Melbourne Art Camp 2025
Melbourne Arts Camp Day 1:
Quote of the day "pretty things are my weakness".
Students have had an amazing time so far. There was slight panic with minor plane turbulence for our young travellers, but it was a successful flight and we arrived safe and sound to meet our enthusiastic bus driver.
Our first stop was to the University of Melbourne's Potter Museum of Art's, exploring the "65,000 years: A Short History of Australian Art". The team at the museum were incredible and we were left in awe and wonder. Our accommodation has been recently renovated so we were delighted to discover our incredible and cosy suite. We concluded the evening with a short City stroll to Melbourne Central where we tested our ability to 'shop until we drop' in under two hours. On the way back to the accommodation, some students felt the need for one last sugar rush (7/11 slurpees) before retiring for the night. Wish us luck for our busiest day tomorrow and another early start!
Melbourne Arts Camp
Day two coming for you!
And we've only just begun!
Day 2, Melbourne Arts Camp
Kids woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to tackle the Imaginator and Docklands. The Imaginator wowed, from the airbag jumps, sensory tunnels, and mirror walls, it had something for us all.
We are now well adept at shopping, team navigation and collectively we have probably unboxed 4802 "Blind boxes". You might just call us locals ?
ACMI, a museum of animation, film, digital art and gaming had something for us all - highly entertaining, engaging and educational. Hoizer Lane, we didn't think we had the energy for, but it was buzzing with life and vibrant street art that captivated and inspired.
A 'family' meal at Betty's Burgers was what we all needed to fuel us for the final event: "The 39 Steps" theatre and comedy show, featuring Lisa McCune, Ian Stenlake and the Umbilical Brothers. A truly brilliant show, and the cherry on top was a photo with the Umbilical Brothers (and the 'Invisible Man') outside the theatre.
Of course, we couldn't end the night without our final sugary kick in the form of Krispy Kremes and Slurpees.
From the teaching team, we want to acknowledge our PHS crew/campers. Students have been incredible and have made this adventure one to remember.
Watch this space for our final hurrah, day three - incoming!
Kids woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to tackle the Imaginator and Docklands. The Imaginator wowed, from the airbag jumps, sensory tunnels, and mirror walls, it had something for us all.
We are now well adept at shopping, team navigation and collectively we have probably unboxed 4802 "Blind boxes". You might just call us locals ?
ACMI, a museum of animation, film, digital art and gaming had something for us all - highly entertaining, engaging and educational. Hoizer Lane, we didn't think we had the energy for, but it was buzzing with life and vibrant street art that captivated and inspired.
A 'family' meal at Betty's Burgers was what we all needed to fuel us for the final event: "The 39 Steps" theatre and comedy show, featuring Lisa McCune, Ian Stenlake and the Umbilical Brothers. A truly brilliant show, and the cherry on top was a photo with the Umbilical Brothers (and the 'Invisible Man') outside the theatre.
Of course, we couldn't end the night without our final sugary kick in the form of Krispy Kremes and Slurpees.
From the teaching team, we want to acknowledge our PHS crew/campers. Students have been incredible and have made this adventure one to remember.
Watch this space for our final hurrah, day three - incoming!
Day 3 coming in hot.
Packing, Breakfast
City navigating
The NGV: French Impressionism exhibition and interactive educational experience
More good Melbourne food (testing all the sweets and sushi of course)
The Music Vault in the Melbourne Arts Centre
...and accommodation pack up
We are so full of good food, inspiration, music vibes, art knowledge, and new- everlasting memories. We very much look forwards to returning to our own beds tonight, however.
Thank you to our amazing team for an incredible trip.