Education Through Exploration
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Education Through Exploration
Education Through Exploration “Taking part in the expedition has widened her horizons. She has become determined to face new challenges and experiences. Before her challenge, she had never flown, but faced two very long plane journeys to Thailand and back. She was also very worried about visiting a new country, trying new foods, meeting people, and attempting tasks she would never have dreamed about at home. Even though she was scared about what might happen, she boarded the minibus with a smile. I don’t think I was ever more proud of her.” Parent - The Maltings Academy – Thailand 2013 “We thought the trip was very well organised and offered a real mix of experiences for the students over their two week stay. The leader Joe was spoken very highly of and along with the teaching staff ensured the students were all safe and happy at all times. Thank you.” Parent - Elizabeth College – Malaysia 2013 Contents “I think that World Challenge has been the most wonderful opportunity for Becky. I am wholly envious of her and wish that I had had the opportunity to do something similar at her age!” Welcome to World Challenge 4 About Us 5 Our Destinations 6 Benefits of an Expedition 8 Challenger Profiles 9 The Expedition Programme 10 What’s Included 12 Safety 14 Risk Assessment 15 Challenger Training 15 Leader Selection & Training 16 Operations Support 16 Medical Assistance 17 In-country Support 17 Fitness Plan 18 Project SAFE 19 Support 20 My World Challenge 21 Fundraising22 Parent - Queens School – Zambia 2013 “Overall my son has had a fabulous opportunity and an experience of a lifetime which he could not have achieved without World Challenge.” Parent - Bearsden Academy – Bolivia & Chile 2013 On Expedition 24 Partners & Accreditations 24 Social Media 25 2014 teams returning home 26 “I just want to thank World Challenge and especially a big thank you to the leaders that went out with the boys. Their support was fantastic. Well done! Keep up the good work you do, this is definitely an experience the children will never forget. It’s just fantastic!” Parent - Bedford Preparatory School – Morocco 2013 Myanmar Education Through Exploration 3 Welcome to World Challenge Dear Parent, World Challenge is the global leader in the provision of student-led expeditions. Each year over 500 of the world’s leading schools send teams away on expeditions to countries across the developing world. The key point of difference between World Challenge and any other school trip is that students take responsibility for leading the expedition. Challenge, participation and environment are at the heart of what we do. Each expedition is tailored to the specific aims and objectives of the school and team; some are driven by community service, others want to trek across the Himalayas, but they all involve a degree of physical and emotional challenge. Many former World Challengers have gone on to achieve greatness, such as Lizzy Yarnold who recently won gold for Great Britain in the Winter Olympics (a Challenger in 2006 – Mexico and Belize). We believe that our expeditions equip young people with the abilities, skills and experiences to ensure that they can access opportunities important for their future success. I hope that the World Challenge expedition your son or daughter is about to embark on will be of great benefit to them, whatever they go on to do. Matt Eastlake, Group Managing Director, World Challenge Uganda, Africa 4 Education Through Exploration About Us Our History Since 1987 World Challenge has been at the forefront of devising educational expedition programmes which teach life skills and expand minds outside the classroom. Our hand-crafted expedition itineraries foster team spirit and leadership skills and allow students to develop a range of skills and competencies in a challenging environment. Our ethos of Challenge, Participation and Environment is as relevant today as when it was originally coined. World Challenge is determined to remain the leading provider of educational and developmental overseas expeditions for schools. Our Ethos Laying the foundations for a successful and fulfilling life starts at a very young age. Each step along the way involves a balance between family values and support, education, achievement, teamwork and motivation. World Challenge aims to support and facilitate the development of young adults through life changing experiences. Providing a safe environment for students of school age to explore the limits of their comfort zone allows them to grow in confidence and resourcefulness, both of which are key qualities to help build successful and fulfilling lives. An important additional dimension to the programme is that of global citizenship. Part of the World Challenge ethos is to ensure that students experience cultures and environments very different to those in their home country. This adds an appreciation of the challenges facing other cultures and hopefully awakens the desire to understand, explore and develop a global perspective on life. This brochure is designed to give you an outline of what a World Challenge expedition offers. There’s so much more to discover on our website with detailed information