Welcome to Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps. The following Teacher Materials are an extremely important part of creating a successful camp for your students and yourselves. Please fill these materials out as fully as you can, leaving no details out.

    These materials are collected by Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps and evaluated in order to ensure that the participating students get the most out of their camp. They enable Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps staff to create a camp to suit all the participants and make necessary adjustments if needed. The following materials are broken down into eight main areas.


    | Components | Student informationConsent form |  Camp Booklet
    | Water Based Excursion PoliciesPayment & GST | K-12 Curriculum Framework

    | The Ningaloo Marine Park

     

    Components of a Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camp

    Camp safety
    Boat safety
    Water safety
    Discipline strategy
    Emergency plan

    Management plan

    Student information  - is available as a download (Word document)

    · Student names and personal details

    · Student swimming abilities

    · Special needs of students

    · Student needs to bring

     Consent form

     DET Water Based Excursion Policies

    Payment & GST

    DET K-12 Curriculum Framework

    The Ningaloo Marine Park

     

     

     

    Components of a Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camp

    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps is centered around some very important rules and regulations that all participants need to follow during the camp. These rules and regulations are very basic and are there for the simple reason of safety.

    It is encouraged that the teacher(s)/supervisor of the participating classes are aware of these rules and regulations and go through them with the participating students before they arrive at camp.

     

     

    Camp Safety

    Always follow the directions of your Camp Directors

    Treat the Camp area as you would treat your own home

    Sunscreen, hats and footwear must be worn at all times outside the camp area

    Be careful of ropes, pegs and kitchen area around camp

    Students are to remain inside the camp area when not on an activity unless accompanied by a Director or Teacher

    Immediately inform Directors/Teachers of any hazards or emergencies

     

     

    Boat Safety

    · Always follow Skippers and deckies orders without fail

    · No running on boat

    · No jumping off boat

    · Be clear of where devices are held, e.g. life jackets, flares, etc.

    · Do not have any part of the body outside of the boat at anytime unless instructed to do so, e.g. snorkeling, diving, etc.

    · Be careful at all times – Boats Can Be Extremely Dangerous

     

    Water Safety

    The aim of water safety education is to enable students to recognize and assess potential aquatic dangers and develop a realistic understanding of their swimming ability in various water and weather conditions.

    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps practices some important safety techniques. These techniques consist of –

    a) Buddy system – staying with and being responsible for you buddy at all times whilst in the water.

    b)Safety aids – be aware at all times of the location of safety aids and boats.

    c)Safety signals – at all times abide by the important safety signal of raising your arm straight in the air when in difficulty or when you need help.

    d)Coral – do not at any time touch or stand on coral, unless in extreme emergency.

    e)Sea Creatures – do not at any time touch, provoke or corner sea creatures.

    f)Admiration Of The Sea – all sea life is unique and beautiful, and should always be visually admired.

    g)Instructor’s Directions – need to be followed without question at all times.

    h)Irresponsible and Disruptive Behaviour – will not be tolerated.

     

     

    Discipline Strategy Plan

    Discipline is a teacher-directed activity whereby we seek to lead, guide, direct, manage, or confront a student about behaviour disrupting the rights of others be they teachers or students.

    Goals Of Discipline

    · develop students self-discipline and self-control

    · enable student to be on-task with their learning

    · enhance students self-esteem

    · encourage accountability for behaviour

    · encourage the individual student to recognise and respect the rights of others

    · affirm the co-operation as well as responsible independence in learning

    · to promote the values of honesty, fairness, respect for others, etc.

    · enable rational conflict-resolution

    Teacher’s Practice and Philosophy Of Teaching and Discipline

    · Emphasizes due rights, responsibilities and rules

    · Minimizes hostility and embarrassment in teacher and student interactions

    · Develops and maintains respectful treatment

    · Develops a climate of choice

    · Provides due right of reply to the student

    · follows-up and follows through with disruptive students

    · includes a wide support base as necessary to improve and enable a positive working and social environment for students and teachers alike

     

     

    Land & Water Emergency Plan

    please see the:
    NRAC Management Plan

    NRAC Emergency Response Plan
    NRAC Risk Management Plan
     

     

     

    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps Student Information

    This form is intended to assist the school, supervising teachers and camp organiser in the event of an emergency involving your child. It is required for all children attending a Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camp.

    Click here to Download the form as a Word document

     

    Student Details:

    Student’s name: Date of Birth:

    Parent or guardian’s full name:

    Address:

    Post code:

    Telephone number – home:

    Telephone number – work:

    Telephone number – mobile:

    Name of family doctor:

    Doctor's Telephone number:

    Medicare number:

     

    Swimming ability (refer to teacher and school if unsure)

    My child has achieved stage number:
     

    1. Beginner

    2. Water Discovery

    3. Preliminary

    4. Water Awareness

    5. Water Sense

    6. Junior

    7. Intermediate

    8. Water Wise

    9. Senior

    10. Junior Swim & Survive

    11. Swim & Survive

    12. Senior Swim & Survive

     

    Date achieved:

    I am unsure. Please assess my child:

    Other comments:

     

    Medical Details

    Is your child subject to asthma, seizures, fainting, epilepsy, diabetes or any other condition that may affect his or her safety during aquatic activities?

    Yes No

    If "yes", give details:

     

    Is your child allergic to?

    Penicillin Give details:

    Any other drug
    Give details:

    Any food
    Give details:

    Other
    Give details:

    Is any special care required?

    Yes  No

    If "yes", give details:

     

    Tetanus Vaccination
     
    Yes   No     Don’t know

     

    Medications

    Arrangements for the safekeeping and handling of medications must be made prior to the excursion.

