Big Ocean Dive designs custom outdoor learning programs that blend adventure, cultural immersion, and curriculum-based outcomes.
From small group expeditions to full school trip weeks for up to 500 students, our residential experiences are tailored school’s goals and age groups, and delivered with the highest standards of safety, care, and professionalism.
Since 2015, we’ve supported leading international schools across Southeast Asia with meaningful, memorable outdoor programs for students aged 9 to 18.
No two Big Ocean Dive residential trips are the same. We collaborate closely with your academic team to design experiences that are tailored, curriculum-relevant, and fully supported — from learning objectives and risk assessments to recce planning and logistics.
Every trip is intentionally designed to support your academic, personal, and social learning goals. We collaborate directly with teachers to integrate your values, character-building targets, and learning themes into each day’s activities.
Our trips evolve with your students. A Year 4 camp looks very different from a Grade 10 expedition—because it should. We build programs that match the maturity and developmental needs of each age group.
We run programs in some of the most inspiring natural and cultural destinations across the region.
Our programs are designed to be high-impact and low-risk.
We don’t just “run trips”—we become part of your extended educational team.
We offer a variety of residential trip styles tailored to different learning goals. Schools often mix themes to create a rich, hands-on experience. From jungle adventures to cultural immersion and eco-projects, there’s something for every group.
At Big Ocean Dive, we believe outdoor education should do more than entertain — it should educate with purpose. That’s why every trip we run is aligned with your school’s academic, personal, and social-emotional learning goals. We don’t do “one-size-fits-all.” Instead, we work closely with school leaders to co-design a progressive, whole-school model that scaffolds learning from Year 4 to Year 13.
Each program is built around clear, purposeful outcomes — whether it’s fostering empathy through service, encouraging reflection through journaling, or building confidence through challenge and adventure.
Year Level | Theme Focus (Example) |
Year 4 | Connection & Curiosity |
Year 5 | Community & Culture |
Year 6 | Personal Responsibility |
Year 7 | Challenge & Teamwork |
Year 8 | Independence & Identity |
Year 9 | Service & Impact |
Year 10-13 | CAS / DofE / Conservation |
Each year builds on the last — from soft starts with local exploration, to high-impact service or expedition trips.
Bridging Outdoor Experiences with Curriculum Outcomes
Here’s how we get started:
Kick off with a discovery session between your staff and our outdoor education leaders
Align trip objectives with academic goals, character development, or leadership outcomes
Co-develop a multi-year progression plan shaped by your team’s feedback
Provide tailored support for risk assessments and curriculum documentation
Assign a dedicated Program Manager to champion your school’s success
Whether it’s a short nature camp for Year 4 or a week-long cultural expedition for Year 11, we’ll work closely with your team to plan an experience that’s seamless, safe, and meaningful.
Ready to explore the possibilities? Get in touch or visit our All Programs page to view sample itineraries and destinations.