Day 1: Sunday, March 15

The first day was all about settling in and jumping straight into the evening adventure.

Arrival: The group arrived at the centre in the afternoon, getting settled into their rooms and familiarizing themselves with the Marchants Hill grounds.

Dinner: A delicious meal at 5:15 PM to fuel up for the night ahead.

Evening Activity: We kicked off with Ambush, a high-energy, large-scale game of hide-and-seek in the dark that requires teamwork and stealth.

 

Day 2: Monday, March 16

Monday was the first full day of high-adrenaline outdoor challenges, focusing on heights and problem-solving.

Morning Sessions

Breakfast: An early start at 8:00 AM.

Session 1 (Zip Wire): The morning started with a thrill, as we took flight on the Zip Wire, practicing their confidence at height.

Session 2 (Problem Solving): The focus shifted to the ground, where we worked together to solve physical and mental puzzles to test their communication skills.

Afternoon Sessions

Lunch: A well-earned break at 12:15 PM.

Session 3 (Survivor): We learnt essential wilderness skills, likely involving shelter building or fire lighting.

Session 4 (Climbing): The day’s physical activities wrapped up on the climbing wall, challenging everyone to reach new heights.

Evening

Dinner: Served at 5:15 PM.

Evening Activity: The day ended on a high note with the Silent Disco, where we grabbed headphones and danced to our own beat.

 

Day 3: Tuesday, March 17

We had an action-packed Tuesday! Today was all about testing our aim and bravery with some of the most iconic PGL activities.

Morning Sessions

Session 1: Abseiling (AB3)

We started the morning by conquering the tower. It took a lot of courage to lean back over the edge, but we all did a fantastic job controlling our descent.

Session 2: Tunnel Trail (TT1)

Next, we headed underground. We navigated through the dark tunnels, working together to find our way through the twists and turns.

Afternoon Sessions

Session 3: Trapeze (TR1)

This was the ultimate "leap of faith." We climbed the high pole and jumped for the trapeze bar—it was definitely the biggest adrenaline rush of the day!

Session 4: Archery (A1)

We slowed things down a bit to focus on our precision. We learned how to hold the bow, aim, and try to hit that elusive gold center.

Evening Activities

Dinner: We refueled at 5:15 PM.

Evening Activity: Campfire (CF1)

We wrapped up our final full night together by the campfire, singing songs and sharing stories from the week.

 

Day 4: Wednesday, March 18

We reached our final day at Marchants Hill! We made sure to go out with a bang before heading back to school.

Morning Sessions

Session 1: Giant Swing (GS1)

This was the highlight for many of us. We worked as a team to pull our partners up to the very top, and then—with a huge drop—we swung through the air at high speed. It was easily the most exhilarating way to start the morning!

Session 2: Challenge Course (CC1)

For our final activity, we hit the assault course. It was all about speed, agility, and getting a little bit competitive as we scrambled over obstacles and raced to the finish line one last time.