Be part of the future of Camp Toonallook

Today, students in Years 4 to 7 experience Camp Toonallook annually to explore our 10 acres, which includes bush and tent camping sites, a kitchen and dining facility, three small residences for staff accommodation, an amenities block and a boat shed.

Back in the 1960s, when Carey first acquired the site, our community raised funds to develop the land and turn it into the campsite we know today. Parents contributed money, time and materials resulting in the construction of facilities.

The site is basic, but it has served its purpose well – to provide an outstanding Outdoor Education experience for Carey students, grounded in teamwork, caring for each other and the environment.

This time, we’re hoping to refresh the entire site, including purpose-built gathering spaces, a new outdoor chapel and sustainable irrigation systems.

Josh Edwards, Head of Outdoor Education, has outlined a budget of $200,000 to refresh the entire camp, and Carey will be able to fund half of this cost through our invested savings.