thailand grade 8
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Thailand 2011Dubai American Academy
Where we will spend
the majority of our time
while in Thailand.
Requirements
For Grade 8 Students
Must be adventurous
Must be able to work with others
Maekok River Village Resort
Accommodation in on site dorms
On site facilities including climbing walls, high ropes courses and archery range, all supervised by experienced staff
All catering on site
Down time facilities on site - soft drinks bar, pool tables, table tennis etc. - for exclusive use by team
Completely self-contained
Team BuildingActivities include:
Confidence coursesincluding high ropes
Roped climbingwall ascents
Archery Team games Raft building Traditional Thai cookery
Jungle/Cultural Trek Half day route ending at Wat Tha Ton Visit to a Lahu Hill tribe on route Visit to a Shan school; opportunity to practice
traditional handicrafts with local children
Survival Skills
Wilderness camping Canoeing down a river to
camp on the beach Bivouac construction Jungle cookery and tool
making All supervised by MRVR
guides and World Challenge Group Leader
Return to Chiang MaiOvernight at Guest House
Elephant camp visit with elephant trekking on route
Visit Umbrella Factory and Elephant Dung Factory
Time in the markets to pick up your favorite souvenirs.
Detailed ItineraryDAY 1/Day 2 Thurs/Fri. Mar. 3/Mar. 4
Depart Dubai on an overnight flight to Thailand.
Transit to Chiang Rai. Settle into activity center.
Team building games.
Day 3 Saturday Mar. 5
River raft building
Thai cooking classes
High Ropes course games.
Day 4 Sunday Mar. 6
Trek to remote hill tribe villages
Visit to Thai school to meet students
Evening team games.
Day 5 Monday Mar. 7
Survival skill day! Canoeing, cooking
Overnight on beach in tents
Day 6 Tuesday Mar. 8
Break camp in the morning
At the center, participate in climbing wall
and archery competitions
Low beam confidence course with center staff
Day 7 Wednesday Mar. 9
Transfer back to Chiang Mai
Elephant camp prior to lunch
Visit umbrella factory and elephant dung factory
Evening spent shopping Chiang Mai
Overnight at Eagle II Guest House
Day 8 Thursday Mar. 10
Travel to Chiang Mai airport for flight home to
Dubai via Bangkok.
Price 8000 AED Package Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions
All flights, transportation within Thailand, airport transfers to and from DAA
Accommodation, food, water
Activities and excursions
24 hour back up, insurance, all medical treatment until return to Dubai
Group first aid kit
Exclusions:
Inoculations or visas
Personal kit or personal kit insurance
Souvenirs
Thailand - Safety First
Your child’s safety is paramount! Chaperones will have their phones
with them at all times. Comprehensive medical kits will be on
hand at all times. In-country agents and providers
available for support Students will not be allowed to bring
mobile phones on this trip. Teachers will contact or provide
information for parents throughout the trip.
In case of an emergence, DAA will contact you immediately!
Supervising Teachers
Jean Evertsen and Patrick Cauley
For further questions, please contact Jean Evertsen at…[email protected]