Thank you for registering for the Survival School! Please read the event details listed below.
Important Message from John and the Team
Regardless if you have been to a Wild at Heart Boot Camp or BASIC before, we would like to encourage everyone attending to watch the sessions from Wild at Heart BASIC before this event. Make sure you begin watching sessions soon, as each session is over an hour, and there are 10 sessions. Survival School will build upon this content. If you've been through BASIC or Wild at Heart and it's been more than two years, we highly encourage you to watch them again for the refresher. If you've never been, it's imperative that you watch them in order to come into this event ready to engage the content. You can find the all of these sessions here on our BASIC dropbox.
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Check-In: 4:00 pm-5:30 pm Thursday, 1 February 2024
Conclusion: 12:00 noon Sunday, 4 February 2024
Event Location:
Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops NSW
Area Map
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Air Travel Information:
Sydney Airport
Transportation
Attendees are responsible for their own transportation. If you would like to connect to carpool, please see the discussion at the bottom of this page.
Roommate Requests
If you used a particular Group name when you registered, we will use that information as your roommate request. If you did not enter a group, but still want to room with someone else who is registered, e-mail [email protected]. In order for us to do all we can to fulfill your request, this needs to be submitted no later than Monday, 8 January 2024.
Please note we cannot 100% guarantee roommates but will do our best to accommodate your wishes.
Special Needs
If you have dietary restrictions, a medical condition we need to know about, or other special needs that you have not already submitted, please e-mail [email protected]. Special needs should be submitted no later than Monday, 8 January 2024.
Emergency Phone Number
Please Note: Cell phone access and internet access will not be available during the retreat. Phone access at Wild at Heart will be for emergencies only. Please provide your family with the emergency phone number below and let them know that you will be unavailable until Sunday after the close of the retreat.
What To Bring: Weather, Conditions, and Attire
Event attire is casual. Bring light clothing layers, a warm jumper or jacket, a waterproof jacket, hat, sunscreen, and comfortable, weather-appropriate shoes. Dress comfortably and prepare for the current weather forecast for the current Stanwell Tops Weather. Linens (bedding and a towel will be provided), so it is not necessary to bring those.
Please DO NOT OVER PACK! A small suitcase should be sufficient for the weekend. Please note that alarm clocks are not available so bring your own if desired. Also, we suggest you bring a watch. Linens (bedding and towels) will be provided. Please bring your own toiletries; bring swimmers if you want to enjoy the pool.
Late Arrivals
In the unlikely event that you run into problems with your travel that result in your arriving in the middle of the night, don't worry... we'll still have a place for you. Simply arrive at Tops Conference Centre and go to main reception. You will find instructions there as to how to proceed.
You can download a map of the site here.
Event Specifics
The following activities may be available (pending weather): bushwalking, swimming, tennis, basketball, giant swing and vertical cluster. Please bring appropriate clothing for any of these activities you would like to take part in.
Phone access will be limited to emergencies only. Mobile phone and laptop/iPad usage is not permitted on site.
Laptop, iPad/tablet, and camera use are not permitted during the sessions.
Schedule
Registration will begin from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm on Thursday, 1 February 2024. You do not want to miss Thursday's evening session as it sets the pace for the entire experience! The retreat will conclude at 12 noon on Sunday, 4 February 2024.
Emergencies and Cancellations
If you have an EMERGENCY that cannot be addressed through our online resources, email the following: [email protected]. If you have a CANCELLATION please email [email protected]
Cancellation Policies:
Cancellation by Registrant
Full payment is required at the time your reservation is made for this event. You may cancel your registration and receive a refund of your registration fee up to 3 weeks prior to the date of the event; provided, however, you will be charged a $75.00 handling fee upon the cancellation of your registration. In the event that you cancel your registration less than 3 weeks prior to the date of the event, you will forfeit the entire registration fee. Regardless of when you cancel your registration, your registration is not transferable to another event, date, or person.
Participation of John Eldredge
While it is our intent that John Eldredge will participate in the event, if for any reason he is unable to participate, the event will most likely continue without him. However, we reserve the right to cancel the event should John Eldredge's participation be prevented if we decide, in our sole discretion, that cancellation is necessary under the circumstances. If we do decide to cancel the event for any reason, we refund your full registration fee to you.
Cancellation by Wild at Heart
If the event is made impossible by any act of God, war, earthquake, fire, strike, sickness, accident, epidemic, act of government, its agencies or officers, or any other legitimate cause beyond our control, we will cancel the event and will refund your full event registration fee to you.