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

BuchanBuchan CavesCaves

Royal Cave

Wilsons Cave

Buchan Camp Ground

Sailing

Mt Bike Riding

TrangiaTrangia

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 Program- Camps/Documents/Outdoor%20Education%20Buying%20Guide% 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 Pants Light 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 top Long pants Closed in, tie up shoes Option 2 – Long overalls Closed in, tie up shoes

Bedding Before purchasing gear please refer to the Outdoor Education Buying Guide on the STL Link 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