GOALS OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT CROFTON HOUSE SCHOOL
Outdoor Activities and Backcountry Skills
• Safely introduce students to a variety of outdoor activities and facilitate the learning of basic backcountry skills
• Create opportunities for students to step outside their comfort zone
Personal and Social Development
• Provide experiences to develop positive character traits such as self-confidence, self-reliance, leadership, collaboration, respect, responsibility and communication
Environmental Education
• Provide experiences for students to connect with the natural world
• Promote an appreciation of the natural environment and good stewardship of the earth through educational opportunities in the outdoors and the teaching of wilderness ethics
Academic Integration
• Recognize that outdoor education is part of the total learning experience and can include many subject areas( English, social studies, science, drama, history, geography, physical education)
OUTDOOR EDUCATION 8
Recommended
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
None
N / A 4 day camp
Outdoor instruction and experiential learning
Outdoor Education 8 is an off-campus excursion that safely introduces students to a variety of outdoor pursuits through hands-on, experiential learning. Personal leadership is explored and extends to include leadership within a group, fostering positive student relationships, strong communities, and a sense of belonging. Group activities include mountain biking, climbing, high ropes courses, hiking, group challenges, and initiatives, and a one-night camping experience where students practice basic backcountry skills. Adhering to the philosophy of‘ challenge by choice’, students are empowered to choose to participate in the activities for a personalized level of engagement.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION 9
Recommended Outdoor Education 8
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
N / A 4 day camp
Outdoor instruction and experiential learning
Outdoor Education 9 is an off-campus excursion that builds on the variety of outdoor pursuits introduced through the Grade 8 Outdoor Education program. Students continue to explore personal leadership, group leadership, and environmental stewardship, supporting student understanding of their role within successful communities. Students will participate in a two day one night hiking trip, where they cook two backcountry meals and sleep in a tent. Group activities include camping skills, arts & crafts, campfire cooking and team initiatives. Adhering
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