Blogs

Outdoor Education has become somewhat of a byword when discussing interactions with students, the great outdoors and learning outdoor skills. You might have heard it thrown around yourself when talking to your fellow teachers or parents. You may have even found yourself asking the question, what does it actually mean and why is it considered so important for student education? To put it simply, the term Outdoor Education can be defined by experiential learning in, for, or about the outdoors. Experiential learning itself is classified as ‘learning by experience‘ or ‘learning through doing‘, and Outdoor Education embraces this via organized activities that take place in outdoor environments. This does not mean however that Outdoor Education is focused solely on having fun outdoors. In fact, Outdoor Education programs focus on three major precepts; to positively transform the individuals Think, Feel, and Behave. And there is no better time to embrace these changes then during a student’s school years.

Outdoor learning experiences, commonly referred to in school environments as Outdoor Education, are becoming of greater focus within the educational curriculum. What once was considered a novel form of entertainment in the outdoors to break up the seriousness of the school year has quickly become an important factor within educational success. These days quality Outdoor Educators are expected to be able to create custom outdoor experiences that follow yearly curriculum structures with the positive outcomes the experiences provide showing long-term benefits to students and faculty alike. The positive impacts Outdoor Education has on the classroom are wide ranging. Four of the most well documented ones include –

Marc has been with Wilderness Escape since 2008 and is one of our top-rated water-sport Outdoor Education Managers. With a Double diploma of tourism and outdoor education, and industry qualifications in bushwalking, kayaking, snorkelling, surfing and challenge ropes, he is a great all rounder for both our Summer and Winter camps and day experiences.

Looking for something fun to do with the kids in the great outdoors this winter? Wilderness Escape is here with our top 5 favourite outdoor activities to do during winter, and our favourite places to do them! Too often people think that winter means you can no longer have fun outside. We are here to tell you that it is the exact opposite! Whether it’s fun things to do on a mini-break, day activities or even some fun holiday programs to send your kids on, we cover them all.

Looking for fun things to do with your children, that can also help educate them on their local environment and how to take care of it? Wilderness Escape has compiled a list of our five (and a bonus sixth) top things to do with your kids, that are also good for the environment.