LOCATION

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The locations intended for each programme have been set - however, as weather conditions may affect where we are able to go, confirmation will be sent through the Whatsapp group prior to each programme so you will know exactly where drop off & pick up will be if there are changes.

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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. Please check the weather on the day to make sure the girls will be warm enough, especially if we may be dipping into rock pools. Updates will also be shared via the Whatsapp group.

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 (1litre)
Sunscreen

Snacks (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
Plastic/ziplock bag for wet clothing
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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