Providing challenging experiences in alien outdoor environment's, impacts powerfully upon a learner's intellectual, physical, spiritual, social and moral development.
Use of the outdoors makes a major contribution to physical and environmental education and enhances many other curriculum areas.
The residential adventure experience contributes to a learners personal growth and social awareness and develops their skills for life and the world of work.
Qualities such as a sense of responsibility and a purpose in life are nurtured. There is also a great deal of intrinsic enjoyment and satisfaction to be experienced from participation in outdoor activities.
Adaptation: M. Cope original draft English Outdoor Council 2011
