The staff are expert skiers. Downhill skiing instruction begins in July on the training mat where boys are made familiar with ski's boots and bindings. They are instructed in safe falling techniques, mountain safety and using lifts, before even seeing snow. Boys are prepared for a month before the camp and drilled in safety procedures. The camp is held at Mt Hotham in August. Boys are taught to overcome fears and increase resilience through skiing. Manners in the lodge and mutual respect is modelled and expected. Boys are expected and guided to keep rooms and public areas in the lodge clean and tidy. On return, the boys hand in an essay on their experience.