    Is your child presently taking tablets and/or other forms of medicine?

    Yes   No

    Does your child self-administer the medication?

    Yes   No

    If "yes", give details
    (dosage, frequency, name of medication and reason for use):

    I agree to inform the organisers before the scheduled camp departure of any change to my child’s health and fitness so that appropriate supervision may be arranged. I acknowledge that, in the event of an accident, the school staff and camp organiser will arrange to present my child for medical assessment as soon as possible.

    Signature of parent or guardian:



    Date:                   

     

     

    Items To Bring To A Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camp

    The following items need to be brought by students to camp –

    All Sleeping Materials – blanket, sheet, sleeping bag, towel, pillow, pillow cases

    Swimming Gear – bathers, towels, wet shirts or wet suits if desired

    Necessary Clothing - warm/night time clothing (jeans and tracksuits) rain jacket, hat

    T-shirts and shorts/skirts, enclosed footwear

    School Materials - coloured pens and pencils, glue

    Other - Water bottle, Snorkel gear, Fishing gear, Sunscreen

     

     

    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camp Consent form

    click here to download our Consent Form

     

    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camp Booklet

    click here to download our Camp Booklet

     

    DET Water Based Excursions Procedures & Policies

    please see the DET website for swimming and water safety policies
     

     

    Payment & GST

    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps accepts a 10% booking deposit and an additional 40% due 12 weeks before the commencement of the camp. Final payment is due during camp. A 10% GST is placed upon the payments. A tax invoice is distributed as soon as confirmation of the camp is given.

    In the event of a camp cancellation after the deposit has been received a portion of the deposit will not be returned depending upon the circumstances.

     

     

    The K-12 Curriculum Framework

    Health & Physical Education (Outcomes - 1,2,3,4,5)
    The Health and Physical Education learning areas directly interrelate with Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps programs. The camps focus on all learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding; attitudes and values; skills for physical activity; self-management; and inter-personal skills. Camp programs involve many interesting and motivating activities. Some examples of these activities are various day and night time games and experiences; use of communication and interpersonal skills in team games and camp experiences; use of decision-making skills for choice of tactics and strategies; involvement of various health programs e.g. food preparation, cooking, non-smoking programs, fitness programs; out-door education; swimming and snorkelling development; safety awareness; and watercraft activities.

    Society and Environment
    Society and Environment outcomes are implemented through a variety of activities in Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps itineraries. Students develop understandings related to natural and social systems, including the interplay between elements of the natural and built environments; values associated with ecological sustainability; a sense of care for the natural environment and make informed decisions that support this goal. They further explore the impact of technology in their lives, on the local environment and in the wider global context.

    Mathematics
    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps implements the following Mathematics learning area outcomes - appreciating mathematics; working mathematically; number; measurement; space; and chance and data. Example activities are scoring various activities; dimensions of fields and courts; timing games; weather patterns and navigation observations; interpretations and inferences; measuring equipment for food and cooking; environmental issues (statistics); and use of maps.

    Science (Outcomes - 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
    One of the Ningaloo Adventure Camps strongest links is with the Science learning area. Knowledge of physical, biological and natural worlds, investigating physical, mental, emotional and environmental variables; preparation of food; processes and products of science and their effect on people and the environment; and form reasoned judgements about recycling and environmental protection.
    Science learning outcomes implemented are investigating, communicating scientifically; science in daily life; acting responsibly; science in society; life and living; and earth and beyond.

    L.O.T.E (Outcomes - 1,2,3,4)
    Students have the opportunity to appreciate the ways in which language and culture are associated with games, sport, food and leisure activities that contribute to the Australian way of life. Students also comprehend, communicate, view, read and respond to a target language; learn about sociolinguistic and sociocultural understandings; continue to make meaning of languages; and practice expressing themselves.
    Examples of activities include - playing active games using target language; play culture specific sports and games; compare and cook diets of other countries; and use names and language appropriate to camp facilities and activities.

    Technology and Enterprise (Outcomes - 1,2,3,4)
    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps incorporates Technology and Enterprise outcomes through a variety of ways. These include promotion of nutrition, physical growth and development of interpersonal skills, use of technologies (computer and boat equipment), design and development of solutions to problems of local and global environments.

    The Arts (Outcomes - 1,2,3,4)
    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps draws on some of  the understands of , elements, processes and skills of art forms developed in The Arts. These include - dance, music, environmental art, Aboriginal artisan language, movies, cultural heritage, creative thinking processes, drama, enquiry process, ideas related to food preparation and nutrition, growth and development of safety elements, and aerobic fitness.

    English (Outcomes - 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
    English learning area outcomes are achieved at Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps. Examples are - use of appropriate language in different context; positive effects on self esteem and confidence; use of verbal and non verbal messages to communicate understandings of camp concepts; and implementation of reading, writing, listening, viewing and speaking activities.

    Values
    Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps promotes the growth of core shared values in its activities. These values are pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to achievement of potential; self acceptance and respect of self, respect and concern for others and their rights; social and civic responsibility; and environmental responsibility.

    The Ningaloo Marine Park
    Information about the Ningaloo Marine Park can be found at the following sites:

    Ningaloo Marine Park D.E.C.
    Ningaloo Marine Park D.O.E.
    Ningaloo Reef Dive Coral Bay

     

Ningaloo Reef Adventure Camps
C/O Coral Bay Post Office
Coral Bay, Western Australia 6701

Phone:
0429 006440
email: campcoralbay@bigpond.com.au
 

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