Year 10 Chiang Mai, Thailand
Saturday 8th - Thursday13th December 2012.
Programme Overview
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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,
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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 aidFull Itinerary
Sunday 9th | 07:35 Year 10 Students ave at Chiang Mai train station,
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(0745 Opening activites and breakfast
(08:00 Split into three pre-assigned groups, prepare for frstadventure
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Tuesday 11th
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Wednesday 12th POD 1: Lead On the Wildsidet
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Detailed Itinerary
Unite Rock and Rope Adventure
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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 outLead 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 outLocations
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).
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