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THE BENEFITS OF TEACHER INVOLVEMENT ON SCHOOL CAMP PROGRAMS
October 13, 2023
School camp programs have long been an integral part of the Australian education system, offering students unique opportunities for personal growth..
WHAT WE LEARNED FROM COVID19: HYGIENE ON CAMP
October 10, 2023
While the height of the COVID19 pandemic was an extremely challenging time throughout Australia, as an organisation who believes highly in the value..
COMMON CAMP FEARS EXPLORED
September 25, 2023
Australia has a fairly strong reputation for unpredictable terrain and a diverse array of wildlife. Add these elements to an adventurous camp..
HOW OUTDOOR EDUCATION BOOSTS PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
September 13, 2023
We humans are naturally geared towards problem-solving - right from the moment we are born. Many of the problems we overcome in early life are simple..
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
September 1, 2023
In a time when we are more keenly aware of our impact on nature and are actively looking for opportunities to repair the damage already done, it is..
CAMP ACCOMODATION
August 17, 2023
Our goal at any camp is to provide a balance of comfort and adventure. The further into the wilderness the adventure takes us, the more the..
A TYPICAL DAY ON CAMP
August 3, 2023
While no two camp experiences with The Outdoor Education Group are the same, it can be helpful to understand the rough structure a camp program can..
PREPPING FOR CAMP - TECHNOLOGY DETOX
July 26, 2023
In 2023, we are used to hearing about growing screen time statistics in school-aged children and young adults. As our lives become busier and more..
HOW TO EXTEND ON ACTIVITIES FROM CAMP AT HOME
July 14, 2023
The camp environment invites a huge range of students from a diverse array of backgrounds and varied experiences. While the aspect of simply being in..
IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF TIME IN NATURE FOR THOSE HEADING STRAIGHT BACK TO THE CLASSROOM
July 6, 2023
At The Outdoor Education Group (OEG), we are typically working with young adults in primary school or in high school. When we think about those..
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WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN ON CAMP THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR THEIR FUTURES?
June 6, 2023
Experiential Learning is the cornerstone of what The Outdoor Education Group’s programs are built on. The reason for this is to allow students of all..
DEALING WITH REMOTE FIRST AID EXPERIENCES
June 1, 2023
Remote Australia is full of hidden beauty but there are always risks when stepping off the beaten track. To help you feel prepared for what the..
SUPPORTING NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS IN THE OUTDOORS
May 31, 2023
In Australia and abroad, there is a significant amount of research to suggest outdoor education is highly beneficial to neurodivergent students. For..
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TOILETING ON CAMP - WHAT TO EXPECT
May 17, 2023
At The Outdoor Education Group (OEG), many of us spend a significant amount of time in nature either in personal time or on the clock in hard-top,..
HOW WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF EMOTIONAL SAFETY WITHIN OEG PROGRAMS
May 5, 2023
As an organisation running camps with students across a broad range of abilities within a nature setting, emotional safety is a significant priority...