Sport and Recreation Program Development and Delivery: Stages 1

The Outdoor Education ExperienceOutdoor Education provides practical settings to support and enhance school based educational activities utilising naturalenvironments to achieve learning outcomes.Outdoor Education is an alternative to school based curriculum learning, providing outcomes which are unique to learning withinthe outdoor setting. Students embark on learning journeys through experience, adventure and challenge which encompassphysical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual dimensions.Growing numbers of children are losing contact with the natural environment and missing out on opportunities to experienceoutdoor play and physical activity. This lack of opportunity can be linked to heightened health problems, such as; childhoodobesity, increased stress, behaviour disorders and lower school achievement (Children and Nature Network 2009). Children canalso miss out on opportunities to use their initiative and socialise with other children.The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be facilitated and supported through experiential learning and thus recreationprograms, outdoor education and experiential learning become crucial to youth development in these times.LocationsBerryLocated on the edge of this quaint township, the Berry Sportand Recreation Centre boasts a unique natural diversity thatmeans your time spent at the Centre will, at the very least, bevery Berry special.BorambolaLocated in the Riverina region of NSW, the Centre is seton the banks of the beautiful Tarcutta Creek near WaggaWagga. Whether you visit for a holiday getaway or structuredprogram, one thing is for sure – you’ll love the true countryexperience at Borambola.Broken BayTwinkle your toes sandside, take a walk on the wildside, orspot a furry friend or two on the natureside – all againstthe back drop of the big blue at the Broken Bay Sport andRecreation Centre.JindabyneTake a break, improve your health and well being, andbreathe the fresh mountain air. Set on 87 hectares of highalpine country, Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centrecombines a terrific location with a wide range of facilities.Lake AinsworthThe sun and the surf are up, so you won’t have a problemgetting up and active at Lake Ainsworth Sport andRecreation Centre. Nestled between Byron Bay andBallina, this easily accessible Centre boasts an unrivalledbeachside experience.Lake BurrendongBreathtaking views are guaranteed at Lake BurrendongSport and Recreation Centre, where the water meets thewilderness and the skies and vistas are vast. Set on a67 hectare rural property, the centre is a playground forenjoying the great outdoors.Lake KeepitFor an unforgettable rural adventure, you just can’t beatLake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre. Nestled onthe foreshores of beautiful Lake Keepit, the Centre issurrounded by miles of pastoral and timber country and isonly 40 minutes drive from Tamworth, Australia’s countrymusic capital.Milson IslandVisitors marvel at the tranquil atmosphere of this islandparadise, located on the majestic Hawkesbury River. Amodern multi-purpose facility, Milson Island is only a shortdrive from Sydney, the Central Coast or Newcastle.Myuna BayDiscover the natural beauty of Lake Macquarie by stayinglakeside at Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation. Just a littleover an hour’s drive north of Sydney, the Centre is in aperfect location for outdoor adventure and specialises inwater-based activities all year round.Sydney AcademyThe Sydney Academy combines modern facilities with theconvenience of being close to the city, making it a must forschools, sporting and community groups and anyone lookingfor outdoor adventure and fun.Point WolstoncroftPoint Wolstoncroft’s idyllic setting on the eastern foreshoreof Lake Macquarie makes it a favourite destination for avariety of groups. You can loll lakeside and simply absorb thetranquility or enjoy the surrounds with a paddle on the greatlake or a wander through the bushland.Sport and Recreation Program Development and Delivery: Stages 1, 2 and 3 | 5 |