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jEYEventure 2010 – intro to bush skills

general information

what: enjoy being out in the bush, practice new nature awareness skills, learn what is happening to our planet, meet amazing new friends, have extreme amounts of fun.
date: friday – sunday, 14-16 may, 2010. depart from bello at 3:45 pm friday, arrive back in bello 6:30 pm sunday.
place: mt. hyland wilderness retreat. mt. hyland is 1½ hours drive from Bellingen- we will be travelling by coach and mini-van.
how much: $145 for the weekend. includes transport, lodging in comfy beds, all meals, tuition, and materials. this cost is so low due to a 40% subsidy by our grant from the Foundation for Young Australians. scholarships are available – cost should not prevent anyone from participating. contact lisa 0423 362 844 for a financial assistance application form (confidentiality assured).
who: lisa siegel, EYE coordinator/ andrew turbill, jane noack, and matt forde, environmental educators/ olivia bernardini, camp cook/ + 8 amazing EYE youth leaders.

what to bring

warm sleeping bag or doona
sheet, pillow (bed/mattress supplied)
towel
clothes- bring layers, as temperatures can vary greatly
jumper/jacket/beanie – it may get cold at night
pajamas/slippers
closed shoes/hiking boots
raincoat/hat/gumboots – activities will continue rain or shine
sun hat
toiletries
torch
sunscreen/insect repellent if desired
for camouflage activity: please bring old clothes or swimmers that can get really dirty
plastic bags to pack wet/dirty clothes into
musical instrument if you play one

what not to bring

valuables or money – there’s no place to buy anything.
junk food – it’s bad for the environment and we have amazing food at EYE camps.
electronic devices – give ‘em a break for the weekend!

emergency contact details while at camp: Lisa – 0423 362 844 or Mt. Hyland Wilderness Retreat – 6657 8049

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS CAMP:

  1. Email your name and details to info@bellingeneye.com saying you are registering for jEYEventure, or ring 0423 362 844 and leave a clear message with your name and details.
  2. You will receive confirmation of your registration. If you don’t, email or ring again!
  3. After you have received confirmation, send in the following form and finalise payment by Wednesday 10 March – or else your place may be given away.

2010 jEYEventure Flyer
2010 jEYEventure Information
2010 jEYEventure Registration Form