POSITIVE SCHOOL CAMP EXPERIENCES
Building Confidence, Connection and Character Through Camp
At CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort, students grow through shared experiences that build confidence, strengthen friendships and develop resilience.
Through instructor-led activities and time spent together beyond the classroom, students are challenged, supported and encouraged to step outside their comfort zone in a safe and structured environment. You can also choose from tailored activity streams including High Adventure, Adventure into Nature and Adventure Camping, each designed to support your school’s learning outcomes and student development.
Our team manages the details, from program planning and transport coordination to catering and accommodation, so you can stay focused on your students while everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
EASIER SCHOOL CAMP PLANNING
Clear, Simple & Supported Camp Planning
Planning a school camp involves a lot of moving parts, from transport and accommodation to student needs, dietary requirements and daily schedules.
At CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort, everything is brought together in one place. Our simple planning process, supported by the My CYC portal, helps you stay organised with clear systems for managing key details, accessing documents and keeping on top of requirements like risk assessments and compliance.
Our team works closely with you to support planning, coordination and delivery, ensuring your camp runs smoothly and aligns with your school’s learning goals. With instructor-led activities, tailored program streams, on-site facilities and coastal experiences, students enjoy a safe, engaging and well-structured camp experience.
Camp Accommodation & Facilities
Stay, Rest & Reconnect Together
With over 600 beds across multiple accommodation areas, CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort is designed to support school groups with comfort, space, and flexibility. Thoughtfully connected facilities make supervision simple, while giving students space to adventure, connect, and enjoy a well-balanced camp experience.
Central Camp Accommodation
Comfortable, ensuited student rooms alongside dedicated teacher suites with lounge spaces, designed to support supervision, connection and a smooth camp experience. With over 70 rooms across the main site, your group is easy to manage with simple supervision and close access to facilities.Colonnades Accommodation
Spacious two-bedroom rooms connected by indoor corridors and shared lounge areas, supporting easy supervision and movement for teachers in all conditions. With 16 rooms across the Colonnades, students stay comfortable and connected while teachers benefit from a more contained, easy-to-manage environment with its own dedicated facilities.Adventure Camping Experience
An immersive outdoor experience for up to 80 students, staying in tents and building independence, resilience and connection through hands-on camp life. Teachers are supported with modern, self-contained container accommodation and full facilities, with the entire experience safely structured and managed by our team.Dining & Function Spaces
Four large dining rooms designed for school groups, giving each school its own dedicated space for meals and connection. Beyond dining, these spaces support briefings and evening programs, adding flexibility while keeping students together and maintaining structure throughout your camp.Breakout & Meeting Rooms
A wide range of indoor spaces across the site provide flexibility for small group sessions, planning time and workshops, with a variety of room sizes to suit different group needs. With multiple indoor options available, these spaces support a range of activities and provide reliable alternatives in all weather conditions.Large Auditorium
A spacious indoor venue designed for whole-group sessions, configurable for groups of 100 to 1000, giving you a dedicated space to bring all students together for briefings, presentations and evening programs. It also serves as a central hub for wet weather activities, ensuring your program can continue indoors when needed.Resort-style outdoor pool's
Multiple heated pools across the site provide the perfect setting for teachers to relax under the palm trees, with students having fun splashing and making the most of their time together.Lakeside Pavilion
A newly built covered outdoor space by the water, giving schools a flexible setting for group sessions, shared meals and time together outside the main indoor spaces. With an attached outdoor cooking area, it offers an additional option for casual dining and group gatherings as part of your camp experience.Catering & Food For Your School Camp
Good Food Fuels The Body!
We know that good food brings people together. At CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort, every meal is made with care, flavour and fun. Our catering team provides balanced, student-friendly meals for students and staff, with dietary needs and allergies carefully managed. With meals planned, prepared and delivered by our team, everything runs smoothly, keeping everyone energised across each day of camp.
It All Starts With You
Before you arrive we gather your group’s details ahead of time through the My CYC portal, including dietary needs and allergies, so every student is well supported at mealtimes.Planning Your Menu
Our experienced catering team works with your school to create tasty, nutritious menus. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or allergy-conscious — everyone’s looked after.Tasty, Safe & Fresh
Every meal is freshly prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen, with strict food safety and allergy controls in place to keep all campers safe.Enjoy Every Bite
Relax and dig in! Meals are served hot, hearty and on time — so everyone’s ready for the next big adventure. Seconds welcome (because hungry campers always come back for more!).Stories From Other School Camps
EXPLORE INSPIRING CAMP STORIES & TIPS
Explore real experiences from schools that have camped with us, practical advice for organising your next school camp, and stories that show the impact camp can have on students.
RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL CAMP PLANNING
GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE SCHOOL CAMP
Get everything you need to plan your next school adventure at CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort. Explore detailed documents, risk management information and facility layouts.
teachers Resources
- Adventure Camping Booklet
- Teachers Resource Manual
- Managing School Emergencies
- Safety Guidelines for Education Outdoors
- Medical Services Information Sheet
parent Resources
Site Risk management plan
activites risk management plans
General Activity Hazards
High Element Activities
Low Element Activities
- Archery RMP
- Boulderwall RMP
- Bushman’s Breakfast RMP
- Camp Cooking RMP
- Disc Golf RMP
- Initiative Course RMP
- Low Ropes RMP
- Nature Spotto RMP
- Photo Hunt RMP
- Ponding RMP
- Team Rescue RMP
Water-Based Activities
Certificates & Licenses
- NARTA Accreditation Certificate
- Quality Tourism Accreditation Certificate
- Certificate of Currency (Insurance)
- Accommodation Registration Certificate
- Movie Screening Licence Certificate CVL CYC PIAR #1
- Movie Screening Licence Certificate Big Studio CYC PIAR #2
- Public Performance Licence
- Music Reproduction Song Select Licence
- Whole PIAR site map
- Smiths & Woolamai area layout
- Silverleaves area layout
- Colonnades Facility
- Colonnades suite layout
- Colonnades self-contained unit layout
- Weekend room layout – Smiths Woolamai & Silverleaves
- Schools room layout – Smiths Woolamai & Silverleaves
- Cottage layout
- Auditorium Floor Plans – PA Power and Data points
School Camp FAQs
How Does CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort Support School Groups?
Answers to common questions from teachers planning a school camp at CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort, helping you feel confident and supported.
CYC Philip Island Adventure Resort offers the perfect balance of adventure, reflection and connection. It’s a place where students can step outside the classroom, build confidence and strengthen teamwork in a supportive environment. From lake-based activities and initiative challenges to relaxed evenings around the campfire, every moment is designed to inspire learning, friendship and fun. With modern facilities and an experienced team taking care of the details, teachers can focus on what truly matters — helping students grow, connect and create lasting memories.
We know organising a camp can be overwhelming, which is why our custom-built MYCYC portal does the heavy lifting for you. Easily manage dietary needs, room allocations, schedules and communications in one place, so you can focus on your group, not the paperwork. You’re never on your own! Our staff will ensure every detail is handled with expertise and care. We’ll be with you every step of the way.
Safety is our top priority. Each camp is fully compliant with risk management standards and all necessary documentation is available in your portal. Plus, our site staff work closely with you to ensure a safe and well-organised experience for everyone.
Our MYCYC portal makes managing dietary restrictions and meal planning simple. With real-time access, you can update guest information, communicate directly with our site staff and ensure every participant’s needs are met—seamlessly and stress-free.
Depending what size your group is, there is a chance you will share the site with another school group.
Program: Each group has their own host, seperate activity program and activity groups. They will at times share common areas during free time, such as play spaces and the dining room.
Dining: Your group will have a designated seating area and seperate servery. Our dining hosts facilitate main meals in the dining room to ensure there is clear instruction and flow. This ensures teachers have time to eat and an opportunity for a break.
Accomodation: Your group will have seperate accommodation areas that will allow for supervision of your students.
Luggage: Your group will have designated luggage zones for drop off and pick up via bus.
Rest assured this process is well managed by site staff.
Schools are requested to supply at least one water qualified staff person to supervise the pool activities. However if this is not possible, arrangements can be made in advance for our Adventure Resort activity programmers to supervise the pool. A minimum of two staff and a ratio of 1- 10 is the minimum required.
CYC is a Christian organisation and our core ministry focuses on faith-based Holiday Camps during school holidays. However, when hosting schools, corporate retreats, sports teams, or special interest groups, we are fully respectful of different beliefs and do not preach or provide religious instruction unless specifically requested by the group.
Our focus for all groups is to provide exceptional camp experiences in a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring that everyone enjoys their time without pressure or expectations around faith. If you have any concerns, we encourage an open conversation to tailor your camp experience to suit your group’s needs.
Contact Our Camp Coordinator
Adventure Starts Here
At CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort, school camp comes to life through adventure, challenge and shared experience along the coast of Phillip Island. From beach activities and outdoor challenges to team-building experiences, our programs build confidence, strengthen friendships and create lasting memories.
Our team works directly with you to tailor your program and manage the details — making planning simple and stress-free. Complete the enquiry form and let’s start shaping your next great adventure.
Prefer to speak with us?
Call our team on 03 5952 2417

