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4 th – 8 th May 2015 Hohhot Adventure

Experience outdoor education, cultural immersion, and community service in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. Build leadership skills, gain valuable outdoor skills, and explore the fascinating terrain and cultural identities of Inner Mongolia.

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4 th – 8 th May 2015 Hohhot Adventure

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  1. 4th – 8th May 2015 Hohhot Adventure Shanghai Community International School Year 10 Programme Proposal

  2. What We Do • Outdoor Education company that uses experiential education; • ”Learning by doing” • Activities with intent • Our programs challenge youth and educators to think outside the box. • Building individual and community confidence through challenging and thought-provoking activities. • Provide students with a platform to reflect on their emotional management skills related to certain situations. • Expose youth to the wonders of the great outdoors. Corporate Events Certified Training Adventure Tours Outdoor Education

  3. Who We Work With Britannica International School Shanghai, British International School Shanghai, Concordia International School, Dulwich College Beijing, Shanghai, Shanghai Community International School, Yew Cheung International School, Nanjing International School, Shanghai American School, Harrow International School, Tianjin TEDA School, Saigon South International School, Bangkok Concordia International School, Korea Asia Pacific International School

  4. Our Team Our facilitators: • 50% local and 50% foreign. Diverse guiding team from across the world: • Group sizes of 1 Facilitator: 12 Participants • Activity ratios of 1 Facilitator: 6 Participants Insight staff training and certifications:

  5. Risk Assessments & Evacuation Plans Location specific Constantly updated Essential training component

  6. International Safety Equipment

  7. 1 4 3 2 Methodology Community Service Adventure Cultural Immersion Personal Development Insight Experiences Gain more insight into your strengths and weaknesses and build leadership skills through collaboration. Be involved in community outreach projects and sustainable tourism. Explore different landscapes while gaining valuable outdoor skills. Experience local lifestyles, language, culture and history. Outcomes

  8. Your Trip – Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Hohhot is the capital city of The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of northern China and is the gateway to one of the last of the world’s truly wild frontiers.

  9. Year 10 – Programme Objectives Inner Mongolia is the widest province in China and one of the most sparsely populated. Due to the fascinating terrain and strong cultural identities of the population, Inner Mongolia is one of our most eye opening programmes. Activity Highlights Outcomes • Art School Exchange • Grassland Trek • Camping in Yurts • Traditional Archery • Community Service • Independence • Responsibility • Leadership

  10. Grassland Hiking These vast grasslands have long been the symbol of Inner Mongolia and are an essential component to the regions cultural identity.

  11. Yurt Camping Yurts are portable tent like structures used by the nomads of Central Asia. Two nights camping in these traditional structures is a great cultural experience for students.

  12. Windmill Workshop Inner Mongolia is home to some of the largest wind energy farms in the world. This workshop gives students an educational insight into the inner workings of these wind-powered structures.

  13. Camel Riding Camels are an integral part of Inner Mongolia’s Desert culture, Students will ride camels and sand slide down the dunes.

  14. Lama Interaction Session Inner Mongolia’s dominant religion is a form of Tibetan Buddhism also practiced by the Han Chinese. The students will be able to interview the local Lamas at the Lamasery.

  15. Your Trip – Overview This service focused, cultural immersion programme is designed to get the most out of students’ time away from school. With a busy, activity filled schedule, all participants will gain a new found understanding of community responsibility, independence and cultural diversity. Accommodation Transport • Clean & Modern • Twin Share • Chaperones • 2 nights camping • Moderate amount of total bus time • Spread out over the course of the week.

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