Thailand 2011Dubai American Academy

Where we will spend

the majority of our time

while in Thailand.

Requirements

For Grade 8 Students

Must be adventurous

Must be able to work with others

Maekok River Village Resort

Accommodation in on site dorms

On site facilities including climbing walls, high ropes courses and archery range, all supervised by experienced staff

All catering on site

Down time facilities on site - soft drinks bar, pool tables, table tennis etc. - for exclusive use by team

Completely self-contained

Team BuildingActivities include:

Confidence coursesincluding high ropes

Roped climbingwall ascents

Archery Team games Raft building Traditional Thai cookery

Jungle/Cultural Trek Half day route ending at Wat Tha Ton Visit to a Lahu Hill tribe on route Visit to a Shan school; opportunity to practice

traditional handicrafts with local children

Survival Skills

Wilderness camping Canoeing down a river to

camp on the beach Bivouac construction Jungle cookery and tool

making All supervised by MRVR

guides and World Challenge Group Leader

Return to Chiang MaiOvernight at Guest House

Elephant camp visit with elephant trekking on route

Visit Umbrella Factory and Elephant Dung Factory

Time in the markets to pick up your favorite souvenirs.

Detailed ItineraryDAY 1/Day 2 Thurs/Fri. Mar. 3/Mar. 4

Depart Dubai on an overnight flight to Thailand.

Transit to Chiang Rai. Settle into activity center.

Team building games.

Day 3 Saturday Mar. 5

River raft building

Thai cooking classes

High Ropes course games.

Day 4 Sunday Mar. 6

Trek to remote hill tribe villages

Visit to Thai school to meet students

Evening team games.

Day 5 Monday Mar. 7

Survival skill day! Canoeing, cooking

Overnight on beach in tents

Day 6 Tuesday Mar. 8

Break camp in the morning

At the center, participate in climbing wall

and archery competitions

Low beam confidence course with center staff

Day 7 Wednesday Mar. 9

Transfer back to Chiang Mai

Elephant camp prior to lunch

Visit umbrella factory and elephant dung factory

Evening spent shopping Chiang Mai

Overnight at Eagle II Guest House

Day 8 Thursday Mar. 10

Travel to Chiang Mai airport for flight home to

Dubai via Bangkok.

Price 8000 AED Package Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions

All flights, transportation within Thailand, airport transfers to and from DAA

Accommodation, food, water

Activities and excursions

24 hour back up, insurance, all medical treatment until return to Dubai

Group first aid kit

Exclusions:

Inoculations or visas

Personal kit or personal kit insurance

Souvenirs

Thailand - Safety First

Your child’s safety is paramount! Chaperones will have their phones

with them at all times. Comprehensive medical kits will be on

hand at all times. In-country agents and providers

available for support Students will not be allowed to bring

mobile phones on this trip. Teachers will contact or provide

information for parents throughout the trip.

In case of an emergence, DAA will contact you immediately!

Supervising Teachers

Jean Evertsen and Patrick Cauley

For further questions, please contact Jean Evertsen at…j.evertsen_daa@gemsedu.com