Cahoots Trailblazers
Discover all abilities hiking and outdoor activities for your students.
Cahoots Trailblazers, funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries – Hiking Participation Grant, is a free school-based introduction to bushwalking and hiking for students in Education Support Schools or Centres.
Each day walk involves environmental, cultural and physical activities, designed to create or nurture an interest in nature, and to engage safely and responsibly with the outdoors.
About Cahoots
Cahoots Trailblazers is delivered by staff from Kids’ Camps Inc trading as Cahoots Org and Cahoots Adventure Camp.
Cahoots provide camps and outdoor adventures for children and young people with neurological or developmental disorders, or intellectual disabilities, and manage the Cahoots Adventure Camp in Bullsbrook.
Cahoots was established in 1983 and is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profit Commission and is a NDIS Registered Provider.
Staff supervising the day walks are qualified and experienced in outdoor activities, and working with children and young people with neurological or developmental disorders, or intellectual disabilities.
Travel from school to location
30 minutes
Day walk activity
Up to two hours
Return from location to school
30 minutes
Each day walk will be guided and involve up to 15 students.
Three locations (North-Central-South) have been assessed and selected within the Perth metropolitan and hills area on defined tracks classed as 1 and 2 based on the Australian Walking Track Grading System.
Walks are on defined tracks in natural settings varying in length between 2km to 3km in length and up to 2 hours in duration, including time for students to rest, eat and drink.
Student suitability
Cahoots Trailblazers is offered to students within Education Support Schools or Centres. There is no age limit on students wishing to participate. Students selected to participate by Teachers should have the ability to individually and collectively walk the required distanc
If wheelchair access is required, please let us know at time of booking.
Staffing
Each day walk will be led by a Cahoots Guide acting as the qualified supervisor.
If your school needs additional Support Workers, please advise Cahoots when making your booking. Cahoots Support Workers are NDIS Worker Screened and have experience with working with children and young people with neurological or developmental disorders, or intellectual disabilities.
All Cahoots staff have valid Working with Children Checks, which will be provided on confirmation of the school’s booking.
Transport
Cahoots will provide bus transport to and from the school to the selected locations at no cost to the school. Buses seat 12 people or less, have comprehensive motor vehicle insurance and are fitted with seatbelts.
All Cahoots staff have valid Driver’s Licenses, which will be provided on confirmation of the school’s booking.
Cost
Free. Due to funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries – Hiking Participation Grant, Cahoots Trailblazers is offered at no cost to students, families or schools.
Available Dates
Term 1 2025
- No dates provided due to hot weather
Term 2 2025
April
- Monday 28 April
- Tuesday 29th April
May
- Monday 19th May
June
- Tuesday 3rd June
- Wednesday 4th June
- Monday 9th June
- Monday 16th June
- Wednesday 18th June
Selected Locations
Each location has been risk assessed to ensure greater participation. All locations have toilets.
Site 1: Bells Rapid
Walyunga National Park, Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon
3km loop, approximately 60 minute walk
Site 2: Bold Park
Reabold Hill, Oceanic Drive, City Beach.
2.6km out and back track, 45 minute walk
Site 3: Ellis Brook Valley
Ruston Road, Martin.
2.5km out and back track, approximately 60 minute walk
Activity plan including evacuation plan – Ellis Brook Valley
Site 4: John Forrest Tunnel Walk
John Forrest National Park, Park Road, Hovea
2km out and back track, 60 minute walk
Site 5: Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary
King William Street, Bayswater
2km out and back track, approximately 60 minute walk
Steps to Book a Hike
1. Express your school’s interest by completing our expression of interest form.
- Complete your school and contact details
- Select your preferred location
- Select your preferred date
2. Cahoots will confirm your booking by email.
Your confirmation email will include a secure link for Teachers to access information to complete the requirements of the Recreation and Outdoor Education Activities for Public School Procedures:
- Planning documents – Activity Plans for each hike, including Evacuation Plans for each site.
- Risk Management Plan
- Staff Working with Children Checks
- Staff Driver’s Licenses
- Cahoots current public liability insurance
- Cahoots current professional indemnity insurance
- Motor Vehicle Insurance
- External Provider Checklist
3. Confirm with student capabilities and medical conditions
Cahoots will email a form closer to the hike requesting student health and medical requirements such as physical ability, allergies, medical conditions and other items that may impact an individual’s ability to participate. This information does not need to identify the individual. This information will be used by the supervisory team to best tailor the activity.
4. Cancellation
If for any reason, the school is no longer able to make its confirmed booking, we request that you advise Cahoots as early as possible to ensure other schools can be offered the date on 1300 103 880 or info@cahoots.org.au.
Help us, help others
No matter how small, your contribution goes towards helping Cahoots lower the costs for families using our services. Whilst we are NDIS funded, there is often a shortfall between the funding and the cost of our activities, so your donations mean families can still send their loved ones to our camps and programs.
For many, Cahoots is a life changing experience for both the participants who grow, learn and enjoy themselves, but it also provides respite to parents and families from the demands of full time care. Anything you can spare is greatly appreciated.