We’re excited to invite you to our Confident Kids Camp, a three-day residential camp running during the June/July school holidays at the Guide Dogs Victoria Campus in Kew.
Designed for primary-aged students who are blind or have low vision, this camp focuses on building independence and confidence in a fun, supportive environment with a special emphasis on staying calm, confident and safe in emergency situations.
What is Confident Kids Camp?
Confident Kids Camp provides a safe and engaging environment where students can learn how to respond to unexpected situations, such as school evacuations, becoming lost, or when someone needs help.
Through interactive and practical experiences, students build confidence, develop problem-solving skills and learn strategies to stay calm under pressure. All supported by our Orientation & Mobility Instructors and Occupational Therapists.
What students will experience?
During the camp, students will have opportunities to:
- Take part in choosing and planning fun group activities
- Build problem-solving skills in new and unfamiliar environments
- Practise road crossing and safe travel between activities
- Learn strategies for when things don’t go to plan
- Develop confidence using public transport
- Meet emergency service workers and explore their vehicles
- Participate in a bushwalking safety session
Places are limited!
Places are limited to 14 participants for this program. Please register your interest by Friday 15 May 2026 via Humanitix to secure your spot!
Camp details
Date: 10.00am Monday 29 June to 3.00pm Wednesday 1 July 2026
Location: Guide Dogs Victoria residential campus, 2 Chandler Highway, Kew VIC
RSVP: Please register your interest by 15 May 2026
Cost: $2,880 – The cost includes therapy support at a 1:2 ratio delivered by Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Occupational Therapists, and Support Workers. Activities and meals are supported through Guide Dogs Victoria philanthropy funding.
Funding information
Programs and camps may be funded under a range of NDIS line items. When applying, you will be asked to confirm how the program will be funded, including:
- Innovative Community Participation (NDIS item: 04_210_0125_6_1)
Important information
Students who are successful in securing a place will be invited to attend an online Zoom session prior to the camp. This session helps the group get to know one another and plan activities together.
Date: Monday 22 June 2026
Time: 6pm – 7pm
(The Zoom link will be provided closer to the date.)
Need more information?
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Team on 1800 804 805 or email Simon McDonald-Kerr at simonm@guidedogsvictoria.com.au.
