Pre TRIP Orientation

Pathways School, Noida

15-18, Mar 2016

Trip Details

03 Nights / 04 Days

Accommodation:Camp Tusker

Trip Highlights : Zip Lining/ Wall Climbing/

Cycling/ Children’s Home Visit

Transport: Delhi/ Haridwar & back : AC Volvo Coach

Stay at Camp Tusker

Beds with mattress, pillows, quilt/ sleeping bagand linen & Towels.

In the tents we provide:

Toilets

At Camp Tusker, we have separate toilets andwash rooms.

Dining at Camp

• In spite of the location, Camp Tusker provides fresh, nutritious, kid-friendly meals!

• An ex-Taj resort manager is in charge of our F& B services and we give top priority to hygiene while preparing the food.

• It is generally a combination of Indian, Continental and Chinese food. Fruit and vegetables are obtained locally. The water in the dining area is boiled and filtered.

• All the meals are served in buffet -style in our large dining hall.

Exciting Adventures

Wall climbing

Learning Intentions/ Engagements

- Challenge self- Conquer fear- Team work- Build self confidence

Exciting Adventures

Cycling

Learning Intentions/ Engagements

- Learn about the jungle.- Challenge self- Team work- Students learn about the

interconnectedness between human and nature

Zip Line

Exciting Adventures

The exciting Zip lining entails zipping 400 m across the Ganges and 65 m above the river.

The Zip line is a joint venture between Snow Leopard Adventures

and a British Company – Flying Fox.

School Interaction

Exciting Adventures

Learning Intentions/ Engagements

- Sing a song / perform a play to interact

with the students.- Awareness of other communities.- This encourages empathy & respect.

Trip ItineraryDay 01 / 15 Mar 2016

• Depart from the school in coaches at 0500 hrs and reach Camp at 1300 hrs.

• B/fast en route.

• On arrival Camp orientation & Allotment of tents and Lunch.

• Post Lunch, group will be divided into 2 teams.

Team A : Cycling in the buffer zone of the Rajaji National ParkTeam B : Children’s Home Visit

• Return back to camp.

• Dinner & Overnight in Safari tents.

Trip ItineraryDay 02 / 16 Mar 2016

• Early morning wake up call.

• Post breakfast, we drive to Camp Panther for the days activities.

• Divide the group into 2 teams.

Team A : Zip Line

Team B : Wall Climbing

• Lunch at Camp Panther.

• Post lunch, swap activities.

• Drive back to Camp Tusker.

• Dinner & Overnight in Safari tents.

Trip ItineraryDay 03 / 17 Mar 2016

• Wake up call followed by breakfast.

• Swap the activities of Day 1.

Team A : Children’s Home Visit

Team B : Cycling in the buffer zone of the Rajaji National Park

• Dinner and Overnight in Safari tents.

Trip ItineraryDay 04 / 18 Mar 2016

• Wake up call followed by breakfast.

• Post breakfast, board the awaiting coaches and drive back to school

• Packed lunch will be provided.

• Reach School by evening.

• The most professional and experienced outdoor team in India

• 125-member team of rafters, kayakers, climbers, naturalists and support staff

• Instructors -Technically qualified, First Aid & CPR Trained.

Safety

Instructors Standard operating procedures

Equipment

SAFETY FIRST - Is out motto !

• We follow strict codes of conduct for safety and environment in all our operations

• SOP – Safety Standards and Safety Protocols

• All our adventure equipment meets international standards for safety and security.

The nearest hospital from the Camp is 16 km away and we have a vehicle on stand by for any emergency. We also have a doctor on call.

12 Safety Points

1. Qualified Supervision

2. Buddy System

3. Safe Area or Course

4. Equipment Selection and

Maintenance

5. Personal Safety Equipment

6. Safety Procedures and Policies

7. Weather Check

8. Planning

9. Communications

10. First Aid Resources

11. CPR Resource

12. Discipline

What to bring along

• T-shirts/ Shirts – Long Sleeves• Light weight long trousers• Light jacket / Sweat shirt • Easy dry T-shirt & lowers for rafting/ water activities.• A knapsack/daypack to carry what you may need for the day, like water bottle, camera,

rain gear, packed lunch etc.• 2 pairs of shoes (Not new. One can be a trekking shoes). • Sun glasses, cap, sun block.• Retainers for spectacles/ sun glasses• Camera with extra batteries• Flashlight with extra batteries & bulb (Best suitable – LED head lamp).• Personal Toiletries & medical kit• All things to be packed in a lockable rucksack or duffel bag. • YOUR SENSE OF HUMOUR!

Your hosts