Feedback and Testimonials

From our teachers feedback forms October 2008

It was the most enjoyable camp I have so far experienced. Food was SUPERB, you guys were lovely, facilities were comfortable, activities were fun. Our kids had a BALL and so did the staff.

Thanks

PS say hi to Daisy for me

Staff 10/10 Paul in particular kept us and the kids entertained

Meals 10/10 Delicious food! Jackie should get a raise

What was your fav meal at camp? That's a hard one! The casserole and also the roast beef/gravy Yum, sorry I picked 2! and the dessert was to die for.

From the cover of a School camp DVD - received August 2008

Forest Lodge Farm Camp Report

The best camp in the world would have to be Forest Lodge Farm. We think that it was the best camp as it had excellent activities like canoeing, ropes course, archery, bush cooking, flying fox and the dreaded giant swing. Forest Lodge Farm also had a swimming pool and a recreation room which had a table tennis and a pool table in it. What also made the camp so much fun for us was the people that worked there, There was Paul, Kathryn, 2 Michelles and Jackie and the meals were simply awesome, we were allowed to have seconds if we wanted them. We were involved in a lot of fun night activities like toasting marshmellows over a campfire, a bush walk and camp idol. We all had the time of our lives at Forest Lodge Farm.

Written by Alannah, Matthew, Sultan and Zac

Letters from students June 2008

Dear Forest Lodge Staff

Thankyou for your excellent hospitality and delicious food. My favourite activities were the giant swing and archery. Paul was really funny and kitchen duty was really fun.

I LOVE Forest Lodge

From Sarah

Dear Paul, Michelle, Michelle, Kathryn and Jackie

Your food was fantastic and the activities were awesome I especially liked the Giant Swing and the Archery. The cabins were better than other cabins in other places. My cabin got one of the newest sheets which were very pretty. I had a great time. A few of us played with your kids (including me) and they were really fun to play with.

From Amy

PS Go Tigers

F lying fox

O utstanding food

R emarkable Staff

E xciting stuff

S ensational oval

T errific chickens

L akes that are big

O verjoyed

D uty for meals

G iant swing

E nthusiastic

Dear Staff

We had lots of fun. I enjoyed the food a lot and loved the activities. My favourite thing was canoeing. I loved the camp at Forest Lodge Farm. I liked popcorn the rooster. Thankyou for a great camp.

From Stefanie

Dear Forest Lodge Staff

Thankyou for letting all the year 3's stay at Forest Lodge. I enjoyed all the activities but my favourite was the Giant Swing. I loved meeting all the animals and the food was great. The night walk was really fun especially when we saw the owl and the kangaroos.

Thanks again

Stacey :)

Dear Camp

I had a great time at camp it was the best camp ever! I mean it

Your food was very yummy! I especially liked the giant swing and the flying fox, the huts and canoeing! I loved it there it was the best camp ever

Love Lachlan

Dear Paul

I had a lot of fun at Forest Lodge Farm. I like canoeing a lot and the giant swing was scary. It was funny when you took a photo of yourself.

Yours sincerely

Callum

Dear Paul

I had so much fun at camp. Did you know that my name is Paul too?

I think your food is the best. I lost my tummy on the giant swing. The flying fox is so much fun. I wish I was there for 5 weeks. Do you like the flying fox?

Yours sincerely

Paul

Dear Paul

I loved the giant swing and canoeing because on the giant swing I liked how you made us sing lots of things when we were pulling someone up to the top. Has Michelle ever been on the canoes becuase if she has did she fall in?

From Oscar

Dear Paul and Kathryn

Forest Lodge is the best camp place I have been to. I am still telling my mum and dad how you were really good with children.

At school we are trying to be like we are running a camp. We have been getting the camp menu ready but I dont think the food is going to be like your fabulous food.

What did I like about camp?

I liked when we did the flying fox because Mrs K did it for the first time in life! I loved doing the bush cooking because it was fun when we got to eat it. I felt like I lost my stomach on the giant swing but I got over it.

I cannot wait to see you again

Alysha

Dear Paul and Kathryn

I enjoyed school camp a lot. My favourite things were going on the giant swing, bush cooking, canoeing and flying fox. All the food was absolutely delicious. I loved holding and cuddling popcorn the rooster. Did you know we stopped at the beach on the way? It was lovely there. We also had a sandcastle competition but my group didnt win. When I got home from camp I was exhausted.

