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Get ready as students participate in an action-packed journey of survivor type challenges to ultimately complete the Boyne Island Challenge.
Base command contacts student via a UHF walkie talkie and delivers team building challenges such as designing and constructing both a shelter and a raft, building a fire and using traditional methods to start the fire, navigating the river while canoeing and pushing past comfort zones on the high ropes challenge. Using elements from the Australian Curriculum – General Capabilities -Personal and Social Capability continuum - the program targets opportunities for students to recognise emotions, become confident and resilient, appreciate diverse perspectives, work collaboratively and develop reflective practices.
Students collectively reflect at the conclusion of each challenge to acquire their epaulette 'stripes' which signifies their ability to reflect honestly on their experience and consider their learning. Upon completing each challenge, students collect a badge which assists them to conquer the Boyne Island Challenge and receive their reward.
Duration: 4-5 days (3-4 nights)
The Boyne Island Challenge Program Overview contains detailed curriculum links and is available to download in the Related Links on the right.