The Explore Outdoor program is the ideal program for schools looking to provide a day camp experience for their students or as a beginning or end of year activity.
The program aims to build leadership qualities, teamwork and resilience through a variety of fun, hands-on and team-oriented activities.
Students will work in small groups to complete a series of challenges. Each of these activities is designed to assist students to understand and develop leadership qualities, teamwork and resilience and include the plank walk, cannonball run and magic carpets
On completion, students will reflect on each activity and the qualities they thought were important in providing an effective outcome.
Working as a small team, students must construct a shelter using a tarp, ropes, pegs and any natural resources around them. Students must work together to design and build their shelter, using the skills of the whole group.
Students will navigate their way through the bush during a bush walk. On arrival at their destination, they will participate in a silent challenge encouraging positive connections with nature and developing skills in reflection, relaxation and resilience.
Students will sit in a special nature spot to connect with the natural environment around them. Using watercolours (provided by Gibberagong), the students will draw and paint their chosen subject. This immersion experience provides each student with the opportunity to study the detail and beauty of the natural setting. Artworks will be provided to the teacher to be taken back to school.
This program is offered at the following locations. Click on an image to find out more.
*Note: Excursions at Muogamarra operate in Terms 2 and 3 only.
NOTE: Variations to timetable based on specific location, group size and weather
Time | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class D |
10.00am | Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome, Overview of the day | |||
10.10am | Morning Tea | |||
10.30am | Initiative games | Shelter building | Wellbeing walk to nature spot | Art in nature |
11.15am | Shelter building | Initiative games | Art in nature | Wellbeing walk to nature spot |
12.00pm | Wellbeing walk to nature spot | Art in nature | Initiative games | Shelter building |
1.2.45pm | Lunch | |||
1.15pm | Art in nature | Wellbeing walk to nature spot | Shelter building | Initiative games |
2.00pm | Conclusion and depart |
Excursion locations | |
Bus access map | Map for access to venue will be sent with the confirmation Please ensure you print a copy and provide to the bus driver on the morning of the excursion. |
Cost | 2024 DoE $20 per student - GST free 2024 Non-gov school cost $25 per student - GST free, minimum charge $600 per class. NOTE: National Parks entry is $1.10 per student in addition |
Class numbers and size | Up to 4 classes Max. 30 students per class |
Risk Assessments | |
Social Stories |
Muogamarra (coming soon) |
What to bring | Backpack, medication, low-waste food, water bottle, sunblock, raincoat, hat, sturdy shoes, mask. Students wear sports uniform. |
Adverse weather |
On days where the weather is unsuitable (see risk assessment), a Gibberagong staff member will contact the organising teacher to discuss alternative arrangments. |
Medical notifications |
Notify Gibberagong EEC by completing and returning the medical form before the excursion. This form will be sent out upon confirmation of booking. |
A student:
> investigates and participates in physical activities to promote the benefits of physical activity on health and wellbeing PD3-8
> applies and adapts self management skills to respond to personal and group situations PD3-9
> demonstrates a range of interpersonal skills that build and enhance relationships and promote inclusion in various situation PD3-10
Movement Skill and Performance
- respond appropriately to others when working in small groups on movement tasks or challenges
Health safe and active lifestyles
- suggest and practise action plans for emergency situations to ensure the safety of themselves and others, eg basic first aid
- observe and explain how individual strengths and teamwork contribute to achieving success in physical activities
- discuss how safe participation in outdoor activities creates connections to natural and built environments
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