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Why Outdoor Education Matters More Than Ever in 2027
Why Outdoor Education Matters More Than Ever in 20276 I watched him from across the campfire circle. Marcus was twelve years old and hadn't looked up from his feet since...
How Camp Builds Resilience in Children: A Parent’s Guide
How Camp Builds Resilience in Children: A Parent's Guide On the first day, she wanted to go home. Sophie was nine years old, at camp for the first time. The...
Why International Students Love the Australian Bush Experience
Why International Students Love the Australian Bush Experience She stood completely still for almost ten minutes, just looking up. Mei was seventeen, from Tokyo. She'd been in Australia for three...
Camp Packing List: What to Bring (And What to Leave at Home)
School Camp Packing List: What to Bring (And What to Leave at Home) I'll never forget the student who arrived at camp with a suitcase full of electronics and no...
How to Talk to Your Child About Going to Camp for the First Time
How to Talk to Your Child About Going to Camp for the First Time I remember the drive to drop my daughter at her first camp. She was eight. The...
The Benefits of Outdoor Learning: What Research Tells Us
The Benefits of Outdoor Learning: What Research Tells Us When I first started teaching, I'll admit I was sceptical about school camps. Three days away from the classroom? That's three...