4 th – 8 th May 2015 Hohhot Adventure Shanghai Community International School Year 10 Programme Proposal

Outdoor Education company that uses experiential education; ” Learning by doing ” Activities with intent Our programs challenge youth and educators to think outside the box. Building individual and community confidence through challenging and thought-provoking activities. Provide students with a platform to reflect on their emotional management skills related to certain situations. Expose youth to the wonders of the great outdoors. Adventure ToursOutdoor Education Corporate EventsCertified Training What We Do

Britannica International School Shanghai, British International School Shanghai, Concordia International School, Dulwich College Beijing, Shanghai, Shanghai Community International School, Yew Cheung International School, Nanjing International School, Shanghai American School, Harrow International School, Tianjin TEDA School, Saigon South International School, Bangkok Concordia International School, Korea Asia Pacific International School Who We Work With

Our facilitators: 50% local and 50% foreign. Diverse guiding team from across the world: Group sizes of 1 Facilitator: 12 Participants Activity ratios of 1 Facilitator: 6 Participants Insight staff training and certifications: Our Team

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Community Service 1 Adventure 2 Cultural Immersion 3 Personal Development 4 Insight Experiences Outcomes Experience local lifestyles, language, culture and history. Explore different landscapes while gaining valuable outdoor skills. Be involved in community outreach projects and sustainable tourism. Gain more insight into your strengths and weaknesses and build leadership skills through collaboration. Methodology

Hohhot is the capital city of The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of northern China and is the gateway to one of the last of the world’s truly wild frontiers. Your Trip – Hohhot, Inner Mongolia

Inner Mongolia is the widest province in China and one of the most sparsely populated. Due to the fascinating terrain and strong cultural identities of the population, Inner Mongolia is one of our most eye opening programmes. Year 10 – Programme Objectives Art School Exchange Grassland Trek Camping in Yurts Traditional Archery Activity Highlights Community Service Independence Responsibility Leadership Outcomes

GRASSLAND ITINERARY Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5 Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Camp Breakfast Hotel Breakfast Morning ATravel Hotel Check out Grassland Activities Windmill Workshop Lamasery Visit Morning B Hotel Check- in Mongolia Museum Transport to rural school Airport Transfer Lunch Mongolian Hotpot Packed Lunch Mongolian Lunch Packed Lunch Afternoon A Art School Exchange Transport to grasslands Herdsman’s village trek School Service Project Check-in & farewell Afternoon B Buddy making Grassland Trek Traditional home cooking - Dinner Dinner Theatre Lamb BBQ Mongolian Hotpot - Evening Campfire Reflection Reflection - Overnight Hohhot HotelYurt Camping Hohhot HotelHome

These vast grasslands have long been the symbol of Inner Mongolia and are an essential component to the regions cultural identity. Grassland Hiking

Yurts are portable tent like structures used by the nomads of Central Asia. Two nights camping in these traditional structures is a great cultural experience for students. Yurt Camping

Inner Mongolia is home to some of the largest wind energy farms in the world. This workshop gives students an educational insight into the inner workings of these wind-powered structures. Windmill Workshop

DESERT ITINERARY 4 th May5 th May6 th May7 th May8 th May Breakfast -Hotel BreakfastCamp Breakfast Hotel Breakfast Morning A Travel Camel Riding and Sand Sliding Desert Activities Orienteering Transport to Wudangzao Lamasery Souvenir Shopping Morning B Meet with Local Guides Desert TrekAirport Transfer Lunch Mongolian Hotpot Packed LunchLunch Packed Lunch Afternoon A Check into Hotel Wilderness Survival Course Lama Interaction session Check-in & farewell Afternoon B Visit Desert Museum Tree Planting Eco Project Exhibition Tree Planting- Dinner BBQ Dinner- Evening Trip IntroductionCampfire Reflection Campfire Party with local children Swimming at the Hotel (Optional) - Overnight Engebei Desert Hotel Desert Camping HotelHome

Camel Riding Camels are an integral part of Inner Mongolia’s Desert culture, Students will ride camels and sand slide down the dunes.

Lama Interaction Session Inner Mongolia’s dominant religion is a form of Tibetan Buddhism also practiced by the Han Chinese. The students will be able to interview the local Lamas at the Lamasery.

This service focused, cultural immersion programme is designed to get the most out of students’ time away from school. With a busy, activity filled schedule, all participants will gain a new found understanding of community responsibility, independence and cultural diversity. Your Trip – Overview Clean & Modern Twin Share Chaperones 2 nights camping Accommodation Moderate amount of total bus time Spread out over the course of the week. Transport