Year 9 Adventure Learning

Swan Christian College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Year 9 Adventure Learning Program is run over 5 days with half of the year group coming from Monday to Wednesday lunchtime, and the remaining students from Wednesday lunch time until Friday (see Program below). All students will have the opportunity to challenge themselves in a fun and inclusive environment, guided by the OEG Group Leaders and Swan Christian College staff, and hopefully make some new friendships they can take back to school. The OEG “Explore, Reflect, Wonder” model will underpin this experience.

Year 9

Year Level

2.5 days

Trip Length

Nanga Bush Camp

Location

Bushwalking

Be it a day's hike or a short walk to camp, bushwalking engages all our senses allowing us to explore nature and our place within it. And we always find something exciting along the way!

Camping

Camping out in tents is our speciality! We love telling stories around the campfire, looking up at the night sky and creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Abseiling

Descending a rock face or a climbing tower, we love the views from the top and the courage we see as students aim for their personal best and encourage one another.

Cooking

For many, this is the first time they will be cooking and preparing their own meals. Some discover a new passion while developing healthy habits and self-belief.

Rock Climbing

Rock climbing on a climbing wall or up a rockface invites students to set their own goals, step by step they develop confidence even if they don’t make it to the top in the beginning.

Initiatives

Our many initiatives can be large or small group activities on the land or water, encouraging social connection, negotiation, problem-solving and adaptability, all while having fun!

Camp craft

Camp craft familiarises students with all that is involved in preparing and establishing a campsite. Students learn to set up their tents, a handwash station, camp kitchen and how to use tarpaulins.

Raft Building

Working together, students design and build a raft out of available materials then test it out on the water, raft building is loved by students of all ages.

PARTICULARS

DATE

6th-10th November 2023

DEPARTURE TIME

Camp 1: Monday 6/11 – 8.30am for 9.00am departure

Camp 2: Wednesday 8/11 – 9.30am for 10.00am departure.

RETURN TIME

Camp 1: Wednesday 8/11 – 3.00pm arrival

Camp 2: Friday 10/11- 3.00pm arrival.

NOTES

Bring a packed lunch for the first day (no nuts)
Full water bottles
Nut free program
Personal medications (with letter from parents regarding administration)
Leave your phone / valuables at home
All anaphylactic students must bring two (2) unexpired clear windowed EpiPens on camp
Remember to bring your Hand Sanitiser!

The Program