge
At Cave Hill Creek and Silverband Lodge, we create unforgettable school camp experiences that inspire adventure, teamwork, and personal growth. Whether it’s exploring the stunning landscapes of the Grampians or immersive outdoor challenges that build resilience and connection, our programs are designed to help students learn beyond the classroom. Both venues offer safe, supportive, and catered programs led by experienced staff who make every moment meaningful, from campfire stories to hiking trails and everything in between.
School Camps at Cave Hill Creek
Residential Camp
An overnight Residential Camp at Cave Hill Creek is the highlight of the school year! Engaging and supportive staff, fun and action packed outdoor activities, comfortable lodge and glamping accommodation, and hearty chef-prepared meals all make for a memorable camp experience and valuable educational opportunity students.
Base Camp
Base Camps offer an exciting progression from residential camps. The adventure continues as students camp at campgrounds nearby Cave Hill Creek, learning campcraft like pitching tents, and cooking their own meals on camp stoves. Campers develop confidence, teamwork, and lifelong memories under the stars – without having to move camp each night.
Journey Camp
For students ready for an outdoor challenge, Journey Camps take adventure on the move. Campers hike between campgrounds, often along the spectacular Beeripmo Walk. Carrying their gear, cooking their own meals and working together as a team. Guided by our experienced team, this immersive expedition builds resilience and leadership.
School camps at Silverband Lodge
Residential Camp
Experience an overnight residential camp in one of Australia’s most spectacular locations. Silverband Lodge sits in the heart of the stunning Grampians, beneath the towering cliffs of the Pinnacle. Give your students the chance to build confidence and connection in a welcoming and supportive setting. Think bucket-list worthy bushwalks, exciting adventure activities, expert guides, comfy group accommodation, and wholesome food, all the makings of the perfect school camp.
Base Camp
Base Camps at Silverband Lodge launch students into an authentic Grampians bush and camp out experience. Sleeping in tents beneath towering peaks and star-filled skies, campers dive into hands-on campcraft embracing life outdoors. Head out each day from your base camp to explore and experience adventure. Base Camp fuels confidence, teamwork, and a spirit of adventure.
Journey Camp
Journey Camps at Silverband Lodge lead students through the Grampians National Park, on multi-day guided walking, paddling, cycling, and climbing adventures. These journeys foster leadership, confidence, and connection to the natural world. Programs are tailored to suit age, ability and curriculum needs specific to your school, to create an unforgettable outdoor experience.
Parent Information
School camp is an exciting milestone for students in their education journey, offering opportunities to enrich development in ways that the classroom can’t always deliever. However, it’s completely normal for parents to want to understand what to expect. At Cave Hill Creek and Silverband Lodge, our second-generation, family-operated camps have been welcoming schools for over three decades, earning Quality Tourism Accreditation and Awards along the way. We have a strong culture of safety for children, with all staff holding valid working with children checks and a serious comittment to thoughtful and professional care.
We partner closely with schools, to support a wide range of needs; from dietary requirements, medical considerations or alleviating nerves about being away from home. Camp plays an important role in the school curriculum, helping children build resilience, independence and strong interpersonal skills whilst having fun and making friends on Australia’s best camp!
To help you feel informed and be best prepared, our FAQ page brings together the key details you’re likely looking for, such as what to pack, how we accomodate your children’s needs and practical information to help you and your child feel confident heading to camp.
View School Camp FAQsSchool Camp Memories
“An unforgettable experience”
The team at Cave Hill Creek made our school camp absolutely incredible. The kids had the time of their lives and learned so much about nature and teamwork.
Sarah M, School Teacher
“The best school camp”
What a wonderful camp we just had. Thank you to Tim, Nick, Brad, and all the team. 5 stars all the way!!!
Sandi, Parent from Port Arlington Primary School
“We have had a brilliant time. The staff are outstanding. The care they put into all aspects of camp really make the experience a special one. Thanks once again.”
Berwick Fields Primary School
We had a great time as always. Thanks to all of the incredible staff.
Ballarat Clarendon College
We had a great experience. Kids really enjoyed their time.
Many positive experiences for them to take away. Thank you to the whole team at Cave Hill Creek.
Alfredton Primary School
We have been coming here for many years, every time we are impressed with the friendly staff, location and smile all our students leave with.
This camp is the camp all our staff fight over to come to because we enjoy it here so much, thank you.
Berwick Fields Primary School
The staff have been absolutely fantastic!
