4th – 8th 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.

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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

Risk Assessments & Evacuation Plans

• Location specific• Constantly updated• Essential training component

International Safety Equipment

CommunityService

1Adventure

2Cultural

Immersion

3Personal

Development

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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 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast

Camp Breakfast

Camp Breakfast

Hotel Breakfast

Morning A Travel 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 Packed Lunch

Afternoon AArt School Exchange

Transport to grasslands

Herdsman’s village trek School Service

Project

Check-in & farewell

Afternoon B Buddy making Grassland Trek Traditional

home cooking

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DinnerDinner Theatre

Lamb BBQ Mongolian Hotpot -

Evening Campfire Reflection Reflection Reflection -

Overnight Hohhot Hotel Yurt Camping Yurt Camping Hohhot Hotel Home

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 4th May 5th May 6th May 7th May 8th May

Breakfast - Hotel Breakfast Camp Breakfast Camp 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 Trek Airport Transfer

Lunch Mongolian Hotpot Packed Lunch Lunch Lunch Packed Lunch

Afternoon A Check into Hotel Wilderness Survival Course

Wilderness Survival Course

Lama Interaction session

Check-in & farewell

Afternoon B Visit Desert Museum

Tree Planting Eco Project Exhibition

Tree Planting -

Dinner Dinner BBQ BBQ Dinner -

EveningTrip

Introduction Campfire Reflection

Campfire Party with local children

Swimming at the Hotel (Optional) -

Overnight Engebei Desert Hotel Desert Camping Desert Camping Hotel Home

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

Lama Interaction SessionInner 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