This 4-day camp uses nature-based learning experiences to introduce students to the natural world in a safe and fun way. Students stay in tents on the beach in Sai Kung East Country Park, participating in activities like kayaking, surfing, climbing, and learning about local habitats. The goal is to encourage environmental understanding and teach life skills like orienteering, cooking, risk assessment, and teamwork through hands-on challenges and adventures. The program is designed and led by trained outdoor education professionals to provide a meaningful educational experience while stretching students physically and mentally in Hong Kong's beautiful coastal environment.

1. Programme designed by
A Team EDventure

2.  This 4 day camp is about
introducing the students to the
natural world by participating in a
range of nature based learning
experiences – in a safe and fun way.

3. The camp is based in beautiful Sai Wan and Ham Tin in the Sai Kung East
Country Park, arguably the most beautiful and pristine setting in Hong Kong.
Tai Long Wan – Sai Kung East Country Park

4.  The camp is designed to encourage students
to gain a deeper understanding of the
environment and how to interact with it.
 The focus is on practical activities and
learning through experience.
 Challenge themselves and learn to take risks.
 Learn to orienteer with compos and bearings.
 Learn to cook and experience what it is like to
be away from civilization.

5.  They get to understand ways of maintaining
personal comfort while in the environment
 They are introduced to the concept of safety
and risk.
 Students are encouraged to develop an
awareness of self and skills to assist in
working with others and are introduced to
basic leadership concepts.
 This camp is also about having fun in the
marine environments (fresh and salt) and
becoming more water wise.

6. The students stay in 10 man
tents located directly
behind the beach at Ham
Tin and Sai Wan.
The children sleep on air
mattress under their
sleeping bags.
The tents are roomy and
comfortable, situated a
short walk from the toilets.
This makes it an enjoyable
experience for children not
used to camping under the
stars.

7.  We use a wide range
of adventure
experiences to
engage the children
in new learning
experiences.
These include:
Kayaking,
Coastal survey
Surfing,
Body boarding,
Canyoning,
Orienteering,
Camp craft,
Habitat studies,
Challenge courses,
Climbing,
Cliff jumping,
Beach games & Swim

8. Learning to surf will teach the children about surf and water safety.
All students are swim tested before any water activity is conducted.
Our staff includes experienced surf instructors and qualified
lifeguards.

9. We spend time in a wild canyon with waterfalls and swimming
pools. The students learn about safety in a mountain stream, the
difference between fresh and salt water swimming and how to do
small climbs.

10. This adventure activity builds confidence, teamwork and a different
perspective of the unique coastal formations. .

11. Sai Wan is a great place to learn how to control a sea kayak. We use
double kayaks to allow students to share the experience with
another. We will kayak to a remote beach and have students
engaged in a mini coastal survey.

12. Most people don’t realise that Hong Kong is the home to many types of
habitats: mangroves, woodland, abandoned farmland, rocky shore and
intertidal zones. Students will learn to identify unique characteristics of
different habitats and some of the creature that live there

13. This is about learning to look after yourself. The kids will sleep in
dorm tents, will learn to cook their meals, get along with others in
a confined space and NOT listen to night sounds too closely.

14. The programme is designed to stretch the students physically and
mentally without fear or pressure.
They will embrace the natural environment and all the wonderful
experiences that can be had there.

15.  We specialize in teaching young people how
to cope with real life situations and introduce
the concept of risk assessment.
 These coping strategies are life skills. Skills
that will prove beneficial to the student for
the rest of their days.
 Our staff are highly trained and experienced
professionals in Outdoor Education. our staff

16.  Our core value – to design and provide
programmes for schools to satisfy the
progressive learning requirements of students as
they gain more experience and capability
 We specialize in teaching young people how to
cope with real life situations.
 These coping strategies we refer to as life skills.
Skills that will prove beneficial to the student for
the rest of their days.

17.  Our instructors are highly trained and skilled
professionals in Outdoor Education with
Outdoor Ed certifications/qualifications from
New Zealand, Canada, USA, UK and Australia.
 Qualified lifeguard for swimming activities.
 Each staff has First Aid, some with Advanced
First Aid/Wilderness First Aid

18.  We comply with the Hong Kong Education
Bureau requirements
 1:12 for land activities
 1:6 water activities
 Every child in a PFD (life jacket) during water
activities

19.  Sai Kung public clinic is a 4 minute walk from the pier
 Tseung Kwan O Hospital is 15 minute taxi ride from the
pier
 Speedboat from Sai Wan or Ham Tin to Sai Kung Pier is
20 minutes
 Ambulance 7 minutes to hospital from pier
 There is medical helicopter service in both locations
directly to Tseugn Kwan O Hospital

20.  ☐ Notebook& pen/pencil
 ☐ Water Bottle
 ☐ Backpack only: Approx 40+ L
 ☐ Head Torch
 ☐ Sunglasses: With ties
 ☐ Healthy Snack- for the morning of travel
 ☐ Camera
 ☐ T shirts x 4
 ☐Large plastic bag x 1
 ☐ Shorts x 2

21.  ☐ Small plastic bag x 2
 ☐ Old pair of running/walking shoes
 ☐ Light Waterproof Jacket
 ☐ Sun Hat
 ☐Swimsuit
 ☐ Closed toed shoes x Water shoes
 ☐Towel
 ☐ Socks x 2
 ☐ Underwear x 4

22.  ☐ Toothbrush & toothpaste
 ☐Insect repellent
 ☐ Sun block
 ☐ Chap stick
 ☐ Extra reading glasses
 ☐ Spare contact lenses & liquids
 ☐ Personal medication
 ☐ Extra personal toiletries
 Bio-degradable soap
 ☐Sleeping bag
 If camping, to suit the season

23.  Please, please, please do not load
your child up with
unnecessary/extra items not on
this list especially if heavy – your
child will be carrying the rucksack
for over 2 km and so it needs to
be kept light.