The Alpine Winter Program gives students the opportunity to experience the incredible location of Falls Creek as a winter wonderland .
Schools from across the Victorian Special School network are invited to come together and take part in a 5 day program at Falls Creek in the Victorian Bogong High Plains.
In this program students will be able to challenge themselves with a variety of activities such as downhill skiing, tobogganing, snow play and building, QR orienteering and environmental education sessions, all while immersed in the incredible snow gums.
Alpine Winter Program Dates:- Monday 3rd August – Friday 7th August 2026
Program Location:- Howmans Gap Alpine Discovery Camp
Program Main Focus:- Resilience
Indicative Cost:- Up to $220 per student
Ski Lessons
Costs Listed are per student and vary according to choices made during the Application Process.
Ski Program - $220 (Indicative Cost)
Includes:-
- Skiing
Ski Hire
All Food
Accommodation - Transport
Beanie
Toboggain Session
QR Code Orienteering
Snow is Fun!
Snow Shoe / Snow Play Program - $120 (Indicative Cost)
Includes:-
- Snow activities
All Food
Accommodation
Transport - Beanie
Toboggain Session
QR Code Orienteering
Ski Lesson
Tow Rope
Snow Shoeing
Tobogganing
STAFF INFORMATION
It is the full responsibility of the Teacher in Charge to complete all the Principal & Department of Education requirements when planning their participation in this event.
Please check the Department Policy & Advisory Library for current information relating to Excursions - Including Camps & Adventure Activities:-
Excursions - Including Camps & Adventure Activities Policy - Department of Education
Let's Ski!
Minimum time allocation:
1 Week
Curriculum learning focus:
HAPE – Health and Physical Education
PSC – Personal Social Capabilities
History of this Program
2025 - Alpine Winter Program established at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre
