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Dragonfly Summer Programs 2009

 

Secondary Courses (ages 12-17)

Our secondary courses combine some of the best sites in Hong Kong with exciting activities. The locations include pristine beaches for kayaking and games, beautiful islands for snorkeling, coastal rock faces for abseiling, village and hill biking, and a day of surfing. Students can join us for just a day, any three days on the schedule, and any five days or more.
Courses are open to all, from beginners to the more experienced. Groups will be divided according to ability, to ensure safety and a progression of skills for everyone. All participants must use safety equipment such as helmets and life jackets.

Courses, Activities and Dates:

  1. Hoi Ha Kayaking (July: 6, 17, 23, 29 & Aug: 3,14,20,26) course code: S001
    Hoi Ha is a beautiful bay in Sai Kung that is also a protected marine park. We bus to Hoi Ha, walk a few minutes to the beach, and enjoy an excellent day of kayaking, beach games, and an investigation of the marine environment.
  2. Shek O Surfing (July: 7,13, 24, 30 & Aug: 4, 10, 21, 27) course code: S002
    On a hot day, there's nothing better than swimming in the ocean, body boarding, and surfing. Shek O on Hong Kong Island offers a great site, so join us and start surfing.
  3. Pak Lap Abseiling (July: 9, 14, 20, 31 & Aug: 6, 11, 17, 28) course code: S003
    This site offers a dramatic abseil down a coastal cliff, ending a few meters above the waves. Nearby is a sea cave we can walk through at low tide, and the beach at Pak Lap is great for swims and games.
  4. Mui Wo Mountain Biking (July: 10, 15, 21, 27 & Aug: 7, 12, 18, 24) course code: S004
    Dragonfly offers biking for all, with small group training, beginner rides on village pathways and trail riding for more experienced bikers. Improve your skills and have fun!
  5. Bluff Island Snorkeling (July: 8, 16, 22, 28 & Aug: 5, 13, 19, 25) course code: S005
    On our private junk boat we cruise from Sai Kung to Bluff Island. The island offers one of the best sites in HK to view coral and undersea life. Jumps from the junk add to the excitement.

Price:

  • Sign up for 1 day: $600
  • Sign up for 3 days: $580 per day
  • Sign up for 5 days or more: $550 per day plus complimentary Dragonfly t-shirt

Meeting location and time:

  • Course 1, Course 3, Course 5: Central ferry pier 6 at 8:15am or Kowloon Tong MTR exit G at 8:50am
  • Course 2, Course 4: Kowloon Tong MTR exit G at 8:15am or Central ferry pier 6 at 8:50am

Dismissal location and time:

  • Course 1, Course 3, Course 5: Kowloon Tong MTR exit G at 4:40pm or Central ferry pier 6 at 5:20pm
  • Course 2, Course 4: Central ferry pier 6 at 4:40pm or Kowloon Tong MTR exit G at 5:20pm

Remarks: Early bird booking before 15 May 2009 will get 5% off



Primary Courses (ages 8-11)

Dragonfly's primary courses are designed to engage young learners in a variety of activities each day. We want them to have a fun and exciting day while learning new skills, making new friends, and enjoying outdoor sports and creative activities.
Most of the day trip sites are on Hong Kong Island, making it easy for younger kids, while parents know their children are close to home. Easy pick up and drop off in Central and Kowloon Tong make it convenient for parents as well.
Courses are open to all. Participants must use safety equipment such as helmets and life jackets, and are chaperoned at all times.

Course Program:

Day 1 (Monday): Stanley Kayaking and Beach Games
The course starts with group games on the beach. Students make friends, get to know each other, and have fun in the outdoors. Later, we learn some basic kayaking skills, cool off in the water and get out of the sun beneath the trees.
Day 2 (Tuesday): Tai Tam Orienteering
The fun continues with teambuilding games for kids. In the morning we work in small groups to complete challenges and learn basic map and compass skills. In the afternoon we apply these skills and teamwork in an orienteering race.
Day 3 (Wednesday): Shek-O Creative Games and BBQ
This day focuses on creative activities, with arts and crafts like tie-dye, camp cooking where we make our own bread, a BBQ and afternoon beach games.
Day 4 (Thursday): Mui Wo Biking
We get off of Hong Kong Island for one day with a day trip to Lantau Island. The location is excellent for novice to intermediate bikers. We practice and ride in small groups according to ability. Most first-time bikers learn to ride in one lesson!
Day 5 (Friday): Ocean Park
What better way to end the week than with a day at Ocean Park. Our leaders chaperone the students the whole time while experiencing the fun and excitement only Ocean Park has to offer.

Dates

  • July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31;
  • August: 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28

Price

  • Three Day Course (Monday to Wednesday of same week only): $1600 course code: P003
  • Five Day Course (Monday to Friday of same week only): $2500 plus complimentary Dragonfly t-shirt course code: P005

Meeting location and time:

  • Kowloon Tong MTR exit G at 8:15am or Central ferry pier 6 at 8:50am

Dismissal location and time:

  • Central ferry pier 6 at 4:00pm or Kowloon Tong MTR exit G at 4:30pm


3 Day Wilderness Overnight Camp in HKPA, Mui Wo (Lantau Island) course code: WO Residential camps are a part of summer, with something for everyone-sports, games, crafts and night activities. Course activities include: biking, kayaking, swimming, nature crafts, beach games, environmental learning, night hike, camp fire, low ropes, archery, team building games, and the Great Race.

Dates:

  • July 6-8,
  • July 30- August 1,
  • August 5-7,
  • August 17-19

Price

  • $2100

Meeting location and time:

  • Kowloon Tong MTR exit G at 8:15am or Central ferry pier 6 at 8:50am

Dismissal location and time:

  • Central ferry pier 6 at 3:20pm or Kowloon Tong MTR exit G at 4:00pm

Remarks: Early bird bookings before 15 May 2009 will get 5% off