Thank you for placing your trust with us in guiding your girls!

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This page is to serve as your go-to page for all the information you should need about the holiday programme you have signed up for. In addition to this page, you will be added to a whatsapp group for the duration of the programme so we can communicate any last-minute information and share any updates with you in a timely manner.

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LOGISTICS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LOCATION
 

Please be aware that the drop-off and pick up locations of Braemar Hill Road are two separate places along the same road. Whereas the drop-off and pick up locations in Tai Tam will be the same.

 

These meeting points will remain unchanged unless there is a need to adjust the locations based on the weather forecast. Any last-minute changes will be communicated via the group Whatsapp, unless agreed otherwise.

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WHAT TO BRING & WEAR

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This will vary greatly depending on the weather, season and location we will be heading to. During the warmer months, it will be safe to say that we will stay close to watercourses so we can dip in to cool down. On these days, it will be important to pack swimsuits and associated gear.
The list below is the standard packing list for any programme, with an additional list for water-based programmes

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STANDARD PACKING LIST

Light backpack (2 straps)

Water bottle (1-litre minimum)
Hat

Sunscreen

Snacks & packed lunch (Preferably in reusable containers)

Mosquito repellent 

Comfortable outdoor clothing

Comfortable walking shoes
Rain poncho (weather dependent)

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WATERBASED GEAR

Rashguard and swim shorts
Drybag (waterproof bag to replace backpack)
Towel

Change of clothes
Booties (or any closed-toed water-based shoes)

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THE ROLE OF THE MENTOR

I am not the only Mentor in the group
As their guide, I am there to support when support is needed or requested.

They may recognize me as their human guide, but as their mentor, I will also be constantly pointing out how Mother Earth is also mentoring us all the time, as well as each individual in the group.

I will be sharing practices on how to listen and observe what the Earth might be sharing, so even after they walk away from the programme with me, they feel they are constantly being guided.

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Independence
A large part of my role is also to open their eyes to their own limitless potential and power. I do this by not doing everything for them. Literally!
A strong element of this programme is independence as well as community, so we will be drawing on the collective wisdom of the group, especially when there is an individual who is needing support.

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Transforming self-doubt
I am familiar with self-doubt (I have been friends with self-doubt for a long time), and because of that, I can see when it is coming up for the girls. There will be plenty of opportunities where we will stretch our boundaries to do things we didn't think we could, make things we didn't think we could make, go places we wouldn't have attempted to go before and to know that we are capable and deserving of feeling powerful!

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Celebrating Diversity
Each girl and each day will be different, and so the level of support and guidance I will offer to each one depending on the environment will vary.

The most important part? Reflecting back to them

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RISK

There is always an element of risk in everything that we do. The risks we may encounter during the programme while spending time along River gorges and Forest walks can be more physical in nature.

Part of my role is not to point out every single potential danger there is to the girls, but to create a container that supports them in identifying, and assessing the risk themselves. Pointing out any and all risk to our young ones would be doing them a disservice. Sheltering them from potential danger means we rob them of the opportunity to learn for themselves what feels safe, and right. 

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By building and strengthening this skill in risk assessment, we allow them to gain experience and confidence in listening to their own bodies and trust their intuition so that this can be applied in any and all environments.

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(But of course, I will do everything in my power to make sure they come back with all of their fingers and toes!)

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COMMUNICATION
(With parents)

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The primary mode of communication with parents and guardians will be through email.
 

You will be added to the Whatsapp communication group 1 week before the camp begins. The primary purpose of the group is to share all the photos taken from our time during the programme, as well as to communicate any changes or updates to the programme in a timely manner.

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The Whatsapp group will be closed 1 week after the programme has completed, and you can feel free to exit at any point before that.

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Please keep personal inquiries to direct emails to connect@kembali.org

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WEATHER

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Our programme will continue even in the rain! If weather forecasts unsafe weather to continue, we will postpone the programme date. You will be informed by 6.30am that morning if the programme needs to be cancelled.

A programme will be cancelled if:
- T3 or above is hoisted

- Red Rain or above is hoisted
 

In the event of a Thunderstorm, amber rain, or T1 signal, our programme activities will be adjusted as well as our location to ensure we have safe and accessible passage out to main roads, and that we have access to sheltered spaces to work on skills-based learning.

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If a Red Rain or a T3 signal is hoisted during the programme, the group will travel to the nearest safe space or exit site, and parents will be contacted about arranging an earlier pick-up.

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Benefits of continuing in the rain and 'imperfect' conditions
- Teaches the girls to adapt to different environments and situations
- Offers an opportunity to problem solve, improvise and think on our feet
- Allows them to listen to their bodies response to the environment, and learn how to dress accordingly
- Invites a new relationship with the rain, learning to see the beauty in that element, rather than a hindrance

- Can offer ideal bonding time, sharing experiences that stretch our comfort zones

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HEALTH & SAFETY

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We will continue to practice safe hygiene during these programmes in light of the escalation of Coronavirus cases in Hong Kong.

When signing up for this programme, guardians agree to the following terms below:

- Temperature checks for their child the morning before the programme begins. Temperatures above 37.5 may require the child to abstain from joining the programme.

 

- Each child to carry their own personal hygiene belongings of their choosing (Hand sanitizers, face masks etc).

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- Disclose if they or their children have been abroad in the last 21 days.

 

What we will do:

 

- We will bring organic soap that can be used if and when we are near a river to wash our hands. If we are not in a water-based environment, each child will be invited to use their own personal hygiene belongings whenever they choose to, but especially after any physical contact.

- We will reduce physical contact where possible, and encourage the group to practice asking for, and setting physical boundaries

- We will continue to serve tea ceremony with wild tea, however, please know the girls are in full power to participate in the tea ceremony even if they choose not to drink the tea, and instead serve the tea as a practice of gratitude to the natural environment, offering the tea to the soil.

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FAQ
Does my child have to wear a face mask during the programme?
No, not at all. In fact, we would be very happy that the girls to take masks off so they may breathe the fresh forest air! If you and your daughter decide they wish to wear a mask during the programme, that would also be welcome. We encourage all to do what they need to feel comfortable and safe.

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Will the instructor wear masks during programmes?
No. We will focus on practising good hygiene before and during programmes, encouraging the girls to do the same. If physical touch is required in guiding or supporting the girls through terrain or skill, we will ask permission first.

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Aside from preventative measures and keeping good hygiene, the girl's guide will carry a comprehensive first aid kit at all times. Our aim is to prevent any major injuries and incidents from taking place, but rest assured we have our wilderness first aid training up to date, and have an ability to communicate our location via GPS as well as a map and compass should the unlikely event of an emergency occur.

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