Residential Based Programs
The students are based at Camp Yarramundi which has bunk style accommodation, a communal dining hall and facilities. Each day the students participate in programmed activities designed to challenge participants at both a personal and group level. The activities include adventure activities, problem-solving initiatives and connection to the natural world focused education. (NB multiple activities can be run concurrently in any order to accommodate multiple groups)
1- 4 Days Residential Based Program - Camp Yarramundi
Suitable for:
- Primary School – Yr 3 to Yr 6
- Secondary/High School – Yr 7 to Yr 12
- Universities
Example of possible Residential Based Program
1 - 2 Day Residential Based Program - Camp SOPL
Suitable for:
- Primary School – Yr 3 to Yr 6
1 - 2 Day Secondary School Team Challenge Programs - Camp SOPL
Suitable for:
- Secondary/High School – Yr 7 to Yr 12
Example of possible Team Challenge Program
Introduction to Journey Based Programs
This program introduces the new skills required to progress to journey based programs. Using site-based facilities at Camp Yarramundi and the natural bushland of Deeimba, students will learn basic camp skills including packing, meal preparation and cooking on trangias. Students will also learn essential journey based skills, including expedition, basic rope skills and navigation with a strong focus on the connecting to the natural world we are working in. (NB multiple activities can be run concurrently in any order to accommodate multiple groups)
3 - 5 Day Introduction to Journey Based Programs - Camp Yarramundi
Suitable for:
- Secondary/High School – Yr 8 to Yr 12
- Universities
- International Schools
Journey Based Programs
The journey based program takes students to the next level with a strong emphasis on leadership, social responsibility and protecting the natural world. The journey is broken into 4 legs. (NB groups can start their journey at each leg to account for multiple groups).
4 - 10 Day Journey Based Programs - Camp Yarramundi
Suitable for:
- Primary School – Yr 6
- Secondary/High School – Yr 7 to Yr 12
- Universities
- International Schools
Program Design Incorporating Values & Learning Outcomes
Aligned with the YMCA NSW Outdoor Education & Camping Learning Framework
| Intent: Developing essential personal and social capabilities | |
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Inherent Values |
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Responsibility |
Responsibility for themselves, classmates and the environment |
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Challenge |
Takes students out of their comfort zones and encourages sensible risk taking |
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Health |
Promotes healthy lifestyle choices |
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Inherent Learning Outcomes |
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Personal Growth |
Build resilience, reinforce a positive outlook, develop new physical activity skills, set goals, make healthy choices, develop independence, provide opportunities for leadership |
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Sense of Community |
Be socially responsible, solve problems together, work as a team, connect with others |
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Connect with Natural World |
Appreciate the natural world, understand the natural world, protect the natural world |
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