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Learning Together

Learning Together. Year 4 and 5 Outward Bound Trip to Fujairah. November 13 th -16 th. 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.

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Learning Together

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  1. Learning Together

  2. Year 4 and 5 Outward Bound Trip to Fujairah November 13th-16th

  3. NORTH STAR The Young Adventurers Company Dibba, Fujairah, The United Arab Emirates

  4. North Star Adventure Camp Our location

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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. Activities

  12. Games Area

  13. Climbing/Abseiling and Obstacle Course

  14. Kayaking

  15. Raft Building and Inflatable Boats In a 25 m. pool or on the Beach

  16. On Site Archery Proper Instruction For aspiring Robin Hoods

  17. GPS Navigation and Orienteering For intrepid explorers

  18. Great Snorkelling around Snoopy RockFun Beach Games Sandy Beach Renowned for it’s excellent snorkeling Lessons first

  19. Mountain Biking

  20. Fun Evenings Team Games Talent Shows???

  21. Fun Evenings Night Wadi Walks Star Gazing

  22. Confidence building

  23. Flight Details • Dammam- Sharjah Thursday 13th November • G9164 • Depart 09:10 • Arrive 11:25 • Sharjah- Dammam- Sunday 16th November • G9161 • Depart 16:10 • Arrive 16:30

  24. Itinerary: Day 1 • 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 • Afternoon Activity • -Inflatable Boat and Raft Building • -Climbing/Abseiling • -Survival • Free Time / Showers • Dinner-18.00 hrs • Wadi walk 19.00 hrs

  25. Day 2 • 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

  26. Day 3 • 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

  27. Day 4 • Breakfast 07.00 hrs • Morning activity • Pack Bags and empty the cabin Lunch • Depart 12:10 • Depart Sharjah Airport 16:10 • Arrive Dammam 16:30 • Arrive at ISG lower carpark 19:00

  28. Chaperones • Mrs. Rossing • Mrs. Gange • Mr. Lockwood • Mr. McMahon

  29. Staff • MrsRossing • 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.

  30. Staff • Mr Lockwood • 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.

  31. Staff • MrsGange • 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.

  32. Staff • 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.

  33. 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

  34. 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?

  35. Learning Together

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