May 20, 2022
As they say, no one simply walks into a multi-day hike. The truth is that preparation reduces the chances of errors and accidents, and makes the trip as enriching as it should be. Here we will focus not on an exhaustive guide to technically address safety risks. Instead, we will…
April 11, 2022
Mountain biking gained a foothold in Australia as early as late 1980s, when some dirt trails were organised in the hills of north Queensland. By 1996 and after much work, local Mountain biking (MTB) rider Glen Jacobs arranged for the MTB World Championships to be held in Cairns, and the rest…
March 1, 2022
Australia’s Aboriginal culture is amazingly more ancient than the Stonehenge, and far older than the time of the building of the Egyptian Pyramids, and the Acropolis in Greece. But still more amazing is that the people who steadfastly keep and nurture the culture still share their identity’s learnings and knowledge…
February 7, 2022
Camping out in nature is one of the most enriching outdoor experiences you can have. No matter your age, whether you're alone or with a bunch of people, camping is great fun and a wonderful way to unwind and relax. Camping unfortunately can also become very uncomfortable over the simplest…
January 25, 2022
Snorkeling is a wonderful way to enjoy the ocean. We have some glorious snorkeling spots here in South Australia including Port Noarlunga which we like to use for snorkeling with school camps in South Australia.To have the most enjoyable and successful experience you need to know…
January 3, 2022
The Summer holidays are here and there's no better time to learn to surf. Here are some helpful and handy tips to get you started on your surfing journey. 1 . Book yourself a surf lesson with Surf & SunFrom a glance, you may think surfing looks pretty simple,…
December 23, 2021
What an excellent and rewarding adventure it has been for us at Willow Creek Adventure Camp in the past 12 months! There was really no looking back the moment we started making repairs and improvements.…
December 6, 2021
Did you know Beyond the Classroom can run a bike education "incursion" at your school? Learn how to do basic bike maintenance and more. These are ideal to do prior to a mountain bike school camp in South Australia. Suffering from a flat tyre is part and parcel of cycling,…
November 23, 2021
A few months ago, we introduced 2 new buses to our Surf & Sun business, "Harry and Helga". They will be transferring our school camp students all over the Fleurieu Peninsula, to Rob, Kangaroo Island, Yorke Peninsula and even to the Flinders Ranges!…
January 28, 2020
A classroom is more than just four walls, a roof, and some desks. For many students, a classroom is the epicentre of their learning, so it should come as no surprise that a quality classroom can make all the difference when it comes to student performance and outcomes. But, did you…
January 21, 2020
As the summer holidays wind down, many of us are starting to think about the start of the upcoming school year. While your kids may have had a great time on holiday, whether that was spent at camp, lounging around the house, or travelling, it’s important to remember that the…
January 14, 2020
As the year draws to a close, it’s easy to be reminiscent about the days gone by. For many, the end of the year is a time to celebrate and be thankful for the experiences we’ve had, but it’s important to remember that the end of one year also marks…
October 21, 2019
The summer months are the perfect time to get out and enjoy the beauty of the beach. With the warmer weather and ample sunshine, a day (or two!) at the beach is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and have some good ol’ fashioned fun. When it comes to…
October 9, 2019
As educators, we naturally care a lot about our students. But, with the increasing amount of pressure that standardized testing and high-stakes university applications are placing on our students, are we really doing enough to emphasize well being in our classrooms? Coming up, we’ll take a look at what well being…
September 26, 2019
We spend the vast majority of our childhood indoors. Regardless of how often you head out on weekend camping trips or play after-school sports, children spend upwards of fifty to sixty hours a week in a classroom. While we, as educators, hope to give our students the tools that…
October 12, 2018
Beyond The Classroom is pleased to present our Surf Education Programs that can be presented in the classroom, the local pool, outdoors and at the beach! Our newly developed programs open up the opportunity for surf training and education without the need to hit the water. Kids can enjoy interactive…
November 2, 2015
Beyond the Classroom understands the importance of having a cohesive group when on school camps in South Australia so we accommodate our groups in bunkhouses and wilderness campsites that allow social interaction and plenty of opportunities for team building. From comfortable hostel-style accommodation with shared bathrooms, to open-air campsites…
October 13, 2015
Beyond the Classroom is part of Surf & Sun, a leading adventure tourism and outdoor education provider in South Australia. Surf & Sun is a multi award-winning licensed surf school operating surf lessons at Middleton, Moana, Goolwa, Robe, Kangaroo Island and Yorke Peninsula for school groups. Qualified and fun…
September 9, 2015
School camps have many benefits in providing outdoor education to students as it gives them the opportunity to make new friends, foster independence, build confidence and have fun but they may also feel anxious at the prospect of new situations and homesickness. Beyond the Classroom understands the importance of making a…
August 19, 2015
Teaching kayaking to school groups on camp is a great way to help students to improve their confidence, learn new skills, build their knowledge and to experience new things. Here are a few fun games that you can use on your next school camp in Adelaide and Beyond. 1. Warm…
August 4, 2015
As we also offer fun school surf programs, we thought it might be interesting and useful to share some of the Physical Education Assessment Guidelines for surfing and body boarding. These are from the SACE Board 2013 - You can click on…
July 27, 2015
School camps in South Australia are a lot of fun and you need to keep the kids active! Here are some great night time activities for your next school camp: Environmental Night Hikes / Walk / Bushwalk Spotlight / torch tiggy Sensory Trail : a roped course through the bush where participants…
July 20, 2015
Surfing is a one of the must-do activities during a great school camp in South Australia that promotes school students to be active and it is great for engagement as it is a lot of fun and exciting. Surfing is a lifestyle and when we run surf lessons for…
May 19, 2015
Raft Building is one of the fun activities during school camps in South Australia and a great team exercise that requires planning and teamwork. It involves teams of people building rafts, from barrels, tyre tubes, pvc pipes, rope and duct tape. The rafts come…
May 5, 2015
There are many well-knowned songs during a great school camp in South Australia which we have all heard over the years. These are a fabulous way to interact and have some fun after a day of activities in a communal area in front of the camp fire. Of course, these…
April 28, 2015
Having lots of fun on great school camps in South Australia and some interactive games in between scheduled activities can be lots of fun and help with the bonding of students. Camps build integral parts of development including self esteem, leadership, self respect and self identity and camp games…
April 22, 2015
In 1998, an American Psychologist named Martin Seligman suggested that Psychology should turn toward building human strengths to complement the traditional "healing damage" methods. He argued that Psychology neglected the positive side of life and that there may be a better way. Positive Psychology is the study of human flourishing and its…
March 24, 2015
The Benefits of Taking Education out of the Classroom for School Kids There are many different ways of learning which can provide positive education and knowledge to children. Among the most interesting techniques are the methods that involve getting out into the great outdoors. Getting out of…
March 22, 2015
The World Is An Enormous Classroom “Gaining knowledge is not just confined within the four walls of the room because the whole world is a great big classroom.” Many are now incorporating learning with activities that can be done outdoors. The outdoors present an excellent opportunity for practical…
March 19, 2015
To The Classroom And Beyond The outdoors - something that we will never run out of! What if we can make use of the outdoors to inculcate more learning and camaraderie amongst students and teachers? Much research had been made about education in the great outdoors and many had…
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