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LEADERSHIP =

KNOWING YOURSELF / BEING YOUR BEST

WORKING WITH OTHERS / POSITIVE IMPACT

School Outdoor Education

Community Programs

Group Accommodation

1978

Year Established

150+

Partner

Organisations

55+

School

Partners

25+

Staff

Team

We are passionate about authentic, challenging and meaningful learning experiences.

Our school outdoor education programs are:

experiential
high impact
focused on reflection and learning

We aim to challenge and stretch students in a supportive environment. Our approach is 'Be Your Best'.

Our programs get observable results!

Self awareness and reflection
Independence and resilience
Team development and social skills
Leadership skills
Outdoor skills development
Stronger relationships/community
Connection with nature

Our programs are flexible.

Needs based - age, goals and budget
Multi-day, single day or a series of linked events
Residential - staying in cabins
Journey-based/camp out - staying in tents
Mobile - programs at your school or anywhere

PCYC Bornhoffen has a strong safety culture with extensive risk management systems across our operations.

See the gallery below for some of the activities we use in our programs to help bring learning alive!

Exploring and building trust

Ascending mountains and reaching the summit

Working together

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SCHOOL OUTDOOR EDUCATION

COMMUNITY AND PCYC PROGRAMS

As well as schools, PCYC Bornhoffen works in partnership with a diverse range of community organisations and special needs groups.

Our experienced program staff will consult with you to identify your group's needs and the outcomes you are seeking. We will work with you to design and deliver a program

We have experience working with many different target groups including intervention programs for young people at risk, programs for people with disabilities, young people in foster care and young people with leadership potential.

We can also work with adult groups who are looking to develop their facilitation and leadership skills.

Some of our community partners include:

PCYC State Youth Leadership Program
PCYC Youth Development Conference
PCYC Beenleigh Get Set For Work and Two Tribes Programs
Queensland Police Service
Asteros Foundation Gold Coast
University of Queensland - School of Engineering
Southern Cross University
Children's Health Queensland - Lady Cilento Children's Hospital
Heartkids Australia

We can deliver programs at our own base or anywhere in south east or regional Queensland.

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GROUP ACCOMMODATION - for 30 to 200+ people

Bornhoffen is a spectacular and inspiring mountain setting for your school camp, retreat or gathering... a world away from the distractions of the city but less than 90 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.

Our group accommodation is available for any organised group - schools, community, church, special needs, club, weddings, events, retreats, family reunions - all are welcome.

You have two venues to choose from. These venues are named after nearby mountain peaks.

PCYC would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the land, the Yugambeh people, and their continuing connection to the land, sea and community.

We also acknowledge and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.

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WAGAWN - up to 120 people

9 cabins each with 12 beds
4 staff cabins each with 3 beds and ensuite
Modern male and female toilet and showers
2 separate accessible toilets/showers
Large dining and meeting/activity hall with stage
Fixed data projector and screen, AV system, whiteboard
Additional meeting room
Commercial kitchen
Landscaped courtyard with outdoor tables
Staff lounge area

Book both venues for groups up to 192.

We can accommodate larger sized groups. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

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HOBWEE - up to 72 people

6 cabins each with 8 beds and ensuite toilet/shower
2 cabins with 10 beds and ensuite toilet/shower
2 staff cabins each with 2 beds and staff toilet/shower
Dining/activity/meeting hall with open fireplace
TV/DVD, whiteboard, projector screen, data projector available on request
Commercial kitchen
Covered and open decks with outdoor tables
Staff lounge area
Accessible toilets/showers

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FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT

Spectacular mountain views
Away from distractions of urban areas
Heaps of well maintained open green grass areas
Swimming pool and 1/2 basketball court
Volleyball net and other sports equipment
Playing field
Outdoor campfire areas
Walking tracks to waterfalls, waterholes and lookouts
Two additional meeting or breakout spaces
Gas barbecues
Close to Natural Bridge (glow worms)
Great base to visit Gold Coast and northern NSW national parks, attractions and theme parks

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CATERING OR SELF-CATERING

Food is so important for a positive experience
Our friendly catering team provide great tasting food and nobody goes hungry
We look after those with special dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten and lactose free.
Our meals and morning/afternoon teas are freshly prepared daily by our catering staff.
Our well equipped commercial kitchens are available for use by self-catering groups where this is done on a voluntary basis. No external commercial catering is permitted
Groups of 60 or more people are required to have a food handling certificate
We are highly aware of food allergies. However we cannot provide 100% guarantees that food is allergen free