Middle School Week Without Walls 2019/2020
Jim Matter-Activities Coordinator
j.matter_daa@gemsedu.com
DAA Middle School Trips and Activites
Please note you are signing up for an educational trip. Be aware that your child may not get their first choice and may not be with their specific friends. This is an opportunity for students to try something new! There are supervision and safety limitations on each trip so we make decisions with the students' wellbeing and overall safety as our number one priority. On our international trips, we have a minimum of 12 students and a maximum of 30 students on each trip to maximize fun, engagement and supervision.
Please see our Amazing Trips from CAMPS International Below!
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KENYA 1 Grade7/8
Kenya Service & Safari
Global Goals: Quality Education
Kenya provides you with the opportunity to take park in a wide range of community, conservation, environmental and wildlife activities in rural Kenya. We aim to partake in hands on project work in a local partnered school to help improve students quality of education. You get the opportunity to meet the inspiring Mamas of the local villages as they welcome you to the community and teach you some of their traditional skills. Make sure to look out for some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife including elephants, zebras, giraffes, big cats and monkeys as you safari through the exceptional Tsavo National Park.
Price below includes flights, full room and board. (visa, passport and spending money excluded)
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UPDATED PRICE AED9,800
**Payment of approximately half of the price of the trip will be due by October 31st through the Phoenix payment portal.
KENYA 2 Grade7/8
Kenya Service & Marine Conservation
Global Goals: Life Below Water
We will be staying in Camp Muhaka which will very quickly become your home away from home. All the projects you will be a part of are only a short walk away and you can walk with the children to and from school so you’ll be a local in no time! Kenya is home to some of Africa’s finest beaches, once we have finished in our tropical Camp Muhaka we will be heading over to the beach to be a part of our Marine Conservation Programme which aims to expose participants to marine wildlife, habitats and conservation. Students will learn the importance of the oceans, waste management, sustainability and how they can help conserve the environment in their daily lives as well as learning about the various conservation efforts around Africa.
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UPDATED PRICE AED8,800
**Payment of approximately half of the price of the trip will be due by October 31st through the Phoenix payment portal.
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NEPAL Grade7/8
Global Goals: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, bordered to the North by China and South, East and West by India. Tropical jungle, rivers, hills, frozen valleys and the mighty Himalayas mixed together with the cultural diversity of people make Nepal a go-to destination. This is an action packed adventure filled itinerary that will allow students to fully immerse themselves into the activities. From rock climbing to mountain biking, rafting to trekking, students will face physical challenges that will help develop key team skills whilst also learning about the culture and landscape of Nepal.
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UPDATED PRICE AED8,300
**Payment of approximately half of the price of the trip will be due by October 31st through the Phoenix payment portal.
CAMBODIA Grade7/8
Global Goals: Clean water and sanitation
The Kingdom of Cambodia is an enchanting country, with spectacular natural beauty, awe-inspiring cultural sites and captivating people. Cambodia is famed for its impressive collection of ancient temples, the most famous of which is Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument. However, Cambodia’s greatest treasure is its people. Despite their extremely difficult and impoverished living conditions, thanks to an unbreakable spirit and infectious optimism, Cambodians will welcome you with smiling faces. Their incredible generosity and hospitality will leave you with nothing but admiration and affection for the people you meet during your expedition. We will be working on water restoration projects within the Siem Reap region to help improve access to clean drinking water.
Price below includes flights, full room and board. (visa, passport and spending money excluded)
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UPDATED PRICE AED9,900
**Payment of approximately half of the price of the trip will be due by October 31st through the Phoenix payment portal.
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Tanzania Grade7/8
Global Goals: No Poverty
We will be based in the foothills of Kilimanjaro and on a clear days, we will be waking up to spectacular views of the Mountain range. You will firsthand experience Tanzanian culture through participation in our award-winning projects within local communities, from building houses for local families or the refurbishment of our partnered school based 15 minutes’ walk from Camp. Tanzania will help to challenge you view of the world, understand the day to day challenges rural communities face, help work on projects which transform communities and help them overcome significant issues they face including access to clean water, education and housing. We will end our time in Tanzania visiting Arusha National Park, one of the most beautiful National Parks in Africa and is home to abundant wildlife including leopard and hyena.
Price below includes flights, full room and board. (visa, passport and spending money excluded)
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UPDATED PRICE AED9,900
**Payment of approximately half of the price of the trip will be due by October 31st through the Phoenix payment portal.
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Thailand Adventure
Grade7/8
Thailand Culture & Adventure:
Global Goals: Life on Land
Immerse yourself in Thai culture and history whilst exploring your adventurous side in Northern Thailand. A very special moment will be visiting the indigenous hill tribe far in rural communities to understand their way of life and exchange memorable experiences with your team. We wake up every morning pushing passed our comfort zone; from cultural interaction all the way to trekking and caving through beautiful valleys.
Price below includes flights, full room and board. (visa, passport and spending money excluded)
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UPDATED PRICE AED12,300
**Payment of approximately half of the price of the trip will be due by October 31st through the Phoenix payment portal.