South Island School Year & October

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

ADVENTURE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES

ADVENTURE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES

TREASURE ISLAND CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES 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 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

TREASURE ISLAND ADVENTURE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT CAMPSITE AND FACILITIES ADVENTURE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

ADVENTURE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT 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

TREASURE ISLAND 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 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.

ADVENTURE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT 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!

TREASURE ISLAND 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

ADVENTURE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT 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

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

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

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

PROPER FOOTWEAR ADVENTURE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT

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 SAFETY & SUPERVISION TREASURE ISLAND

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 OTHER TREASURE ISLAND

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

THANK YOU!