Outdoor Education Information Evening for Outdoor Education in Years 3-11
Welcome Mr Michael Trott Outdoor Education Coordinator
History of Outdoor Education at Redeemer Mr David Radke Principal
Student Testimonies Selected Students Years 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10
Scope & Sequence Mr Michael Trott Outdoor Education Coordinator
Scope & Sequence Mrs Kelli McKeiver Head of Junior School
Scope & Sequence Junior S chool Year Level Duration Location 3 Overnight Redeemer Lutheran College 4 1 Night Camp Warrawee North Pine 5 2 Nights Higher Ground Mary Valley 6 5 Nights Canberra Tour
Year 4 Camp Camp Warrawee 2 days, 1 night 50mins bus trip Near Petrie
Year 4 Camp Activities Low Ropes - a course with varying degrees of difficulty. Builds on trust, communication and team work. Raft building - groups are given basic materials and have to construct their own raft and test it on the river. Trust and initiative activities Archery Orienteering
Year 5 Camp Higher Ground Mary Valley 3 days, 2 nights 1 ½ hours north of Brisbane
Year 5 Camp Activities Team Building initiatives. Survival Skills creating fire. Trust and Communication- students learn valuable skills needed to work together and support each other. Obstacle Course - encompasses Leadership, Problem Solving and Team Building skills. Activities involve height, water, mud and enclosed spaces. Sugar Glider- a group activity enabling each student the chance of gliding through the air as their friends help to haul them up on the belay system.
Scope & Sequence Mr Michael Trott Director of Middle Years
Scope & Sequence Senior School Year Level Duration 7 2 Nights 8 3 Nights* 9 26 Night Location Luther Heights, LYQ Campsite Coolum Beach Elanda Point Cooloola Recreation Area Mt Binga Outdoor Education Centre 10 1 Day Brisbane CBD 11 2 Nights Luther Heights, LYQ Campsite Coolum Beach
Year 8 Camp Damien Pallett and Jacinta Wolens Elanda Point, Cooloola Recreation Area
Redeemer Lutheran College Year 8 Camp Program 2017 Challenge Do Grow
Location Elanda Point 28 minutes North West of Noosa Lies within the 61 750 ha, of Cooloola Recreational Area Bordered by Lake Cootharaba and the Great Sandy National Park Located in the middle of the most Northern and Southern boundaries for migratory birds, hence one third of all Australia s bird species are found in this zone..that s more than Kakadu!
What will the camp achieve Fosters resilience in each student through the participation in the physical and mental challenges associated with each camp activity and the daily processes of camp life. Encourage reflection on personal development and spiritual experience and how this contributes to an authentic community that is responsive to the needs of all members. Through participation in the camp program encourage student s to consider leadership qualities in themselves and others. Instil an appreciation for the environment and an understanding of sustainable practices.
Activities and camp life
Canoe to Harry s Hut
Raft Building
Community Projects
Wildlife rescue project
Year 9 Experience Mr David Radke Principal
Mt Binga Mr Adrian Ford Head of Mt Binga Campus
Mt Binga Information Session
Mt Binga Information Session
Activity Program Overview 2017 4 Horse Riding Sessions 2 Night Survival 4 day hike 7 High Adventure Sessions Rock Climbing Abseiling Archery 1 night solo Survival skills Project work Paper making/cheese making Challenge Day Rogaine
Normal Daily Routine 6.15am 6.45am 7.30am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 3.00pm 3.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm Fitness Journaling Time Breakfast Cabin Inspections Group Devotion, News and Weather Programmed Activities Afternoon Tea Jobs Showers Dinner In Cabins Lights Out
Afternoon Jobs Organisation Responsibilities
Afternoon Jobs Cooking
Afternoon Jobs Clean up
Afternoon Jobs Ground Maintenance and Animal Care
Afternoon Jobs Baking
Afternoon Jobs Dairy
Afternoon Jobs Duty
Afternoon Jobs Wood Chop
Binga Values:
At Mt Binga We: Show Initiative If something needs to be done DO IT! Challenge Ourselves Giving everything a go Do Our Best Realising what YOUR abilities are and achieving them Persevere Pushing through the challenge Take Responsibility For ourselves, our belongings and our actions Contribute Get involved Collaborate Working together towards a common goal Respect Our Environment An awareness and appreciation for where you are Engage In Community Support others and allow others to support you
Mt Binga Information Session
Questions? About Scope and Sequence About Specific Camps Specific Questions to Darren and Jacinta, Elanda Point (Year 8 Camp) Specific Questions to Adrian Ford, Mt Binga (Year 9 Experience) OR email questions to: outdooreducation@redeem er.com.au
Thank you for coming! email further questions to: outdooreducation@redeem er.com.au