Schools & Community
The objectives of our school and community programs are to challenge participants with outdoor activities while influencing and encouraging them to change into better individuals, acquire life skills and live with a sense of purpose.
We customise a program for each school or community group depending on variables such as days available, number of participants, age, theme, selected curriculum areas and desired outcomes.
All our activities achieve multiple outcomes. One example of this is, that all our activities and programs are mapped to the learning areas in the Australian Curriculum. Please ask for specific age and program curriculum mapping.
Our risk management documents are paralleled to CARA, so school requirements for paperwork concerning our programs are a breeze. All activity risk assessments are comprehensively written in accordance to the CARA templates.
*ALL NEW* Day Expeditions (offsite single day programs)
We are now offering day expeditions where students can experience a high-impact multi-discipline journey without the need for overnight camping and all the equipment that goes with it. It also works out much to be a fraction of the price of a multi day expedition or a centre-based camp! Day expeditions can be run throughout SE QLD so transport can be kept to a minimum by using a location near your school.
An example could be a cohort of 80 yr 10 boys : Theme is: Rite of Passage. Program outline could be: 40 students paddle kayaks across a lake and walk up a creek for half the program and 40 students bushwalk or mountain bike through some mountains to the same meeting point. The middle of the program would see the two groups swapping disciplines in order to complete the journey back. Throughout the journey the boys engage in facilitated discussions and practical challenges with topics such as: What it is to be a man, achievement and success, treating Women with respect, the process of change and your greatest help. An advantage of this program is the physical demand and new surroundings can squeeze the boys out of their comfort zone and create a highly receptive environment for change…… and they do…..We see this all the time through our programs, and that’s what makes us tick.
Ask us about suitable locations around your school or group
In School Programs
There may be a number of reasons why you can’t get to one of our great school camps. It may be time, cost, organisation or curriculum limitations. We can bring an exciting outdoor adventure program to your school, within your time constraints, at an affordable rate. We have a large range of mobile equipment including climbing walls, ropes courses, obstacle courses and survivor challenges. We have many programs from 3 hours to three day programs. The focus of these programs vary according to your school requirements: from simple fun and team building, to personal development and leadership.
Leadership Programs: Leadership is an essential skill for succeeding in every area of life. The core foundation of our programs are the use of fun, hands on, adventurous activities to develop the disciplines to lead yourself. The students will learn through our unique challenges, that once you can lead yourself, you will naturally lead others. Our specialized Leadership Programs are designed to include all types of learning styles. Every participant is actively involved in their own learning. Through facilitated sessions, students will learn to debrief challenging situations, equipping them to apply the new skills to everyday circumstances. Each individual will have their existing mindsets challenged in order to facilitate the necessary change for growth.
Team building programs: Social interaction and team work is an important developmental aspect of the modern culture we now live in. Through proactive and exciting activities, our program illustrates that the power of team is exponential to the productivity of the one. The adventurous team activities will highlight behavioural patterns and teach them practical ways to influence and improve social behaviour. All our sessions are designed so that the challenge cannot be completed unless every individual actively participates and works within a team context. The social and teamwork skills they will learn will be a great asset in their academic, career and adult life.
QCCC Tamborine Camps
Overview: Vertec Adventure partner with QCCC Tamborine to deliver camp activity programs at this superb campsite. Tamborine has a breathtaking mountain vista, surrounded by national parks with cool rainforest, creeks, waterfalls and spectacular escarpments. The accomodation is first class and the meals are exceptional!
Team Focused Activities: Big Group Games, Survivor Challenge, Team Initiatives, Climbing Wall, Giants Ladder
Skills Focused Activities: Archery, Bush Skills, Circus Skills, GPS Challenge, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Tamborine Bike Tour, Climbing Wall, Survivor challenge
High Ropes Activities, Climbing Wall, Glider Possum, Leap of Faith, Tree Climb, Flying Fox, Giant Swing, Giant Ladder
Nature Focused Activities: Bushwalking, Nature Workshop
Fun Focused Activities: Inflatable Obstacle Course, Water Slide, Big Group Games, Circus Skills
Offsite Activities (transport required): Cedar Creek Falls, Gold Coast Esplanade Bike Tour and Swim, Coombabah Wetlands Mountain Bike Tour, Fishing Session, Flatwater Kayaking, Coastal/Sea Kayak Session
Download Tamborine Activities PDF | More about QCCC Tamborine
QCCC Brookfield Camps
Overview: Vertec Adventure partner with QCCC Brookfield to deliver activity programs at this superb campsite. Brookfield is a quiet bushland area close to Brisbane City for all its attractions and a large range of other recreation activities. The accomodation is first class and the meals are exceptional!
Team Focused Activities: Big Group Games, Survivor Challenge, Team Initiatives, Climbing Wall
Skills Focused Activities: Archery, Bush Skills, Circus Skills, GPS Challenge, Mountain Biking at Gap Creek, Orienteering, Climbing Wall, Survivor challenge
High Ropes Activities: Climbing Wall, Ladder Climb
Nature Focused Activities: Bushwalking, Nature Workshop
Fun Focused Activities: Inflatable Obstacle Course, Big Group Games, Circus Skills
Offsite Activities (transport required): Enoggera Dam Kayaking and Swim (20 min drive), Moggill Creek Kayaking (12 min Drive), Kangaroo Point Rock Climbing (25 min in good traffic), Kangaroo Point Abseiling (25 min in good traffic)
Day Expedition: We now offer an exciting day expedition program involving bushwalking, exploring a beautiful creek, swimming and kayaking all in one day. The groups are transported a small distance by bus to a location that feels like its much further from the city. All equipment and packed morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided. After the adventurous day, groups are transported back to the luxury accommodation of Brookfield QCCC. This is a great program with an expedition feel without the cost and hassle of staying out overnight.
Download Brookfield Activities PDF | More about QCCC Brookfield
Leadership Camps
Leadership is an essential skill for succeeding in every area of life. The core foundation of our programs are the use of fun, hands on, adventurous activities to develop the disciplines to lead yourself. The students will learn through our unique challenges, that once you can lead yourself, you will naturally lead others. Our specialized Leadership Programs are designed to include all types of learning styles. Every participant is actively involved in their own learning. Through facilitated sessions, students will learn to debrief challenging situations, equipping them to apply the new skills to everyday circumstances. Each individual will have their existing mindsets challenged in order to facilitate the necessary change for growth.
Yr 7 Elevate Program: Raising Up Young Leaders
The Yr 7 Elevate Program equips students with confidence and tools to be able to lead themselves and others into their high school years. Through adventure based learning, students explore the fundamentals of leadership and how they can be used to maximise their high school experience. Activities are designed to highlight leadership principles and place students in positions where they can realise their leadership potential. All our activities within the Elevate Program are facilitated and debriefed within a leadership and character building context. We encourage students to step out of their comfort zone, face and overcome any fears and challenges they may have in their own life. This enables them to become a more confident and well-adjusted individual and positive influence amongst their peers.
Yr 11 i Lead program: Students Today… Leaders Forever
The Yr 11 i Lead Program equips students with confidence and tools to be able to lead themselves and others in their school and social circles. Through adventure based learning, students explore the fundamentals of leadership and how they can be used to maximise their senior years and beyond. Activities are designed to highlight leadership principles and place students in positions where they can develop their leadership potential. All our activities within the i Lead program are facilitated and debriefed within a leadership and character building context. We encourage students to step out of their comfort zone, face and overcome any fears and challenges they may have in their own life. This enables them to become a more confident and well-adjusted individual and positive influence amongst their peers.
