Transcript North Star Adventure Camp

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Year 4 and 5 Outward Bound
Trip to Fujairah
November 13th-16th
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 its 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 a 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
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- Sharjah Thursday 13th November
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Depart 09:10
Arrive 11:25
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Sharjah- Dammam- Sunday 16th November
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Depart 16:10
Arrive 16:30
Itinerary: Day 1
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Meet at School 05:00
Final good byes , cuddles and kisses.
05:30 depart for airport
Arrive at Adventure Centre
Welcome and Safety Briefing
Allocation of rooms
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Afternoon Activity
-Inflatable Boat and Raft Building
-Climbing/Abseiling
-Survival
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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
Morning activity - 08.30 - 11.30 hrs
1 – Inflatable Boat and Raft building @ Royal Beach
2 – Climbing / Abseiling
3 – Mountain biking
Lunch-12.00 hrs
Afternoon Activities -14.00 - 17.00 hrs
1-Survival
2-Snorkelling @ Royal Beach
3-Obstacle + Archery
Free Time / Showers
Dinner -18.00 Hrs
Evening Activity (egg drop)-19.00 hrs
Day 3
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Breakfast 07.00 hrs
Morning activity - 08.30 - 11.30 hrs
1- Snorkelling @ Royal Beach
2 – Obstacle + Archery
3-Boats + Raft Building
Lunch-12.00 hrs
Afternoon Activities -14.00 - 17.00 hrs
1 – Obstacle + Archery
2 – Boats and Raft Building
3 – Climbing and Abseiling
Free Time / Showers
Dinner -19.00 Hrs
Evening Activity Talent Show
Day 4
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Breakfast 07.00 hrs
Morning activity
Pack Bags and empty the cabin
Lunch
Depart 12:10
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Depart Sharjah Airport 16:10
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Arrive Dammam 16:30
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Arrive at ISG lower carpark 19:00
Chaperones
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Mrs. Rossing
Mrs. Gange
Mr. Lockwood
Mr. McMahon
Staff
• Mrs Rossing
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Being a teacher with a degree in Kinesiology I know the importance of
physical education, being active, learning teamwork and outdoor
education.
Having participated in many outdoor education trips with organized groups I
know that this trip to North Star will give children an experience they cannot
receive inside the school walls of DBGS. This will also be a trip where they
will create memories that will last a lifetime. I’m excited to be able to give
our students this opportunity.
In Canada I’ve instructed at, then directed a sports camp for children aged
5-13 for four summers. I know the importance of safety while managing a
large group of children.
I am really looking forward to taking many of my current and 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.
Staff
• Mr Lockwood
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Having previously taught in the UK, prior to teaching in Saudi Arabia, one of
my favourite times of year was after SATs in May when I would go with my
year 6 class on the school’s annual residential trip. With the whole of the
year spent looking forward to this month as an important one, the
excitement of the children was always very palpable.
Attending the flagship site of a well known outdoor adventure company in
the UK, the children, and the adults chaperoning, were incredibly well
catered for and well looked after. Offering a vast range of activities lead by
very qualified staff, some of the favourite activities included lots of high
ropes including ‘Jacob’s Ladder’, the vertical challenge, abseiling, zipwire to
name but a few as well as a range of engaging evening activities, much like
North Star.
In addition to the marvelous activities, being able to spend the time with
friends in groups and being away from home and their parents, often for the
first time, were big highlights and are experiences that all children need to
encounter as they grow up.
Staff
• Mrs Gange
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As my colleagues have already discussed ‘outdoor education’ is a great
experience for children. It helps develop their self-reliance and
independence. These are vital skills at school and throughout life, although
it can be a wrench for their parents to see them go!
I am qualified through the American Red Cross to administer First Aid and
CPR.
I have led Girl Guide camps in the UK with girls aged 9-14.
I have co-led Girl Scout trips here in Saudi including local camps and a
diving trip to the Red Sea which involved air travel.
Personally I see my main role on this trip as giving the children support and
reassurance (should they need it) as I know many of them well and hope
they would be able to come to me with any worries.
Staff
• Mr McMahon
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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 Insurance
• Every child must have World Nomads
Insurance as per school policy
• www.worldnomads.com
• Please send in copy of the certificate for
our ease in case of travel (loss of
baggage, flight delays) or medical
emergencies
• Deadline for submission 23 October
Potential Questions
• What will my son/daughter need to take?
• Can my son/daughter take their mobile
phone?
 How will we keep in contact with our
son/daughter?
• Will they need pocket money?
• How will they be put in groups?
• Who will organise sleeping arrangements?
• Who will look after the passports?
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