Beyond the Campfire

Beyond the Campfire

Beyond the Campfire replaces EONZ’s Revisioning School Camps and DIY Camping, bringing their best learning together in one refreshed 1-day PLD. 

Who is this PLD for:

  • This PLD is designed for: 

  • Teachers and school leaders from primary and intermediate schools 

 

Teacher trainees or early-career teachers looking to build confidence in delivering high-quality EOTC and school camps experiences.  

Educators of all school levels who deliver, lead, or have responsibility for EOTC and school camps 

What is covered in this PLD:

Beyond the Campfire provides practical curriculum and safety management guidance for schools wanting to strengthen their EOTC programmes and school camps. The workshop creates space for fresh thinking, practical reflection, and renewed confidence to deliver highquality outdoor learning. 

Participants will engage with: 

  • Innovative EOTC and camp approaches that respond to evolving curriculum priorities 

  • An overview of EOTC safety management, with a focus on practical application 

  • EOTC teaching and learning tools and resources to support planning and delivery 

  • Practical outdoor learning activities adaptable for different ages, places, and contexts 

  • Inspiring case studies from schools across Aotearoa 

  • Opportunities to reflect on your own EOTC programmes, policies, and practices 

The workshop blends discussion, hands on learning, and reflection, ensuring participants leave with ideas and tools they can use straight away. 

 

Further information: 

The workshop runs from 9.00 am - 3.30 pm. 

We recommend 2-3 colleagues attend from each school, including one senior leader.  

This PLD has been made free to schools through the Ministry of Education Networks of Expertise funding.  

If you’re after a purely practical workshop focused on handson EOTC learning activities? Check out our new PLD, ‘EOTC in Action’.  

This PLD is for school staff only. If you work for an RST or camp/outdoor education provider and are interested in this PLD, please contact us to discuss the options available to you.   

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Hamilton

May 07, 2026 - 9.00am - 4.00pm
Hamilton Car Club, Clubrooms Vaile Road, Hamilton, Waikato, Hamilton

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What participants are saying

“I took so much away from the PLD... it was genuinely one of the best workshops I have been to.” (Primary teacher)

"It was great to have our thinking challenged. I'm looking forward to the continued support." (Primary senior leader)

"It was really useful understanding the aspects that can contribute to planning for EOTC. I think the resources we were given will be a great help too." (Secondary teacher) 

"What a fantastic workshop that I wish all schools took part in. I will be referring all my schools to this workshop and website including BOT's." (Healthy Active Learning advisor)

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Revisioning School Camps: A teaching and learning resource

Context: Local curriculum, School camps

Type: Teaching and learning resource

Description: This resource offers guidance and suggested approaches for schools wanting to develop localised, place-responsive, student-centred school camp programmes.
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Case Studies from Revisioning School Camps PLD

We’ve gathered inspiring case studies from teachers who have transformed their school camps through Revisioning School Camps professional learning journeys. With PLD support, they developed localised, place-responsive, and student-centred camp programmes tailored to their communities. By sharing these stories, we hope to spark fresh ideas and encourage you to reimagine your own camp experiences or adopt innovative approaches from our case study schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, schools can register more than one participant if space allows. If possible it is ideal to have more than one person there so that you can work together to implement the ideas back in your school.

Please see our event terms and conditions including our cancellation policy here.