Outdoor Education

Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for our students to be involved in Outdoor Education Expeditions and study tours both locally and internationally. These form an integral part of our College program and it is anticipated that students will participate in these Outdoor Education activities. The following activities are currently offered for our students:

The following Outdoor Education Expeditions and Experiences are currently provided for our Senior School students:

(Please note, these costs are based on 2023 rates and are considered very rough until we have final numbers and exact pricing).

Year Level	Expedition	Dates	Approximate Cost ($)	Aim(s)
7	House Camp	Feb 7-9, 2024	$400-500	Building relationships.
	OED Overnighter	Various; Term 4	$80-150
8	Glenelg River Canoe Expedition	Apr 29-May 3, May 6-10, Oct 14-18, Oct 21-25, 2024	$900-1100	Developing independence, developing understanding and respect for the natural world, skill development.
9	Great Ocean Walk	Feb 12-16, 2024	$650-850	Personal challenge, developing understanding and respect for the natural world, skill development.
	Victorian Alpine Winter Camp	Aug 12-16, 2024	$2100-2300
	Mittagundi	Aug 26-31, 2024	$1400-1600
	Woolangarra	Sep 2-6, 2024	$1250-1450
10	Snowy River Raft	Dec 1-6, 2024	$2100-2300	Rites of passage through personal challenge, developing independence, building relationships, developing understanding and respect for the natural world, skill development, developing leadership.
	Bogong High Plains Hike	Dec 2-6, 2024	$1000-1200
	Wilson's Prom Hike	Dec 2-6, 2024	$650-850
	Alternate Program	Dec 2-6, 2024	No Cost

Year Level	Experience	Dates	Approximate Cost ($)	Theme(s)
9	Chiang Mai	Multiple throughout the year	$10,000-12,000	Cultural immersion
9-12	Mt Stirling Winter Camp	Aug 9-11, 2024	$600-800	Developing winter camping, hiking and skiing skills, developing understanding and respect for the natural world.
	Downhill Ski Day Trip	Aug 23, 2024	$250-500	Developing understanding and respect for the natural world, developing downhill skiing skills.
10-11	Japanese Study Tour (only open to students actively studying Japanese; will run every other year)	2024 Dates to be confirmed	$5,000-7,000	Cultural immersion, Japanese language development.
10-11	Culture College (will run every other year)	Aug 19-24, 2024	$4,500-6,000	Cultural immersion.
11-12	Tasmania Art Trip (only open to students actively studying U3-4/IB2 art)	TBD	$750-850	Developing an understanding and appreciation for modern art.
11	East Timor Immersion	TBD	TBD	Cultural immersion, developing international mindedness.
11	French Immersion	TBD	TBD	Cultural immersion, developing international mindedness.
11	Spanish Immersion	TBD	TBD	Cultural immersion, developing international mindedness.

Chiang Mai

The Chiang Mai Experience was introduced in 2003 as an optional program involving Year 9 students spending several weeks in Northern Thailand.

This unique experience is designed as an inclusive ‘self-discovery journey’ endeavouring to lead students to a deep self-understanding, self-awareness and true independence. It also serves to provide students with a deep and lasting sense of international mindedness, where an understanding, acceptance and respect for different cultures, religions and ways of life become a hallmark of their character.

Kardinia Sum Pun

Kardinia Sum Pun is a resort style campus, located approximately 16 km north east of Chiang Mai City, in Thailand. Our six acre campus provides a wonderful home-base for students. The facilities include a swimming pool, separate Jacuzzi, sauna, large recreation facility, floodlit tennis/basketball court, lake, open air dining facility, cafe, play space and a gym/activity room. Accommodation for all students is in air-conditioned ensuite rooms with regular cleaning services and laundry provided. Meals are served in the open dining hall by the large ponds.