An overnight expedition to an alpine hut teaches a valuable mountain safety message. The Year 12 Biology course involves four days at Rotoiti Lodge carrying out intensive fieldwork and laboratory studies. Bursary course involves a sailing camp lasting for four days in the Marlborough Sounds. This is available for Year 12 students who spend one afternoon each fortnight on selected activities. Search and rescue, tramping, sea kayaking and team activities are important features.
Students receive further leadership training.
Recently these courses have been partly integrated with Marlborough Girl' College Seniors and Staff. Many students gain a taste for recreation activities at a junior camp and develop their skills further by joining College-based clubs. The College produces more than its share of South Island and national champions from these clubs. In addition to our extensive use of Lake Rotoiti and Nydia Bay Lodges, the College acquired a hut complex in the Branch River Valley in 1993. This widens the scope of our diverse programme.