Gilwell Park Launches 2026 Schools Brochure with a Renewed Focus on Nature, Adventure and Relevance
In response to the changing needs of schools and the growing demand for meaningful outdoor education, Gilwell Park Adventure Centre has unveiled its new 2026 Schools Brochure, a refreshed and forward-thinking offering designed to reconnect students with the natural world and provide authentic, adventurous learning experiences.
As educational priorities shift toward wellbeing, resilience and real-world learning, this new brochure is more than a program list—it's a statement of intent. It reflects a conscious shift toward slowing down, looking up, and helping young people rediscover their place in the natural environment.
“We know schools are looking for more than just activities—they're looking for purpose, connection and growth,” says David Spelman, Commercial Manager at Scouts Victoria. “The new brochure is designed to support that shift. It’s about authentic adventure, not just entertainment.”
Reimagining the Camp Experience for Today’s Students
With rising screen time, growing mental health challenges, and increasing pressure on classroom learning outcomes, schools are seeking experiences that do more than tick a box. The 2026 brochure answers that call by placing environmental learning, cultural awareness and personal development at the heart of every camp.
Whether students are sleeping under the stars, building resilience through outdoor challenges, or learning how their actions impact the ecosystems around them, the focus is clear: create space for students to explore, reflect, and grow.
Designed for Relevance, Built for Impact
Gilwell Park has long been a leader in outdoor education, but the 2026 brochure represents a renewed commitment to offering camps that feel current, inclusive, and impactful. The programs have been shaped in close consultation with schools, educators and environmental experts to ensure that what’s on offer matches the needs of today’s students—physically, emotionally, and educationally.
From expedition-style journeys that develop independence, to immersive environmental activities that foster ecological responsibility, every experience aims to be relevant in the classroom and transformative in the bush.
An Invitation to Reconnect
The new brochure is an open invitation to teachers, year-level coordinators and principals to rethink what a school camp can be. It’s not just about cabins and activities, it’s about using nature as a classroom, and adventure as a tool for lifelong learning.
The team at Gilwell Park encourages schools to explore the new brochure, ask questions, and begin designing a program that truly meets their students where they are.
You can download a copy of our new 2026 Brochure HERE.
