• Build a sense of identity, strength and resourcefulness.
• Take boys out of their comfort zones and encourage social and emotional personal development.
• Extend boundaries.
• Develop leadership skills and encourage boys to make a contribution to a team, a community and the environment.
• Build organisational and practical intelligence.
• Allow boys to appreciate the simplicities and necessities of life.
• Encourage reflection and spiritual growth.
• Enable boys to learn and improve a range of outdoor activity skills.
• Enrich each individual's knowledge, understanding and appreciation of a range of the natural wonders, heritage and literature of the region.