This is an ideal introduction to an Outdoor Education Program, or just a fun day out.
This is our most basic program offering younger students the opportunity to interact as a group outside of the school environment, to get to know one another and their teachers, and to really enjoy themselves.
Our qualified instructors run the entire program, allowing teachers to join in and have some fun!!
Program Outline: Years 1 & 2
Duration: 1 days
Aim:
Social Interaction
Positive Experiences
Chance to Get to Know Teachers
Learn Some Fun and Exciting Games
Optional Inclusions:
Aboriginal Studies
Early Settlers History
Environmenal Awareness
Dolphin Cruise
Overnight Stay
Level 1 - Junior Primary Programs
This is a base level camp for younger students, and a great first time experience that introduces some of the technical and personal skills associated with Outdoor Education.
This is also an opportunity to sample some of our activities, to work together and to have a lot of fun.
Program Outline: Years 3 & 4
Duration: 1-3 days
Aim:
Develop Personal Skills
Social Interaction
Intoduction to Teamwork
Trust
Communication
Self Esteem
Develop Technical Skills
Optional Inclusions:
Aboriginal Studies
Early Settlers History
Environmenal Awareness
PD/H/PE
Dairy/Piggery Excursions
Dolphin Cruise
Level 2 - Senior Primary Programs
This program begins to develop some real technical skills in Outdoor Education through our exciting activities. It also enhances important personal skills through experiential learning in a safe and very enjoyable environment.
We know it is getting increasingly difficult to fit EVERYTHING into the school calendar for the year. These trips are a unique way to get the most value out of those couple of calendar days. And the students enjoy it too!
Give the students the chance to interact with teachers out of the school environment, and take the opportunity to look at the year group interact with each other in a different setting.
We will take students to some of the great attractions Canberra has to offer and help integrate them into your current class units of work. And while we are down that way we will also take the students skiing for a couple of days (including a 3hr lesson each day by our professional instructors).
Program Outline: Years 5 & 6
Duration: 3-5 days
Aim:
Syllabus Related Canberra Activities
Group Cohesion
Enhance Teacher / Student Relations
Develop New Skills
Accommodation:
At Canberra
Brand new accommodation designed for schools, close to everything.
At Snow
Designed for school groups, close to ski fields, drying rooms, everything.
Meals and Transport:
Fresh, Hearty and Healthy Meals.
Air Conditioned, well equipped coaches.
Extra Information:
Lift Passes and Equipment
Includes 3hr Lesson Daily.
All equipment fitted by professionals.
Instructor Supervision : From pick-up to drop-off, night activities, Canberra sights, ski day groups.
Pre-Camp Information : All notes/paperwork provided. Program Design. Pre-camp talk for parents and students
Canberra Attractions:
All Saints Church
Aust. Institute of Sport.
Aust. War Memorial
Black Mt. Lookout
Cockington Green
Electoral Ed. Centre
High Court of Aust.
At. Ainsle Lookout
National Capital
Exhibition
National Carillion
National Film and
Sound Archive.
National Gallery
National Museum
Old Parliament House.
Parliament House
Tours
Questacon
Royal mint
Scrivener Dam
Optional Inclusions:
Kiandra Goldfields
Early Settlers History
Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Power Scheme
Level 4 - High School Outdoor Education Programs
This program are designed as follow on programs from Primary and Year 7 camps as they offer a wide range of challenging and unique activities aimed at enhancing the personal and technical skills associated with Outdoor Education.
Overall this is a valuable and enjoyable experience for students and teachers.
Program Outline: Years 8 / 10
Duration: 2 - 4 days
Aim:
Group Cohesion
Teamwork
Team Dynamics
Address
Risk Taking/Management
Peer Pressure
Optional Inclusions:
Study Skills
PD/H/PE
Geography
History
Tourism
Dolphin Cruise
1-5 day camps instead (generally 2-4 days).
Develop Personal
Skills
Leadership
Trust
Decision Making
Conflict Resolution Initiative
Level 5 - Advanced Outdoor Education Program
These programs are our most advanced programs and offer lifetime experiences and real challenges in a safe and supportive environment. Through experiential learning students will build on personal and technical skills developed throughout their High School Careers.
Program Outline: Years 11 - 12
Duration: 2 - 10 days
Aim:
Group Cohesion
Teamwork
Team Dynamics
Address
Risk Taking / Management
Peer Pressure
Develop Personal Skills
Leadership
Trust
Decision Making
Conflict Resolution Initiative
Options:
Abseiling / Climbing
Advanced
Rockclimbing
Alpine Trekking
Caving/Canyoning
Coastal Trekking
Cross Coutry Ski Touring
Overland Trek/Extreme Adventure
Sailing Expedition
Trekking
White Water Kayak Expedition
Venues:
'Monkey Face' / Morriset
'Warrumbungles' / Coonabarabran
'Overland Track' / Tasmania
'Blue Mountains' / Katoomba
'Royal Coastal Trek' / Royal Nat Park
'Kosciousko' / Snowy Mountains
'Milford Sound'/ New Zealand
'Lake Macquarie' / Morriset
'Great North Walk' / Nelson Bay
'Barrington Tops' / Gloucester
Duration: Level 5 camps can be organised for any length in duration, just contact us and let us know what you want.