for teachers, parents and students alike. www.world-challenge.co.uk On trek Education Through Exploration 5 Our Destinations NORWAY ICELAND MOROCCO CROATIA & MEXICO BELIZE HONDURAS KE NICARAGUA VENEZUELA UGAND COSTA RICA GHANA ECUADOR BOLIVIA ZA PERU BOTSWANA NAMIBIA 6 Education Through Exploration Our Destinations Contents INDIA NORTH NEPAL POLAND CHINA MONGOLIA ROMANIA THE SILK ROUTE VIETNAM & MONTENEGRO LAOS ETHIOPIA CAMBODIA ENYA INDIA SOUTH DA MALAYSIA Myanmar THAILAND MALAWI BORNEO TANZANIA AMBIA SRI LANKA JAVA FIJI MADAGASCAR SWAZILAND MOZAMBIQUE SOUTH AFRICA & LESOTHO Education Through Exploration 7 Benefits of an Expedition From increased confidence and fitness to global awareness and money management, a World Challenge expedition can truly change a young person’s life. An educational travel experience that goes on rewarding students, long after they return home, Challengers achieve more than they thought possible by stretching beyond their comfort zone, and this sense of accomplishment has a positive effect on their on-going view of themselves and their place in the world. They have to raise the bar in terms of physical fitness, communication, teamwork and organisation, all highly valuable skills they can draw on in their post-expedition lives. Engaging with other cultures during the Project phase brings global awareness that can’t be gleaned from books. Students return from their expedition with increased energy and enthusiasm and a sense that if they really apply themselves, there’s no limit to what they can do. Cultural interaction With our support, students take ownership of destination research and itinerary planning, fundraising ideas and events, budgeting, preparation, fitness and nutrition. At World Challenge, we believe this build-up programme is as important as the expedition itself, in teaching students important life skills such as teamwork and money management. Our structured programme, led by experienced staff, teaches practical skills and encourages students to take responsibility for themselves and their team. Community project 8 Education Through Exploration Challenger Profiles What are they doing now? Jon Alexander Al Yasmina School, United Arab Emirates Uganda 2012 “I am a cadet at the United States Military Academy: Delta Company, 1st Regiment, where I serve on the Company Sandhurst Competition Team. I had a blast in Uganda, good luck folks!“ Lizzy Yarnold, Winter Olympics Gold Medallist 2014 and former Challenger (Mexico & Belize) Basia Chmielewska Tiffin Girls’ School, UK India (Himalaya) 2011 “I am now studying Medicine at Cambridge University.” Amy Byrne Auchmuty High School, UK Morocco 2013 Kara-Lisa Scott Riverside High School, Australia Vietnam and Cambodia 2011 Evie Towersey Aylesbury High School, UK Borneo 2013 “I am about to start studying Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University. The World Challenge trip played a pivotal part in why universities accepted me onto their courses and came up many times during university and job interviews. It was such a rewarding experience.” “I am overseas exploring the world for 10 months… World Challenge gave me the confidence in myself and the skills necessary to go ahead and follow my dreams of travelling the world. I know this is just the first trip of many to come!” “I’m just about to finish my first year of A-levels and start my A2 courses next year. This summer I’m travelling to Kenya to carry out another community involvement project because I couldn’t survive any longer without reliving the memories of my expedition! It won’t be anywhere near as fantastic as the month I spent in Borneo, but I guess it’s the next best thing...” Liese Pruitt Wayland High School, USA South Africa 2005 While I was an undergrad at Stanford I returned to South Africa for three months in part because I loved my first trip. I am now a medical student at the University of Chicago, but I have taken a gap year on a Doris Duke Clinical Research Mentorship Grant to conduct research on breast cancer in Ibadan, Nigeria. This is my fourth trip to Nigeria and I have spent a cumulative 10 months here.” Pádraig O’Grady Lagan College, Belfast India (Rajasthan) 2010 “I am completing my BSc in Marine Biology at Queen’s University Belfast before undertaking a long term marine conservation placement in Northern Fiji with the aim of studying turtles, manta rays, coral degradation and the impact of climate change on fish diversity.“ Education Through Exploration 9 The Expedition Programme R&R, Namibia style 10 Education Through Exploration The Expedition Programme World Challenge expeditions put the students in control of their trip. They raise the necessary funds and then lead the expedition once they are in country. We believe that fundraising and preparing for an expedition is as important as the expedition itself in teaching students important life skills, such as team work and money management. Over the course of their expedition programme, students will develop their knowledge, skills and understanding, initially through a series of meetings held at school and supported by online and offline tasks available in their handbook and accessed through the internal portal: My World Challenge www.myworldchallenge.com The expedition programme gives enormous opportunity for the development of life and learning skills that will help to equip the student for their future, be it in education, training or employment. All World Challenge expeditions are based on activities around five phases. (Depending on the length of expedition not all phases may apply. The phase order may also differ between different itineraries.) 