2010 Programs

Overview

Bogong delivers a wide range of programs that provide schools with a variety of student learning outcomes. We believe that each student will succeed by exploring the alpine environment while engaging in outdoor activities and living and learning together in a sustainable community. In 2010, Bogong offers nine non-winter programs and two winter programs.

It should be noted that programs may have to be altered at short notice due to unseasonable conditions.

Non-winter programs

Typically these programs operate in terms 1, 2 and 4, (February to June and October to December) and are of five or six days duration (Monday - Friday or Saturday) with students generally arriving about 1.30pm on Monday and departing at 10.00am on Friday or Saturday.

Extend Mind & Body - Activity

This program has a distinct focus on extending students in both mind and body. The activities that the students will be involved in will have a bias towards these aims. Students will be involved in activities both with in the Bogong environs, including the lake area and the Bogong High Plains. The location of the activities on the Bogong High Plains enables the students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the alpine environment. This this new knowledge will then be used to develop a connection between the alpine environment and the students home environment. All of this learning will be enveloped with an extension focus.

Teachers can download a copy of the Extend Mind & Body Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:

Program Timetable - Extend Mind & Body - Activity

Extend Mind & Body - Bushwalk

This 6 day program has a distinct focus on developing the students ability to extend themselves in mind and body through a bushwalk activity. Other activities that the students will be involved in will have a bias towards the development of the individuals ability to extend themselves. Students will be involved in activities with in the Bogong environs including the lake area. The location of the bushwalk will be on the Bogong High Plains, which then enables the students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the alpine environment. This this new knowledge will then be used to develop a connection between the alpine environment and the students home environment. All of this learning will be enveloped with an extension focus.

Teachers can download a copy of the Extend Mind & Body - Bushwalk Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:

Program Timetable - Extend Mind & Body - Bushwalk

Independence & Confidence - Activity

This program has a distinct focus on developing the students independence and confidence. The activities that the students will be involved in will have a bias towards these aims. Students will be involved in activities both with in the Bogong environs, including the lake area and the Bogong High Plains. The location of the activities on the Bogong High Plains enables the students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the alpine environment. This this new knowledge will then be used to develop a connection between the alpine environment and the students home environment. All of this learning will be enveloped with an independence and confidence focus.

Teachers can download a copy of the Independence & Confidence - Activity Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:

Program Timetable - Independence & Confidence - Activity

Independence & Confidence - Campout

This program has a distinct focus on developing the students independence and confidence. The activities that the students will be involved in will have a bias towards the development of a team. Students will be involved in activities with in the Bogong environs including the lake area. There is also an overnight camp out component where the students will be under canvas in a temporary community environment, developing the skills to be existing in an independent way. The location of the camp out will be on the Bogong High Plains, which then enables the students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the alpine environment. This this new knowledge will then be used to develop a connection between the alpine environment and the students home environment.

Teachers can download a copy of the Independence & Confidence - Camput Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:

Program Timetable - Independence & Confidence - Campout

Junior Teamwork

There is potential to negotiate this program with schools that apply. One of the main aims of these programs is for students to go through an orientation process where they are getting to know their new class mates and how to effectively interact with them. After the orientation, team work is an important part of the students week. They will do a number of activities within the Bogong area that will enable them to gin the knowledge on how to work in a team and then apply these skills in a range of situations.

Teachers can download a copy of the Junior Teamwork Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:
Program Timetable - Junior Teamwork

Mitta Mitta Rafting - 6 Day

This program involves an overnight experience based on the Mitta Mitta river. Students will raft the grade 3/4 rapids while having the opportunity to experience a range of environments. The program will be offered to limited schools in weeks 2 & 3 of term 4.

Teachers can download a copy of the Mitta Mitta Rafting Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:
Program Timetable - Mitta Mitta Rafting - 6 Day

Nayook Activity

Students will take part in a number of activities close to the Nayook school site. The student aims for the week will be negotiated and worked towards as the week unfolds.

Nayook Bushwalk

Students will be taken through a comprehensive preparation in order to complete a bushwalk in the local area. One of the major learning outcomes for students is the increase in knowledge of the local history to the area. The visiting of a number of significant sites provides the student with a genuine opportunity to gain an understanding of what it may have been like to exist in these times.

