Category: Outdoor Education
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Embracing Nature: The Profound Benefits of Outdoor Education
In the age of digital advancement and rapid technological growth, the importance of connecting with nature is more pronounced than ever. Outdoor education, which involves learning experiences in natural environments, offers a plethora of benefits that extend beyond traditional classroom settings. In this blog post, we will explore the profound advantages of outdoor education and…
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BUSHWALKING EXPEDITIONS – 5 VALUABLE SKILLS YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN
Coming into Term 3, land-based camps become our main focus here at Wilderness Escape and in particular bushwalking expeditions, with a bit of kayaking thrown in for some added fun. You might be asking yourself what is a bushwalking expedition and how will that benefit my child? Bushwalking involves day walks or multi day walks…
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Meet Your Outdoor Education Manager – Skye Douglas
Skye began her career as a casual employee of Wilderness Escape in 2014 and quickly proved herself to be an extremely valuable member of our team. In 2015, Skye moved into a permanent, full time OEM role with us. With a Diploma in Outdoor Recreation and qualifications in numerous outdoor activities, Skye is an extremely…
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Fun Things for the Kids to do during the April School Holidays!
The April School Holidays are just around the corner! School Holidays are amongst the best and worst time for parents and kiddo’s alike. An opportunity to spend some quality time with your kids (yay!), but also the never ending quest to keep your little darling entertained. Especially when you have to head off to work.…
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Parents Questions, Answered. What is Outdoor Education and why does it matter.
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…
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4 Known Positive Impacts Outdoor Education has in the Classroom
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…
