The Snow 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 cross country skiing, downhill skiing, tobogganing, snow play and all while immersed in the incredible snow gums.
Snow Program Dates:- Monday 3rd August – Friday 7th August 2026
Program Location:- Howmans Gap Alpine Discovery Camp
Program Main Focus:- Resilience
Indicative Cost:- $300 per student
Snow is Fun
Included in the cost is:-
All food (except lunch on day 1. Everyone to BYO)
Accommodation
All rental equipment
Lessons/facilitation
Beanie
Resort entry & any lift passes
Transport (pick up from your school on Monday & drop off at your school on Friday)
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED
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!
Important Information
About this activity
INFORMATIVE DOCUMENTS
FALLS CREEK RISK ASSESSMENT
FORMS TO BE RETURNED TO BLACKWOOD SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Minimum time allocation:
1 Week
Curriculum learning focus:
HAPE – Health and Physical Education
PSC – Personal Social Capabilities
History of this Program
2025 - Snow Program established at Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre
Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre
1015 Greendale - Trentham Rd,
Blackwood, Victoria, 3458, Australia
Telephone: (03) 5368-6768
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Acknowledgement to Country
We acknowledge, the Wurundjeri people. Who are, and always will be, the Traditional Owners of these lands. We will djigabudani – bik (Care for Country) and we will dhumba – bik (Learn on Country).
Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre is a DET Victorian school campus that embraces inclusion and respect for all special school students. Any donations are greatly appreciated and go directly to improving learning outcomes and opportunities for our students.