NORTH STAR The Young Adventurers Company Dibba Fujairah

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 it’s purpose built adventure centre in Dibba Fujairah in 2000.

North Star As well as our residential centre The company offers local programmes v. D. O. E. Award Expeditions v. Desert Adventure Experiences v. Dhow Castaway Experiences v. Ecological, cultural and adventure experiences in Oman.

North Star Overseas Programmes are conducted in many parts of the world. v. D. O. E. Award Expeditions v. Community and Service projects v. Charitable projects v. Skiing and Adventure Trips v. Education, Curriculum and Cultural Exchanges.

North Star Safety is paramount and overrides all other considerations. v. Risk assessments are undertaken for all trips North Star runs and are always under review. v. 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 v. Cabins are basic but do have A/C units. They are fitted with smoke detectors /sprinklers. There are no electrical points in student cabins v. Cabins are in view of staff rooms v. There are no TV’s or electronic devices allowed v. Independent Shower + Toilet facilities for boys , girls and adults

Dining Room/Kitchen v. Purpose built spotless kitchen v. Professional Husband Wife catering team whose efforts are always praised v. Lots of good food v. 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 our 25 m. pool or on the Beach

On Site Archery Proper Instruction For aspiring Robin Hoods

GPS Navigation and Orienteering For intrepid explorers

Great Snorkeling 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 • • Dammam- Dubai- Thursday 28 th November FZ 864 Depart - 08: 45 Arrive - 11: 40 Dubai – Dammam - Sunday 2 nd December FZ 867 Depart -18: 15 Arrive - 18: 35

Itinerary • • • Day 1 Meet at School 04: 30 Final good byes , cuddles and kisses. 05: 00 depart for airport 11: 10 arrive at Dubai Airport Ski Dubai Arrive at Adventure Centre for Lunch Welcome and Safety Briefing Allocation of rooms • • • Free Time / Showers Dinner-18. 00 hrs Wadi walk 19. 00 hrs

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 • • • 2 – Inflatable Boat and Raft building @ Royal Beach 3 – Climbing and Abseiling 1 – Mountain biking • Free Time / Showers • Dinner -18. 00 Hrs • Evening Activity (egg drop)-19. 00 hrs

Day 3 • Breakfast 07. 00 hrs • Morning activity - 08. 30 - 11. 30 hrs • • • 3 – Inflatable Boat and Raft building @ Royal Beach 1 – Climbing / Abseiling 2 – Mountain biking • Lunch-12. 00 hrs • Afternoon Activities -14. 00 - 17. 00 hrs • • • 1 – Snorkelling @ Royal Beach 2 – Obstacle course and team building 3 – GPS navigation • Free Time / Showers • Dinner -18. 00 Hrs • Evening Activity Problem solving activities 19. 00 hrs

Day 4 • Breakfast 07. 00 hrs • Morning activity - 08. 30 - 11. 30 hrs • • • 2 – Snorkelling @ Royal Beach 3 – Obstacle course and team building 1 – GPS navigation • Lunch-12. 00 hrs • Afternoon Activities -14. 00 - 17. 00 hrs • • • 3 – Snorkelling @ Royal Beach 1 – Obstacle course and team building 2 – GPS navigation • Free Time / Showers • Dinner -18. 00 Hrs • Evening Activity Talent Show-19. 00 hrs

Day 5 • Breakfast 07. 00 hrs • Pack Bags and empty the cabin • Morning activity - 08. 00 - 11. 00 hrs • Lunch-11. 30 hrs • Depart 12: 30 • Depart Dubai Airport 18: 15 • Arrive Dammam 18: 35 • Arrive at ISG lower carpark 20: 00

Staff • • Mrs. Jones Although I hate to admit it, I have now been qualified as a teacher for 22 years! I taught in the Flintshire and Wrexham areas of the UK for 14 years, mostly in KS 2 until I had the family when I then moved to Early Years and Reception. I worked in two different primary schools when teaching KS 2 and took part in five Outdoor Education trips in both schools with responsibility for the girls. These involved Years 5 and 6 children in activities such as rock climbing/abseiling, canoeing, orienteering, swimming and archery. I am really looking forward to taking many of my 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 too!

Staff • • • Mr Mc. Mahon 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 Groups Mr Gale Mrs Jones • • • • • Grainne Erin Zeina Shams Ibrahim Charlie Sami Amir Fergus Zac Adam J Daniel C Neil Adam S Lili Jude Onya Laila

Travel Groups Mr Mc. Mahon • • • Shaheen Will Jana Lina Connor Wisam Dan S Amelia Maryam