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CAMPference 2023
TEACHER NATURE CONFERENCE & RETREAT
Join us for an amazing professional development weekend of unhurried and immersive hands on learning, outdoor play, networking, idea sharing and nature connection!
miss out on too much of the first day/night fun!
Inspirational Presenters | Hands On Workshops | Time to Play, Wander, Reflect & Connect
CAN'T MAKE IT TO CAMPFERENCE THIS YEAR BUT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FUTURE CAMPFERENCE WEEKENDS AND OTHER OUTDOOR PLAY AND NATURE-INSPIRED LEARNING PD AND RESOURCES?
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A NOTE FOR VICTORIAN KINDERGARTEN SERVICES: CAMPference is part of Nurture in Nature's School Readiness Funding Menu item inclusions. Campference 2024 date is still to be confirmed, est. April/May 2024
Depending on interest through School Readiness Funding, we may consider running 2 CAMPference events in 2024, one earlier in the year and another one later. Please get in touch if you wish to use your SRF Funding to come to CAMPference this year (2023) or in 2024/25.
Inspirational Presenters | Hands On Workshops | Time to Play, Wander, Reflect & Connect
CAN'T MAKE IT TO CAMPFERENCE THIS YEAR BUT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT FUTURE EVENTS?
Enter your details below to jump on our mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time.
A NOTE FOR VICTORIAN KINDERGARTEN SERVICES: CAMPference is part of Nurture in Nature's School Readiness Funding Menu item inclusions. Campference 2024 date is still to be confirmed, est. April/May 2024. Depending on interest through School Readiness Funding, we may consider running 2 CAMPference events in 2024, one earlier in the year and another one later. Please get in touch if you wish to use your SRF Funding to come to CAMPference this year (2023) or in 2024/25.
Who should join us at CAMPference?
This unique weekend conference is primarily aimed at educators in the early and primary years, who are passionate about learning more of the powerful role that nature connection can have in their services.
The sessions and practical activities are designed to be adapted to a wide range of settings and children's ages. As such, we also have many others joining us (from all over Australia!) who absolutely love the experience, such as:
- Nature play and nature pedagogy practitioners
- Allied Health Professionals
- School Wellbeing Staff
- Educators and carers supporting children and young people with disability
- Playgroup Leaders
- Council Education Staff
- Environmental Educators
- Librarians
- Nature and Art Therapists
- Camp Leaders
- Outside School Hours Care Leaders
There is a welcoming spot for everyone in our programs and in our community ... you don't have to be working in one of the above settings to join us ... AND we have people from all over Australia come to CAMPference!
What really sets this weekend PD apart is the unhurried opportunity to connect and have quality time to share ideas, challenges and inspiration with like-minded people.
So, whether you’re taking your first steps outside on your journey towards incorporating nature inspired learning and outdoor play, or you already integrate lots of nature play and learning into your work but want to extend your knowledge and practice, CAMPference has something special for you
Why YOU should join us at CAMPference
Nurture YOUR wellbeing, grow your confidence and refresh your skills
You'll grow your confidence and knowledge at CAMPference, BUT more importantly, you'll be making your wellbeing a priority with a refreshing weekend devoted to connecting with nature, play and the things that are important to YOU.
"I used to think nature was a side obsession for me, that what I wanted to do was on the fringes and that my professional experiences were not likely to combine with personal interest. Now I know it’s possible, and actually works better, if I can bring all parts of me to everything I do (nature, education, children, and learning). Meeting great people at CAMPerence confirms this! - Lisa, EC Consultant
Plenty of time and opportunity to engage with presenters
CAMPference presenters stay and play with us all weekend, so there's plenty of time to pick their brains, share your experiences and have authentic conversations with them.
"I thoroughly enjoyed all of my interactions with the facilitators, both during the sessions and in conversation. Having the opportunity to engage with each facilitator separate to the sessions was highly valuable and informative. Thank you for providing such a welcoming and collaborative space. CAMPference has such a great culture and usually developing a culture takes a LOT more time than a few short years so well done!" - Zoe, Centre Director
Connect and network with likeminded people
Whether it's your first time at CAMPference or you're one of our returning "groupies" (many come back every year), you'll make lots of genuine personal and professional connections!
An awesome weekend nuturing nature with fellow nature lovers., so glad we get the chance to be together with some minded people enjoying this wonderful country we live in. Can't wait for the next one! - Angie, Family Day Care Educator
An inspiring and connecting PD experience for you and your team
When teams of educators come to CAMPference together, they always tell us that it is such an uplifting and inspring experience, both indiviually and for their team.
"Thank you for a weekend of connecting with nature, inspiration, knowledge and fun. My team and I gained so much more than we could have imagined. Excellent Excellent Excellent!" - Christine, Educational Leader
What You'll Learn At CAMPference
During this unique and immersive conference you'll get LOTS of fun, engaging, thoughtful and hands-on training to help you to get your kids, class and YOU outdoors and connecting with nature more easily and more often.
