Principal Melissa Drum and students from St Mary’s Donald, Urban Camp CEO Elizabeth Compton with Adam Fiteni, CEO Harcourts Victoria and Sarah Joseph from Harcourts Foundation at Urban Camp, Friday 13th November, 2026.
There were smiles all round at Urban Camp today when Adam Fiteni, CEO Harcourts Victoria and Sarah Joseph from Harcourt’s Foundation visited to celebrate a generous $5,000 grant from the Harcourts Foundation.
The pair arrived with a giant cheque, joining Urban Camp CEO Elizabeth Compton and Melissa, Principal of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Donald, for a special presentation recognising the Foundation’s support for regional students.
But the real excitement was what this funding means for the students themselves.
As part of the celebration, students from St Mary’s Donald received a special gift, a visit to the historic Old Melbourne Gaol, courtesy of Harcourts. For students travelling from regional Victoria, a school camp in Melbourne is an opportunity to experience the city, discover new places and bring classroom learning to life. Visiting on of Melbourne’s most fascinating historic attractions adds another memorable experience to their city camp adventure.
Making Melbourne More Accessible for Regional Schools
At Urban Camp, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to experience Melbourne, regardless of where they live.
With more than 70% of our guests travelling from regional Victoria, we see firsthand how valuable these experiences can be. However, the costs associated with travel, accommodation and activities can make a Melbourne camp challenging for some school communities.
That's why partnerships with organisations like the Harcourts Foundation are so important.
The $5,000 grant will help Urban Camp create more opportunities for young people to explore Melbourne, experience its cultural and educational attractions, and make lasting memories with their classmates.
A Big Thank You to Harcourts
We extend our sincere thanks to the Harcourts Foundation, and to Adam and Sarah for visiting Urban Camp and sharing this special occasion with us. It was wonderful to celebrate alongside Elizabeth and Melissa, and to see this generous support translated into a meaningful experience for students from St Mary's Donald.
Sometimes a big cheque can lead to even bigger experiences!
Thank you, Harcourts, for helping us open up Melbourne to more young people.