Car Camp, 2005

The 2005 Car Camp was held at the Charlton Driver Education Centre on the 21st and the 22nd of November. A group of nine initially nervous and then enthusiastic senior students experienced the thrill of being behind the wheel of a "powerful" vehicle. Some even managed to stay on the correct side of the road for quite a while. One managed to flatten a white post and some went "off road."

The instructors were patient, humorous, flexible and tailored the program for individual students. A great time was had by all! Although all the students were realistic about not being able to obtain a driver's licence, before long, they were enjoying doing hand-brake starts, angle-parks and were able to manoeuvre through a figure eight road.

Quotes:
“What a great day! The weather is beautiful, we're not at school and we're going to drive a car!”
“This is a great camp. I recommend it to others.”
“Nine is a perfect number for this camp.”
“Don't tell anyone else, we want this same group next year.”
“Oh God! Someone has gone off road!”
“I laughed so much I couldn't see where I was going.”
“This has fulfilled a life-long passion of mine for driving.”
“Student A worked out where everything was in the car, like boot, petrol cap and wipers, all while he was adjusting the seat.” (Instructor)
“I was laughing so much I couldn't see.” (Instructor)
“Great experience!”
“I'd recommend this to others because we don't get to do this with the family car and it's fun.”

Below: Chad (in the middle) was a keen participant on every car camp organised!

If you would like to know more about the Camps and Recreation Program, please contact Deb Lewis.