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Twenty-five years of awe and wonder

Camp Dowd has been a place of challenge, discovery and reflection for thousands of students since it opened 25 years ago.

A meaningful ‘rite of passage’

Among the many things that George Stirling learnt during his Beyond the Gates experience was to be more tolerant under stress, to manage discomfort without complaint, and that a laugh can cure anything.

Championing life-changing adventures

Staff and students share how outdoor education fosters personal growth and a sense of community, thanks to generous philanthropic support.

A transformation to strengthen Outdoor Education

A new era in Outdoor Education begins in 2024, but it retains the finest elements of the past.

Education, adventure and more

By immersing students in new experiences, they build knowledge and confidence.

Year 6 takes a hands-on course in sustainability

At this year’s camp, our Year 6 students deepened their knowledge of sustainable practices in a community that puts the environment first.

New friends, new experiences

Year 7 student, Lachlan Mar, explains how the Entering the Gates camp helps with transition to Wadhurst.

A spark of unshackled curiosity

Wadhurst teacher, Airlie Stewart, highlights how camps can provide students with opportunities for unexpected discovery.

Refuge Cove: 17 days of discovery

In late 1960, an intrepid group of Melbourne Grammar teachers and students challenged themselves to become researchers and explorers in remote Victoria.

LGR Advanced Leadership Workshop

Although outdoor education experiences have been curtailed this year, the leadership training inherent in them has continued.