Sustainable Camp Programs
Sustainability education can be fun, engaging and empowering for students. It allows them to take responsibility for their actions and to contribute their vision for a sustainable future. Embracing environmentally sustainable business practices can have a number of significant benefits. Sustainable businesses are often the most innovative because they are constantly reviewing processes to find […]
Preparing Your Child for School Camp
Preparing for school camp or excursion can be exciting but terrifying for both you and your child especially if this is the first time. Talking to them about attending can help you find out more about their feelings about it. For many children, the fun of camp is overshadowed by concerns. Whilst some may bound […]
Why outdoor education is vital to every students education
It is important to understand that Outdoor Education is not accidental nor just seen as this ‘fun’ part school but it is strategic and deliberate. At Adventure Alternatives the places that the students are taken beyond their comfort zone are safe but they are also designed to challenge. Take for instance the student who is […]
Teacher involvement is vital to every successful camp
Teacher involvement is, of course vital to every successful camp, with the bonds between students and teachers strengthened away from the classroom. Adventure Alternatives creates a unique opportunity to form relationships through first-hand experiences. Teachers often feel pressured to deliver a busy curriculum in a certain way and the thought of using the outdoors to […]
Why the Great Outdoors is a Great Teacher
From a young age, it’s vital for us to be able to explore the outdoors and feed our imagination. In a world that increasingly operates online and indoors, the danger is that we can lose connection with the natural world and this has serious future implications. The Australian Curriculum recognises the importance of outdoor learning and provides […]