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

 


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About this activity

Minimum time allocation:

1 Week

Curriculum learning focus:

HAPE – Health and Physical Education

PSC – Personal Social Capabilities

Proposed Itinerary

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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