The Alpine Winter Program gives students the opportunity to experience the incredible location of Mt Baw Baw as a winter wonderland .
Schools from across the Victorian Special School network are invited to come together and take part in a 4 day program at Mt Baw Baw.
In this program students will be able to challenge themselves with a variety of activities such as downhill skiing, tobogganing, snow play and building, QR orienteering and environmental education sessions, all while immersed in the incredible snow gums.
Alpine Winter Program Dates:-Tuesday 12th August – Friday 15th August 2025
Program Location:- Mt Baw Baw Village
Program Main Focus:- Resilience
Cost:- Up to $220 per student
Ski Lessons
Costs Listed are per student and vary according to choices made during the Application Process.
Ski Program - $220
Includes:-
- 2 hr Ski Lesson (Compulsory)
1 X Day Lift Ticket Pass
Ski Hire
All Food
Accommodation - Coach Transport up the Mountain
Beanie
Toboggain Session
QR Code Orienteering
Dingo Education Session
Snow is Fun!
Snow Shoe / Snow Play Program - $120
Includes:-
- Snow Shoe Hire Hire
All Food
Accommodation
Coach Transport up the Mountain - Beanie
Toboggain Session
QR Code Orienteering
Dingo Education Session
Our Mt Baw Baw Lodge Accommodation
W.F Waters Rover Lodge
Scout Alpine Adventure Centre (SAAC)
We will be accommodated in the W.F Waters Lodge and Scouts AAC Lodge in the Mt Baw Baw Alpine Village.
Similar to our Blackwood School & Residence, these facilities are about 350m apart along the Mt Baw Baw Tourist Road. Neither of these facilities are accessible, as both require entry via stairs.
They are both bunkroom style accommodation facilities where students will be sharing rooms (potentially with students from other schools). Staff will also share rooms with other staff.
There are full kitchen facilities, toilets and showers, however due to their age there are no accessible bathroom facilities within these Lodges.
Catering
| Date | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | At home | Blackwood Catering | Blackwood Catering | Blackwood Catering |
| Lunch | BYO | Baw Baw Catering | Baw Baw Catering | Purchase on travel home/BYO |
| Dinner | Baw Baw Catering | Baw Baw Catering | Baw Baw Catering | |
| Snacks | BYO | Blackwood | Blackwood |
Ski Lesson
Tow Rope
Snow Shoeing
Tobogganing
STAFF INFORMATION
It is the full responsibility of the Teacher in Charge to complete all the Principal & Department of Education requirements when planning their participation in this event.
Please check the Department Policy & Advisory Library for current information relating to Excursions - Including Camps & Adventure Activities:-
Excursions - Including Camps & Adventure Activities Policy - Department of Education
Let's Ski!
Important Information
About this activity
Minimum time allocation:
1 Week
Curriculum learning focus:
HAPE – Health and Physical Education
PSC – Personal Social Capabilities
History of this Program
2025 - Alpine Winter Program established at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre
