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Introduction Meeting
October 5th 2016

2. The objectives of the trip are as follows:
¨ To encourage a spirit of exploration.
¨ To build personal confidence and independence.
¨ To work as part of a team.
¨ To rise to personal and
physical challenges.
¨ To develop and use personal
organisation skills.
What?
BIS compulsory residential programme
Outdoor & adventurous activities
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3. TX Trip Staff
Mr James (Trip leader), Ms Kirstine,
Mr Chau, Ms Duyen & Ms Phuong
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4. Earth Camp Website:
http://www.nomadadventure.com
Where?
Earth Camp, Gopeng,
Malaysia
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When?
22nd May to 26th May 2017

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Earth Camp, Gopeng
2-3 hours NW of KL
Earth Camp has accommodation and
Facilities built largely from re-purposed
materials….
- dormitories - greenhouses
- bathrooms - cylindrical water tanks
- furniture - recycled parts of the old
climbing wall
Excellent waste water management and
rain water harvesting

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10. A typical day…
Wake up 7ish shower then breakfast.
Briefing & preparation for activity.
Activity 1
Lunch at camp / activity site
Briefing & preparation for activity.
Activity 2
Return to camp, wash / shower, ‘relax’
Dinner in camp
Evening Activities
Bed!!
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11. Activities…
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• Rafting & water safety
• Caving
• Hiking
• ‘Mountain School’
All led by qualified instructors supported by
TX staff!

12. Our priority - Safety!
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13. Cost
Approx. 19,000,000vnd
Includes: international flights,
full board accommodation, insurance, tour guide, all
transport within Vietnam & Malaysia, activities & equipment,
fully qualified activity instructors, tour guide, contingency
fund.
40% deposit for the trip of VND 7,600,000
Friday 11th November to TX cashier
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14. Preparation… what can you do to help?
Fitness?
Can your child walk for 2 hours carrying a small rucksack?
…in the heat & humidity of the jungle?
Equipment
Obviously children will grow!
But… easier to get overseas?
Kit list will be given out at end of Term 1.
Anything else? Encourage involvement!!!
Shared living (no pool, room service)
No technology - a/c, phones, internet,
etc..(non-negotiable)
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15. Thank you for listening.
Any Questions?
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