We often get asked about our camp program at Peak School by our new and existing parents. Here is a summary of what we do from year 3 to Year 6.
November 2-6 (Monday to Friday)
Who – Year 6
What – Outward Bound Camp
Cost – $4520-4620 (TBC)
This is the highlight of the year for our Year 6 children. They spend five days kayaking, camping, completing team challenges, jumpy of jetty’s, hiking, building rafts and completing night challenges. A presentation for our Year 6 parent body and the children is scheduled for 14 October at 8.30am in the School Hall.
Number of teachers attending – an average of 5-6 teachers per day for the week (plus instructors 1:6).
November 11-13 (Wednesday to Friday)
Who – Year 5
What – Year 5 Camp – Hong Kong Scout Camp – Sai Kung (on the Island opposite the Hebe Haven Yacht Club)
Venue – Wong Sui Sang Leadership Training Institute (Scout Association of Hong Kong)
Cost – $2350-2450.
Number of teachers attending – an average of 6 each day for the 3 days (plus instructors 1:6).
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHILDREN WILL REQUIRE A SLEEPING BAG AS THEY ARE SLEEPING IN TENTS!
This camp has a number of challenging elements including the highest outdoor climbing wall in HK, a number of high rope challenges, lighting fires and cooking their own meal, camping, hikes and raft building.
The parent information meeting has been set for 28 October at 8.45am.
November 9-11 (Wednesday-Friday)
Who – Year 4
What – Cheung Chau Camp (Bradbury Camp)
Cost – $600 (we receive a government subsidy which dramatically reduces the cost)
This camp includes nature walks, beach time, night activities, sleeping in dorms, dinner at local restaurants and exploration of the Island.
Number of teachers attending – an average of 6-7 for the 3 days.
The Year 4 parent information morning is being held on Friday 16 October at 8.30am.
TERM 2
Who – Year 3
What – Sailing at Heebee Haven Yacht Club and Beach Day
Cost – TBC ($600-$900 approximately)
Number of teachers attending – an average of 5-6 for each day (plus sailing instructors 1:4)
This involves 2 day trips – one to Heebee Haven for a day of sailing and one to Big Wave Bay for a day at the beach which includes a range of activities such as treasure and nature hunts, fun games on the beach as well as a hike and a chance to get the feet wet.