Program Overview
Are you looking for a weekend program that challenges your teen, builds resilience, and equips them with real-world skills - all while having an epic outdoor adventure?
The Trailblazers Youth Adventure Series is a six-week program designed for 12–16-year-olds, combining hands-on outdoor challenges, survival skills, and meaningful discussions on the real-life issues youth face today. Each session blends adventure, skill-building, and personal growth, helping participants develop confidence, leadership, and a stronger connection with both nature and themselves.
Led by Certified Eco-Guide and Eco Therapist Chelle Fisher, along with our youth outdoor leaders, this program creates a safe and supportive environment where teens can push their limits, develop independence, and build lasting friendships.
Whether navigating the bush, mastering essential survival techniques, or tackling water-based adventures, every challenge is designed to encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and personal development.
This isn’t just about getting outdoors - it’s about learning how to thrive in any situation, developing practical skills that will benefit them for life.
The Details!
What Your Child Will Gain:
Confidence & self-awareness in challenging situations Outdoor adventure skills that build independence Resilience & mental strength through nature-based activities Practical discussions on real-life teen issues Leadership & teamwork in a supportive environment
Six-Week Program Breakdown
Each week is designed with three key areas: 
Adventure – A fun outdoor experience that challenges and excites Outdoor Skill – A practical nature-based skill they’ll use in the future Toolbox – A life skill they can take beyond the outdoors
Weekly Breakdown!
Week 1: Strength in the Wild
Outdoor Skill: Learning to read nature’s signs – tracks, weather patterns & terrain awareness
Adventure: Icebreaker challenges & team-based nature exploration
Toolbox: Overcoming obstacles & self-doubt – developing a growth mindset
📍Activity Location: Osprey Waters Reserve, Erskine
Week 2: Navigating Challenges
Outdoor Skill: Map reading & compass navigation basics
Adventure: Orienteering challenge – problem-solving in real-world scenarios
Toolbox: Handling pressure & making decisions – staying calm under stress
📍Activity Location: Riverside Gardens Reserve, Greenfields
Week 3: Wild Survival – Adapting to the Elements
Outdoor Skill: Shelter-building & essential survival skills (finding water, emergency signals, and ethical fire safety discussions)
Adventure: The Survivor Challenge – working in teams to create a survival plan, build a shelter, and navigate unexpected scenarios
Toolbox: Staying calm in uncertainty – problem-solving under pressure and making smart choices in tough situations
📍Activity Location: Len Howard Conservation Park, Erskine
Week 4: The Power of Teamwork
Outdoor Skill: Outdoor problem-solving & effective communication
Adventure: Team-based scavenger hunt & leadership challenges
Toolbox: What makes a great leader? – Learning to lead with confidence and empathy
📍Activity Location: Quarry Adventure Park, Meadow Springs
Week 5: Water & Mindfulness
Outdoor Skill: Water safety & basic paddling techniques (kayaking or SUP)
Adventure: Water-based exploration – navigating rivers or lakes
Toolbox: Managing emotions & staying present – mindfulness in challenging situations
📍Activity Location: Waterways Adventure Hub - Western Foreshore
Week 6: The Trailblazer Challenge
Outdoor Skill: Applying all learned skills in a real-world setting
Adventure: The Ultimate Outdoor Challenge – a mystery adventure using navigation, teamwork & survival skills
Toolbox: Reflection & personal growth – setting goals for future adventures
📍Activity Location: Riverside Gardens Reserve, Greenfields
Program Flexibility & Safety Clause:
Down Under Discoveries reserves the right to adjust activities as needed to ensure the safety, well-being, and enjoyment of all participants. Changes may be made due to weather conditions, unforeseen hazards, or other safety considerations. Our priority is to provide a safe and engaging experience, and any modifications will be made with this in mind.
QUICK DETAILS!
Start Date: Saturday 1st March / End Date: Saturday 12th April
(Please note that there is no program on Saturday 15th March)
Time: Saturdays, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: As mentioned on each weekly activity above.
Ages: 12–16 years
Cost: $210 for the full six-week program
No single session bookings – this journey is designed for a full learning experience where kids start and finish together.
Minimum 5 participants needed for the program to go ahead.
We supply: 6 week program, Professional guides and Outdoor Youth Leaders, All materials relevant to each session including a Trailblazers Take Home Booklet, Water and snacks.
Meeting point: Will be provided week prior. Look for the Down Under Discoveries flag.
Please note that this is a drop-and-run program, designed for the kids to fully immerse themselves in the adventure. While parents are welcome to stay nearby, you’re free to drop them off at the designated start time and pick them up at the end time.
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Due to not meeting the minimum enrolments required for our Term 1 Program of Trailblazers it will not be going ahead. At this stage we are uncertain if it will be in term 4 unless we get strong expressions of interest.
Activity Location!
Please note that the location of the Trailblazers program changes as per the activity above.
Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve, Erskine
Len Howard Conservation Park, Falcon
Waterways Adventure Hub, Western Foreshore
Riverside Gardens Reserve, Greenfields
Quarry Adventure Park, Meadow Springs