10 THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT CAMPING Camping is one of the best ways to travel and experience the great outdoors. Whether you go camping with your school mates, friends, family or partner, you are guaranteed to create memories to last a lifetime. So here are our 10 things...
SUN PROTECTION WHEN BUSHWALKING / HIKING It's important that sun protection when bushwalking / hiking is a high priority for everyone. No matter whether the sun is shining or it's a cloudy day. Or if you're at beach or hiking 3,000 metres above sea level.The warm sun...
10 BENEFITS OF SCHOOL CAMP UC Camping was established int he mid 70's and since that time have hosted 1,000's of guests. We are most proud of providing diverse and fulfilling experiences for staff and students that they will hold with them for the rest of their life....
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET LOST HIKING - PART 2 Following on from Part 1 on what to do if you get lost hiking, welcome to part 2. Lets unpack how to attempt a self rescue. After you've stopped, stayed calm, taken a deep breath and even have a cuppa, these are the steps to...
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET LOST HIKING - PART 1 It's important to know what to do if you get lost hiking. So let's to start with the fundamentals. Before you leave home Tell someone where you're going and give them a plan or fill out a trip intention form, which you can...
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT AUSTRALIAN SNAKES There are lot's of interesting facts about Australian snakes. Some you'll know and some will definitely surprise you. So let's begin: Let's being with 10 snake facts Snakes are a reptile - they have bee around for...
HOW TO TREAT A SNAKE BITE What happens when a snake bites? When a snake successfully injects venom through a bite, it will travel through the lymphatic system to the bloodstream. From here, it can have serious consequences on the nerves and muscles which can then...
HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT BLISTERS To begin with, what causes a blister? A blister is a small pocket of fluid on the skin and is usually in response to an injury, friction or heat. Therefore, blisters are common on feet. For example, wearing new footwear (whether...
WHAT IS A GAGA PIT? We are often asked, what is a GaGaga pit. Two of our sites, Grantville Lodge and Merricks Lodge have GaGa pits and they are a popular activity that can be lead by our staff or teaching staff. But what is the game about? The best way to describe...
WHAT IS BUSH ADVENTURE THERAPY? To begin with, there are a few different terms for "BAT" such as: integrative outdoor healthcare wilderness therpay outdoor adventure interventions In short, the most popular term is 'bush adventure therapy' here in Australia....
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