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South Island School Year 7

South Island School Year 7. 13 - 15 & 15 - 17 October. LOCATION. Tung Chung. Mui Wo. Hong Kong. TIG Base (Pui O). TREASURE ISLAND. CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES. • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •. CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES. • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •.

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South Island School Year 7

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  1. South Island School Year 7 13 - 15 & 15 - 17 October

  2. LOCATION Tung Chung Mui Wo Hong Kong TIG Base (Pui O) TREASURE ISLAND

  3. CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •

  4. CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •

  5. CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES Facility • Indoor facility for meal time, shelter, and emergency use • Two air conditioned rooms available for care of sick students at teachers discretion • Public shower and toilet block for student use during the day – cleaned every day • TIG safety vehicle on site at all times • Road access in case of emergency • TIG site third party safety audited Campsite • Private Campsite • 1:20 adult to student sleeping ratio • Plus security guard stationed all night • Extra dry storage area for bags • Large canopy for weather shelter • No students exit the campsite after “lights out” • Portaloos, wash station, and water station available within the campsite for night time use TREASURE ISLAND

  6. CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES TREASURE ISLAND • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •

  7. KAYAKING • Land based safety brief and teaching session • Instruction on how to correctly enter and exit the water • Dynamic range of on water activities designed to build confidence and develop technique • Two way radio carried with each team • Lifeguard on duty at Pui O beach • 1:8 TIG staff to student ratio • 15 knot wind speed cutoff • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •

  8. GORGING • Students make their way through the San Shek Wan gorge in teams • Students will encounter hand lines, rope ladders, a waterfall, and pools where participants can swim • TIG staff complete a full safety check of the gorge prior to each use • Helmets worn at all times • Two way radios, first aid kit, and cell phone carried with every group • 1:8 TIG staff to student ratio TREASURE ISLAND

  9. RAFTING • In teams students construct a raft from bamboo and tyre tubes. • Focus on working together: communicating and utilising each others strengths. • TIG staff will give guidance on knots and raft construction • PFD’s worn during the rafting race. • 1:8 TIG staff to student ratio. TREASURE ISLAND

  10. LOW ROPES, GAME OF LIFE, and BEACH OLYMPICS 1:15 TIG staff member to student ratio at all times Low Ropes • Teams work together to complete ropes course challenges. • Focus on cooperation, listening, encouraging and assisting others. Game of Life • A popular “hide and seek” game where students experience life in the wild. • Focus: understanding the food chain, high energy, action. Beach Olympics • Teams • Teachers may offer themselves as additional targets! • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •

  11. BBQ CAMPFIRE DINNER with S’mores • Students cook their own dinner around a campfire • This is a fun and exciting way to learn fire safety and independence • Fully instructed on safe conduct around the BBQ pit • All food is pre-cooked • Fires only lit by TIG staff • 1:15 TIG staff to student ratio TREASURE ISLAND

  12. NIGHT ACTIVITIES 1:15 TIG staff to student ratio at all times Scavenger Hunt • Fun torchlight search in teams to locate the ultimate prize! • Located across the Treasure Island site. Twilight Games/Reflections • A series of fun activities designed to highlight all the senses • Reflection time to draw out key learning from the day • Activities run on the TIG base • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •

  13. Some further details…. Preparation helps make camp a success! TREASURE ISLAND

  14. WHAT NOT TO BRING • Mobile phone, MP3 players or video games • Unnecessary jewelry or valuables • Pets • Knives or sharp instruments • Tent • Products containing peanuts • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •

  15. DAY PACK & WATER BOTTLE • Two straps are vital • Sturdy water bottles – 2 x 1L TREASURE ISLAND

  16. PROPER FOOTWEAR • ADVENTURE • COMMUNITY • ENVIRONMENT •

  17. SAFETY & SUPERVISION • Programme designed in collaboration with the school – feedback from teachers and staff during and post programme applied for continual development • Risk assessment plans are in place for all activities – available for review by the school • Staff are certified outdoor education leaders, and supervised by experienced outdoor trainers • All staff members are certified first aid responders • TIG leaders are trained and assessed as competent for the activities they lead • Strict weather and environmental cutoffs in place • Third-party safety audited by OutdoorsMark (New Zealand) – site, activities, policies & procedures • Supplementary medical insurance for all participants • Wide range of contingency activities available for all programmes to allow for a full experience TREASURE ISLAND

  18. OTHER • Please provide medical, dietary & special need information • Easily accommodate vegetarian & gluten-free • Committed to an excellent camp for everyone • Supplemental emergency medical insurance • Confidential information destroyed after camp TREASURE ISLAND

  19. The most important thing … … is to bring along a positive attitude! Be prepared for challenges, to learn about yourself and to have FUN TREASURE ISLAND

  20. THANK YOU!

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