After lockdowns and serious restrictions, schools and communities were reconsidering connection, friendship and the experiences young people needed. New teaching approaches and greater creativity had also opened a conversation about how camps and co-curricular programs might evolve.
AusCamp had been closed since March 2020 and was preparing for a planned reopening in November. During the closure, the team maintained buildings and grounds, reviewed programs and considered how outdoor education could respond to a changed school environment.
Ideas under review in 2020
The team was exploring a wider activity mix for venue-based camps, journey programs that combined travel and shared responsibility, and extended programs where students could take a greater role in daily routines with supervision.
The venues also received practical maintenance, including work on accommodation, activity areas and equipment storage. The central question remained the same: how could each camp give students a distinctive learning and life experience?
This announcement marked AusCamp’s preparations to welcome groups back after the 2020 closure. To discuss current possibilities, contact AusCamp.