We adopt a strategic approach to our school camp program curriculum. We plan, design and deliver school camp programs in partnership with your school, taking into consideration a long term educational strategy and development of your students.
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Students are introduced to the Australian way of life through direct experiences in outdoor recreational activities. This allows students to begin their understandings of personal health and wellbeing, safety in the outdoors and maintaining a sustainable environment through minimal human impact practices.
OutBeyond’s student-led initiatives place greater responsibility on students through minor leadership roles on program through to decision making on some aspects of planning their programs. Students then have the ability to develop these opportunities for increased freedom within program boundaries.
Student interdependence within a group is developed through an introduction to leadership and the outdoors. Through extended, lightweight expeditions, students are challenged to increase self awareness, respect for others and for the environment - including awareness of minimal environmental impact practices.
Combining reflection and introspection in a natural setting, OutBeyond allows students to begin to understand and balance the rigors of western living with their place in nature, and the positive contributions they can make.
A further understanding of seasons, climate, growth and landscape is developed through investigation in an Australian context. Students begin to explore natural environments from a field naturalist perspective, and learn the role and place of different species in ecosystems.
The formative years to students becoming a young adult is supported through student engagement in understanding codes of conduct in
the outdoors, as well as the reasons
for risk management. Through adventurous activities, students explore their connection to self and nature by finding links between outdoor recreation and life. Skills developed through challenging circumstances can then be utilised and applied in day-to-day life.
Students are now capable of developing the knowledge and skills to prepare
for and participate in an independent, lightweight journey with adult guidance and supervision. Students assume leadership roles within the group, allowing increased responsibilities
and, paired with investigations into conservation issues and governing body’s decisions, develop an understanding of the impact of their decisions on a group. Development of self-efficacy will begin to manifest as students construct their own ideas and strategies to support their peers and the natural environment.
Jess completed her high school education in Melbourne, in that time she became a qualified swimming teacher for 8 years and gained a love for teaching. She completed the Bachelor of Education and has been teaching and facilitating for 4 years in a school-based environment, whilst also taking students into the outdoor classroom for outdoor education programs.
I love being able to facilitate these amazing experiences for students and teachers, watching them challenge themselves and witness them grow as people and become more confident in very rewarding.
Jess has facilitated throughout Australia and North America, learning that there are nearly no limits to what can be learned in the Outdoor Classroom.
Joel is passionate about youth leadership and development through outdoor education, community service and travel experiences.
Born in New Zealand, one of the worlds most pristine natural environments, Joel now calls Melbourne home.
With over 9 years’ experience in nature based tourism, outdoor education, and community development, Joel is the founder and the head of the School Camps Australia Group, responsible for companies such as OutBeyond. Through this line of work, Joel has been directly responsible for more than 15,000+ students and their experiences on school camps, study tours and international travel and exchange programs.
Joel has held positions responsible for the safe delivery, risk management and compliance policies for over 60 Australian schools attending outdoor education programs. A key leader in the Australian camping and outdoor recreation community, as a National Peak body board director of the Australian Camps Association (ACA).
Joel regularly advises organisations within the International Education and Tourism sectors, both in Australia and abroad.
An advocate for child safety, wellbeing and youth leadership, Joel also sits on the safety sub-committee of the SCA group. Safety is not a checklist, safety is a culture, and through rigorous interdisciplinary training of personnel, we are able to improve that culture.
OutBeyond programs have been designed with safety at the forefront, and student experience at the centre of everything that we do. Joel provides students and staff from all around the world with the opportunity to learn, grow and develop as global citizens, beyond the walls of the classroom.
Michael completed his secondary and tertiary education in Melbourne, Australia with a heavy focus on Outdoor Education, Sustainability Tourism and Hospitality.
Completing a Diploma of Ecotourism has given Michael a good grounding in sustainable practice and this is something he is proud to build into the OutBeyond Programs. His education in the outdoors begun from a young age with his family and friends and this was the beginning of his Experiential Learning journey.
Working with groups of international and local students for the last 6 years, he relishes the opportunity and challenge of introducing Australian Outdoor Education principles to an International audience. Working to deliver camps to thousands of students in the last 6 years has given him a great perspective on how all students learn and engage in different ways.
Ben, like many other Australian’s, has been extremely fortunate to attend numerous youth camps as a child through the Australian education system.
Growing up in Melbourne, Ben attended two very prestigious schools on the Mornington Peninsula, gaining enough experience and skills through their cross-curricular educational approach to then lead camps at the young age of 16. At that age, Ben knew that leadership was a natural skill of his. By growing his knowledge in the area of youth development through working in child care and camp education, Ben was able to assist students to gain additional skills and knowledge that complements academic education and set’s young people up with important life skills to take on the world.
Growing up with a father working in corporate safety Ben began to recognise and manage risk from a very young age, naturally continuing to ensure the safety of students, teachers and colleagues. Ben’s love of Australia and culture has seen him live in two major cities of Australia as well as regional Queensland and Victoria.
Nothing pleases Ben more than being able to show International visitors this beautiful country.
Liam completed his High School Education and has since gone on to become a qualified Australian school teacher through his graduate studies in Melbourne, Victoria.
He has a Bachelor of Exercise and Health Science with a major in Outdoor Recreation and a Postgraduate Diploma of Education.
Liam has over 4 years of professional experience in facilitating and teaching students in the outdoors. With a love for the ocean, his personal interests revolve around an active lifestyle by the beach, surfing and swimming as much as he can.
