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

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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