dragonfly parent info session - gr 6 camp @ cdnis
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Welcome!!!
LandmarksFounded in 20022007 – 40 courses, 2800 participants2012 – 95 courses, 6000 participantsNew course options and areas annually
Dragonfly’s history: growth
Locations and Countries
2002- Lantau, Hong Kong2005- Yangshuo, China (start of our community
service)
2006- Sai Kung, Hong Kong2009- Malaysia (Sabah), China (Guangdong)2012- Nepal, Malaysia (Langkawi), China (Fujian)
Staff background and experience
Dragonfly’s history: diversity
IDEOLOGY PYRAMID
Our mission is to facilitate personal growth and positive change in youth and adults
The ‘Light-bulb’ moment
One size does not fit all
Dragonfly’s mission
An inclusive approach to Programming
A caring and nurturing environment with positive encouragement
Challenge by Choice and Triumph by Trying
philosophy and guiding principles
Setting PACE in the great outdoors with us!
“Experiential Education is a philosophy and methodology in which educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills and clarify values”- AEE
Purpose + experience + reflection
Promote experiential learning
experiential learning cycle
Dragonfly today
G6 – Zhaoqing, China (27th – 30th Nov, 2012)
4 days 3 nights
By Bus - Company: eebus travel (www.eebus.com)- Hong Kong Company with drivers from HK- Same bus from HK Zhaoqing- Have seat belts- No toilet on bus, but there will be several gas station
toilet breaks in between.
Duration time: bus ride itself takes around 4 hours
Transportation
Accommodation (nine dragon resort)
Either double or triple rooms
Each floor will have a teacher or DF staff living on the floor. All students will be informed who their emergency contact person are, and their room numbers
Safety: - Only access is by boat- Every room opens directly to the outside
accomodation
zhaoqing
Itinerary outline
Emergency and Medical
Reviewed following the HINI Swine Flu
Minor Illness: are treated with bed rest and aspirin/ paracetamol (only given with parental and teacher approval).
Closely monitor if no sign of recovery we will either take the patient to a
hospital nearby or agree to an evacuation plan with the parents
Serious Illness: Contact parents Go to a hospital nearby for treatment
Illness procedures in china
Zhaoqing Dinghu District Renmin (People)’s Hospital肇庆市鼎湖人民医院No.4 Ping'an StreetDinghu District ZhaoqingTel ： 0758-2691946\2691915\2691306
This is the nearest hospital to Nine Dragon ResortAbout 1.5 miles from Fenghuang Town CenterAbout 15 minutes drive from Nine Dragon Resort
Hospitals
Zhaoqing First Renmin(People)'s Public Hospital肇庆市第一人民医院No.174 Chengzhong Rd.ZhaoqingTel: 0758-2832139\2860660
This is one of the best hospital in ZhaoqingThis is about 30 minutes away It is used by SOS International
hospitals
Insurance
Zurich Travelplus (Silver Plan)http://www.zurich.com.hk/eng/doc/travelplus_eng.pdf
Plan highlights 24 hour global assistance 100% protection for sports Medical expenses and personal accidents
Evacuation Zurich insurance coverage only reimburses evacuation when
signed off by a doctor If required, Zurich will arrange a private ambulance in China with
transfer to Hong Kong government ambulance at border and medical staff as needed
Dragonfly Online registration
Codes:
CH-6-CZ-1211
Dragonfly gear shop
Easter Mandarin Adventures Programs 2013- Teachers, Families and friends are welcome to join!!!
Summer Programs 2013 includes…- Join us in the great outdoors in different locations (e.g. Hong Kong, Sabah and China)!- Mandarin Adventures Programs- Service Adventures Programs
Up Coming events!
Q & A
THANK YOU!