“Fill Up the Cup”
Summer Holiday Program
August 7 - 11, 2023
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
OR
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Overview
Fill up the cup, and let it overflow! This week at The Shed, we fill up on the kindness and positive vibes as we learn about how to show kindness, respect, and care to self, us, and our community. We dive into outdoor safety and how to keep others in our community safe so that we can support and encourage each other while we grow together. At Home Base, we learn how to support other Shedders as they explore and play in our indoor climbing playground!
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:
Small, healthy snack
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 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 Morning session begins at 9:00 am and finishes at 12:30 pm.
If you are joining us for the Afternoon session, it begins at 2:30 pm and finishes at 6:00 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, August 7
For our first session, we will focus on “Mutual Respect”. We are get to know our new community and look at team problem solving. We get familiarized with climbing techniques and how to support our teammates.
Drop Off
Home Base
Pick Up
Home Base
Session 2: Tuesday, August 8
At Peak Gardens, we will be climbing up for a view of the city and then hike up to a lookout.
Drop Off
Peak Gardens
Pick Up
Peak Gardens
Session 3: Wednesday, August 9
At South Bay Beach, we talk more about how we can support others in the community and look at how marine life works together to support one another.
Drop Off
South Bay Beach
Pick Up
South Bay Beach
Session 4: Thursday, August 10 - Wet Session
For our last adventure of the week, we will visit Pok Fu Lam Reservoir to look at water preservation and the purpose of a Reservoir. We will be getting into the streams today.
Drop Off
Pok Fu Lam
Pick Up
Pok Fu Lam
Session 5: Friday, August 11
We come back to Home Base for a day inside our indoor climbing playground.
Drop Off
Home Base
Pick Up
Home Base
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.
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.
Marty
Martin is open-minded and a life-long learner. He graduated with a Bachelor in Urban Geography and Environment. He believes in the importance of protecting our natural environment. Martin also has experience in supporting students with diverse learning needs, particularly through greening activities to develop a more meaningful relationship with the outdoors. In his free time, he likes to skateboard and cook for his friends and family. By being part of The Shed, Martin hopes to continue promoting nature-positivity through awesome outdoor experiences.
Priya
Priya is born and raised in London, UK. She graduated with a Masters's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Imperial College and went on to work for almost 10 years in the building engineering industry. Whilst working, she became a STEM ambassador and guided 6th form students through their A-level projects. After moving to KL, Malaysia, Priya began to tutor STEM to primary aged children. She believes children should have fun completing projects, experience getting things wrong and problem solving, getting messy, playing games and discovering the magic of science and engineering.