One of the greatest gifts we can give young people is a belief in their own ability.

At Scotch Oakburn College, girls and boys have unique educational opportunities to learn about themselves and their relationships with others, through Outdoor Education programmes. The diverse Tasmanian environment provides an ideal range of exhilarating locations.

The progressive nature of the Outdoor Education Programme provides experiences which promote life skills such as self-confidence, decision making, teamwork, leadership, self-reliance, initiative and awareness of the needs of others.

Yearly camps begin with short trips in Grade 3 and progress to week‑long camps by Grade 8. Grade 9 provides an intensive course, with small groups ensuring enhanced opportunities for personal development and skill acquisition. Grade 10 enables further specialisation and heightened potential for personal growth. Expeditions to Tasmania's premier wilderness destinations are featured.

In Grades 11 and 12 a range of specialist courses are offered at weekends and during school vacations.

Whether in urban parkland or enjoying the beauty of Tasmania's highland wilderness, under the guidance of our specialist Outdoor Education staff, student's personal growth is promoted as they are encouraged to achieve personal and team goals. Participants find themselves immersed in a variety of adventurous challenges. It is under such circumstances that they are able to develop recreational and survival skills together with environmental awareness and important lifelong strengths.

Outdoor Education is one of the most exciting, stimulating and rewarding aspects of school life for many students at Scotch Oakburn College