When we talk about training staff the ultimate purpose is to change something about how they work. It's more than running through a familiar set of activities — it’s about creating deliberate change in the people we are training. This article explores a strategy that begins with the end in mind.

As you prepare to lead an outdoor education program, one of the key considerations you’ll face is the role of smartphones among your students. These devices can be a double-edged sword, offering both valuable opportunities and potential distractions. Here’s a balanced guide to help you navigate this technology in your programs.

Organising the outdoor education camp for your students can be daunting. Here are some of the top considerations when choosing to work with a provider.

When so much planning goes into the outdoor learning programme itself, it is important for educators to remember that the learning experience does not simply finish when the participant finishes the programme. This research study conducted in an international school in Hong Kong aims to identify the mechanisms in a school environment that would help students to transfer their learning from an outdoor adventure education programme back into their school and personal lives.

As summer approaches, it's time to say goodbye to our migratory bird friends, and hello to a new season of wildlife: our local snakes!

When it comes to safeguarding, there’s no such thing as being too thorough. Yet, many organisations do not have a completely robust system in place. It’s time to take a closer look at what’s slipping through the cracks and how we can all step up to ensure safety while maintaining efficiency and fairness.

An insightful workshop on gender, LGBTQ+, and inclusivity in the outdoors. This session will deepen your understanding of gender dynamics and offer practical guidance for navigating these topics in various settings.

During Charlie's session, she will speak about the power of Forest School and playing in nature, and its contribution to fostering curiosity and resilience in children.

Adrian See Nov 30, 2024 In this workshop, participants will examine Bob Ryan’s “Spheres of Practice”. Originally designed for the Challenge Ropes Course, we will make use of it as a framework to help outdoor practitioners effectively navigate the complexities of mainstream common practices, standard operating procedures, and individual preferences. Participants examined practical scenarios in the outdoor industry, assessing how various decisions can be informed by the diff

Panel discussion at the HK Outdoor Learning Conference 2024. Experts Lye Yen Kai (Blackbox OE / Singapore Outdoor Adventure Education Council), Dave Addis (ICHK Secondary School), Holly Brigham and Dr Xoni Ma (OWLHK) speak on a variety of standards, workforce, wellbeing and advocacy.

As an outdoor instructor in Hong Kong, it's important to understand the differences between guidelines, standards and laws within the outdoor adventure education industry.

On the 14th of October every year, World Standards Day is celebrated to raise awareness of the importance of international standards and their help in tackling larger global issues. When it comes to outdoor education, we all know that safety, quality, and sustainability are key. That's where international standards come into play!