In May we held our inaugural Senior Cadet Camp at Potter’s Gorge, Wellington Dam. Many thanks go to our Outdoor Education staff who travelled down with us to run the activities. After travelling down Thursday afternoon, cadets got busy setting up camp, making dinner, participating in a night hike and keeping warm by the fire.

Friday morning we awoke to a heavy mist which added a unique atmosphere to our morning activities, whether it was kayaking out into the dam or struggling to see the mural from the lookout it was a morning to remember. It didn’t take long to burn off once the sun rose over the hill but it was a talking point during our debrief in the evening. The afternoon was spent at the quarry where the cadets were able to experience abseiling and rock climbing in a natural authentic setting. It was wonderful to see them rise to the challenge with some cadets stretching themselves out from their comfort zone.

In the evening we enjoyed a sing off with our fellow campers, eating marshmallows around the campfire before bed and heading home on Saturday morning.

Overall, the camp was a great success and something we look forward to building on in future years.

Jenny Pontarelli

Unit Leader