'Adventure Programming' is a practical, interactive and intensive three- day program which will model and immerse you in critical programming and group facilitation skills. Emphasis will be on developing an extensive repertoire of group activities and exploration of key program design, leadership and processing 'soft' skills.  This innovative program will be lead by Mark Collard, one of Australia's leading adventure educators, international Project Adventure facilitator and author of the popular 'No Props' and 'Count Me In' activity books. The program will reflect Project Adventure's highly successful programming philosophies, and naturally feature lots of the new games and activities Mark has picked up over the years. The program is designed specifically for experienced practitioners who work with groups - teachers, corporate trainers, outdoor educators and recreation staff - and want their students, staff and colleagues to interact, build team skills and have fun. At a glance, this three-day, residential workshop will: The program is guaranteed to be TONS of fun, but will especially motivate and inspire you to embrace state-of-the-art facilitation skills to produce amazing results in your programs. Workshop Format Three-day, residential (starts 9am first day, ends 4pm third day). Emphasis on active / experiential learning, where you will be invited to participate in a series of activities working in small and large groups throughout the workshop. Ample opportunities will be afforded for group discussions to explore critical program design and facilitation skills. You will be given a comprehensive 25 page training reference manual during the workshop. Upon successful completion of the workshop, you will also receive a Certificate of Attendance. Who Should Attend? This is a practitioner workshop. It is specifically designed for experienced programming practitioners, with at least 1-2 years group facilitation experience. Attendance at all three days is required. What To Bring? Two nights' accommodation, all meals and refreshments will be provided during the program. Participants are requested to bring their own bed linens. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and sturdy footwear. Hat, sunscreen, and wet weather gear are recommended. Note paper and pens are also strongly recommended. Location Gilwell Park, Gembrook VIC (approx 1 hour east of Melbourne). Investment If you pay at the time you register, you'll SAVE at least $40 off your registration fee. And... if you're a current member of the ACA, VALA or ACHPER and pay at the time of registration, you'll SAVE A MASSIVE $80. BUT HURRY - a strictly LIMITED number of workshop places have been reserved for association members. * If you wish to register four or more people from the same organisation, click here to request a group discount and alternative registration arrangements.

Expand your activity repertoire to build team skills & well-being

Immerse yourself in an intensive three-day experience modelling best-practice facilitation skills

Explore critical 'soft-skills' to enhance your group facilitation

Explore effective group processing techniques

Membership Status*	Pay At Registration	Pay On Invoice
Australian Camps Assoc (ACA), Vic Applied Learning Assoc (VALA) or ACHPER	$595 (SAVE $80)	$635 (SAVE $40)
Non-member	$635 (SAVE $40)	$675

Venue & Dates for 2011 T.B.A.