Tim studied Graphic Design for print in the mid 2000's and following his course, leapt into the world of digital media. Tim has over 10 years experience in design, development and marketing of websites, digital business systems and traditional media.
The outdoors, and in particular the Ocean, is where Tim spends the majority of his free time. A big AFL fan, he also plays football himself. Tim is a keen fisherman, diver, kiteboarder, surfer and basically anything in or near the ocean.
YuKan, can speak 3 different languages, English, Cantonese, Mandarin. She has completed her Accounting and Finance degree in Hong Kong, but was in love with outdoor since she joined the Boy Scout Association when she was 12 years old.
YuKan applies her outdoor experience into education and facilitation. She became an outdoor facilitator right away after she graduated, working with international students from all over the world for the past 4 years in different countries through Asia and Australia.
YuKan believes experiential learning is good for students not only academically, but also for their personal development. Through her love of travel, YuKan has visited 13 provinces in China and 18 countries in the world. She loves doing solo trip with her big backpack. and meeting the locals. Travelling has opened her eyes, making her be more accepting and patient.
Dana joined OutBeyond through her desire to try something new, challenge herself and most of all build confidence in an international organisation.
Whilst completing her Master degree in Global Media and communication at Melbourne University, Dana joined an OutBeyond program as a student volunteer. Here Dana witnessed the totally different education model between China and Australia and the magic power of outdoor education in developing children’s character.
Before coming to Australia, Dana had several working experiences in different media sectors, including Chinese Top 1 TV Broadcasting System, a China Central TV Television（CCTV) documentary director's studio, and an advertising company. Dana is in love with communicating with audiences through the power of word and graphic. Now Dana has chosen the Outdoor Education as a new fresh start.
Mary has been working in classrooms as a teacher’s aide for 9 years, helping build confidence and communication skills with the students. She has studied education and has a strong passion for helping students realise their full potential.
Through her work with OutBeyond, Mary has developed the outdoor education skills needed to facilitate her own camp groups.
As a creative being, Mary thrives with art based projects and activities, having studied Arts and currently undertaking a degree in Textile Design, she is able to bring some colour and creativity into her camps which help the students relax and express themselves in a way other than verbal communication. She loves to see the students challenge themselves and try breaking out of their comfort zones, it’s incredible the way that learning outside of the classroom can encourage a whole new understanding of self and environment.
Through her love of travel, Mary has visited 18 countries since her first solo trip to Europe when she was 20 years old. The experiences of travelling both solo and in a group have taught her confidence, compassion, patience, acceptance and are a strong reminder to be open minded and ready for a new life experience.
When visiting Australia, there is so much to learn. Our beautiful natural sights are breath-taking and also provide a great opportunity to learn safety and outdoor education. Students can expect to have the trip of a lifetime when coming to Australia. It is the chance to challenge yourself and learn more about how you can work in a team, be a leader, and surprise yourself with the amount of achievements and stories you will return home with.
OutBeyond is a member of the Australian Camps Association, the peak body for residential camps and activity providers in Australia.
OutBeyond is a recognised Duke of Ed Employer and a Licensed Operator of providing Duke of Edinburgh programs to schools and individual students.
OutBeyond is licensed tour operator with Parks Victoria. As the State wide peak body for our National Parks, Parks Victoria govern all National Parks and as an operator in these parks where must adhere to strict rules and regulations set by Parks Victoria.
We are committed to protecting the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. We are endorsed by LNT to provide education programs on the environment and outdoor ethics.
OutBeyond is a member of the International Camping Fellowship (ICF) as a key contributor to camping and camp programs on an international level.
OutBeyond is an accredited provider of nature based education programs and outdoor education programs with Parks Victoria,
OutBeyond has been identified and endorsed as an influential provider of International Education products and services to schools, universities and training colleges.
OutBeyond is an accredited under the ATAP quality assurance accreditation program
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Register for Future PositionsWe love what we do and make it fun to be involved. When it comes to fun, we’re bold, creative and don’t take ourselves too seriously (most of the time). We recognise and celebrate our achievements and successes as one family with a big imagination.
We nurture personal respect and respect for others, wherever they live. We encourage individuals to think deeply and critically about what is equitable and just, and what will minimise harm to our planet.
We encourage curiosity and strive to understand our team members, partners and clients and accept them, treating them as we’d like to be treated – as unique, valuable individuals
Above all else, we value the truth. The most important thing is to keep our word, never taking advantage of anyone and always telling the truth. We will always pursue openness and honesty, even when it hurts or we have bad news to deliver.
We work together across borders and perceived boundaries to meet the needs of our customers, team members and partners to help everyone win.
On every occasion, we are loyal to our team members, and treat our community like family.
We embrace all challenges with open arms, persevere over long periods of time, and never lose the passion.
We treat ourselves and others as people of value; and accept everyone’s differences as strengths to enhance what we do.
Honest, equitable and non-discriminatory treatment of program participants, partners and employees.
We take initiative, focus on student outcomes through enhancing the learning opportunity. We learn from our mistakes as well as our successes to deliver excellence on a real level.
We encourage and empower our people to ask the challenging questions, in search of the deepest answers, in order to tap into talent, experience and passion.
We depend on forward thought, and thrive on working with our community to create shared value and lasting impact, to serve the younger generations.
The world is changing fast, and young people will need to be agile and willing to adapt to meet tomorrow’s world head on. We’re learning all the time. We listen to others.
