Great Vic
The ultimate school camp
Give your students the chance to experience a school camp like no other. The Great Vic gets students outside and active, develops camaraderie, independence, resilience and teaches the value of achievement.
You’ll take your students on an adventure and return with a group of resilient young people united by a grand achievement.
Choose to do the full 9 days or select from the shorter 5 or 3 day options. We can’t wait to explore some of the beautiful regions of Victoria with you!
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What's included
Bicycle Network takes care of everything including campsites, food, medical and mechanical assistance and comprehensive on-route support, so all you need to worry about is having an amazing time with your students, parents and teachers.
Campsites combine special entertainment, sporting equipment, food trucks and retailers to create an environment like no other.
Activities for students
- Games – once students arrive back at the campsite they can continue the fun with one of the many games Bicycle Network’s Ride2School team provide, with everything from cricket to bocce.
- Pilates and stretching – daily classes for students to relax and unwind.
- Entertainment – students can unwind from the day’s ride watching a movie or two on the Big Screen or they can kick back and listen to some tunes under the big marquee!
Great Vic 2023
Schools info sessions
Check out our information session for school groups joining the Great Vic Bike Ride in 2023.
In this short presentation, we cover topics such as:
- Route options and prices
- Registration and payment process
- Training plans
- Answering any of your questions
For more info or to ask a question, please send us an email. Or stay tuned for further info sessions in the lead up to our next ride.
Book a student/parent info night at your school!
When it comes to getting students and parents on board for the Great Vic, we understand there are some operational questions that schools don’t have the answers to, but we’ve got your back!
Contact our team and we’ll visit your school to run an information night and answer any questions. We can also tailor the needs depending on your individual school’s requirements.
Enquire now
Teacher testimonal
“There’s a really strong sense of achievement that they (the kids) get out of that challenging experience.”
“It enabled us as teachers to develop a rapport with some of the kids for whom school was a bit challenging. This was an event where they could get in there and be really physical and really active. That had a spin-off in terms of getting alongside those kids and getting engaged with them more.”
Kevin Purvis – Old Orchard Primary School
Great Vic 2023
Pricing – school groups
Early bird
Until Sunday 13th August, 11pm
- Student (9 day)
- $896.00
- Adult (9 day)
- $1247.00
- Student (5 day)
- $671.00
- Adult (5 day)
- $905.00
- Student (3 day)
- $530.00
- Adult (3 day)
- $671.00
Standard
- Student (9 day)
- $995.00
- Adult (9 day)
- $1385.00
- Student (5 day)
- $745.00
- Adult (5 day)
- $1005.00
- Student (3 day)
- $589.00
- Adult (3 day)
- $745.00
From Monday 14th August
Suitably Qualified Adults
Schools are required to bring along a certain number of supervising adults that will be responsible for the conduct, behaviour and wellbeing of the students making up their group. Each supervising adult is known as a Suitably Qualified Adult (SQA) and can attend the ride free of charge.
Please read the teachers guide (page 13) for more information on SQA to student ratios and who can qualify.
How to register – Zoom drop-in sessions
Looking for some extra help to get started? Join one of our drop-in sessions on Zoom and our Great Vic schools team will take you step by step through the registration process. If this is your first Great Vic or you’re just looking to learn how to best tackle the registrations before getting started, these sessions are for you!
In the meantime, check out our registration guide for more help.
It only takes about 10-15 minutes to go through the registration process so drop-in any time during the periods below:
Session 1: Wednesday 10 May
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Session 2: Wednesday 17 May
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Session 3: Wednesday 24 May
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Zoom link will appear here 15 mins before each session.
Training plan
We are excited to introduce our very own Great Vic schools training coach, Kate Perry, who will help prepare you and the students for the ride.
Kate’s tailored schools training plan is designed to help get you and the students get to the start line trained up, prepared and ready to roll.
The six-month training plan runs from June to December.
Download Training planGetting ready
Resources
2023 schools guide
A handy guide with all key ride details for students, teachers and parents.
Download nowRegistration guide
A hand step-by-step guide on how to register your school for the Great Vic.
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Chat to the team
Chelsea de Ruyter
Phone: (03) 8376 8888
Email: greatvicschools@bicyclenetwork.com.au
Contact: 9am – 5pm (Monday – Friday)
Coordinating larger community groups across Bicycle Network’s various events, Chelsea’s excited to use this experience to continue creating memorable experiences for schools on Great Vic!
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