Outdoor Education

Kindergarten to Year 2

Our youngest students enjoy a three-day program of fun activities including sports, excursions, and a community day at School led by parents. These experiences help children build resilience and adaptability, as they learn to handle new situations and gain a sense of achievement from overcoming small challenges.  

Spending extended time outside the classroom with their peers also allows our Infants students to form stronger friendships, improve communication skills, and learn teamwork through group activities. These early experiences prepare them for the residential camps to come. 

Years 3 to 6 

Students from Years 3 to 6 take part in a three-day residential camp at different locations such as Milson Island, Myuna Bay, Narrabeen and Lake Macquarie. 

These camps develop teamwork, resilience and a sense of independence in safe, supportive environments, with outdoor experiences and hands-on learning that makes their education more engaging.  

These residential camps allow our students to connect with nature and extend their problem-solving skills in real-world settings, and of course – have a lot of fun with their peers! 

Middle School (Years 7–9)

Combining adventure with community-building, our much-loved Middle School camps take place at locations like Glenrock Scout Camp, Glenworth Valley, Cables Wake Park (Penrith) and Cataract Scout Camp. 

In particular, the Year 7 camp plays a vital role in the all-important transition to Senior School, helping new and continuing students form strong relationships with peers and staff.

Activities and expeditions become progressively more challenging, with options such as aqua trampolining, abseiling, mud pits, canoeing, flying fox, high ropes, team initiative games, bush navigation, rock climbing, wakeboarding, mountain biking, horse riding and laser skirmish. 

Senior College (Years 10–11)

Senior College camps extend on the challenges and experiences from Middle School camps, culminating in the much-loved Year 11 Odyssey Program. 

This involves longer expeditions such as coastal and bush hiking, geocaching, mountain biking and kayaking. 

Students gain independence by cooking their own meals on trangia stoves and camping in wilderness locations such as the Royal National Park and Kangaroo Valley.  

Middle School (Years 7 to 9)

Students in Years 9 to 12 can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, a globally recognised self-development program for young people aged 14 to 25. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Framework is a structured way for students to enjoy new experiences, stay active, build skills and confidence and contribute to their local community, all while receiving global recognition for their efforts. 

Many students complete their Bronze Award requirements through our Outdoor Education and Community Service programs, with opportunities to continue to Silver and Gold levels. 

The Program supports every kind of interest and helps our students to grow as capable, motivated, well-rounded humans.