Year 10 Outdoor Education Program

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2 Year 10 Outdoor Education Program Sea Kayak Gippsland Lakes Mt Arapiles Climb Wilsons Promontory Surf, Hike, SUP Dinner Plain XC ski

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4 Beaconhills Sequential Outdoor Education Program The Year 10 Program is the last Program in our sequential Year 5 10 Outdoor Education Program

5 Why Outdoor Education? Challenge comfort zones Live in a small community Unplugging from technology Learn new skills Make New Friends and develop friendships Enjoy the outdoor environment Trying new things Learn more about yourself resilience, tackling challenges

6 Does my Child have to attend?? The Beacon Explorers program is a compulsory part of the Year 10 program. It is a great opportunity that leads to other great opportunities.

7 When Sea Kayak Gippsland Lakes July Rock Climbing Mt Arapiles July Surf & SUP Wilsons Promontory August XC Ski - Dinner Plain August

8 Sea Kayak Camp Itinerary: Day 1: Leave Berwick Campus 9am. Travel & Packing session with East Coast Kayak Day 2: Paddle Day 3: Paddle Day 4: Paddle Day 5: Unpack & Travel. Arrive back approximately 3pm.

9 Rock Climbing Camp Itinerary: Day 1: Leave Berwick Campus 9am. Travel camp set up Day 2: Climb & Abseil Day 3: Climb & Abseil Day 4: Walk Day 5: Unpack & Travel. Arrive back approximately 3pm.

10 Surf and SUP Itinerary: Day 1: 9am Travel & Camp Day 2: SUP & Explore Day 3: Walk & Surf Day 4: Hike Day 5: Hike & Travel approximately 3pm

11 Cross Country Ski Camp Itinerary: Day 1: 9am Travel & Set up base camp Day 2: Day ski Day 3: Day ski Day 4: Day ski Day 5: Hike & Travel Approximate arrival 3pm

12 Risk Management College is fully insured Maintain full insurance Risk Assessments for all activities Monitoring gov t agencies BOM EMV Parks Victoria Field Manual Program area safety sheets Wilderness First aid training 5 9 day course SWW and fire policy and procedures AHC System School AHC

13 Day 1: A long bus ride to Mt Arapiles (5hr), Gippsland Lakes (3hr) or Wilson s Promontory (2.5hr) Books, snacks (nut free), lunch a full water bottle 8.30am Arrival Lecture theatre 9am Departure

14 Electrical devices & food NO devices are to be brought on camp!!! Beacon Explorers staff carry: 1 x Sat phone 1 x Telstra mobile 1 x Ipad with CareMonkey Please note the importance of keeping day one lunch and snacks Nut Free. All other meals will be supplied.

15 Day 5: Pack up camp Please bring $10 for lunch on the way home Anticipate for all programs to back at the College by normal end of school

16 Staffing 1 Beacon Explorers Guide 1 Beaconhills College Staff member Possibility of 1-2 Specialist guides (pending group sizes) for Sea Kayak Specialist instructors for Surf, SUP & Climbing + Base support team/network of staff

17 Accommodation Durable Waterproof Tents Provided foam sleeping mats Sleeping bags (not provided) Camping in Parks Victoria managed campsites

18 Clothing and Equipment Students are heading to beautiful parts of Victoria They will be camping during winter, or early spring Having the appropriate equipment is essential. Cotton clothing* will not provide warmth when wet, and is inappropriate for Outdoor Education Camps.

19 Buying Clothing & Equipment Make sure you are getting the most appropriate equipment for camp. You may be able to borrow from family or friends. Sleeping Bags Must have a hood -5 degrees as minimum Must pack down small

20 Buying Clothing & Equipment Thermals 2 sets polypropylene or wool thermals. You can get them from Outdoor stores and the College shop. DO NOT get them from Kmart or Big W (these ones are commonly made from cotton) Broad Brimmed Hat Protection for the back of your neck and ears

21 Buying Clothing and Equipment Water Bottles carrying capacity of 2 litres 1.25lt plastic soft drink bottles are OK (minus the softdrink) Fleece or Wool Jumpers x3: Keep warm even when wet, are lightweight. DO NOT BRING COTTON HOODIES.

22 Clothing and Equipment Appropriate equipment and packing lists will be made available via Beacon Explorers page on Beacon net. We also have a packing & camp information session at school, for students in their specific activity groups. Confirmed dates and times to follow in upcoming bulletins

23 Equipment not suitable for Camp NO LEGGINGS NO SHORT SHORTS NO JEANS NO TECHNOLOGY No Nuts No Cotton hoodies No single wrap lollies (starburst, fantales etc)

24 We will provide

25 Medication If your Child requires medication while on program: (this includes paracetamol or similar) Please send all medication in original boxes Place all medications in a ziplock bag with your Child s name on it and directions, handed to the attending staff member on day one.

26 CareMonkey is the camps GO TO for your child's health and safety Please be as thorough and up to date as possible

27 Questions