Yours Sincerely

Lauren

Hi, my name is India and Im going to tell you a story. On the 10th June 2008 the year 3's went to Forest Lodge. All my friends and I were bubbling with excitement. We walked into school and were asked to wait outside. I felt a bit teary when the bus left but I knew we were going to have lots of fun. We stopped at Wildlife Wonderland then at the beach. At Forest Lodge Paul the owner showed us around. The first activity we did was hut building. For dinner we had pasta it tasted like lasagne. My favourite part of camp was the giant swing I had 2 turns it was amazing. On the day we came back home it was really sad. I was excited when I saw my mum. I thought camp was really fun. Thankyou for having us at beautiful Forest Lodge! I hope we can come back sometime soon.

Yours Sincerely

India

This certificate is awarded to Paul, Kathryn, Michelle, Jackie and Michelle

Because: They organised the camp for the year 3's They are all very nice and set the place nicely especially the bunkrooms.

Go Tigers (I really do go for them)

From Aimee xxx

From our feedback forms May 2008

"Students and staff had a fantastic time. Well done! The way you looked after us and interacted with the children was exceptional"

Email received April 2008

"Hi Kathryn,

We all enjoyed our stay at your campsite and made good use of our 3 days. All the activities were well set up, accommodation and cleanliness was of a very good standard compared to other sites we have experienced in the past. A big thank you and we may use the site again in the near future"

From our teacher feedback forms April 2008

Q. What was your favourite meal at camp?

A. Pancakes, pasta bake, roast beef, chocolate pudding, salad rolls - should we go on? The children left very little on their plates which is a very good indication of how great the food was.

"Thanks so much for making our camp wonderful. You went out of your way to assist with everything, such as picking up medication for the children and teachers alike. Your staff were wonderful with the children, always friendly and supportive, which made it a very memorable camp for us. We really did enjoy our time and the weather you were able to provide was absolutely outstanding :)

The children loved the animals and the activities and they were completely comfortable in the environment. Thanks for providing us with a newspaper each day and the cheese/snack platter for the parents and teachers - it was appreciated at the end of a very busy day. Coal Creek was excellent and they have really got their act together and provided a quality program with lots of variety which was age appropriate. We would be happy to recommend it to other schools as their program was wonderful"

Email received from a student Feb 2008

"I am 11 years old. I came to Forest Lodge camp with my school in 2006 and it was great! I fed a baby cow for the first time in my life and I even had a go at the giant swing and flying fox. At first I was nervous but Paul helped me get over my fear. Thankyou so much for that experience. All the best"

Email from Uni camp organiser March 2008

Hi Kathryn and Paul

On behalf of the 1st Year University Students who attended Orientation CAmp this year, all the leaders and the committee would like to express our utmost thanks and gratitude for allowing us to have such a fantastic weekend at Forest Lodge Farm!!

Once again all the facilities, the food and most of all the staff were all top notch and all were enjoyed immensely by all who attended.

We want to continue our orientation camp tradition by using your facilities again next year."

Teachers feedback form Nov 2007

Booking Experience 10/10 was very good and my visit last year convinced me the camp would suit us

Camp Program 10/10 cannot be faulted

Meals 10/10 Suited me down to the ground and im a fussy eater

Facilities 10/10 really good

Activities 10/10 great (except when a teacher swore on the Giant Swing :) )

Comments: Keep up the good work. I've been going on camps for ages and I know you have the right formula

From a feedback form Nov 2007

"Thanks again guys for another great camp, we will certainly be back next year to enjoy your fantastic hospitality"

Email received from a teacher Nov 2007

"Hi Paul and Kathryn

Hopefully you are resting after having two seperate groups through this week. We had a great time and the children have been keen to share their experiences with anyone that will listen! Parents have commented on the enthusiasm the kids have shown when talking about everything that happened on camp. This is a credit to you all as the rapport you developed with the kids ensured they had a great time and really enjoyed YOUR company"

Teachers feedback form Oct 2007

Staff 10/10

Comments: Both school staff and students greatly appreciated your enthusiasm and involvement. All the little things that you do count - birthday celebration, singing, dancing and generally being silly and cool.

Meals 9/10

Comments: Meals were terrific! Children who are normally fussy eaters were going back for seconds and thirds. It is always a good sign when staff enjoy camp food and we did! Healthy options and plenty of it. It was great having a fruit basket and supper worked well for us.

Facilities 9/10

Comments: Clean and Comfortable. The little kitchen area for the staff is great!

Activities 10/10

Comments: All activities we did were fun and successful. We would like to do fishing and ponding next year in addition to those we already do.

Other Comments: Our kids (and staff) rave about your camp and view it as 'the best they go to'! From a teachers perspective, the great thing about Forest Lodge is having energetic, personable and fun hosts who take part in all the activities and excursions and allow us to enjoy the kids in a different environment.

Thanks Gang! You're Ace!

