Victoria's school camps rejoice at being able to reopen when students return to face-to-face learning

School camp providers are rejoicing at getting the green light to reopen when face-to-face learning returns in term 4. Key points: Victorian Government says school camps can begin when students return to face-to-face learning in term 4 Victorian Government says school camps can begin when students return to face-to-face learning in term 4 School camp organisers blindsided by announcement — report a loss of millions in revenue School camp organisers blindsided by announcement — report a loss of millions in revenue School camps have not taken place since March when the coronavirus pandemic restrictions hit Australia The Victorian Government has given the much-loved school activity the go-ahead as part of its easing of coronavirus restrictions in the regions. Amy Cockcroft is the sales manager for PGL Adventure Camps, which runs Campaspe Downs, near Kyneton in Central Victoria, and which is usually home to 800 children a week during the peak school camp season. Find more local news Tell us your location and find more local ABC News and information 'We're really excited' Companies that run school camps across the central west of Victoria are also rushing to organise plans for groups in just three weeks. "Trying to organise a camp over the school holidays is quite difficult, getting in contact with families is a major challenge so those first two weeks at this point won't go ahead, but it gives us time to make sure we've got everything in place," he said.