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Young Men, Old Mountains (senior)

The Outdoor Education Foundation

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Young Men, Old Mountains is a 6-day bushwalking journey for boys. During the journey, the boys will practice traditional bushcraft, cook over a fire and sleep in tents. The program helps the boys explore positive risk taking and develop skills such as leadership and resilience that will be needed as they step into adulthood.

 

GROUP

Year 9 boys

Trip Length

6 days

LOCATION

Mt.Stirling

Activities

Bushwalking
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!
Bushcraft
Bushcraft
Bushcraft teaches students the art of using natural resources to allow them to thrive in the outdoors. During bushcraft, we like to get our hands dirty by building shelters, setting up campfires or identifying plants.

Camping
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!
Cooking
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.

PARTICULARS

DATE

4th-9th December 2023

DEPARTURE TIME

Students will depart on Monday (4/12) at 10am from Mansfield Botanical Gardens.

RETURN TIME

Students will return on Saturday to Mansfield Botanical Gardens at Lunchtime (9/12). To welcome back the students a BBQ lunch will take place at Mansfield Botanical Gardens at 12:30pm.

CONTACT DURING THE PROGRAM

In the case of an emergency, please contact Program Coordinator Auri Parker parkera@oeg.edu.au or 0477 187 154

ILLNESS

If students are unwell at departure, they won’t be able to attend the program.  If they become unwell on camp, parents/guardians will be contacted to provide transport home.

BEHAVIOURAL EXPECTATIONS

Students actions and behaviours contribute to the camp experience and the safety of everyone.  It is the student’s responsibility to be safe, be learning, show respect and to enjoy the experience.  Following the safety instructions of staff is essential.  If a student’s behaviour repeatedly or significantly impacts the safety of themselves or others they may be required to leave the program transported by a parent/guardian.

FURTHER NOTES

Please bring:

  • Packed lunch for the first day (no nuts)
  • Full water bottles
  • Nut free program
  • No mobile phones or electronics
  • All items in your personal bag – loose items can get misplaced easily
  • Personal medications to be given to group leaders (with letter regarding administration)
The Program

Resources

The Food
Clothing and equipment checklist
Gearing up
The Outdoor Education Foundation

Our funders

Funded by the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants.