--- title: THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION GROUP | Student experience description: Student experience | --- Helping young Australians get real world ready [1800 888 900](tel:1800888900) - [Blog](https://www.oeg.edu.au/blog) - [Careers](https://www.oeg.edu.au/careers) - [Foundation](https://www.oeg.edu.au/the-outdoor-education-foundation/) - [Contact](https://www.oeg.edu.au/contact-us/) [![logo-horizontal](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/logo-horizontal.svg) ![logo-horizontal--white](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/logo-horizontal--white.svg)](https://oeg.edu.au) - [Locations](https://www.oeg.edu.au/locations) - [Experiences](https://www.oeg.edu.au/experiences) - [Resources](https://www.oeg.edu.au/resources) ![search-icon](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/icon-search.svg) [get in touch](https://oeg.edu.au/enquire-now/) [login](https://oeg.edu.au/school-login/) ![search-icon](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/icon-search.svg) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/icon-close.svg) Helping young Australians get real world ready [1800 888 900](tel:1800888900) [get in touch](https://oeg.edu.au/enquire-now/) [login](https://oeg.edu.au/school-login/) - [Locations](https://www.oeg.edu.au/locations) - [Experiences](https://www.oeg.edu.au/experiences) - [Resources](https://www.oeg.edu.au/resources) ![fold-1-1-1](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/TheOutdoorEducation_March2020/Images/fold-1-1-1.jpg) # THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION GROUP BLOG Posts about # Student experience ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image-3.jpg) ## [THE BENEFITS OF TEACHER INVOLVEMENT ON SCHOOL CAMP PROGRAMS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/benefits-of-teacher-involvement-on-school-camp) October 13, 2023 School camp programs have long been an integral part of the Australian education system, offering students unique opportunities for personal growth.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/benefits-of-teacher-involvement-on-school-camp) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image-1.jpg) ## [COMMON CAMP FEARS EXPLORED](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/common-camp-fears-explored) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image-4.png) ## [PREPPING FOR CAMP - TECHNOLOGY DETOX](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/prepping-for-camp-technology-detox) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20(2).png) ## [WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN ON CAMP THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR THEIR FUTURES?](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/what-do-students-learn-on-camp-that-will-prepare-them-for-their-futures) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/neurodiversity.png) ## [SUPPORTING NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS IN THE OUTDOORS](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/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.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/supporting-neurodivergent-students-in-the-outdoors) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Blog%20Image-3.png) ## [PLANNING FOR PERIODS ON CAMP](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/planning-for-periods-on-camp) April 20, 2023 As thrilling as going away on camp or on a journey is, for AFAB students, the idea of being in a remote and unknown place during your period can add.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/planning-for-periods-on-camp) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Boys%20bushwalk_share-01.jpg) ## [AN EPIC TALE OF TEENAGE ADVENTURE](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/an-epic-tale-of-teenage-adventure) July 29, 2022 In late 2021, a group of students from Haileybury College set off to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Award; they bushwalked from Portland to.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/an-epic-tale-of-teenage-adventure) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/NSW%20-%20kv%20Canoe-share-01.jpg) ## [ADAPT, ADJUST, OVERCOME AND EDUCATE](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/adapt-adjust-overcome-and-educate) May 20, 2022 Like the wind or the ocean, the nature of outdoor education can often be unpredictable. Although we prepare as best we can, sometimes nature has.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/adapt-adjust-overcome-and-educate) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Vic%20MSV-%20climb%20girl-share.jpg) ## [CHALLENGE BY CHOICE AT THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION GROUP](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/challenge-by-choice-at-the-outdoor-education-group) November 26, 2021 Facing challenges and pushing beyond one's comfort zone is a fundamental part of the programs we offer at The Outdoor Education Group. Presenting our.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/challenge-by-choice-at-the-outdoor-education-group) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Vic%20Jungai-share-01.jpg) ## [5 MYTHS ABOUT SCHOOL CAMP](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/5-myths-about-school-camp) November 19, 2021 School camp is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop new skills, explore ideas, different environments, and build friendships. However, for.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/5-myths-about-school-camp) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/cooking-share-01.jpg) ## [HEALTHY AND TASTY CAMP FOOD](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/healthy-and-tasty-camp-food) August 13, 2021 At The Outdoor Education Group, we work towards shaping healthy, confident and capable young adults, empowering them with the tools to be the best.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/healthy-and-tasty-camp-food) ![](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/hubfs/Vic%20Goulburn%20raft%20jump-share-01.jpg) ## [RESTORING THE LINK BETWEEN NATURE AND YOUNG PEOPLE](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/restoring-the-crucial-link-between-nature-and-australias-young-people) July 30, 2021 Young people are spending more and more time indoors, and it's taking a toll on their health and wellbeing. Author and journalist Richard Louv.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.oeg.edu.au/restoring-the-crucial-link-between-nature-and-australias-young-people) ### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG THE OUTDOOR EDUCATION GROUP ACKNOWLEDGES THE AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLES AS THE FIRST INHABITANTS OF THE NATION AND THE TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF THE LANDS ON WHICH WE LIVE, LEARN AND WORK. WE RECOGNISE THEIR CONTINUING CONNECTION TO LAND, WATERS AND SKY AND WE PAY RESPECTS TO ELDERS PAST, PRESENT AND EMERGING. 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