Overnight Bushwalk Adventure - 8 Day

Students will be exposed to a comprehensive range of education based activities. The main focus for the students over the week will revolve around the ability for the students to extend themselves both in mind and body. Students will be involved in activities both with in the Bogong environs including the lake area and the Bogong High Plains. The location of the bushwalk will be on the Bogong High Plains, which then enables the students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the alpine environment. This this new knowledge will then be used to develop a connection between the alpine environment and the students home environment. All of this learning will be enveloped with an extension focus.

Teachers can download a copy of the Overnight Bushwalk Adventure - 8 Day Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:
Program Timetable - Overnight Bushwalk Adventure - 8 Day

Summit to Sea

This is an extensive program that involves 3 adventure activities (bushwalking, canoeing and rafting). The students will be moving through the environment as a group using one of these modes of travel. The main focus for the group will be to be an effectively functioning team while being extended both in mind and body throughout the trip. Students will need to have some experience in light weight camping. There will also be a training weekend to work on snow and white water skills.

Teamwork Activity

This program has a distinct focus on developing the students knowledge and therefore ability to work in a team. The activities that the students will be involved in will have a bias towards the development of a team. Students will be involved in activities both with in the Bogong environs, including the lake area and the Bogong High Plains. The location of the activities on the Bogong High Plains enables the students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the alpine environment. This this new knowledge will then be used to develop a connection between the alpine environment and the students home environment. All of this learning will be enveloped with a teams focus.

Teachers can download a copy of the Team Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:

Program Timetable - Teamwork Activity

Teamwork Campout

This program has a distinct focus on developing the students knowledge and therefore ability to work in a team. The activities that the students will be involved in will have a bias towards the development of a team. Students will be involved in activities with in the Bogong environs including the lake area. There is also an overnight camp out component where the students will be under canvas in a temporary community environment, developing the skills to and knowledge to effectively contribute to the working of this group. The location of the camp out will be on the Bogong High Plains, which then enables the students to develop a knowledge and understanding of the alpine environment. This this new knowledge will then be used to develop a connection between the alpine environment and the students home environment. All of this learning will be enveloped with a teams focus.

Teachers can download a copy of the Teamwork Campout Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:

Program Timetable - Teamwork Campout

Winter programs

These programs operate after Queens Birthday in Term  2 and go through all of Term 3 (June to October), and are of five or six days duration (Monday - Friday or Saturday) with students generally  arriving about 1.30pm on Monday and departing at 10.00am on Friday or  Saturday.

9/10 Winter Connections - 6 Day

This is an alpine introductory program where students are initially allocated a range of snowshoe, cross country and downhill ski gear which after a comprehensive induction enables them to access the alpine environment. The dry land induction session that the students go through enable them to gain a thorough understanding of their equipment and the way to effectively use it. The session also provides a background knowledge of the alpine environment and how to manage yourself in this area. The teaching given to the students in the area of ski skills will be quite intensive and comprehensive, enabling them to optimise their access the alpine environment. The fact that the location of the skiing activities is in the alpine environment and on the Bogong High Plains enables the student to develop a thorough understanding of this area . This this new knowledge will then be used to develop a connection between the alpine environment and the students home environment.

Teachers can download a copy of the 9/10 Winter Connections - 6 Day Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:

Program Timetable - 9/10 Winter Connections - 6 Day

9/10 Winter Connections - 5 Day

This is an alpine introductory program where students are initially allocated a range of cross country and downhill ski gear which after a comprehensive induction enables them to access the alpine environment. The dry land induction session that the students go through enable them to gain a thorough understanding of their equipment and the way to effectively use it. The session also provides a background knowledge of the alpine environment and how to manage yourself in this area. The teaching given to the students in the area of ski skills will be quite intensive and comprehensive, enabling them to optimise their access the alpine environment. The fact that the location of the skiing activities is in the alpine environment and on the Bogong High Plains enables the student to develop a thorough understanding of this area . This this new knowledge will then be used to develop a connection between the alpine environment and the students home environment.

Teachers can download a copy of the 9/10 Winter Connections - 5 Day Timetable as a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, view it on screen or print it out. To download please click on the following link:

Program Timetable - 9/10 Winter Connections - 5 Day

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