MYST Outdoor Exploretakes young peopleout of the classroomand into the wild! Theprograms encouragesyoung people to pushtheir limits, growresilience and betterunderstand their ownsocial and emotionalgrowth. Each day willbring a new adventureand new opportunitiesfor self, peer andcommunity reflection.

MOUNTAINS YOUTH SERVICES TEAMBush Adventure Therapy

The Method: Outdoor Explore is built on the theories andprinciples of bush adventure therapy and utilisesoutdoor activities to generate challengingexperiences in the wild using experientialeducation techniques. Outdoor education can beeffective at improving or changing a widenumber of attributes in the participants. Thesecommonly include self esteem, self confidence,team work, leadership, conflict resolution andcommunication skills. Outdoor educationprograms are also thought to be effective atincreasing emotional resilience and socialcompetence.

Evidence based development ofsocial and interpersonalcommunication skills

All Program Materials, Equipment,Meals and Insurances Provided

Qualified, experienced group &outdoor leaders

Development of compassion forself, peers and the localcommunity

The Program

A wilderness setting

Adventurous outdooractivities that demandawareness of self andothers

Self and groupresponsibility

Care and support to eachother

Through engaging in

Logistics

4. Lunch will be provided weekly andprepared together as a team. 5. Activities include, Bush Walking,Mountain Biking, Abseiling, RockClimbing, Bush Survival and more. 6. We will conclude the last week with acelebration where participants will beawarded with certificates ofcompletion.

Outdoor Explore is an 8-10 week program that has beendeveloped and run in the Blue Mountains for over 15 years

1. We start with an introduction sessionto explain what to expect from theprogram. 2. The program is run across 8-10 weekswith increasing challenges as the groupdevelops. 3. Each week the young people will bepicked up and dropped off at school,unless otherwise arranged.

Expected Outcomes

Develop positive communicationskills and learn how to deal withconflict.

Understanding your emotions andlearn to channel them in a positiveway.

Build close relationships withother students and youth workers

Control your thoughts and changenegative thinking patterns.

Understand your strengths & yourweakness and what makes you anincredible individual

Be a part of group discussion topics suchas self-control, anger management,aggression and violence.

Learn how to build self-confidence andassertiveness 

Spend time doing awesome activities inthe Bush and not in the classroom!

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