Year 10 Chiang Mai, Thailand Saturday 8th - Thursday13th December 2012. Programme Overview rw es tnerarlorents doy ofrckcirbingandhigh opesdentuest Gar Hane Bates day ofsloing tools for personal leadership in the geat outdoors; and a 2-day Interetional Award taining trek through Mae On Valley. The three clerents can be experienced in any order, and wil build on each other to create a teuly outstanding Week on the Wildside experience Three pre-assigned groups of students will tate through the programme elements. Facilitation willbe adjusted such that each group of Lup to 34 students felsa sense of tue success atthe completion oftheir week. Key themes of challenge, leadership, adventure teamwork, and personal growth wll be interwoven throughout the diferent activities. The combination of outdoor adventure sports with focused leadership development and the fll experience of a training trek will eave students exhilarated, empowered, and prepared to take on their own Adventurous Journey. Untimate Rope and Rock Adventure ‘The Ultimate Rock and Rope Adventure is CMRCA\s signature exhilarating outdoor adventure experience. Itcombines challenging rock climbing, venture caving, and wild high rope adventures. Studant wil be challenged to identify their comfort zone, sat personal goals and work to achieve them throughout the day with the support of their team mates Every CMRCA programme begins with the uestion,“Whatkind of day do you want to create?" Students are challenged to create and take ownership of their own experience through the adventure elements facilitated by CMRCA Rock climbing provides students with an opportunity to climb to new heights. (ur experienced instructors facltatean incredible rock climbing learning experience where students wll climb, belay and backup belay Students develop trust among the group and cheer each other throughout the activity. Students experience the amazing world of limestone and the caves that exist throughout it. Our introduction to geology curriculum provides an exciting and real scientific education ‘experiance that they can relate back to the classroom. The Tyrolean traverse is one ofthe oldest techniques used in rock climbing, It allows climbersand mountaineers to successfully travel from the top of one peak to another without dimbing down and back up aga In this cliffhanger-style element, students attach to.a 30 meter long bridge made of rope and pull themselves across an enormous and stunning cave. This requires both physical and mental concentration. Once arriving onthe fr sce, students experience a breathtaking 50 meter fee hanging rappel as they return to the ground. The Tyrolean Traverse and Rappel element rounds out a truly amazing personal growth, leadership and adventure experience.Lead on the Wildside! Personal Exploration and Team Building Great leadership begins with personal awareness. This full-day experience is designed to introduce students to personal reflection and teach them to recognize leadership skills within themselves and within others. CMRCA facilitators introduce tools and models that provide a framework for understanding leadership as something we can choose to engagein every day. Challenging initiatives and group activities keep the energy high while allowing students to apply their learning. We also review key debriefing and discussion tools that students can use to manage group dynamics on their Adventurous Journeys, International Award Bronze Training Trek The International Award Bronze training trek will open students to the world of outdoor living in an immersive two-day, one-night experience. From packing a backpack to pace setting, route planning to lighting a camp stove, an independent journey in the wilderness requires a large portfolio of skills, CMRCA facilitators will quide students through the entire process of planning and executing a trek. Students will havea chance to practice skills both independently and in small groups. Where necessary, CMRCA facilitators will provide demonstrations and additional instruction. Emphasis wll be on allowing the students to solidify theirlearning through experience. The training trek will incorporate review and practice Uf Ure following skills, fee ren Packing a backpack Environmental considerations for trekking (Leave No Trace) Reading a topographic map River crossing Navigation with map and compass Pace-setting and group management Selecting a campsite Wildlife considerations and procedures Setting upa tent ‘Adverse weather considerations Using a camp stove Foot care Basic wilderness frst aidFull Itinerary Sunday 9th | 07:35 Year 10 Students ave at Chiang Mai train station, December (0745 Opening activites and breakfast (08:00 Split into three pre-assigned groups, prepare for frstadventure POD 2: Lead On the Wildside Mondoy 10th December Tuesday 11th December Wednesday 12th POD 1: Lead On the Wildsidet December Groups depart from activity locations [1515-1630 shower Lnch. Packing fico Deion stin Departfor Bangkok Detailed Itinerary Unite Rock and Rope Adventure ‘unforgetable lon aici and ad hin ar Time Activity 06:30-08:00 Wake up and breakfast 108:00-09:00 ‘Travel to rock climbing area 09:00-09:15 Icebreaker, tone setting, eam initiatives (Large Group) (09:15-09:20 Split large group into groups of 6-10 09:20-09:40 Safety briefing. goal setting, equipment distribution 09:40-11:40 Introduction to Rock Cli 1140-12510 Lunch 12810-1230 Energizers and resupply 1230-13:00 ‘Small rappel (prepare for larger more challenging element) 1300-14415 ‘Adventure Caving Geology Introduction 15:45 ‘Tyrolean Traverse and free hanging rappel 15:45-16:00 Return to cental area 1600-16330 ‘Closing activities and conclusion 1630-1730 Return to base camp 1730-1830 Time to shower and relax 1830-19330 Dinner 1930-21:00 Campfire 2130 All students in tents and lights outLead on the Wildside! A full-day personal and community exploration that employs tools, models, and group challenges to lay the foundation for reat leadership. Time Activity 07:30 -08:30 Wake up and breakfast (0830 -09:00 Energizers and tone setting (09:00 -09:20 Powers of Community (09:20 -09;50 Tools and Models for Successful Leadership (09:50-10:30 Personal Leadership Exploration 1030-1045 Break 1045 -11:00 Helium Stick 11990-1115. Tuckman's Stages of Group Development mas-1145 Color Blind (communication & shared mental models. 