html In July, a unique experience project "Youth Leadership Camps Australia" that combines study tours and camps will be officially launched. 25 Chinese students will embark on a 13-day customized itinerary in Australia. They will visit three cities on the east coast of Australia: Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, and participate in leadership courses in two selected "outback natural holiday camps".
This project is a cooperative project launched in 2018 between the Australian Camps Association and The Australian Movement. It aims to cultivate and improve students' leadership skills and social competitiveness, and promote students' all-round development. According to the person in charge of the
project, the "Youth Leaders Journey" will open up a new learning adventure experience for aspiring young people and help develop future leaders. More information will be continuously updated in the Australian Camp Experience.
Originated in the United States
Camp education has great potential
The United States is the origin of camp education, with the number of camps reaching 12,000. A study of successful women in the United States shows that 80% have participated in camp activities, 64% of female CEOs have participated in camp education such as Girl Scouts, and 92% said that camps can help them face the challenges of the adult world in the future.
Currently, there are about 900 camps in Australia. Camp education is closely connected with school education and has been included in the national education system. Government legislation stipulates that schools must organize each student to participate in one week of camp activities every year. Including the United States and Australia, the penetration rate of camp education in many developed countries is as high as 90%.
Although there are currently about 1,500 camps of various types in mainland China, and about 200,000 students participate in camp education every year, compared with the overall domestic youth population base, participation is still at a very low stage, far below international levels.
According to public information, currently, the penetration rate of camp education in domestic first-tier and new first-tier cities is about 30%. Considering that the penetration rate in third- and fourth-tier cities is low, a compromise figure of 15% is used to calculate, camp education will be 5 to 10 years in the future The annual market size is approximately 129 billion yuan, and the potential scale cannot be underestimated.
Covers four parts
Focuses on leadership training
This "Young Leaders Tour" study tour project includes a total of four aspects, which will focus on the development and application of leadership, aiming to cultivate students to be comprehensively developed and have an international perspective. Talents.
Safety is the primary guarantee for this study tour. According to the project leader, all campsites and activities are supervised by professional staff, and campsites and coaches are fully insured. It is worth mentioning that the camp is ATAP certified, which means it meets Australia's strictest safety standards.
At the same time, the camp activities fully demonstrate the perfect leadership experience program, including Kinglake Jungle Adventure Camp ( Victoria ), Wombaroo Camp ( New South Wales ) and Urban Challenge (Sydney).
It is worth mentioning that these three camp activities not only complement each other, but also provide a fully immersive cultural experience, giving participants the opportunity to grow and improve together with Australian students in an English-speaking environment. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to develop and practice new skills in the picturesque Australian bush and cosmopolitan cities.
Students will have the opportunity to visit University of Melbourne and University of Sydney , where they will have the opportunity to learn about university operations and university life, and will also watch Australia live with 90,000 fans in the largest stadium in the southern hemisphere. The most popular sport - AFL Australian Rules Football; in addition, students will also participate in many sports activities in our nature camp, and brain-burning competitions in urban adventure challenges.
13-day close experience
and receive the "Youth Leadership" certificate
This project is suitable for students aged 11-16. It is a 13-day all-inclusive package, including round-trip air tickets, visa fees, insurance, accompanying fees, guided tours, and 2 times Camp fees and all gratuities, accommodation and all meals, leadership program tuition, and pre-departure cultural orientation sessions for parents and students.
When participants arrive in Melbourne, they will be officially received by government members and the CEO of the Australian Camp Association (ACA) and enjoy a welcome dinner specially prepared for students. According to the project leader, the highlights of this trip include: three cities and two national parks, two selected natural camps (Victoria and New South Wales) Urban Adventure Challenge (Sydney), and a leadership program run by Australian industry leaders. Courses, trips to two prestigious Australian universities (Melbourne and Sydney), watching Australian rules football games at the world-renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground, , full immersion in the cultural and language environment with local students, supplement and extension of domestic courses, Students will learn and experience Australian Aboriginal culture and receive a "Youth Leadership" certificate after the trip.
When participants arrive in Melbourne, they will be officially received by government members and the CEO of the Australian Camp Association (ACA) and enjoy a welcome dinner specially prepared for students. According to the project leader, the highlights of this trip include: three cities and two national parks, two selected natural camps (Victoria and New South Wales) Urban Adventure Challenge (Sydney), and a leadership program run by Australian industry leaders. Courses, trips to two prestigious Australian universities (Melbourne and Sydney), watching Australian rules football games at the world-renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground, , full immersion in the cultural and language environment with local students, supplement and extension of domestic courses, Students will learn and experience Australian Aboriginal culture and receive a "Youth Leadership" certificate after the trip.
