Christian Venues Association

Outdoor Educators Conference

VICTORIA

August 23rd – 25th, 2017

Day One

Wednesday August 23rd, 2017

Afternoon

1.30pm / Session 1 / Presenter
Aims and objectives of Conference, who is CVA / Graeme
1.45pm / Devotion Time / John Van der Marel
Forest Edge
2.30pm / Session 2
Why what we do is important. The value of residential outdoor programs. What does the evidence say? / Graeme Janes
CVA
4.00pm / Afternoon Tea
4.30pm / Session 3
3 days, all rain. Ideas for setting up a multi day wet weather program for a school camp. / Mark Collard
6.00pm / Dinner
8.00pm / Session 4
Examining our Identity / Mark Francis

Day Two

Thursday August 24th, 2017

8.00am / Breakfast
8.45am / Devotion Time / John Van der Marel
Forest Edge
9.15am / Session 5
Electives
Activity / Reflection pattern how well can we manage reflective learning on our programs? / Mark Francis
How to best communicate the ethos of the organization through facilitation and interaction / Tim Atkinson
Mill Valley Ranch
10.30am / Morning Tea
11.00am / Electives
Personal Care. Maintaining a self of self in the craziness of camp life. / Marcel Edmonds
Phillip Island Adventure Resort
Interns Discussion. A facilitated discussion on what it means to be an Intern / Graeme Janes
CVA
12.30pm / Lunch
2.00pm / Session 6
Activity Rotation
Camp Wilkin / PIAR / Oasis / Adanac
6.00pm / Dinner
7.30pm / Session 7
Story Sharing – success and encouragement from doing what we do
Camp Wilkin / Phillip Island Adventure Resort / Lutanda

Day Three

Friday August 25th, 2017

8.00am / Breakfast
8.45am / Devotion Time / John Van der Marel
Forest Edge
9.15am / Session 8
How to manage Teachers, an invaluable asset or a challenging distraction. / Shinae Colville
Camp Wilkin
10.30am / Morning Tea
11.00am / Session 9
How to stay energized within this industry / Paul and Linda Fry
CYC The Island and PIAR
12.00pm / Final Wrap Up, debrief and closing
12.30pm / Lunch and depart