Download YEAR 7 CAMP Giraween National Park

YEAR 9 OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Woodford
Information Session
2016
Outdoor Education
The philosophy of the program has its foundation in self
reliance, personal growth and development through
participation in adventurous challenges. Activities allow
students to expand their own horizons, as well as refine social
skills like co-operative and collaborative teamwork.
Benefits of OE
A Sense of Belonging & Community
Personal Engagement
• An increased level of skill + increased level of fitness
Environmental Engagement
• A feeling of being connected to and fostering a love for the environment
Personal Growth
• A sense of achievement and growth
- self confidence
- independence
- positive attitude
- resilience
• Insight on how to be a more effective member of a team
- respect for individual differences
- communication skills
- leadership skills
Adventure Alternatives
Adventure Alternatives is the provider who will lead the
Outdoor Education Program at Woodford.
Our aim on camp is to:
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Inspire you to guide your own learning
To help you challenge your concept of the norm
Expand your comfort zone
Challenge your beliefs of your ability and that of other people
in your group.
We want to help you grow!
Challenge
Students are encouraged to participate in all activities and to use peer
support as a means of motivation for others.
The challenge to:
• do everything
• try everything
• care for each other’s safety
• support and encourage each other
to achieve personal goals
• support and encourage each other
to achieve personal goals
Location
A short drive from the
centre of Woodford
township.
About one and a half
hours drive from the
Gold Coast.
Bellthorpe National
Park borders the
Adventure
Alternatives
property. This
enables activities
into this 7500
hectare natural
playground.
Travel
Departure:
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Monday, 5 September at 7:45am (Cougal Street)
Return:
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Friday, 9 September at 4:00pm (approx)
Staff
St Hilda’s:
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Mrs Scruton (base camp)
Mrs Pinkerton
Ms Bentley
Mr Jewell
Mr Lees
Mr Mageros
Mr Young
Adventure Alternatives is the
provider who will lead the
Outdoor Education Program at
Woodford.
Safety
• Activities are lead by experienced professionals.
• Students are under supervision by St Hilda’s and OE staff.
• All instructors carry a first aid kit - OE staff qualified to wilderness
first aid.
• Communications & Backup:
- Electronic communications will be used where coverage is available and/or judged necessary for
the activity;
- Either mobile phone (CDMA), satellite phone and/or UHF radios are available for this purpose.
- A safety network incorporating communications and safety vehicle is in place to support all
student activity groups.
• All activities are undertaken with current weather conditions in
mind.
• Students wear a hat, sunscreen, comfortable clothes and sturdy
shoes.
• Students are briefed about the potential hazards and appropriate
safety procedures in every activity.
Groups
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Red
Pink
Orange
Blue
Green
Black
- groups of 16 to 18 students
- 1 teacher + 1 OE facilitator
Program
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5 day program
4 night campout
2 - 4 hour activity times
2 - 3 activities per day
7am
Breakfast
8am
Activity
12pm
Lunch
1pm
Activities are designed to
5pm
be adventurous and 6pm
7pm
challenging
9pm
Activity
Set up camp
Dinner
Campfire
Sleep
Activities
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Camping
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Sustainability
High Ropes
Vertical Play Pen
Initiatives
Aims and Outcomes
• Camping - independence, share responsibilities, planning &
organisation
• Hiking - teamwork, navigation skills, communication, decision
making & problem-solving skills
• Mountain Biking - physical challenge, problem solving,
improve confidence
• High Ropes - facing fears, individual challenge, pushing the
limits, initiative
• Initiatives - trust, teamwork, communication
• Sustainability - environmental awareness, problem solving.
Camping
Sleeping - tents with ground mats
Cooking - outdoor kitchen and trangias
- students are briefed about potential hazards and
appropriate safety procedures
Facilities
• Showers and toilets on site
• The showers utilise canvas
shower bags and a woodfired hot water boiler to
conserve water and energy.
• Bush toilet on camp out.
Hiking
• This is a physical challenge which may be
increased or decreased in time and
difficulty according to the route taken.
• Students work together and make
decisions as a group for they are
responsible (with the instructors help) for
the navigation and making sure the group
stays together. Because of this
responsibility, they are required to
acknowledge and cater for individual
differences and physical capabilities.
• Students carry their own gear.
Mountain Biking
• Mountain biking is experienced as both a means of transport and as a
recreational activity/physical pursuit.
• Students will be exposed to different types of track -road, 4WD track, single
track flat. Terrain varies from gentle slopes to some steeper inclines and low
angle downhill track.
