“Endless Pasta-bilities!”
Summer Holiday Program
June 19 - 23, 2022
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
or
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Session Overview
This week, we get excited about all the endless possibilities life has to offer! We explore the Sai Ying Pun community by going to the wet market to grocery shop. Shedders will work together to make pasta to share as a community meal. We explore the great nature that Hong Kong has to offer and finish the week off with a beach BBQ! Join us as we taste the possibilities of life!
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 (AM group only)
Full water bottle
Well-fitted hat
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
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:
Come changed with bathing suit under clothes
A spare t-shirt
Small Towel
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 WhatsApp chat to remind you of all these details on a day by day basis.
Drop off, Pick up & Running late
Please be reminded that the 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, June 19
For our first day at Home Base, we will get busy in the kitchen and start preparing our dish for Wednesday.
Drop Off
Home Base
Pick Up
Home Base
Session 2: Tuesday, June 20
At Peak Gardens, we go for a hike up to a look out for a view of Hong Kong.
Drop Off
Victoria Peak Gardens
Pick Up
Victoria Peak Gardens
Session 3: Wednesday, June 21
We are back at Home Base to finish cooking our dish that we started on Monday and we get to try what we made!
Drop Off
Home Base
Pick Up
Home Base
Session 4: Thursday, June 22
At Pok Fu Lam, we challenge ourselves with some rock climbing and a visit to a stream.
Drop Off
Pok Fu Lam Jockey Club
Pick Up
Pok Fu Lam Jockey Club
Session 5: Friday, June 23 - Wet Session
We finish an exciting week at Chung Hom Kok Beach with a beach BBQ!
Drop Off
Chung Hom Kok Beach
Pick Up
Chung Hom Kok Beach
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.
Martin
Martin is open-minded and a life-long learner. He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Urban Geography and Environment, and 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.