Camp Howqua is an outstanding location for a school camp. The program for Year 7 at Mansfield Secondary College incorporates a three-day camp at the beginning of the school year to assist our students to transition from their various primary schools. The students have the opportunity to form friendships with other students from around the Mansfield district who have chosen Mansfield Secondary College for their secondary education. They also work closely with the group of teachers who will be teaching them for the year. The focus of the camp is on relationship building and fun. The range of activities offered by Camp Howqua is excellent. We rotate our students in small groups through activities such as Flying Fox, Survivor (an obstacle course), High Ropes, Horse Riding and Archery. Each activity is run by a member of the Camp Howqua staff who are highly qualified and professional. Staff and students are accommodated in a well-appointed main building and small cabins. The accommodation is comfortable and the cabins are well maintained by the Camp Howqua staff. The food in the dining room is excellent and there is always plenty to eat. We have been running our Year 7 camps at Camp Howqua for five years and will continue to do so in the future.