Bogong Outdoor Education Centre
Bogong, Vic, Australia
http://www.boec.vic.edu.au/

Environmental Studies

These sessions look at the ecology of the area and incorporate classroom presentations and student practical work on the land use issues, history, flora, fauna, climate, water and geology associated with the Alpine environment. Bogong After-Dark (evening session) Discover the nightlife of Bogong Village by moonlight and recline in the Cattlemans Hut for a relaxing powerpoint slide presenta......
 

Pioneering is an initiative activity session where students are taught a number of knots and lashings that allow their group to solve the problem of crossing a low creek by constructing a simple bridge. ...
 

Basic downhill skiing skills are introduced to the students who then have the opportunity to expand on these and explore the introductory areas at Falls Creek ski resort. VCE students may have the opportunity to snowboard....
 

Students are instructed in the basics of cross country skiing which will enable them to use these skills to explore different aspects and areas of the alpine environment. The VCE extension to this activity is a two day ski tour with one overnight snow campout....
 

Experiencing the amazing winter alpine environment through a sensory, exploratory and more inclusive nature. Snowshoeing is an immersion-focussed activity for students to get amongst the snow gums, amidst the snow, with little gadgetry and lots of imagination....
 

Rock hopping involves students following a river gorge up stream by moving from rock to rock, wading and walking along the river bank. It is done at Bogong in the west branch of the Kiewa River and in the Rocky Valley Stream. Swimming in water holes and sliding down wet rocks on route adds to the excitement. Students wear helmets and suitable footwear. It is conducted in the warmer periods ......
 

Hikes are normally conducted on the Bogong High Plains. Students hike in groups of about 12, accompanied by BOEC staff and one of their teachers and can visit a number of historic cattlemans huts en route. Hikes are preceded by a hike preparation session. In this session the students discuss the hike and are given information, equipment and food required for a safe and enjoyable experience. ...
 

Mountain Bike touring is conducted either on the Bogong High Plains using existing trails or on the network of trails around Bogong and Mt Beauty. It provides the opportunity for students to enjoy the spectacular scenery and environment of the high country. ...
 

BOEC has a well developed, exciting and challenging High Ropes Course constructed in a forest setting adjacent to the Centre. There are two sets of four elements, two stand alone elements (Dangle Duo, Trapeze or Pamper pole) and a Flying Fox (i.e.11 elements in total). ...
 

Canoeing is conducted on Lake Guy, which adjoins the Centre. The students are introduced to basic methods of flat water canoeing to enable them to explore the lake environs. ...
 

The Centre has developed a simple method of introducing students to Orienteering (navigation using a map and compass) . Students progress from a simple course around the Centre area to a more complex and challenging set of courses in the forest area around Bogong Village. ...
 

Rogaining is similar to orienteering. Students team up for this four to five hour challenge to test themselves within a defined area on the Bogong High Plains. A great activity for allowing students to take on leadership, initiative and responsibility in a magnificent alpine setting....
 

A general introduction to the techniques and skills of rockclimbing and abseiling conducted on a number of rock walls in and around the Centre area. A newly constructed Indoor Climbing and Abseil Wall has been in operation since 1999....
 

Students are taken to a site on the Bogong High Plains where they have the opportunity to extend the climbing and abseiling they have done at the Centre. This is normally done as a half day activity combined with a half day of mountain biking. ...
 

On-site training day programmes are designed to meet the individual needs of the school. The content of this programme is fun and engaging and designed to develop learning. Typical aims of the programme: To develop students ability to work with others by developing teamwork, communication, taking personal responsibility, and leadership through practical problem solving. Student group......
 

This one day course aims to introduce the students to the way people learn. The focus is on making the students realise their strength and unique learning style. The skills developed on the course can then be applied to the school setting through mind maps and classroom case studies. A final workshop looks at key issues within the school and considers possible changes. Students can then pre......
 

This is a training organisation set up in the US which has expanded to include a European training faculty. The faculty is made up of Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics and Mountain Rescue trainers. They run a number of courses per year giving their time for free. For more details about WEMSI contact www.wemsi.org. The courses include: - Command Physical Course - Wilderness First Responder Cour......
 

The two day course covers all aspects of vehicle preparation, recovery and driving. Once again the courses run anywhere in the world and use both theory and practical sessions to ensure techniques and put to use, refined and retained....
 

This course provides a short theory session about proactive driving for developing countries followed by a practice instructed drive. The courses are based anywhere in the world and provide a vital refresher in good driving practice and up to date techniques. ...
 

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