A Great Place To Be!

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1 A Great Place To Be!

2 The Outdoor Education Group Founded in 1984 Independent Not-for-Profit. Run programs from 1 day to 33 days Operate in a wide range of locations Over 80 schools in NSW, VIC & SA Focus on providing Outdoor Experiential learning opportunities 280 permanent staff serving 28,000 students annually Over 500 programs a year over 100 at Camp Wombaroo Our purpose is to make learning outdoors accessible to all young people.

3 Why Outdoor Education? Development of resilience Understanding of risk and how to manage Overcoming fears Extension of comfort zone, Relationship with self, others and the natural world, Exposure to outdoor pursuits Developing competence and confidence in the outdoors, Leadership and Followership Teamwork (with tangible consequences).

4 Why The Outdoor Education Group? We believe in the power of experiential learning in the outdoors because it is: Meaningful real, applied learning and experiences with purpose, actions and consequences. Memorable the experience stands out and stays with you for life. It is fun yet challenging. Character Building it enables individuals to recognise there is more to themselves and others than they realised. It improves and builds upon an individual s strengths. Transferable learning life skills to apply in multiple situations and settings. It equips individuals to thrive throughout life. We achieve this through a firm belief in our values of respect and taking responsibility for self, others and the natural world.

5 Risk Management Systems Fully qualified staff. Fully approved PPE and activity equipment HIRA and site specific risk assessment. 24/7 program support Program Leader. Transport and Communications. All delivery staff Wilderness First Aid trained.

6 A Great Place To Get To! Located 15 minutes outside Mittagong in the Southern Highlands. Approximately 2 hours 5 mins from Turramurra High School.

7 A Great Place To Explore!

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9 A Great Place To Stay!

10 Camp Wombaroo Office Soapy Flat Toilets & Shower s Toilets & Shower s Rm 3 Teacher Room X 2 Rm 2 X 8 Rm 1 Rm 16 X 7 Jellore Rm 4 Teacher Room X 2 Rm 17 X 8 Rm 5 X 8 Rm 18 X 8 Rm 6 Rm 19 X 8 Rm 20 X 8 Rm 7 X 4 Teache r Room X 2 Rm 21 Teacher Room Jellore Rm 8 X 8 Rm 22 Fitzroy Rm 9 Toilets & Shower Gibraltar Rm 23 s Rm 24 Rm 10 Rm 11 Rm 12 Rm 13 Rm 14 Rm 15 Teache r Room x2 Toilets & Shower s Toilets & Shower s Toilets & Showers Kitchen Toilets & Showers Dining Hall Alexandr a Rm 25 (18 students 2 teachers) ) Rm 26 Rm 27 Teache Kitchen X2 r Woodlands Meeting Room Edwards Meeting Room Emergency Assembly Area Covered Verandah Camp Fire

11 A Great Place To Eat Well! Catering for special dietary needs was extraordinary Generous helpings & child friendly menu great! Food overall was fantastic! Outstanding!!

12 A Great Place To Eat Well! (sample menu) Dinner 18:00 Dessert Wed Thurs Fri Breakfast 7:30 Morning Tea 10.30am Afternoon Tea 3pm Chicken in Mushroom Sauce served with Mashed Potato & Vegetables Dinner Roll Lunch Dinner Chocolate Pudding served with Warm Custard Ham & Cheese Croissants Chicken Kebabs Homemade Lasagne Individual Pavlova Cereals Served With Flat Bread Garlic Bread with Fresh Cream Toast & Spreads Lettuce, Tomato Tossed Salad & Strawberries & Grated cheese Breakfast 7.30 Lunch French Toast Maple syrup Toast & Spreads Cereals Homemade Beef burger Served with Lettuce, Tomato Sliced Cheese Seasoned Wedges All students will have some responsibility for the set up and clear away of the dining area at mealtimes.

