This document provides information about the upcoming Year 6 residential trip to Earth Camp in Gopeng, Malaysia from May 22nd to May 26th. It will be led by Mr. James and other experienced staff. Students will participate in activities to encourage exploration, confidence, teamwork and overcoming challenges. Activities will include rafting, caving, mountain courses and hiking. Safety is the top priority. Students will stay in dormitories at Earth Camp and participate in a daily schedule including activities, meals and evening programs. Preparations including packing, medications, and money are discussed.

1. Year 6 Residential Trip to
Earth Camp, Gopeng,
Malaysia
Information Evening – 20th April 2017

2. TX Trip Staff
Mr James (Trip leader, 8th time to Gopeng, 19th year organising school trips on 3
continents, first aider, qualified activity instructor)
Ms Kirstine (3rd, first aider)
Ms Duyen (5th, first aider) & Ms Phuong (2nd)
Also – Mr Greg & Ms Emma (AP1) both have previous experience of the trip
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6B, 6I, 6T & 6X
Monday 22nd May to
Friday 26th May 2017

4. Trip Objectives
The objectives of the trip are as follows:
¨ To encourage a spirit of exploration.
¨ To build personal confidence and independence.
¨ To work as part of a team.
¨ To rise to personal and physical challenges.

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Travel
Monday
22nd May
Passports to be handed in on Wed.
17th May
Pocket Money as required!?
0715 : Arrive At TX
With luggage (1 small bag / 1 big bag)
Wearing trip t-shirt and comfy clothes!
0745 : Leave TX
0815 : Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport
1100 : Flight to Kuala Lumpur on
Malaysia Airlines – MH 751
1355 : Arrive KL, bus transfer to Gopeng
Friday
26th May
0800: Bus to KL Int. Airport
1445 : Flight to Ho Chi Minh - MH 758
1540 : Arrive at Than Son Nhat Airport
1615 : Pick up from Airport arrivals -
OUTSIDE!!

6. Where Is Earth Camp?

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▪ Earth Camp, Gopeng
▪2-3 hours NW of KL
▪Earth Camp has accommodation and facilities built
largely from re-purposed materials….
▪- dormitories - greenhouses
▪- bathrooms - cylindrical water tanks
▪- furniture - recycled parts of the old climbing wall
▪Excellent waste water management and rain water
harvesting.

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11. The dorms…
Dormitories called
‘Green Houses’
20 students
in each.
Toilets, washbasins
and showers are
close to the
dormitories
Concrete floors,
water resistant
blinds, fans, camp
beds and
electric lights.
Girls and Boys
will sleep in
separate
dormitories
Pupils will need a sheet/silk sleeping bag, pillow and towel.
Buildings have been
constructed in an
environmentally
friendly manner
Each bed has a
mosquito net

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14. What will we be doing?
Monday: Travelling, arriving and settling in to Earth Camp; safety
and activity briefings
Tuesday: Group A : Flat Water Rafting and Water Safety Skills
Group B : Mountain School—rope and obstacle courses
Wednesday: Group A : Mountain School—rope and obstacle courses
Group B : Flat Water Rafting and Water Safety Skills
Thursday: AM - Group A : Caving Adventure at Gua Tempurung
Group B : Trekking activity
PM - Groups swap activities
Friday: Farewell to Earth camp and travel back to BIS.

15. A typical day…
Wake up shower then breakfast.
Briefing & preparation for activity.
Activity 1
Lunch at camp / activity site
Briefing & preparation for activity.
Activity 2
Return to camp, wash / shower,
‘relax’
Dinner in camp
Evening Activities
Bed!!

16. Rafting
&
Water Skills
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Caving

18. Mountain School

19. Our priority - Safety!
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Health…
• All medicine will be kept and administered by Ms
Kirstine - nurse!
• Medicines should be labelled with your child’s name, the
dosage and time of day it should be taken. A letter
should accompany this, hand to Ms Kirstine on 22/5/17.
Children should NOT keep medicine (except an inhaler).
• BIS & Earth Camp staff includes qualified First Aiders.
• Hospital - Gopeng: 15 minute drive
- Kuala Lumpur (International): 2 hour drive
• Travel Insurance has been arranged for each student.

21. Packing
Carry on back-pack
• Book
• Games for entertainment
• Small snack for the airport
• Tissues
• Sweater for the plane if
required
• Comfortable & suitable for
trekking
• Space for lunch (to be given
at school)
Luggage
• Can carry independently
• Can re-pack on their own.
• Clothing named.
20kg max
Essentials
• Torch (& spare
batteries)
• Mosquito cream
• Sun protection
cream
• Hat
• Named water
bottle (1 litre
absolute min.)
• Sleeping bag
(inner) / silk
sleeping bag
• Pillow?

24. Preparation…
- what can you do to help?
Fitness?
Can your child walk for 2 hours carrying a small rucksack?
…in the heat & humidity of the jungle?
Equipment - Prepare & Use
Kit list for a reason!
Encourage involvement!!!
Shared living (no pool, room service)
No technology - a/c, phones, internet,
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25. CONTACT
• Information will be put on the school
website!
• Little or no Internet
• Do not contact Earth Camp / teachers on
the trip directly.
• If you hear nothing assume all is well!
• If there is an emergency please contact
Mr Ian. He will contact the accompanying
teachers at Earth Camp.

26. Spending Money:
MAXIMUM 60MYR (= 20US$) and VND100,000
Small notes – very important
MYR in to JH on Wednesday 17th May only if you wish!
Passports:
In to JH on Wednesday 17th May
To be checked against tickets
Vietnam visas / Residence cards should be given in as well.
Individuals requiring Malaysian entry visa should have arranged
that already. This should be in the passport when it is given in.

27. AND FINALLY…
As a matter of urgency, please ensure:
• The balance of the trip is paid Thanks
• All forms (medical / liability forms) are
returned by Friday, fully completed.
• Passports handed in (with any visas /
TRCs, etc.) on 17th May.

28. Thank you for
listening.
Questions? 