Into the Abyss

With over 60 years’ experience in delivering school camps and expeditions, BaptistCare is a trusted partner of The Rite Journey.

We specialise in delivering Into the Abyss camps and expeditions that guide students through one of the most significant stages of their transition to adulthood.

The combination of physical challenge, teamwork and guided reflection helps students discover their strengths, build trust in others and take responsibility for themselves and their future.

Students return from an Into the Abyss camp or expedition with greater resilience, confidence and self-awareness.

Why choose us

  • Flexible delivery

    Our Into the Abyss camps and expeditions are flexible in length — from short introductory journeys to extended adventures — and tailored to suit your school’s needs, budget, and group size.

  • Safety and support

    Teachers can be confident their students are supported by facilitators trained in The Rite Journey program and accredited under the Australian Adventure Activity Standards. All facilitators hold current first aid and child safety clearances, and all technical and safety equipment is provided. Comprehensive risk management processes are documented and shared with schools and briefing sessions for parents and students can be arranged if required.

  • Co-designed with schools

    Every program is developed in partnership with teachers, blending outdoor adventure, teamwork and guided reflection to create the right balance of challenge, support and growth. Teachers accompany students for the duration of the camp or expedition, providing pastoral care, wellbeing support and behaviour management. Our facilitators manage all logistics, activity delivery, and safety, so teachers can focus on supporting their students’ journey. Schools also receive full itineraries, packing lists, and risk management documentation in advance.

  • Inspiring locations

    Camps and expeditions can be delivered at Mylor Adventure Camp, Wirraway Homestead, or in some of South Australia’s most spectacular landscapes, including the Flinders Ranges, Deep Creek, Onkaparinga Gorge, Kuitpo Forest, and Mt Crawford. Interstate expeditions are also available to the Grampians National Park and Mt Arapiles in Victoria.

  • Adventure activities

    Each camp and expedition draws on a range of outdoor challenges designed to stretch students safely, build resilience and encourage teamwork. Activities may include hiking and bushwalking, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing and abseiling, high ropes, orienteering, and team-building initiatives.

  • Parent and carer involvement

    We know journeys are stronger when supported at home. To engage parents and carers, we can provide a presentation that explains the Into the Abyss camps and expeditions, reinforces the growth that occurs and celebrates each student’s step toward adulthood.

Get in touch.

We’d love to hear from you!

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Acknowledgement of Country

Baptist Care SA acknowledges we work on the lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik people. We respect the ongoing skilful custodianship of lands, skies and waters and the continuous deep cultural connection with Country. We pay respect to Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Countries, Nations and Mobs.

Ngadlu tampinthi Kaurna miyurna yaitya yarta-mathanya Wama. Tarntanyaku, ngadluku piipawarpulayi kuu Kaurna yartangka tikanthi.

(We acknowledge the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains as the traditional owners of the land on which our office sits.)

Ngathu putama nhu mraat, mraat Boandikat wulnuwitjara Berrinat ba mraatat mingru Berrin (I recognise this country (is) the country of the Boandik, the custodians of Mt Gambier and the country around Mt Gambier.)