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18 A Great Place To Be Active! Jellore State Forest Camp Out Carry all own gear Prepare and cook own meals on stoves Camp out in tents Bushwalk Learn and utilise navigation skills We provide all camping/cooking gear You need to provide all personal gear i.e. clothing, sleeping bag, mess kit

19 A Great Place To Be Inspired! Staff were highly motivated and motivating - excellent Very impressed with the quality of Camp Wombaroo staff Brilliant engaged the students well Staff were extremely fun to be with Professional, courteous, motivating and friendly. They made the camp special

20 Sample Program Groups Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 AM PM AM PM AM PM Group 1 Arrive 10.30am Welcome Lunch Pack & Hike to N Corvus Overnight Camp Return to Wombaroo. Shiny, shiny High Ropes Raft Build Vertical Challenge Initiatives Catapults Thank You Farewell Depart 1pm Group 2 Arrive 10.30am Welcome Lunch Pack & Hike to S Corvus Overnight Camp Return to Wombaroo. Shiny, shiny Catapults High Ropes Raft Build Vertical Challenge Initiatives Thank You Farewell Depart 1pm Group 3 Arrive 10.30am Welcome Lunch Pack & Hike to Boulder Overnight Camp Return to Wombaroo. Shiny, shiny Initiatives Catapults High Ropes Raft Build Vertical Challenge Thank You Farewell Depart 1pm Group 4 Arrive 10.30am Welcome Lunch Pack & Hike to Jct East Overnight Camp Vertical Challenge Shiny, shiny Initiatives Catapults High Ropes Raft Build Thank You Farewell Depart 1pm Group 5 Arrive 10.30am Welcome Lunch Pack & Hike to Jct West Overnight Camp Return to Wombaroo. Shiny, shiny Vertical Challenge Raft Build Initiatives Catapults High Ropes Thank You Farewell Depart 1pm Group 6 Arrive 10.30am Welcome Lunch Pack & Hike to Sandy Overnight Camp High Ropes Shiny, shiny Vertical Challenge Raft Build Initiatives Catapults Thank You Farewell Depart 1pm Group 7 Arrive 10.30am Welcome Lunch Tree Climb Catapults Giant Swing Initiatives Pack & Hike to N Corvus Overnight Camp Return to Wombaroo. Shiny, shiny Raft Build Thank You Farewell Depart 1pm Group 8 Arrive 10.30am Welcome Lunch Raft Build Tree Climb Catapults Giant Swing Pack & Hike to S Corvus Overnight Camp Initiatives Return to Wombaroo. Shiny, shiny Thank You Farewell Depart 1pm Group 9 Arrive 10.30am Welcome Lunch Initiatives Raft Build Tree Climb Catapults Pack & Hike to Boulder Overnight Camp Return to Wombaroo. Shiny, shiny Giant Swing Thank You Farewell Depart 1pm

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22 Medical Forms Important Info Medicare No:... Doctor's Name:... Line #:... Valid to:... MEDICAL HISTORY Please tick Yes or No to all questions Telephone: Additional information: Details regarding; seriousness, location, date, level of recovery, self-management strategies, required support Asthma [ ] No [ ] Yes If YES, complete the Asthma Management Form Allergies [ ] No [ ] Yes If YES, complete the Allergenic Reaction Management Form Diabetes [ ] No [ ] Yes If YES, attach current management / care plan. A 'Fitness to Participate' form signed by treating doctor will also be required. Epilepsy [ ] No [ ] Yes If YES, a Fitness to Participate form signed by treating doctor will also be required. Joint/Muscle/Skeletal issues [ ] No [ ] Yes Sight/Hearing Impairment [ ] No [ ] Yes Any serious injuries/illness in the last 12 months? [ ] No [ ] Yes Is your child currently on any medications? [ ] No [ ] Yes Other medical condition that may affect participation? [ ] No [ ] Yes Other: learning issues; psychological, emotional or [ ] No [ ] Yes behavioural issues? Date & Nature of injury / illness Name of medication, dosage& requirements (e.g. with food, AM or PM) Any physical health issue(s) that require attention or special support? Any concern(s) that require attention or specific support (e.g. management strategies for a successful experience)

23 Medical Form Key Questions If you answer Yes to any of the key questions on the Asthma or Allergy Management Forms then a Fitness to Participate form must be completed by a Doctor. "KEY QUESTIONS" 5 Has the participant required hospitalisation due to allergies in the past 12 months? NO [ ] YES [ ] 6 Has the participant suffered a systemic or an anaphylactic reaction (see question 2 for definition), to their allergy when triggered in the last 10 years? NO [ ] YES [ ] 7 Does the person take, or has the person been prescribed, adrenaline (Epi-pen or similar), when suffering an allergic reaction? NO [ ] YES [ ] IMPORTANT NOTES: If any of the "KEY QUESTIONS" 5, 6 or 7 above are answered "Yes", the decision for the participant to attend rests with their Doctor. A Fitness to Participate form must be completed by the Doctor (attached). Please bring this form to the Doctor with you. The Fitness to Participate form should be attached to the medical and asthma management forms and returned to school.

24 Over to You... Any Questions? A Great Place To Be!