Adventure Education

Outdoor Education encompasses both Adventure and Environmental Education. Key to both aspects of Outdoor Education is experiential learning.

Adventure Education at Gartan is based on experiential learning and the Centre strives to open participants’ eyes and intellects through personal experience. Adventure Education focuses on the root of the word ‘education’: “educa, to draw out.” It will draw out an individuals physical, social and personal skills. Adventure Education also facilitates development of these life skills, with real experiences.

Gartan OEC particularly welcomes groups and individuals with different ability or special education needs. Our courses and activities can be adapted to suit all participants.

Each school or group course at Gartan OEC is specifically designed, please contact the Centre, and we will work with you to plan the course that best caters for your needs.

Adventure Education involves communication, goal setting, overcoming fears, experimenting, risk taking, trust, responsibility, awareness, teamwork, problem solving, reflection and development of practical skills. It will heighten awareness and develop respect for:

• Self - through meeting challenges.
• Others - through group processes and decision making.
• The natural environment- through direct experience.