Wilderness Program
The Community courses are five day programs designed for new-comers attending the Wilderness Program. Course fees for both Community courses and the follow-up course are heavily subsidised to encourage attendance by those least able to afford it. A number of Community courses are scheduled each year for both the north and south of the state.
Follow up courses are offered for participants who have completed a previous program and are keen for additional challenges. Follow-up courses concentrate on only one outdoor focus area. Two different courses presently operate and their cost is $100.00 including GST per person.
The Underground Challenge Course: This four day caving follow-up course invites the participant into an underground world in the Mole Creek area that is both testing and inspirational.
Snow Camp Course: This is a demanding six-day round trip involving walking and camping in snow environments. The journey begins in the Mersey Valley and traverses the Walls of Jerusalem and returns to Lake Rowallan.
How to apply for a Community Course
To attend a Community Course you need to firstly attend an Activity Day. Please note, individuals who attend the Activity Day are not automatically guaranteed a place on the course. If you miss out on the course, we are happy to discuss other options that are available. How to apply:
- Choose which Community Course you want to attend from the Course timetable.
- Download and complete the application form and self assessment form below.A parent or guardian must read and sign the 3 disclosure areas on the form for anybody under 18 who is applying.
- Return them to the Wilderness Program via fax or post.
- When the Wilderness Program receives your forms we will contact you about where to meet and what to bring to the Activity Day.
Referral agents: If you are referring a client to an Activity Day, download the referral agent assessment form and fax it to the Wilderness Program with your client’s completed application and self assessment forms.
Referral Agent Assessment Form 73Kb
Community Course info sheet 390Kb
