Expeditions are a wonderful way to challenge students beyond their comfort zones. By taking on these challenges students work with peers and staff to develop life skills leading to independence and resilience.
If your School implements the Duke of Edinburgh Program, or, you have adventurous students willing to extend their comfort zones through exploration and discovery, why not utilise the experience and expertise of Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Staff and participate in an Base Camp Expedition experience.
By expanding horizons and creating opportunities, Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre have created a rotation of educational expeditions throughout the State of Victoria. While each expedition is unique in it's location and program, they all maintain focus on our Key Learning Areas: Team Work & Resilience offering students opportunities to grow through our unique curriculum.
If you'd like to slowly introduce your students to Expeditioning and camping in the bush, or, fully challenge your students through rugged terrain over a number of nights, Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre is able to help you achieve your aim.
Current Expedition Dates:- Monday 9th to Friday 13th December 2024
Expedition Location:- Grampians National Park
Expedition Main Focus:- Bushwalking
Approximate Cost:-$220 per student
EXPEDITION APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Previous Expeditions
Participation will see students explore, discover and appreciate the following destinations within Victoria:-
The Pinnacle - Grampians Expedition
Mackenzie Falls (Mikunung Wira) - Grampians Expedition
Great Ocean Walk Expedition
Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail - Great Dividing Trail Expedition
Wilsons Promontory Expedition
Great Ocean Walk Expedition
HELPFUL EXPEDITION SKILLS
Let's Go!
Important Information
About this activity
Minimum time allocation:
1 Week
Curriculum learning focus:
HAPE – Health and Physical Education
PSC – Personal Social Capabilities
Proposed Itinerary
Risk Register
History of this Activity
2003 - Expeditions established at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre
2016 - Victorian Expeditions established at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre