In the fulfillment of it's mission VITAE provides Bursaries to Champ Camps.
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Testimonials
"Thank you for the opprotunities you have given J... to discover some of his potential. We sent you an angry, sullen child and in a very short period of time, you have returned to us a young man who is happy, proud of himself and a joy to be around."
"From what he has told us, it seems like it was a hard week for all you dealing with him. He was extremely disappointed that he only received a blue award. However, he knows why this occurred and accepts responsibility for it. This in itself is a huge improvement for him as he has never been able to see the error of his ways before (always someone else's fault, never his). We are also seeing a positive change at home so far, so hopefully this is the start of his journey rather than the end. There has been a very positive change to his language and answering back."
" I just wanted to express my deep appreciation for your care and understanding of C.... during his adventure. He enjoyed it so much and feels such pride that he has achieved so much. Both he and I are proud and impressed that he achieved his two red stripes. He is seeming so much more clear and motivated and, dare I say, happy. He is aiming to get back to school after the Easter break and i am hopeful that he achieves this. He obviously overcame many fears and challenges during his time with you and, hopefully, he will now rejoin real life. He is such a talented and intelligent boy that it has been heartbreaking watching him become trapped in his self doubts and loathing."
"I'd like to congratulate you on an amazing experience that you have provided for these young people. I felt very priviledged to be at the graduation tosee K... in uniform, standing so tall and proud acception his stripe! K... is feeling extremely proud of his achievements and overwhelmed that he completed the trip as it was very challenging!"
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A Champ Camp is conducted over nine days of concentrated training in the bush, about 1 and 1/2 hours south of Beaudesert, Queensland. The Camp consists of three phases:
Phase 1- Operation BRUMBY.
This involves three days of hiking, team building and bush craft; ensures that physiological and safety needs are met.
Phase 2 - Operation MATILDA.
Some autonomy is introduced over three days with the planning for and execution of a two nights away expeditionover a major mountain to underpin ability and achievement in facing challenges.
Phase 3 - Operation DRAGON.
The final three days see resilience training, goal setting and introduction to rites of passage are placed around a 24 hour solo called 'hermitage'. This concludes with a formal graduation.
Participants must have a reasonable level of physical health.
All medical issues must be disclosed in the application. Medical conditions will be carefully considered to determine an applicant's ability to participate fully and safely. This may need the provision of written and verbal reports from relevant Medical Professionals.
The Camps are alcohol free.
Applicants with backgrounds of drugs and alcohol abuse must no longer be 'using'.
Applicants must not have a psychiatric condition.
Participants or their referees must arrange return travel to and from the Camp Assembly Point.
Vitae will offer bursaries to cover the full or partial cost of the Champ Camp for young people who otherwise could not participate.
The Camps are conducted by Bush Venture Pty Ltd.
 The Champ Camp is being evaluated by Bond University. The purpose of the evaluation is to focus on those psychological and personality factors that the Camp is seeking to promote, such as positive self identity, emotional growth, self efficacy and decreased risk of antisocial behaviour.
For more information on the Camps or to obtain the necessary forms contact us.
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