Year 5 and 6 Outward bounds trip to Fujairah February 23 rd- February 27 th

NORTH STAR Dibba, Fujairah, The United Arab Emirates The Young Adventurers Company

North Star Adventure Camp Our location

North Star A Specialist Outdoor Education Company opened in Dealing exclusively in Adventure and Educational activities for School Children. It opened it’s purpose built adventure centre in Dibba Fujairah in 2000.

North Star As well as our residential centre The company offers local programmes  D.O.E. Award Expeditions  Desert Adventure Experiences  Dhow Castaway Experiences  Ecological, cultural and adventure experiences in Oman.

North Star Overseas Programmes are conducted in many parts of the world.  D.O.E. Award Expeditions  Community and Service projects  Charitable projects  Skiing and Adventure Trips  Education, Curriculum and Cultural Exchanges.

North Star Safety Safety is paramount and overrides all other considerations.  Risk assessments are undertaken for all trips North Star runs and are always under review.  Our residential centre has two independent bodies conducting health and safety reviews annually

Camp Accommodation The centre is enclosed in a securely fenced compound It is dedicated to a single school at any one time  Cabins are basic but do have A/C units. They are fitted with smoke detectors /sprinklers. There are no electrical points in student cabins  Cabins are in view of staff rooms  There are no TV’s or electronic devices allowed  Independent Shower + Toilet facilities for boys, girls and adults

Dining Room/Kitchen  Purpose built spotless kitchen  Professional Husband and Wife catering team whose efforts are always praised  Lots of good food  Air Conditioned dining area that can also be used as an activity room if required

Activities The following slides show the variety of activities that take place at the North Star Adventure Camp Some activities are aimed at certain age groups More advanced activities are available for students as they go through North Star programmes year on year. This ensures progression and less repetition.

Games Area

Climbing/Abseiling and Obstacle Course

Kayaking

Raft Building and Inflatable Boats In our 25 m. pool or on the Beach

On Site Archery For aspiring Robin Hoods Proper Instruction

For intrepid explorers GPS Navigation and Orienteering

Great Snorkelling around Snoopy Rock Fun Beach Games Sandy Beach Renown for it’s excellent snorkelling Lessons first

Mountain Biking

Fun Evenings Talent Shows ??? Team Games

Fun Evenings Star Gazing Night Wadi Walks

Confidence building

Flight Details Dammam- Sharjah- Thursday 23rd february G90164 Depart -09:20 Arrive 11:35 Sharjah- Dammam- Monday 27th February G90169 Depart-17:40 Arrive 18:00

Itinerary Ski Dubai Arrive at Adventure Centre for Lunch Welcome and Safety Briefing Allocation of rooms Unpack Free Time / Showers Hrs Dinner Hrs Wadi walk

Day Hrs Breakfast Hrs Morning activity 1- Inflatable Boat and Raft Royal Beach 2 – Climbing / Abseiling 3 – Mountain biking Hrs Lunch Hrs Afternoon Activities 2- Inflatable Boat and Raft Royal Beach 3 – Climbing / Abseiling 1 – Mountain biking Free Time / Showers Hrs Dinner Hrs Evening Activity (egg drop)

Day Hrs Breakfast – Hrs Morning activity 3- Inflatable Boat and Raft Royal Beach 1 – Climbing / Abseiling 2 – Mountain biking Hrs Lunch Hrs Afternoon Activities 1 beach 2 – Obstacle Course and Team Building 3 – GPS Navigation Free Time / Showers Hrs Dinner Hrs Talent Show

Day 4 Breakfast Morning Activity 2 beach 3 – Obstacle Course and Team Building 1 – GPS Navigation Lunch Afternoon Activities 3 beach 1 – Obstacle Course and Team Building 2 – GPS Navigation Free Time / Showers Dinner

Day 5 Breakfast and pack bags Morning Activity Archery and Blind trail Lunch Depart

Staff Mr Odell You could say that I've been involved in outdoor education for 15 years now and have participated and organised excursions that range from Snow-shoeing to Maple- Syrup production to understanding Predator-Prey dynamics and everything in between. Additionally, I am currently helping run the D of E awards for the older students. Mrs Jones Although I hate to admit it, I have now been qualified as a teacher for 21 years! I taught in the Flintshire and Wrexham areas of the UK for 14 years, mostly in KS2 until I had the family when I then moved to Early Years and Reception. I worked in two different primary schools when teaching KS2 and took part in five Outdoor Education trips in both schools with responsibility for the girls. These involved Years 5 and 6 children in activities such as rock climbing/abseiling, canoeing, orienteering, swimming and archery. I am really looking forward to another trip to Fujairah and know we will have a fantastic time. They are a great group of children and are accompanied by an experienced team of staff.

Staff Mrs Addis I have been in Saudi Arabia for nearly fifteen years, spending time in Khamis Mushayt, Riyadh and finally arriving in Dhahran just over four years ago. I have two daughters; and it was when my younger one went to school, that I began my career as a Teaching Assistant, having undertaken some distance learning to gain qualifications as an Early Years Practitioner and also in Primary Learning Support. I began my career in the British International School in Riyadh working in Key Stage 1. When a move with my husband’s job brought us to Dhahran, I was lucky to find work straight away in DBGS, in the madcap department that is Key Stage 2. I have been involved in various trips within the Kingdom and also took part in a school ski trip to Verbier in Switzerland a couple of years ago which was great fun. The Fujairah trip is new to me, although one of my daughters took part last year and knowing how much fun she had, I can’t wait to go and get stuck in to the various activities alongside the children. Myself

Potential Questions What will my son/daughter need to take? Can my son/daughter take their mobile phone? Will they need pocket money? How will they be put in groups? Who will organise sleeping arrangements? Who will look after the passport?