Targeted specialised programs and high potential and gifted education HPGE

Brewongle Environmental Education Centre offers targeted specialised programs and programs designed to enhance and develop the abilities of high potential and gifted (HPGE) students across creative, intellectual, physical, and social-emotional domains. These engaging, curriculum-linked programs provide stimulating outdoor learning experiences that challenge and stretch students with strengths in thinking, creativity, leadership, and physical skills.

Open to all students—including those outside NSW Department of Education schools (excluding Duke of Edinburgh)—our programs feature hands-on activities in nature connected to science, geography, and history. Students engage in creative thinking, problem solving, leadership tasks, and meaningful exploration of big questions, while learning about caring for Country, sustainability, and Aboriginal cultures. Optional classroom activities extend learning before and after visits.

Our experienced teachers are trained to support and challenge high potential learners, and activities are adaptable to suit varying stages, strengths, and interests. NSW Department of Education staff can access the High Potential and Gifted Education Policy for further guidance.

Available programs

Bush studio camp

An exciting and enriching HPGE visual arts experience led by skilled and passionate visual arts teachers.

For NSW Department of Education students in Years 5 and 6

Warrawi Yana Nura camp

A distinguished Aboriginal student leadership program, immersing students in purposeful and authentic learnscapes that foster cultural pride, leadership, and engagement with education.

For stage 5 and 6 secondary school students

Writers in the environment camp

An immersive 3 day literacy camp program, engaging students in dynamic and interactive workshops led by popular children’s authors, where they explore a variety of writing styles, genres, and techniques.

For stage 3 primary school students

Duke of Edinburgh camp

Overnight targeted specialised camp program, supporting NSW Department of Education schools to undertake the adventurous journey aspect of the award.

Overnight cultural challenge for Year 9 bronze students

Leadership and teambuilding programs HPGE

As part of our high potential and gifted education (HPGE) offerings, these programs provide a dynamic mix of team building, communication, problem-solving, and outdoor challenge activities - available as an overnight camp, excursion or incursion.