Bendigo Bank Community Bank Partnership Supports Sunshine Primary School Leadership Camp
Bendigo Bank Community Bank Seddon and Urban Camp Melbourne have proudly partnered to support Sunshine Primary School’s Grade 5/6 Leadership Camp for the next three years. This exciting collaboration marks the first time a school group has entered a long-term partnership with Urban Camp, setting the stage for an inspiring program that promotes student independence, teamwork, and personal growth.
Located in the heart of Royal Park, Parkville, Urban Camp provides a unique, safe, and engaging environment where students can step outside the classroom and discover new experiences. Through this partnership, Sunshine Primary School students are given an invaluable opportunity to develop leadership skills, build confidence, and form stronger social connections, all while exploring some of Melbourne’s most iconic educational destinations.
The school’s inaugural leadership camp was held in early March, with forty enthusiastic Grade 5 and 6 students attending a three-day residential camp. The Urban Camp team curated a diverse itinerary designed to combine fun, education, and teamwork. Students visited Melbourne’s top attractions, including Scienceworks, the Melbourne Planetarium, ACMI, the Melbourne Museum, and the Immigration Museum. These hands-on experiences allowed students to connect classroom learning with real-world exploration.
Beyond the museums, the group soaked up the vibrant atmosphere of the Queen Victoria Market, admired panoramic city views from the Melbourne Skydeck, and cruised along the Yarra River. Evenings were spent bonding over shared meals and a movie night at Urban Camp’s welcoming facilities, creating lifelong memories and friendships.
This ongoing partnership highlights Bendigo Bank Community Bank Seddon’s commitment to supporting local education and community development. By investing in programs like the Sunshine Primary School leadership camp, the bank helps create opportunities that empower young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Urban Camp and Bendigo Bank look forward to continuing this collaboration, ensuring that every Sunshine Primary School student experiences the benefits of an engaging, educational, and confidence-building camp adventure for years to come.