Transcript North Star Dibba Camp 2013

NORTH STAR
The Young
Adventurers
Company
Dibba, Fujairah, The United Arab Emirates
North Star Adventure
Camp
Our location
North Star
A Specialist
Outdoor Education Company
opened in 1997.
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
Proper
Instruction
For aspiring Robin
Hoods
GPS Navigation and Orienteering
For intrepid explorers
Great Snorkeling around Snoopy Rock
Fun Beach Games
Sandy Beach
Renowned for it’s excellent
snorkeling
Lessons first
Mountain Biking
Fun Evenings
Team Games
Talent Shows???
Fun Evenings
Night Wadi Walks
Star Gazing
Confidence building
Flight Details
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Dammam- Dubai- Thursday 28th November
FZ 864
Depart - 08:45
Arrive - 11:40
Dubai – Dammam - Sunday 2nd December
FZ 867
Depart -18:15
Arrive - 18:35
Itinerary
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Day 1
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Meet at School 04:30
Final good byes , cuddles and kisses.
05:00 depart for airport
11:10 arrive at Dubai Airport
Ski Dubai
Arrive at Adventure Centre for Lunch
Welcome and Safety Briefing
Allocation of rooms
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Free Time / Showers
Dinner-18.00 hrs
Wadi walk 19.00 hrs
Day 2
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Breakfast 07.00 hrs
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Morning activity - 08.30 - 11.30 hrs
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1 – Inflatable Boat and Raft building @ Royal Beach
2 – Climbing / Abseiling
3 – Mountain biking
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Lunch-12.00 hrs
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Afternoon Activities -14.00 - 17.00 hrs
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2 – Inflatable Boat and Raft building @ Royal Beach
3 – Climbing and Abseiling
1 – Mountain biking
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Free Time / Showers
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Dinner -18.00 Hrs
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Evening Activity (egg drop)-19.00 hrs
Day 3
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Breakfast 07.00 hrs
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Morning activity - 08.30 - 11.30 hrs
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3 – Inflatable Boat and Raft building @ Royal Beach
1 – Climbing / Abseiling
2 – Mountain biking
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Lunch-12.00 hrs
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Afternoon Activities -14.00 - 17.00 hrs
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1 – Snorkelling @ Royal Beach
2 – Obstacle course and team building
3 – GPS navigation
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Free Time / Showers
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Dinner -18.00 Hrs
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Evening Activity Problem solving activities 19.00 hrs
Day 4
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Breakfast 07.00 hrs
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Morning activity - 08.30 - 11.30 hrs
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2 – Snorkelling @ Royal Beach
3 – Obstacle course and team building
1 – GPS navigation
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Lunch-12.00 hrs
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Afternoon Activities -14.00 - 17.00 hrs
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3 – Snorkelling @ Royal Beach
1 – Obstacle course and team building
2 – GPS navigation
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Free Time / Showers
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Dinner -18.00 Hrs
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Evening Activity Talent Show-19.00 hrs
Day 5
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Breakfast 07.00 hrs
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Pack Bags and empty the cabin
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Morning activity - 08.00 - 11.00 hrs
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Lunch-11.30 hrs
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Depart 12:30
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Depart Dubai Airport 18:15
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Arrive Dammam 18:35
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Arrive at ISG lower carpark 20:00
Staff
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Mrs. Jones
Although I hate to admit it, I have now been qualified as a teacher for 22 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 taking many of my former students 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 great staff too!
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Mr McMahon
As a parent and teacher I have always felt that ‘outdoor education’ is very important
to all children. Even those who don’t usually enjoy active sports and pastimes can
benefit a great deal from new experiences away from the usual classroom set-up.
As a primary school teacher I do not claim to be a qualified instructor in any particular
activity but I have participated in a range of trips and led some interesting camps.
In the UK I have attended a number of adventure camps at recognised centres with
children between the ages of 8 and 11 years old. During the camps the children
completed a range of activities including; canoeing, caving, climbing and moor
trekking.
Whilst working in Kenya I organised and led camps into the African bush – miles from
civilisation! The children ranged in age from 7-13 years old. On these camps the
children learnt basic camp craft, cooking, navigation etc.
Here in the Kingdom, I have participated in the International Award including an
expedition to Oman and a camp in Riyadh.
Travel Groups
Mr Gale
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Grainne
Erin
Zeina
Shams
Ibrahim
Charlie
Sami
Amir
Fergus
Zac
Mrs Jones
• Adam J
• Daniel C
• Neil
• Adam S
• Lili
• Jude
• Onya
• Laila
Travel Groups
Mr McMahon
• Shaheen
• Will
• Jana
• Lina
• Connor
• Wisam
• Dan S
• Amelia
• Maryam