The kitchen staff have so much patience and have been wonderful letting some of our participants help and join in serving! The activity leaders are fantastic in leading group activities and really making our participants enjoy each experience, chef Riley’s food has been so delicious, the amount of food provided was incredible! All staff and participants have been raving on about the food and the services provided! Definitely will be coming back to cave hill creek!
Gateway’s Support Services
Staff were quick to make adjustments for the weather. It was actually more enjoyable having facilitator led activities, made the experience more enjoyable for staff to focus more on student needs.
Camp staff were helpful around meal times in assisting school staff. Camp staff were amazing with engaging individually with students in conversations, supporting the diverse needs of students. They even helped load the bus.
Exford Primary School
Had a blast! Definitely coming back
Hamlyn Banks Primary School
Well run camp, friendly staff, great meals and facilities.
Delacombe Primary School
We all a fabulous stay at Cave Hill Creek, all staff and students thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
We wanted to let you know that the standard of food delivered, especially for our dietary requirements were the best we have had, and we do a lot of camps.
Lake Bolac College
The facilities are sensational, the activities are wonderful, but by far the best thing about Cave Hill Creek is the staff. Nothing is too much trouble.
They are friendly, engaging and caring of the kids, teachers and parent helpers. It’s great to come to a camp where teachers and camp staff work together seamlessly and have a bit of banter too! Thank you, legends!
Woady Yaloak PS
The facilities are sensational, the activities are wonderful, but by far the best thing about Cave Hill Creek is the staff. Nothing is too much trouble.
They are friendly, engaging and caring of the kids, teachers and parent helpers. It’s great to come to a camp where teachers and camp staff work together seamlessly and have a bit of banter too! Thank you, legends!
Maiden Gully PS
This has been 1 of many successful camps we have had hosted by Cave Hill Creek. It is a beautiful well maintained property with: plenty of activities, friend staff and excellent facilities.
Thank you to all staff for your support throughout the weekend.
St Patrick’s College
Have thoroughly enjoyed the camp. Staff were exceptional
The Hamilton Alexandra College
Thank you again for a fantastic experience, we love Cave Hill Creek and our kids always tell us it is their favourite camp.
Mount Duneed Regional PS
Thank you for an amazing camp. Great activities, amazing stuff and we all felt very welcomed.
Thank you for everything
Australian International Academy
Your flexibility regarding booking, activities, and dietary requirements has been much appreciated by the children and parents.
Mount Clear Primary School
Great camp with very welcoming and kind staff.
Kids and teachers were continually well looked after and we cannot wait to rebook and come back again in 2027.
Rollins Primary School
Activities on Point in an incredible atmosphere
Silverband Lodge is an incredible camp that schools can tailor to their own school needs. They offer incredible activities and spaces for students to thrive in. We can’t wait to come back again, thank you Silverband Lodge!!!
Teacher – Fawkner Primary School
Thank you for a fantastic stay
Once again a fantastic stay at Silverband Lodge. The staff are amazing, friendly and so approachable, the facilities are excellent and everything was planned and delivered well. Thanks to the team for looking after us and making our stay an enjoyable one.
Teacher – Ballarat North Primary School
Thank you for an amazing stay and great food
Our school had an amazing stay providing a wonderful experience for our students. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff, the overall quality of the meals and incredible site helped make the camp a terrific experience for everyone involved.
Teacher – Buronga Public School
Pool is a Huge Asset
Excellent camp facilities. Great staff – management, activity leaders and kitchen crew. The set up of the buildings makes supervision easy – ensuites, games rooms at each end, dining in the middle. Pool is a huge asset for the free time.
Baimbridge High School
Continue Your Improvements
Continue on your current path of reinvigorating your faculties
St Patricks College
Friendly professional staff and great activities
Friendly professional staff and great activities
University High School
Helpful and nice staff
All staff were extremely helpful and nice. Anything we needed was no trouble.
Goroke Primary School
Great Upgrade
An awesome experience this camp, thanks to staff for all your help and expertise. The new beds and furniture were a great upgrade. Thanks again for everything we will be in touch about next year!
University High School
Organised and Responsive Camp Provider
Thank you for your communication. You are one of the most responsive and organised camps providers to deal with. It is greatly appreciated.
Napoleons Primary SchoolFrequently asked questions
What’s the food like?
We provide hearty, home-cooked meals that are both delicious and healthy, with fresh fruit always available. Meals are balanced to give campers the energy they need for full days of activities.