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Northern Thailand

Northern Thailand. No Boundaries November 2011. This trip includes: - opportunities to experience authentic Thai culture (food, people, lifestyles, religion) - an overnight stay at an elephant conservation park - 4 days at an outdoor education center

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Northern Thailand

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  1. Northern Thailand • No Boundaries • November 2011

  2. This trip includes: - opportunities to experience authentic Thai culture (food, people, lifestyles, religion) - an overnight stay at an elephant conservation park - 4 days at an outdoor education center (2 days outdoor education - team building games, cycling, rock climbing, ropes, obstacle courses) (2 days community service project - art based)

  3. founded by Khun Lek - 2005 Time Magazine’s list of ‘Asian Heroes’ - hands on work experience (feeding & bathing elephants) - gain understanding about challenges facing the elephant population in Thailand - conservation strategies

  4. Maekok River Village Outdoor Education Center

  5. Facilities confidence course high ropes course climbing wall archery kayaking mountain biking trekking pool cooking school beach volleyball court basketball court

  6. Sample Itinerary - Maekok River • Outdoor Education Center • DAY 1 • AM Team Challenges • PM Raft Building (The teams must build themselves a raft using bamboo poles, rope and rubber rings and navigate it down the river). • EVE: Community Service preparation • DAY 2 • ALL DAY: Community Service Project. • EVE: Games. High ropes course • DAY 3 • ALL DAY: Community Service Project. • Return for a late afternoon cooking course • EVE: Confidence course – across the low beams. • DAY 4 • AM: Climbing and archery. • PM: Hike through the mountains and to Wat Thaton with is spectacular views and impressive temple complex.

  7. Community & Service The trip incorporates a 2 day art-based community service activity Students will be involved in planning, designing and painting a mural Not just for ‘artists’ Leadership opportunities for students interested in community arts Mural/mosaic in a local school ?

  8. Approximate cost HK $ 12,000 inclusive of all flights, meals, accommodation, activities & materials for community service project

  9. The Northern Thailand trip is suited to students who: - are interested in a blend of culture, conservation, teamwork, creativity and physical challenges - are Thai speakers and looking for a chance to develop your language skills - enjoy being active and outdoors - have a willingness to develop their artistic skills

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