Dragonfly has been operating experiential learning courses since 2002. It began with 40 courses and 2800 participants in Hong Kong and has since expanded to 95 courses, 6000 participants across multiple locations in Asia. Dragonfly's mission is to facilitate personal growth through challenges in a caring environment. The document provides details on an upcoming trip to Zhaoqing, China, including transportation, accommodations, itinerary, emergency procedures and insurance. Information is also given on past growth, locations, upcoming events and how to register or find more information online.

1. Welcome!!!

2. Dragonfly’s history: growth
Landmarks
 Founded in 2002
 2007 – 40 courses, 2800 participants
 2012 – 95 courses, 6000 participants
 New course options and areas annually

4. Dragonfly’s history: diversity
Locations and Countries
 2002- Lantau, Hong Kong
 2005- Yangshuo, China (start of our community service)
 2006- Sai Kung, Hong Kong
 2009- Malaysia (Sabah), China (Guangdong)
 2012- Nepal, Malaysia (Langkawi), China (Fujian)
Staff background and experience

6. IDEOLOGY PYRAMID

7. Dragonfly’s mission
Our mission is to facilitate personal growth and
positive change in youth and adults
The ‘Light-bulb’ moment
One size does not fit all

8. philosophy and guiding principles
An inclusive approach to Programming
A caring and nurturing environment with positive
encouragement
Challenge by Choice and Triumph by Trying

9. Setting PACE in the great outdoors with us!

10. Promote experiential learning
“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

11. experiential learning cycle

12. Dragonfly today

13. G6 – Zhaoqing, China
(27th – 30th Nov, 2012)
4 days 3 nights

14. Transportation
 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

15. Accommodation
(nine dragon resort)

16. accomodation
 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

17. zhaoqing

21. Itinerary outline

22. Emergency and Medical

23. Illness procedures in china
 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

24. Hospitals
 Zhaoqing Dinghu District Renmin (People)’s Hospital
肇庆市鼎湖人民医院
No.4 Ping'an Street
Dinghu District
Zhaoqing
Tel ： 0758-269194626919152691306
 This is the nearest hospital to Nine Dragon Resort
 About 1.5 miles from Fenghuang Town Center
 About 15 minutes drive from Nine Dragon Resort

26. hospitals
 Zhaoqing First Renmin(People)'s Public Hospital
肇庆市第一人民医院
No.174 Chengzhong Rd.
Zhaoqing
Tel: 0758-28321392860660
 This is one of the best hospital in Zhaoqing
 This is about 30 minutes away
 It is used by SOS International

28. 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

31. Dragonfly Online registration
Codes:
CH-6-CZ-1211

32. Dragonfly gear shop

33. Up Coming events!
 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

34. www.dragonfly-outdoors.com
info@mandarin-adventures.com
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35. Q&A
THANK YOU!