Outdoor Education

This information will provide an understanding of the impact of the sector but also the opportunity to increase the impact by empowering, building resilient youth and increase their mental health and wellbeing.

The Data

Number of Schools Kids in NSW*

1,241,962

*2020 ABS data

Approximate number of School Kids that go to camp each year

464,744

Based on 32% of all students between the years of 4-10

Average expenditure on camps

$94.80 per day

with an average of 2.3 days spent at camp

$101,332,773 spent each year

with an economic worth to communities of over $3Billion

Schools Engaged in Outdoor Education

An estimated 2,112 schools are actively engaged in the benefits of Outdoor Education for the students benefit as well as curriculum outcomes.

What makes up Outdoor Education?

Yearly camps that provide 'skills for life', leadership, social and resilience skills

Specialist leadership and management skills programs

Duke of Edinburgh Programs

PDHPE Programs

Nature Play

Duke of Edinburgh

The Award is a leading structured (non-formal education) youth development program, empowering all young Australians aged 14-24 to explore their full potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world, regardless of their location or circumstance. The Award is a fully inclusive program and has no social, political, or religious affiliations.