Program Proposal_RCHK-Y10-HK-0315

RCHK Y10 - SEA TO SKY HK
Locations: HIGHLIGHTS
Accommodation: TENTS/DORMS
• Hike and paddle across Sai Kung National Park.
Length:
• Remote camping in beautiful remote locations
Pax:
• Complete independence with students cooking
and setting up camp on their own
GOALS
• Develop greater self-awareness, acceptance of group and
personal responsibility
• Team building and team participation
• Appreciate nature, the environment and Hong Kong’s
environmental concerns
• Face both physical and social challenges with an open mind
• Experiential learning in a safe and fun environment
• Become independent in a remote environment
• Understand the skills necessary for unsupported expeditions
Asia Pacific Adventure (APA)
5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
24 STUDENTS
PROGRAM: SEA TO SKY
Hiking
• Day 1: Buy initial food for this part of the expedition and then
Hike from Sai Kung Pagoda to Ham Tim Beach
• Day 2: Sunrise ascent of Sharp Peak with breathtaking views
followed by a hike to Chek Keng for an overnight stop
• Day 3: Half day hike to Wong Shek Pier for equipment swap
where students will drop of some hiking gear and gain
Kayaking equipment
Kayaking
• Day 3: Recap skills learnt in previous program & plan the next
three day expedition
• Day 4: Paddle across the north of Sai Kung and down into Tolo
Harbour spending the night at a dormitory location
• Day 5: Half day kayak to final location in three fathoms cove
just round the corner from school
The expedition will be very weather dependent and so the route
and expectations of distance will be planned out by the students
each evening as part of their evening activities
Additional Points
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Students will operate in teams of three and each trio will be
completely equipped independently of the other groups
Students will be expected to carry all their personal gear as well as
some group gear
Students will plan and buy all their food for the first 2 1/2 days on the
first morning (APA will provide a budget for this)
At the end of each day students will be expected to set up camp and
cook for themselves with staff on hand to monitor safety
As a final part of each day students will be told the route of the
following day so they can navigate themselves throughout the
expedition
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ACCOMMODATION
The campsites and dorms have basic facilities and are both safe and secure. All
locations are based in areas of outstanding natural beauty and really showcase the
best Hong Kong has to offer
MEALS
We aim to provide healthy, balanced meals with fruit and filtered drinking water
throughout the day. Breakfast - choice of three different cereals and tinned fruits.
Lunch - sandwiches of ham, salad, cheese and tuna. Dinners - pasta, mash potatoes,
stir-fries, etc. Occasional evening treats like breadsticks with chocolate over the
campfire. Students will help prepare all meals.
EQUIPMENT
APA uses and maintains a high standard of equipment for all of
its activities. APA provides their own PFDs (Personal Floatation
Devices), ropes, helmets, harnesses and other technical
equipment.
SAFETY
All lead APA staff are First Aid qualified and carry radios, mobile phones and first
aid kits at all times.
APA follows a safety management system developed from decades of in-house
senior team experience and influenced by several leading national governing
bodies including: British Canoe Union, New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Award,
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, UK's Mountain Leader Training Board
and USA's Rescue 3 International amongst others. APA has developed
professional skills training programs for everything from mountain biking to
rock rescue and regularly delivers Risk Management and Wilderness First Aid
courses for international school faculty.
FACILITATION
Our company specializes in facilitation with a high staff to student ratio of 1:12,
and 1:6 when using high elements and water based activities. Each group of
10-12 students will have their own APA facilitator for the entire program. Team
names, song/chants and team goals will be established and team reflection and
reviews carried out after each activity. Certificates will be given at the end of
program.
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Asia Pacific Adventure (APA)
OUR TEAM
COST
Program cost includes accommodation, meals (including snacks and filtered
water), all transport during program, experienced facilitators, program delivery,
all activity & safety equipment and public liability insurance during activities.
Program cost does not include travel to and from the first and last day of program
Program cost is based on minimum 24 students. Price adjusted for less than 24
students. Teachers are included free of charge at a ratio of 1 per group (or part
thereof) of 12 students
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