Curriculum Key Competencies in EOTC Activities
Students are given the opportunity to develop these key competencies during activities
All Activities
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Build confidence and trust; develop teamwork skills and overcome natural obstacles
Special Feature:
Stream crossings, mud, logs, climbs… and some old-fashioned fun!
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Develop perseverance and overcome personal fears while strategically navigating a challenging environment
Special Feature:
Exploring a muddy island
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Archery, Axe Throwing & Shooting
GOAL:
Build confidence and trust; develop teamwork skills and overcome natural obstacles
Special Feature:
Stream crossings, mud, logs, climbs… and some old-fashioned fun!
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Activity information…
Bush Cooking
GOAL:
Manage individual expectations, develop perseverance and technique while having heaps of fun learning to hit the target
Special Feature:
Mastering a technical skill
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Bush Survival
Problem solve and communicate effectively as a group to successfully learn bush survival skills;
develop and identify team roles
Special Feature:
Practical, hands-on experience of survival skills in a realistic bush environment
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Confidence Course
GOAL:
Build confidence; encourage and support others
Special Feature:
Challenging obstacle course
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Flying Fox
GOAL:
Challenge personal limits and levels of confidence while having heaps of fun!
Special Feature:
Speed and exhilarating height
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Activity information…
Glow Worm Trip
GOAL:
Respectfully learn and observe natural phenomenon; overcome fears
Special Feature:
Magnificent night-time experience on the water
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Go Karts
GOAL:
Apply specific information and instructions in a practical setting; discover new area of skill while managing expectations; develop confidence
Special Feature:
Drive combustion engine go-kart
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Hydro Slide
GOAL:
Challenge personal limits and build confidence
Special Feature:
Huge fun, high-speed waterslide, ending by skimming over the water of the lake
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Indoor Climbing
GOAL:
Implement new knowledge and observed skills to attempt various climbing scenarios of differing difficulty, overcoming fears while challenging personal limits; developing perseverance.
Special Feature:
Adrenaline junkie fun
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Kayaking
GOAL:
Effectively apply new kayak skills to be able to join in group games on the lake. Develop confidence
Special Feature:
Each session is tailored to the needs and ability of the group
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Low Ropes
GOAL:
Test balance, upper body strength and agility
Special Feature:
Great for competitions, games and team building (only at The Village)
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Activity information…
Magic Carpet
GOAL:
Build water confidence; develop consideration for others
Special Feature:
Unique to Finlay Park: Fun on Lake Karapiro
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Out Camp
GOAL:
Develop communication and leadership skills within groups to successfully build a camp site, experience adventure and learn new bush skills
Special Feature:
Camping overnight in seemingly remote area
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
GOAL:
Apply new skills and practically learn about balance and stability on the water while playing games; Perseverance
Special Feature:
Great team building activity
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Power Station Study
GOAL:
Build on prior knowledge while learning about the first power station on the Waikato River and other local history
Special Feature:
Scale model of historical location of the power station and a practical learning experience down at the lake
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Activity information…
Rafting
GOAL:
Develop communication skills, teamwork, perseverance and confidence
Special Feature:
Paddle back to camp down the river
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Slide by Slide
GOAL:
Build confidence with others from the group; problem solve how to go further and faster
Special Feature:
Fun side by side slides
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Slingshot Paintball
GOAL:
Develop communication skills, teamwork, and strategical thinking during various games
Special Feature:
Just like paint ball but with sling shots!
Games are played at a purpose-built location with trenches and tunnels
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
The Blob
GOAL:
Challenge personal levels of confidence
Special Feature:
A huge inflatable balloon in the lake with a jumping tower for launching thrill seekers out over the lake
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing
Top Team
GOAL:
Develop teamwork, understanding of roles in a team, communication skills, problem solving strategies, perseverance
Special Feature:
Various games and activities to challenge participants. Prepare to get wet!
- Thinking
- Managing Self
- Using Language, Symbols and Texts
- Relating to Others
- Participating and Contributing