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OUTDOOR EDUCATION

TREVERTON COLLEGE

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Source domain: treverton.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is a webpage describing the Outdoor Education programme at Treverton College, a South African independent Christian co-educational day and boarding school for grades 8 to 12. It outlines the school's commitment to outdoor education, including annual camps, a 15-day hike for Grade 10 learners to Giant's Castle, and a structured Outdoor Pursuits programme with various skill-based awards. The programme emphasizes sustainability, personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning.

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skill-based achievement programmeOngoing

Outdoor Pursuits Awards Programme

A structured achievement programme where learners earn awards by completing various outdoor activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, navigation, and solo camping. The awards include Drakensberg, Summit, Traverse, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Solitaire, Endurance, Service, Midmar Mile, Polar Bear, Venture, and others.

Who it is for
learners in Grades 8 to 12 at Treverton College
How to act on it
Participate in scheduled Outdoor Pursuits lessons and complete activity requirements under supervision.
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Outdoor Pursuits A golden thread running through all the schools is Outdoor Pursuits. It is a formal programme integrated into the weekly timetable of learners and an awards/achievement programme in which learners are encouraged to work towards an OP Award.
annual residential campOngoing

Outdoor Education Camp (Grades 8–11)

Learners in Grades 8 to 11 spend at least one week each year participating in an outdoor education camp. These camps promote personal development, teamwork, and experiential learning in natural environments.

Who it is for
students in Grades 8 to 11 at Treverton College
How to act on it
Enrolment is automatic as part of the school curriculum; no separate application required.
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Learners in Grades 8, 9, 10 and 11 spend at least a week a year in an Outdoor Education camp.
multi-day adventure hikeOngoing

15-Day Hike to Giant's Castle (Grade 10)

Grade 10 learners at Treverton College participate in a 15-day hiking expedition from the school to the summit of Giant's Castle and back, developing endurance, navigation, and leadership skills.

Who it is for
Grade 10 learners at Treverton College
How to act on it
Enrolment is automatic as part of the Grade 10 curriculum; no separate application required.
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The Grade 10 learners spend 15 days on a hike that leads them from Treverton to the summit of Giant's Castle and back.

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal

Amounts

R 103

Key Takeaways

  • Treverton College
  • Grade 8-12
  • Outdoor Education
  • annual camp
  • 15-day hike to Giant's Castle
  • Drakensberg Award
  • Summit Award
  • Traverse Award
  • Kayaking Award
  • Rock Climbing Award
  • Solitaire Award
  • Endurance Award
  • Service Award
  • Midmar Mile Award
  • Polar Bear Award
  • Venture Award
  • R103 Old Main Road, Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, 3300
  • +27 (0)33 263 1251
  • admissions@treverton.co.za
  • Treverton College
  • Mooi River
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Giant's Castle
  • Drakensberg mountains
  • TWA (Treverton Wildlife Area)
  • Lightshine Design