Whether we identify with being a 'girl' or a 'boy', sometimes we can become stuck in an identity which others, and we ourselves feel is appropriate to show the world. We learn to put 'masks' on in order to fit into what society or culture tells us is accepted. 
 A big part of these programmes is acknowledging that certain spaces are viewed to be 'masculine' and others viewed as 'feminine'. The outdoors and bushcraft can often be viewed as something girls don't really do, when it can be one of the most beautiful ways in which girls and women can flourish, connect and feel empowered. By running these programmes reserved for girls, we allow for safety and time for them to explore aspects of themselves through bushcraft & Earth skills, that may not always have been accessible to them in larger groups where they may not have been provided with the space to nourish these wild parts of themselves.

We get wet!

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Rainy days can offer incredible, new and exciting experiences that transform our relationship to the outdoors, as well as our own bodies. Spending time in Nature when it rains can:
- Heighten our senses - noticing changes in temperature, smell, the feeling of rain, an opportunity we don't often get when we are often told to get inside or under the umbrella.
- Increase Body Awareness & Self-Regulation - This is an important opportunity for the girls to notice what it is they need, and how to regulate themselves physically and emotionally. Whether its to put on another layer to stay warm, find a tree to stand under. This is a chance to check in with ourselves and notice.
- Build Compassion - Rain is often referred to as 'bad' weather, or that it hinders us from doing what we want. Experiencing rain can also bring about compassion, understanding that it nourishes the land, the animals and us.
- Raise Awe & Wonder - A rainy day in Nature offers a window into a world many don't often get to see, what animals come out in the rain, the way the light and temperature changes, the smells brought by the rain falling on the soil.
- Strengthen Community - There's nothing more effective at bringing people together than huddling for shelter in the rain, or splashing joyfully in puddles!

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The most important thing is that we are prepared and have the right gear to keep us comfortable and warm.

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In the event of a thunderstorm, we will always guide your girls to shelter and remain under the safest location.

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For more details of severe weather condition procedures, please visit:
https://www.kembali.org/understanding-daughtersoftheearth

She can absolutely join again!

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The experiences and skills offered through our programmes are specifically designed so they can be, and need to be cultivated over a period of time. Fire making, whittling, knot tieing and connection with Nature is not a one-off experience to be had, it is a relationship we continue to develop intrinsically as well as externally with the people around us and the Earth herself.

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We will be continually exploring new locations around Hong Kong, and developing our skills further with your daughters. Those who have joined before will be able to deepen their skill and experience level, as well as get a taste of guiding and supporting others as they may learn for the first time.

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And as Pocahontas said 'You can't step in the same river twice". Nature is constantly evolving, moving, changing, as are we. So no two experiences in Nature can ever be the same.

There is always an element of risk in everything that we do. And yes, there are risks that we take when visiting forested environments.

Part of our 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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And of course, we will do everything in my power to ensure they are protected, physically and emotionally.

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How do we do that?
- We carry a comprehensive first aid kit around with us
- We gather information beforehand about your child's medical history & any special needs they may have
- Your guide has attended outdoor and wilderness first aid training almost every year for the last 8 years!
- 90% of the work and experience we carry is to prevent an incident from ever happening. It's all in the prep!
- We carry a compass, map and GPS enabled phone so we can always communicate our location in the event of an emergency
- Your child will never be forced to do anything they do not feel comfortable with. There is a fine line between empowering them to stretch their comfort zones, and forcing them into an experience they are not ready for. Our safety includes not only keeping your child safe physically but also taking care of their emotional well-being.