Saturday Outdoor Sessions
Session Details
Time:
AM Session: 9:00am - 12:00pm
PM Session: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ages: 3 -6 years
Cost: $700/per session
Sign up for 2+ sessions and get 5% off each session
Dates:
Sep 14, 21, 28
Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Dec 7
Locations
Sep 14th: Aberdeen Country Park
Sep 21st: Lung Fu Shan Country Park
Sep 28th: Aberdeen Country Park
Oct 5th: Braemar Hill
Oct 12th: Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Oct 19th: The Peak
Oct 26th: Watford to Aberdeen Country Park
Nov 2nd: Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Nov 9th: Aberdeen Country Park
Nov 16th: Lung Fu Shan Country Park
Nov 23th: Aberdeen Country Park
Nov 30th: Braemar Hill
Dec 7th: Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
*Please note that locations may change, but we will try our best to stick as clsely to this schedule as possible. Updates will be provided through WhatsApp if they happen to change.
Session Overview
Pack your bags and gear up for the Outdoor Saturday Sessions! As we explore the natural surroundings through hiking or climbing, these interactions give way for meaningful conversations that allow us to learn more about not only nature, but also ourselves and our own capabilities.
Each session will feature a different location, focusing on how to safely navigate different terrains as well as demonstrate compassion to one another and our natural surrounding to better understand the connections between Me, We, and Us.
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!
We understand 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 morning sessions begin at 9 am and finish at 12 pm.
Afternoon sessions begin at 2 pm and finish at 5pm.
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 30 mins than the start time, alternative arrangements may need to be made and this will be considered on a case by case scenario.
Session 1: Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 - Aberdeen Reservoir
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Aberdeen Reservoir
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Aberdeen Reservoir
Session 2: Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 - Lung Fu Shan Country Park
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Kotewall Road
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Kotewall Road
Session 3: Saturday, Sep 28, 2024 - Aberdeen Reservoir
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Aberdeen Reservoir
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Aberdeen Reservoir
Session 4: Saturday, Oct 5, 2024 - Braemar Hill
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Braemar Hill Road Playground
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Braemar Hill Road Playground
Session 5: Saturday, Oct 12 2024 - Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Session 6: Saturday, Oct 19, 2024 - The Peak
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Peak Gardens
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Peak Gardens
Session 7: Saturday, Oct 26, 2024
- Watford Road to Aberdeen Country Park
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Watford Road
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Aberdeen Country Park
Session 8: Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 - Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Session 9: Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 - Aberdeen Reservoir
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Aberdeen Reservoir
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Aberdeen Reservoir
Session 10: Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 - Lung Fu Shan Country Park
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Kotewall Road
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Kotewall Road
Session 11: Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 - Aberdeen Reservoir
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Aberdeen Reservoir
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Aberdeen Reservoir
Session 12: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 - Braemar Hill
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Braemar Hill Road Playground
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Braemar Hill Road Playground
Session 13: Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 - Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Drop Off | 9:00 am (2:00pm for PM session)
Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
Pick Up | 12:00 pm (5:00pm for PM session)
Pok Fu Lam Reservoir
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.
Martin
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.
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.
Beth
Although Beth grew up in the UK, she has spent most of her working life in Asia working in international schools, including the last 12 years in Hong Kong. She has experience in working as teacher of design, a boarding house tutor, a pastoral leader and a school principal. Beth’s real passion is for creating experiential educational opportunities for young people, engaging them in learning through practical activities in the natural environment and with the community groups that we all form a part of.