“Autumn Leaves, Challenges Please!”
Autumn Holiday Full Day Program
7 - 11 years old
October 17 - 21, 2022
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Session Overview
As leaves change colours and begin to fall, we see that change is inevitable. Autumn is the perfect season to reflect on changes and all that might come with change. It’s a new school year, with new peers, new communities, and new challenges. This week, we discuss the benefits of challenge and help our Shedders step out of their comfort zone by bringing them to new heights. This week’s journeys will get our Shedders to reflect on their challenges and successes so that they can embrace change and face their challenges in their everyday lives.
Being Prepared
Arriving early and prepared, allows your child the best opportunity to make the most of their session with us. Please share the packing responsibilities with children and let them take ownership of their possessions and at the same time be a helpful reminder to you!
Sometimes running late is unavoidable and we will always be waiting at, or nearby our meeting point before moving on. However, if you know you are going to be late, please inform the lead mentor ASAP. If it looks like you are going to be more than 30mins than the start time, alternative arrangements may need to be made and this will be considered on a case by case scenario.
Each child should come prepared and have their own backpack with the following:
Healthy snacks
Lunch
Full water bottle
Well-fitted hat
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Spare mask
Well fitted closed-toe shoes
Rain jacket/coat
For wet sessions, days we are in or nearby streams, water or at the beach, please be prepared with:
A spare t-shirt
Small Towel
Beach/Stream sessions: Come changed with bathing suit under clothes
Upon pick up a change of clothes is always a good idea for the ride home!
We appreciate that there is a lot of information above and we will use the WhatApp chat to remind you of all these details on a day by day basis.
Drop off, Pick up & Running late
Please be reminded that each session begins at 9:30 am and finishes at 3:30 pm.
Sometimes running late is unavoidable and we will always be waiting at, or near by our meeting point before moving on. However if you know you are going to be late, please inform the lead mentor ASAP. If it looks like you are going to be more than 30mins than the start time, alternative arrangements may need to be made and this will be considered on a case by case scenario.
Session 1: Monday, October 17
We review all of our Shed Agreements and talk about how Mutual Respect applies in different environments and experiences and what mutual respect can look like to ourselves, to our community, and to the planet. We head to the local market to get ingredients to prepare for our lunch at the end of the week.
Drop Off | 9:30 am
Sum Lung Industrial Building
Pick Up | 3:30 pm
Sum Lung Industrial Building
Session 2: Tuesday, October 18 - Stream Session
We visit Pok Fu Lam Reservoir and learn the basics of scrambling in and around a stream. We talk about how to be safe, attentive, and aware and how we can support each other while climbing.
Drop Off | 9:30 am
Victoria Peak Gardens
Pick Up | 3:30 pm
Kotewall Road
Session 3: Wednesday, October 19
We review all of our Shed Agreements and talk about how Mutual Respect applies in different environments and experiences and what mutual respect can look like to ourselves, to our community, and to the planet. We head to the local market to get ingredients to prepare for our lunch at the end of the week.
Drop Off | 9:30 am
Sum Lung Industrial Building
Pick Up | 3:30 pm
Sum Lung Industrial Building
Session 4: Thursday, October 20
We get busy in the kitchen today to prepare our lunch for Friday’s trip. We work with the garden and learn the basics of gardening and growing.
Drop Off | 9:30 am
Sum Lung Industrial Building
Pick Up | 3:30 pm
Sum Lung Industrial Building
Session 5: Friday, October 21
We review all of our Shed Agreements and talk about how Mutual Respect applies in different environments and experiences and what mutual respect can look like to ourselves, to our community, and to the planet. We head to the local market to get ingredients to prepare for our lunch at the end of the week.
Drop Off | 9:30 am
Sum Lung Industrial Building
Pick Up | 3:30 pm
Sum Lung Industrial Building
Session 5: Friday, October 21
On our last day, we will go to Cape Collinson for our biggest challenge of the week. We will do rock climbing by belaying and learn how to work as a team to keep everyone safe and having fun!
Drop Off | 9:30 am
Cape Collinson Road
Pick Up | 3:30 pm
Cape Collinson Road
The Mentors
In the lead up to your child’s week with us, please take the time to have an upbeat chat with them about what is ahead. This will allow them some time to prepare for meeting the new mentors, the other children, and the new routines they are about to be involved in. Undoubtedly, there will be some nerves but they will be greeted with friendly faces and some running around should help to quickly get them relaxed and into the right frame of mind.
Tim
A husband, father, and teacher, who calls Hong Kong home. After graduating with a Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education, he taught in Hong Kong for 5 years before setting his sights on the outdoor wonderland of Niseko, Japan. There he worked on building EdVenture Niseko, an outdoor summer and winter program for children and youth. After 8 years in Japan he decided it was time to put his energy back into his home of Hong Kong and create a “space” where he can share the lessons he has learnt from his life’s adventure with young people here in Hong Kong.
Sammi
Samantha is born and raised in Canada and has been working in Education since graduating with a Bachelor's of Education, majoring in Special Needs. Working with students with exceptional needs has fuelled her passion for education and learning. With experience as a classroom teacher, tutor, mentor, and vice principal, Samantha is ready to bring learning outside of the traditional classroom. Samantha hopes to instill lifelong learning by creating unique experiences at The Shed that allows participants to engage in themselves, their community, and our world.