• Skills - mountain biking, safety aspects.
• The pace will vary to meet the challenges of the group.
• Safety equipment utilised ie helmets.
If your daughter has not ridden a
bike for a while, it would be a good
idea to plan for some practise prior
to camp.
The School has a bike and
practice sessions on the oval can
be arranged by contacting Mrs
McNamee.
High Ropes and Vertical Playpen
• Students are briefed on appropriate safety measures ie
manoeuvres while traversing elements and belaying
• Safety equipment utilised ie helmets
Initiatives
Initiatives are designed to help groups develop effective
communication and problem-solving skills.
List of Gear
• Adventure Alternatives issues all necessary
camping equipment - backpacks, tents,
sleeping mats & cooking equipment.
• Clothing is the primary protection against
variable weather conditions.
• Students should bring EVERYTHING on the
list but also ONLY the items on the list
• Students need to carry all their gear, tents,
food, cooking equipment + other group
gear.
What to Bring
Clothing
• Shorts and long pants - one for each day of camp (jeans are not
appropriate as they are not flexible enough for activities, no short shorts
as they need to be longer than a harness)
• Shirts - one for each day of camp (No singlets, all shirts need to have a
sleeve for sun protection, long sleeved with a collar is even better)
• Underwear
• Socks - one for each day of camp plus more (suitable for walking, wool
or sport type socks)
• Pajamas
• Swimming togs and clothes to get wet
• Jumper (polar fleece or wool), tracksuit pants, thermals, beanie
(something warm for nights & early mornings)
Footwear
• At least 2 pairs of (closed in) shoes - 1 for walking and 1 old pair for
water-based activities.
• Shoes should be supportive (especially your ankles). Sneakers are fine.
Flats, thongs, anything with high heels are not appropriate on camp.
•Pair thongs (for shower use only)
What to Bring
Raincoat
This is an essential item. An effective raincoat/waterproof jacket will provide
protection from cold, wet and wind.
It must:
• Good quality with arms, hood and breathable is essential.
• Have an effective hood that protects head, neck and face from rain and wind
• Durable and preferably breathable, to wear whilst hiking
• Be ABSOLUTELY 100% waterproof
• Reach at least half way down the thigh
• A limited number of Japaras can be hired from the School - students can
arrange this with Mrs McNamee. A $25 hire fee will be charged to the school
account.
Sun Protection
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Broad brim hat to shade both your face and your neck. Sun visors and caps
are not appropriate as they do not have sufficient sun protection.
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Sunscreen
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Sunglasses.
What to Bring
Bedding
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Inner sheet
Toiletries (small sizes)
• Small towel (chamois style)
• Soap, deodorant (non-aerosol), toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo
• Brush/comb
• Sanitary pads
• Insect repellent
• Lip balm
• Hand sanitizer
• Tissues, wet ones
Medication
• Personal medication eg ventolin (asthmatics), epipen etc
• All medication must be clearly labelled with student’s name and required
dosage in a clear snap lock bag.
What to Bring
Water Bottle
• 2 x 1.5 litre water bottles is great. A plastic cordial bottle is fine.
Torch
• Torch is a must. Good Quality enough to light a path while walking. Head torches
are great especially for dinner time.
• Spare batteries
Cutlery & Crockery
• Hard wearing plastic plate, bowl, cup, fork, knife, spoon.
• Disposable cutlery & crockery is not appropriate. Stainless steel cutlery is fine.
Other Items
• Small backpack (e.g. 30 litre)
• Camera (optional)
• Plastic bag for dirty laundry etc.
Weather is unpredictable however to ensure that you have a comfortable time on camp make sure that you come prepared for
sun, rain, frost, no matter what weather conditions camp activities will still continue. Our campsites are located in the D’Aguilar
range and have similar weather conditions to Ipswich.
All items should be marked with your name.
Packing
• All belongings in a garbage bag
• Garbage bags need to be named
• Sleeping bag waterproofed
• Water bottles filled up
• ONLY the items on the list
* Upon arrival students will be
given a backpack and a sleeping
mat from their OE instructor
Important Note
• No electronic devices are allowed (mobile phones,
mp3, iPod, radios, laptops, iPad etc).
• Make up and jewellery are not appropriate.
• No junk food, no NUT products at all.
• Turn up with a GREAT attitude.
If you have any concerns,
please contact:
Mrs Karen McNamee– Head of Year 9
Phone - 55 777 296
Email - [email protected]
Thank You
If you have any concerns please contact:
Head of Year 9: Mrs Karen McNamee
Phone: 55777296
Email: [email protected]