Freedom to explore
Located on the fringe of the stunning Berowra Valley National Park, Vision Valley is the Outdoor Education campus for Pymble Ladies’ College, just 45 minutes from Sydney’s North Shore.
Vision Valley is home to Pymble’s signature Year 9 Residential Program, a four-week, tech-free experience of living and learning onsite in dedicated ‘kin groups’ under the care of our expert staff.
Vision Valley plays a central role in Pymble’s K-12 Outdoor Education Continuum of guided explorations that grow in challenge and duration each year, building resilience, confidence and self-esteem in our girls.
Outdoor Education programs at Vision Valley are designed to develop the character traits and life skills students need to thrive at school and in all areas of their lives.
A life-changing journey
Everyone is ‘looking up’. No one is attached to a smartphone. Boys and girls are talking, laughing, learning and collaborating. In real life. This is our Year 9 Residential Program at Vision Valley, and it’s having a profound effect on our young people…
“Socialising every day without phones was something I truly enjoyed.”
Pymble Year 9 student
“It taught me resilience and tested my ability to persevere at times, especially on hikes. It made me realise I am a lot stronger than I think I am.”
Pymble Year 9 student
“…it just made me feel very grateful for everyone in my life.”
Pymble Year 9 student
“To see your child return with this huge inside light on… makes me feel very emotional.”
Parent of Year 9 student
“With all their hiking packs on, we sat and looked at this amazing view… and we had a really profound conversation about the value of doing hard things in life and why.”
Pymble staff member on a Year 9 expedition
BOOK A PROGRAM
Vision Valley is available for external schools to book for single or multiple day programs. With ample accommodation, indoor and outdoor classrooms, structured outdoor education experiences, onsite catering and acres of green space to run and play, Vision Valley offers visiting schools everything they need to deliver safe, structured and engaging camps, excursions and outdoor-based programs for their students.
Four renovated lodges for 172 students and 15 staff.
Abseiling, canoeing, mountain biking, high ropes and more.
Suitable for group camping or solo expeditions.