Transcript fujairah 2012

Year 5 and 6 Outward bounds
trip to Fujairah
February 23rd- February 27th
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 Snorkelling around Snoopy Rock
Fun Beach Games
Sandy Beach
Renown for it’s excellent
snorkelling
Lessons first
Mountain Biking
Fun Evenings
Team Games
Talent Shows???
Fun Evenings
Night Wadi Walks
Star Gazing
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
Itinerary
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Ski Dubai
Arrive at Adventure Centre for Lunch
Welcome and Safety Briefing
Allocation of rooms
Unpack
Free Time / Showers
18.00 Hrs
Dinner
19.00 Hrs
Wadi walk
Day 2
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07.00 Hrs
Breakfast
08.30 - 11.30 Hrs
Morning activity
1- Inflatable Boat and Raft building @ Royal Beach
2 – Climbing / Abseiling
3 – Mountain biking
12.00 Hrs
Lunch
14.00 - 17.00 Hrs
Afternoon Activities
2- Inflatable Boat and Raft building @ Royal Beach
3 – Climbing / Abseiling
1 – Mountain biking
Free Time / Showers
18.00 Hrs
Dinner
19.00 Hrs
Evening Activity (egg drop)
Day 3
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07.00 Hrs
Breakfast
08.30 – 11.30 Hrs
Morning activity
3- Inflatable Boat and Raft building @ Royal Beach
1 – Climbing / Abseiling
2 – Mountain biking
12.00 Hrs
Lunch
14.00 - 17.00 Hrs
Afternoon Activities
1 –Snorkelling @Sandy beach
2 – Obstacle Course and Team Building
3 – GPS Navigation
Free Time / Showers
19.00 Hrs
Dinner
20.00 Hrs
Talent Show
Day 4
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Breakfast
Morning Activity
2 –Snorkelling @Sandy beach
3 – Obstacle Course and Team Building
1 – GPS Navigation
Lunch
Afternoon Activities
3 –Snorkelling @Sandy beach
1 – Obstacle Course and Team Building
2 – GPS Navigation
Free Time / Showers
Dinner
Day 5
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Breakfast and pack bags
Morning Activity
Archery and Blind trail
Lunch
Depart
Staff
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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 MapleSyrup 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.
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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?