Enrolment Begins - April 1st, 2011
***Vancouver Trip - Full***(updated on May 27)
YMCA Around the World
The YMCA of Hong Kong is excited to again be offering its International Camping Programmes this year. We are offering NEW Camp opportunities to join in a YMCA experience like no other. The YMCA of Hong Kong Camping Section is working together with YMCAs around the world including the YMCA of Greater Vancouver, Canada, the YMCA of Penang, Malaysia and the Lakeside YMCA National Centre, UK, to make this wonderful camp opportunity possible.
In each camp session, children will be involved in excellent programmes including activities such as waterfront sports, creative arts, environmental programmes, tent camping and evening campfires. They share cabins and participate in the programmes alongside children their own age from all over the World. English is the language of instruction throughout the camp, so your children will also get lots of practice speaking English over the summer. Local Hong Kong staff will lead the campers while traveling to overseas, and share in their experiences while at camp. This programme will help build your child’s confidence, independence and knowledge of other cultures in an experience that will last a lifetime!
Highlights
- Complete English Immersion in Cabin Groups with Mature Native English Speakers
- Building Independence, Confidence, and Personal Character while at Camp
- Real North American Camp Experiences
- Open to children Ages 8-14 who want to have the experience to last a lifetime.
- See The World And Experience New Adventures And Learn New Cultures
The Overseas Camp experience looks like this!
7:30am |
Rad Risers |
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Each camper will have the opportunity to experience an overnight camping trip which may involve canoeing or hiking or a combination of the two. Outtrip duration range from two to three days for younger campers, while older kids will camp out up to four days. Campers and their leaders will work together to pack food and equipment, select campsites, set up tents and cook their own meals. Low impact camping is taught and safety is always a priority.
International Summer Camps
July 17 - August 01 - YMCA Camp Elphinstone (Vancouver, Canada)
Since 1907, Camp Elphinstone has been guiding young people through experiences that have created memories that last a lifetime. Located 1 hour from Vancouver, Camp Elphinstone is surrounded by natural rainforests, quiet creeks, and rocky ocean shoreline. Campers stay in clean, comfortable cabins with other campers of their own age and gender, and participate in a wide variety of traditional camp activities.
Campers will be given the opportunity to experience all of the activities that Camp Elphinstone has to offer with a balance of personal choice activities and cabin based programs. Cabin activities will be lead by Group Leaders who will guide them through stages of small group development in order to achieve a sense of belonging and community within the section. Activities include sailing, kayaking, canoeing, tennis, hiking, swimming, day outtrips, ultimate frisbee and 2 or 3-day outtrips.
July 31 - August 14 - YMCA Camp Erdman (Hawaii, USA)
Established in 1925, Camp Erdman is located on the North Shore of the Island Oahu, Hawaii. Nestled between the foothills of the Waianae Mountain Range and the pristine shores of the Pacific Ocean in Mokuleia. Camp Erdman is the main filming location of the popular television series "Lost".
Besides all the regular campsite activities such as kayaking, archery, and adventure activities, campers will participate in an island adventure to visit the infamous Pearl Harbour, the Sea-life Park and enjoy a Hawaiian Luau.
2011 YMCA International & Overseas Camp Information
Date |
Camp Code |
Age |
Capacity |
Member’s Price |
Non-member’s Price |
Enrolment Deadlines |
July 17 - Aug 01 |
PCS 32001 |
8-14 |
20 |
$27500 HKD |
$28800 HKD |
June 01, 2011 |
July 31 - Aug 14 |
PCS 32012 |
8-14 |
20 |
$27000 HKD |
$28000 HKD |
June 01, 2011 |
To receive more information, please attend one of our free Parent Information Sessions. You will be able to meet our staff who have attended the camp and who are working hard to make this year better than ever. All five information sessions will take place on Friday evenings at the YMCA of Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Please contact the camping office for Reservation at least 3 days before the session.
Date:
-April 15 , 29
-May 6, 13, 20 (All Fridays)
Time:
8:00pm-9:00pm
Venue:
YMCA of Hong Kong (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Every enrolled camper must joing our Pre-Camp Meeting 1 week before the beginning of the Camp program. All Pre-Camp Meetings will be held at the YMCA of Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Code |
Pre-Camp Date |
Time |
PCS 32001 |
July 10 (Sunday) |
3:00pm-5:00pm |
PCS 32012 |
July 24 (Sunday) |
3:00pm-5:00pm |
Camp Fees Include:
- Round Trip Air Fare and Bus Transportation to Camp
- Airport Tax
- Travel Insurance
- All accommodation and meals during the trip
- Pre-Camp Preparation Meeting and Post-Camp Reunion Party
- YMCA of Hong Kong Camp T-Shirt
Camp Fee Does Not Include:
- Passport Application / Visa Fee (No visa required for HK, BNO, US citizens to enter Canada)
- Airport Baggage Overload Charge
- Personal spending money
- Campers wishing to remain behinds after camp may do so only if confirmed prior to enrolment deadline, additional charges may apply. Please contact the Camping Hotline for arrangement or questions.
Enrolment Details
Both members and non-members can enroll by post or in person. Details are listed on the Enrolment Form, which can be downloaded from www.ymcahk.org.hk/camping .
Please include the following documents when enrolling:
- Enrolment Form
- Payment by credit card, cheque (made payable to “YMCA of Hong Kong) or cash (for counter enrolment only)
- A copy of the participant’s passport, valid for at least 6 months after the departure date.
A self addressed stamped envelope (for postal enrolment only)
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be made in writing with legitimate reason, and received in advance of the camp to be eligible for a refund.
Refund payment is as follows:
45 days before the departure date: 50% of the camp fee reimbursed
20 days before the departure date: 25% of the camp fee reimbursed
14 days before the departure date: 0% of the camp fee reimbursed.
**All group and individual flight details will be finalized 3 weeks prior to departure. All individual requests are subject to administrative fees.
