Outdoor Education Dr John Cantwell In Australia in the 21st century most young people’s lives are dominated by technology. Phones and computers are their almost constant companions. Screens flash at them from the moment they awake to long after dark. For many of them nature exists but only on the periphery. In this context an outdoor program is a vital part of a complete education. It provides ‘technological natives’ the opportunity to ‘unplug’ for a few days and appreciate the natural world whilst building real relationships with their peers as they respond to challenges of this new setting. 24
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