Some of the things you will experience at CAMPference include:
Meet The CAMPference Team & Presenters
The CAMPference team and presenters come from within our own networks and many have loved being CAMPference attendees in past years. Some have joined us EVERY year! This means they've experienced for themselves the wonderfully unique culture of shared beliefs, values and practices, and the nurturing environment that CAMPference is known for.
Through connection and deep conversations with other CAMPference attendees, they have a unique understanding of what they believe they can share from their practice and experience that can be most helpful to others on this journey.
tania
moloney
founder, nurture in nature & Campference host
katie
jacobson
kindergarten teacher,
eC consultant
sally
sudweeks
autism practitioner
bee wise
nicola
strating
teacher
bullarto primary school
Rashidah
Fido
Play therapist, social worker lionhearted counselling
Jo
Pegg
principal
bullarto primary school
TAMSIN
SCOTT
FOUNDER, HANDS DOWN, NATURE PLAY CONSULTANT,
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
AMANDA
MEYER
eARLY cHILDHOOD TEACHER & lOG cABIN cAMP sTAFF
jennie
schopfer-bons
director & Kindergarten teacher, Syndal Preschool
tilly
riches
Teacher,
Blackwood Special School Outdoor Education Centre
shane
le fevre
Teacher,
Blackwood Special School Outdoor Education Centre
sharon
easley
EDUCATOR & GENERAL SUPPORT
this could
be you in 2024!
Do you have a hands on workshop you'd like to run or a skill that you would to share at CAMPference 2024?
Our fab program and presenters are all sorted for 2023 but if you've got an idea for an interactive workshop you'd like to present at a CAMPference please get in touch.
Contact: tania@nurtureinnature.com.au or call 0409 843 965
Workshops, Walkshops, Experiences & Sharing Circles
(The Program for 2023 is COMING SOON but here's a taste of some of the great topics we ran in 2022).
Making Cordage from Natural Materials
Natural
Basket Weaving
Learning in Nature Through an Inclusion & Disability Lens
Storying your Landscape
Introduction to
Sand Play
Being with Nature
Walk
Case Moth
Cubbies
Wayapa
Wuurrk
Campfire
Cooking
Nature Inspired Music & Singalongs
Deep
Listening
Plenty of Unhurried
Networking Time
Collaborative CAMPFerence Creation
Turning Inspiration into Action Labs
Nature Book Nook
The Nature Bus
Here's what people say about CAMPference
"Head outdoors and the lesson will find us!"
I used to think that I needed to create a lesson to head outdoors. Now I think to go outdoors and the lesson will find us! Thank you Tania!
Paul Thompson
Primary School Teacher
"Endless possibilities and learning opportunities"
What an incredible weekend with so many amazing people! I’m so thankful and great full that I had the opportunity to attend CAMPference with our team! My mind is blown by the endless possibilities and learning opportunities for children in nature! I can’t wait to implement and help educators embed these new ideas into everyday practices at the services and begin incorporating more nature based play! Thank you Tania for creating this amazing event to showcase learning from a different perspective!
Courtney Donegan
Early Years Educator,
Warrnambool City Council
"A chance to collaborate and support each other"
Once again another fabulous CAMPference where like minded educators have the chance to collaborate and support each other on the journey of Nature in Education and Outdoor Play.
Joanne Pegg
Principal,
Bullarto Primary School
Book your spot for CAMPference 2023 below ...
Hurry! Space is limited and numbers are capped! Payment Plan Available.
If you require Tax Invoice prior to payment, please call Tania on 0409 843 965 or email tania@nurtureinnature.com.au with the name to go on the invoice and names of person/s you're booking for.
CAMPference is part of Nurture in Nature's School Readiness Funding Menu item inclusions. Please get in touch if you wish to use your SRF Funding to come to CAMPference.
CAMPFERENCE 2023 REGISTRATION
PRE-CONFERENCE SPECIAL - ENDS 1ST OCTOBER 2023
$700.00 plus GST
(Save $110 NOW; Full Price $800 plus GST)
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OPTION 1 - Direct Deposit (Bank Transfer)
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If you need a Tax Invoice after payment, please email proof of payment to tania@nurtureinnature.com.au and we will send you a tax invoice. Nurture in Nature is a trading name of Stressworks Pty Ltd.
CAMPference is part of Nurture in Nature's School Readiness Funding Menu item inclusions. Please get in touch if you wish to use your SRF Funding to come to CAMPference.
If you wish to take up the Payment Plan option, just tick the box on the registration form that you'll be redirected to when you choose this option. We'll then get in touch and send you a tax invoice and details of how to pay the instalments.
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To PAY BY PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD you can choose to pay in Full or take up the Payment Plan option on the checkout page.
Once your payment has been processed, we'll be automatically notified and we'll send you a tax invoice for your records.
SEE YOU AT CAMPFERENCE 2023!
SCHOOL READINESS FUNDING
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and recognise the deep knowledge, connection and caring relationship they have to the land and waters on which we play, learn and explore. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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