Outdoors Victoria Professional Learning

This session explores practical strategies to increase student participation in outdoor programs and camps. It addresses common barriers such as cost, confidence, cultural considerations, competing commitments, and parent concerns, and provides actionable approaches to overcome them. Participants will explore ways to clearly communicate the value of outdoor experiences, build trust with families, create inclusive and culturally responsive programs. The session also highlights strategies for strengthening school-wide support, improving promotional messaging, and fostering a positive culture around camps and outdoor learning. This session would benefit: Outdoor education teachers and coordinators Camp organisers and program leaders School leadership teams Student wellbeing staff Anyone responsible for increasing participation in camps or outdoor programs