Year 6 Outdoor Education Program 2014
Year 6 Outdoor Education Program 2014. Program Outline Monday Students meet at 8:30am at South Road Gates. Make sure you bring lunch and snacks for Monday.
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Year 6 Outdoor Education Program 2014
Program Outline
Monday
Students meet at 8:30am at South Road Gates. Make sure you bring lunch and snacks for Monday.
Upon arrival at Camp Ibis, students will set up camp before beginning the orienteering challenge course,
which will lead into raft building and racing. After dinner sit around the fire and make dessert.
Tuesday
Sailing the Gippsland Lakes and exploring the Banksia Peninsula by Mountain bike.
Wednesday
In the morning you will learn what the indigenous people of the area ate and how they hunted for food.
Followed by learning how to use a Trangia (camp stove) and make a hot drink. After lunch we make our
way to Buchan Caves, there we will journey through the spectacular Royal Cave, set up camp and go
on a night walk.
Thursday
Challenge yourself in Wilsons Adventure Cave. Be prepared to get a little dirty. Late afternoon we will
drive back to Camp Ibis. There we will meet our friends from Wildlife Unlimited who will show and talk to
us about the animals living in the nest boxes around Camp Ibis.
Friday
Pack up, play one last game and reflect on our wonderful week of camp. Have lunch on route and return
to school by 3:30pm.
Year 6 Outdoor Education
Raft Building
Racing your raft
B u c h a n
C a v e s
Royal Cave
Wilsons Cave
Buchan Camp Ground
Sailing
Mt Bike Riding
T r a n g i a
Clothing & Equipment
• Follow the Gear List PRECISLY• PLEASE READ THIS EQUIPMENT LIST & THE BUYING GUIDE CAREFULLY THEY HAVE BEEN CREATED WITH YOUR BEST INTERESTS IN MIND.
BUYING GUIDE LINK http://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/Beyond-the-Classroom/Outdoor-Education-Program-Camps/Documents/Outdoor%20Education%20Buying%20Guide%202012.pdf
School Provided Equipment and Clothing
Hiking Pack
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Pants
Trangia Stove
Students need to bring
Toiletries
Torch – small and lightweight. Head torches are best. Bring spare batteries.
Bath Towel
30+ Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Clothing Beanie
Hat
Sun Glasses
Wool or Fleece
3 short sleeve collared shirts
1 long sleeve collard shirt
House Polo Shirt
Sports Shirt
Long Sleeve Polo or Business Shirt
2 pairs of shorts
School Sports Shorts
Knee Length Board Shorts
2 Jumpers - Wool or Fleece
School Woollen Jumper Fleece Jumper
2 Long PantsLight Weight
Quick Dry Hiking Pants
Tracksuit Pants
Thermals
Made from; Polypropylene Wool
Socks 2 Woollen 2 Sports Socks
Bathers
Underwear – a change for each day
Shoes
Caving Clothes
Old clothes and shoes that can get dirty
Option 1 – Long sleeve topLong pantsClosed in, tie up shoes
Option 2 – Long overallsClosed in, tie up shoes
Bedding
Before purchasing gear please refer to the Outdoor Education Buying Guide on the STL Link http://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/Beyond-the-Classroom/Outdoor-Education-Program-Camps/Pages/BuyingGuide.aspx
Hire from Outsports Sleeping bag $35.82 for 7 days
Thermarest $17.78 for 7 days
Optional Extras
Book
Camera – bring in zip lock bag
Cards
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