Week

Wild Side

on the

Year 8 Chiang Dao 2013

Purpose
Challenge the students in a safe and fun way in an environment different from the one we have at school Build team spirit and confidence amongst all attendees Gain a better appreciation for nature Strengthen friendships both new and old

Teachers going: 16 (EFR trained) Transportation Activities Equipment Accommodation Expectations of students Questions

Overview

Teresa Tung

Jane Altemen Ralf Gabriel

Beth Golatzki

Alan Daykin

Detlef Hansen

Raymond Nall

K. Noot

K. Laddawan

Luis Murillo

Alan Kennedy

Mr. Lee

K. Chaweewan

K. Victoria

Natalie Lindon

Pia Bergqvist

Montri Bus to Suvarnabhumi airport from NIST at 5:20am on Monday, December 9th Flight TG102 departs at 8:00am

Arrive in Chiang Mai airport at 9:20am Bus to Royal Ping Resort takes an hour (arrive around 10:30am) BEGIN ACTIVITIES!

TRANSPORTATION
To activities by Song Thaow (strict rules) Leave resort 2:30 pm on Thursday, December 12th to Chiang Mai airport Flight TG1720 leaves at 5:20pm Arrive in Bangkok at 6:35pm, to school by 8:15pm Normal school days to follow

Trekking

White Water Rafting

Rafting Training

KAYAKING

WANT TO GO TO ENP INSTEAD OF CYCLING? Email Ms. Teresa by next Monday 700THB fee

Elephant Nature Park

Free Time & Evening Challenge

Final Evening

L R OO WP E S

R O P E S

C O U R S E

Orienteering

Team Games

 Soft bag. This is to carry everything for the week. Hard cases and roller bags are not recommended. Day backpack. This should be a reasonable size to carry a towel, change of clothes, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a change of shoes. Swimwear. Board shorts and a t-shirt for boys. T-shirt and shorts with swimwear underneath for girls. Water bottle thats easy to bring in the day pack. The water bottle should be capable of carrying 1L of water. Lightweight sleeping bag Towel Toiletry bag Large plastic bags for wet clothing/shoes Money - maximum 600 baht Torch & spare batteries Insect repellent (plenty) Waterproof sun cream & after sun

 Rash top (preferably long sleeved) 1 long sleeve top for sun protection 4-5 T- shirts

A jacket or scarf (the mornings and evneings can be quite chilly)

Walking shoes or old pair of trainers Socks (several pairs) Strap sandals / water shoes suitable for the river (no flip flops or Crocs) Flip flops or comfortable shoes for walking around the resort (optional) Sun hat Underwear Sunglasses 1 pair of long trousers (not jeans)/tracksuit pants for the trek

Equipment Sale at NIST

Wednesday 6 November 0730-1530

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

All school rules of conduct continue to apply

No improper behavior outside of the school
Airport/plane/bus/resort

Respect for other people/community Have Fun!

IPOD players and Mobile Phones are okay for the flight but should be packed away for the remainder of the trip. The trip leaders will be able to contact or be contacted in case of emergency. School and Resort will NOT be responsible for electronics. If you choose to bring them, they are your responsibility.

Accommodation Royal Ping Resort http://www.royalping.com/

4-8 per room Lights out 10:00 pm Any damage will be paid for! Yes, there are other guests at resort Small shop on site Food: buffet with vegetarian section Boundary: within resort grounds Staff will be near students at all times Regular Room check Ambulance stationed at Resort

ALL TRIP BOOKLETS On secondary blog

STUDENT PERMISSION FORMS Given TOMORROW 1 October Return by October 11 to homeroom teacher!

CHOOSING A BUDDY

Your buddy will be in your day groups and will also be one of your roommates.
Submit only one buddy request form per pair to the envelope on Ms. Teresas door by next Monday.

Blue slips for boys Green slips for girls

QUESTIONS: ttung@nist.ac.th