1145-1200 ‘Morning Debrief 1290-1300 Lunch 1390-1315 Large Group Energizer 135-1445 ‘Team Expedition (group rotate through challenges) 145-1515 Debrief and action planning fr tek 1545-1630 Bronze Award Trek Skills Training 1635-1800 Time to shower and relax 1800-1900 Dinner 1900-1930 ‘Meeting to prepare for next day’sactivity 1930-2100 Campfire 2130 Al students in tents and lights out International Award Bronze Training ‘An experiential training expedition, focused on learning and developing the skills necessary to undertake a Bronze Adventurous Journey. Day Time Activity Day1 06:30 -08:00 Wake up and breakfast (08:00 -08:30 Break Camp (08:30-08:45 Review: Packing a backpack 0845 -09.15 Practice Packing a backpack 09:15 - 16:00 Trekking 16:00- 16:10 Select a campsite 16:10- 17:00 Set up campand relax 17.00- 18:00 Review environmental considerations (Leave No Trace) 1800- 18:15 Review using acamp stove 15-1045, Cook and eat dinner in tekking groups 1945 -20:30 Debrief first day and prepare “route cards"for day two 21:00 Al students in tents and lights out Day2 0630-0730 Wake up and breakfast 0730-0930 Review basic wilderness fist aid 0930-1030 Break camp and pack backpacks 10:30- 16:00 Trekking to San Kamphaeng Hot Springs 1600-17330 Time to shower and relax 1730-1830 Debrief training expedition 1830-19330 Dinner 1930- 21:00 Campfire 21330 Al students in tents and lights outLocations Chiang Mai Tailand!s Center for Experiential Education Mae On The Mae On districts located just 40 minutes from downtown Chiang Mai. This relatively unknown lstictis home to some of Thailand’s most exciting and professional adventure and service activities. Its rural location allows participants to experience and engage with ‘Thailand!’ lush forests, karst landscape, breathtaking cliffs and caves, rch vilage culture, tantalizing hot springs. and exquisite river valleys. AILNIST Week on the Wildside programme elements wil take place in Mae On including the programme Base Camp atthe San Kamphaeng Hot Springs. Transportation ‘Transportation for most CMRCA experiential education programmne is provided in local red tucks called Song Taew. Students experience local transport the way Thai people do. The seating formation allows students to communicate with each other and minimizes the desire tositbackand sleep setting the standard for students to stay engaged throughout the programme, Experienced facitators ensure that ine spent traveling tothe programme site i productive and contributes to the experience.During this programme, red truck transportation will ‘transport students between the Chiang Mai train station, San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, and Crazy Horse Buttress Meals Thailand's cuisines some ofthe best inthe world and the Chiang Mat region has a style all its own. Sampling the local food can be a ‘great way to add to the experience of adventure. CMIRCA provides meals for each activity as well as supplies for participant prepared meals. We work with local providers to minimize our environmental impact and support the communities that support us. Equipment Students will provide their own personal camping and trekking equipment such as backpacks, hiking shoes, bowls, utensils, water botls, and headlamps. NIST wll provide group camping equipment such as tents, cooking materials, stoves, and fuel. CMRCA imports and distributes Black Diamond, Mad Rack, Sterling, and Innate outdoor equipment. We practice the highest safety standards when using and ‘maintaining our equipment. Harnesses, helmets climbing shoes, belay devices safety slings, chalk, and all other necessary equipment will bee provided by CMIRCA during the rock imbing and caving activities. Lodging Thisisa camping based programme. Participants will sleepin tents and practiceliving and learing inthe outdoors. “Base Carnp willbe an established campsite with bathroom facilities, Two groups will stay at Base Camp each night, while one group will camp at another location as part oftheir Bronze Award trek The overnight on the Bronze Award trek may be ina wild area where particpants will employ Leave No Trace principles to camp, cook, and dispose of waste propery. Packing List Please follow these guidelines as you prepare forthe tip. When selecting clothes to bring, keep in your dothes by hand and drying them. Light, quick-drying, wrinkle-fee clothes are bes. ind that you wil ikely be washing Please Bring Please Do Not Bring [1 Abackpack of around 40-50 liters. Oo Jeans Sleeping bag rated to 10 degrees Celsius with stuff sack o Fullsize cotton towels Re-usable water bottles (atleast 2 liters capacity) oO Mobile phones 3 pairs of shorts or knee-length trekking pants oO Any sort of electronic entertainment 1 pair of long pants (not jeans) for evenings 3 shirts, preferably quick-dry 5 pairs of underwear 2,3 pairs of socks ‘Clothes for sleeping (cotton or capilene) ‘One sweatshirt and lightweight fleece Rain jacket Sunscreen Mosquito repellent Sunglasses Bandana and /orsun hat Warm hat ‘One pair of hiking shoes (please ensure the sole isin a good condition) ‘One pair of flip-flops or light norshiking shoes ‘Camping bowl, cup, and spoon ‘Small Tupperware lunch box (with id) ‘Small travel toiletries such as shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant. Pack small bottles for only four days! Extra glasses or contacts if you wear them ‘Small hand towel, lightweight quick dry towel, or bathing cloth Camera and memory cards or lm ‘Smal lightweight headlamp and extra batteries, ‘diary or journal with pens (optional). Oo000 oo00 ooooo0oooo0o00o0oo00o!