Email received from a parent Oct 2007

"Dear Paul, Kathryn and Staff

I would very much like to thank you and commend you on a job well done! As a parent helper attending your facilities I was overjoyed at the experience and impressed by the participation of you and all your staff. The meals were amazing and organisation applaudable. Thank-you again on behalf of myself and I am sure many other parents if they were to have the opportunity to see the amzaing place they have sent their children to"

From a card we received from a teacher May 2007

To The fantastic staff at Forest Lodge Farm

Just a small note to say thankyou for the wonderful couple of days we spent at Forest Lodge. The students and staff have indicated that their time at Forest Lodge Farm was the highlight of the Expo program and definitely think that it was a valued experience.

Please extend my sincere thanks to all of the staff for being so obliging and fantastic to work with and we hope that you can find some time to sit back, relax and enjoy the chocolates.

Letters from students May 2007

"Dear Kathy & Paul ,

We had a great time at Forest Lodge. The giant swing was the best thing ever, I want to go on it a thousand times. Thankyou for having us stay for three days. I was sad when we left Forest Lodge. You are very nice.

I loved the activities. The night walk was fun. I liked the chocolate cake and the pudding. The beds were so soft. I still miss all the animals as well. Thank you for having the disco. The cabins were very nice and I liked all the food. Forest Lodge was the best camp ever, I think about it all the time. I loved the fresh air a lot. I hope I will see you again soon.

Love From Morgan"

Dear Kath & Paul

We had the best time ever at Forest Lodge.

The best thing I did was the Giant Swing because it gave me a big shiver down my spine.

I want to come again Paul as you made the best pancakes and have the best activities.

From

Declan

"Dear Kath & Paul

We had a great time at Forest Lodge. The camp was the best in the world.

I loved the pancakes, the vanilla ice cream and the chocolate pudding. It was spectacular, fantastic and delicious. The giant swing was so scary but when you get off it, it was great.

I wish I could come there again.

from

Jordan"

"Dear Kathy and Paul

I had a great time at Forest Lodge. I love the activities, they were ace. I enjoyed the giant swing the most.

I also loved the chocolate cake and pudding. The rooms were fantastic and the night walk was was excellent, we saw so many kangaroos.

I think Forest Lodge is the best camp ever.

I loved Forest Lodge a lot. I have a good chant for you Paul - Forest Lodge is the best - chuck out the rest.

From Tyler"

"Dear Kath and Paul

We had a great time at Forest Lodge. The Giant Swing, Flying Fox and Canoes were excellent. Archery, Hut Building , Ropes Course and Bush cooking were fun and the meals were delicious.

I'm going to miss Forest Lodge and its probably going to be the best camp I'll ever go to!!

From Keely"

"Dear Kath and Paul

We had a great time at Forest Lodge.

The sensational pancakes were the best in the whole wide world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank-you Paul for cooking them.

The flying fox was magnificent!!

I loved the supper on the first night, the cake and the icing were YUMMY!!!

The camp was just fantastic and great!!

Love from

Natasha"

Card we received from a teacher 2006

Thank you for providing a safe, challenging, positive and fun learning experience for our school.

The grade 3 children had a fantastic time, due to your friendly nature and encouraging words with our group.

We look forward to working together again in the future.

Letters from students April 2006

"To all the ForestLodgeians

I would like to thank you all for accommodating us and making sure that we were safe.

The food there was really nice and doing the dishes and helping to clean up wasnt as bad as I thought it would be. All of the activities were absolutely fantastic especially the Giant Swing which was really fun!

The Giant Swing was the best. When it was my first turn (you know how everyone gets two shots) I went all the way to the top so I could get the most out of it but right when I pulled the release cord it felt like I was flying. I bet you were scared the first time you tried it at the top.

The next best activity I enjoyed was the fishing because I actually caught a red fin fish.

Also it was the first time I have ever fished. How many fish or how many times could you catch a fish on average in one day?

The whole of Forest Lodge was great and I hope that I could come by and have another go at the Giant Swing.

Sincerely Stuart

PS All the animals were great!"

Email received June 2005

"Dear Kathryn & Paul

Just a quick email to thank you for all your efforts in making our stay so enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed it and hope you have a successful rest of the year. Your enthusiasm was great and whatever we needed, you delivered"

Feedback from Teachers Oct 2005

Staff 10/10 Friendly, very helpful and interacted well with children & staff were looked after really well

Meals 10/10 Great variety of meals, fruit etc nutritious and plenty to eat catering for the hungry appetites after activities. Fabulous!!

"Thanks for another great camp. Special thanks to Kathryn who made my job of organising the camp easier. See you in two years"