Urban Camp
Venue for all Parkside events and accommodation in the heart of Melbourne
Address:
7 Brens Avenue, Parkville
Parking:
10 Brens Avenue, Parkville (150m walk to camp)
Public Transport:
57 or 59 Tram to Stop 22 and walk 7 mins
58 Tram to State Netball stop and walk 7 mins
Upfield Train to Royal Park station and walk 12 mins
Rideshare Companies in Melbourne:
Uber, Didi, Shebah, taxis
Venue and Accommodation
Urban Camp is an inner city camp that can host up to 110 people overnight. Parkside Switch Camp will have exclusive use of the premises for the weekend. Any dancers from interstate that want to stay at the venue from Friday 27th October can pay for an additional night of accommodation and can check in from 4pm.
Bedrooms: The bedrooms are dorm-style with either four or eight beds per room (bunk bed). Dancers can select their room on arrival and we can spread out across the different wings.
Bedding: You will be provided with a mattress, blanket and pillow, but will need to bring your own pillowslip, linen/sheets or sleeping bag, towels and toiletries. You can hire bedding (two sheets, one pillowcase and a towel) for $10.
Bathrooms: There are shared bathrooms which have been recently renovated.
Shared spaces: The camp has one large floorboarded area that will be used for workshops, socials and dining. Dancers will be requested to help setup and pack up tables before each meal. There are two additional carpeted hang out rooms where you can relax, mingle, practice, whatever...!
Food: some meals are provided over the weekend. Dietary requests will be catered for (please provide details at time of booking weekend pass).
Meals
Friday 27th October
Saturday 28th October
Sunday 29th October
Any dancers travelling from interstate that would like to add on Friday night accommodation will be provided with pizza during a low-key welcome night/mini-social.
Breakfast: no breakfast will be provided on-site on Saturday. Any dancers that stayed on Friday night will be able to do a optional group outing to the Queen Vic Market, where you can buy some great food/coffee before workshops start.
Lunch: sandwiches/wraps/rolls and water provided
Dinner: hot main meal (TBC) with sides, salad and dessert provided
Breakfast: continental buffet breakfast provided
Lunch: BBQ lunch provided