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Student Preparation for Land-Based Activities
This reference guide provides short, practical activities for use in the 2–3 weeks leading up to camp. These activities prepare students physically, mentally, and socially for land-based activities (tramping, climbing,…
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Water Safety Foundations
Core Principles for School Water-Based Activities These are the non-negotiable safety principles for all water-based activities: canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and other paddling. These must be in place before any…
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How to Debrief Outdoor Experiences
Reflection is where the real learning happens. Without it, outdoor activities (whether paddling, climbing, tramping, archery or horse riding) stay as “fun things we did” rather than experiences that stick…
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Student Preparation for Water Activities
This reference guide provides short, practical activities for use in the 2–3 weeks leading up to camp. These activities prepare students physically, mentally, and socially for water activities, improving confidence…
by Dave SmythSep 21 No comments -
Behaviour Management Outdoors
Outdoor environments require different behaviour management approaches than classrooms. This guide provides practical strategies for managing student behaviour during water and land-based activities (paddling, climbing, tramping, archery, horse riding) in…
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Parent Communication for Water Activities
A Reference Guide for School Camps. This guide provides templates and best practices for communicating with parents about water-based activities during school camp. When parents know what to expect, they’re…
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Working with Outdoor Education Providers
This guide helps teachers decide when to use external providers (for paddling, climbing, tramping, archery, horse riding, and other outdoor activities) and how to select high-quality providers that align with…
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Parent Communication for Land-Based Activities
This reference guide provides templates and best practices for communicating with parents about land-based activities during school camp: tramping and bush walks, climbing, archery, and horse riding. When parents know…
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Land and Bush Safety Foundations
Core Principles for School Land-Based Activities These are the non-negotiable safety principles for land-based activities: day walks, multi-day tramping, and time spent in the New Zealand bush. These must be…
by Dave SmythSep 21 No comments