1. PLANNING & PREPARATION PHASE With our support, students take ownership of destination research and itinerary planning, fundraising ideas and events, budgeting and money management, preparation, fitness and nutrition. 2. ACCLIMATISATION PHASE Students will likely kick start their expedition by immersing themselves in local culture or by taking on a light trek to prepare them for their main challenge. 3. TREKKING PHASE How strenuous would your students like their trek to be? It’s up to them. High altitude treks, jungle treks or even horseback treks are all possible. Programme Leaders The Programme Leaders are the World Challenge representatives who will run meetings with the team in school. As experienced facilitators, they will engage Challengers in the programme, encourage them in their fundraising and ensure they are fully prepared for their expedition. The World Challenge Programme Book A step by step guide to your expedition programme is outlined in the World Challenge Programme Book which will be given to each Challenger at the start of their journey with us. 4. PROJECT PHASE Students can choose the type of project that interests them. It will probably entail work in a local community, but some destinations also offer conservation work. 5. REST & RELAXATION PHASE An opportunity to relax with some cultural sight-seeing or perhaps a safari or white water rafting. Education Through Exploration 11 What’s Included Teacher places Flights and in-country travel Accommodation, food and in-country costs Projects and treks All World Challenge Programme Meetings (Meetings may vary depending on the length of trip) We operate a minimum adult/student ratio of 1:8 which includes the Expedition Leader. The price of your expedition includes international flights and all transport once in country, including any internal flights detailed in your itinerary. Travel from your home to your departure airport is not included in the price – it’s up to the school or individuals to arrange this. Each team gets a budget to cover all costs needed to complete the itinerary once they have landed in country. These include all accommodation, local food, transport, project material donation, all fees associated with trekking and a miscellaneous budget for buying a local mobile phone and cooking supplies. The team are expected to work within a budget designed to encourage them to eat local food, try self-catering and use purified water. Funds for project material donation, all fees associated with trekking such as national park entry or community fees, guide and mule/porter fees where appropriate are all included within the budget allocated. • Expedition Skills Meeting • Expedition Workshop • Launch Meeting • Itinerary Planning Meeting • Training Expedition • Meet the Leader • Expedition Planning Conference (for Expedition Leaders and School Leaders) • Build-up day Training expedition 12 Education Through Exploration What’s Included Community project THERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. • Vaccinations • Visas • UK travel and accommodation • Optional rest and relaxation activities • Purchase of Challenger personal equipment • Insurance for Challenger personal equipment • Pocket money There is more information on which visas and vaccinations you need and a full kit list for your destination on My World Challenge www.myworldchallenge.com Education Through Exploration 13 Safety Camping on Mt Kenya There is inherent risk involved in taking part in an expedition to remote areas of the developing world. World Challenge are experts in planning expeditions and our extensive experience allows us to balance this risk with the opportunities for young people to challenge themselves and develop lasting life skills. An overseas expedition carries with it more challenges than most school trips and as a consequence may involve certain elements of risk. It is not possible to eliminate these risks completely; however certain steps are taken during the planning process and throughout the expedition itself to ensure that they are reduced to a reasonable level. 14 Education Through Exploration Safety Compliance There are no mandatory standards or regulations relating to the provision of overseas expeditions, but to show our commitment to safety and risk management, World Challenge aims to surpass suggested good practice provided in the British Standard 8848 and the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge. World Challenge has been externally verified as compliant with British Standard 8848 and we are proud to say that we have never self-assessed. We have also been externally assessed for the LOtC Quality Badge, which is a more rigorous assessment and tailored specifically to the provision of school expeditions. Safety Risk Assessment Challenger Training World Challenge produces and regularly reviews Generic, Country-specific and Activityspecific Risk Assessments. When used in unison, these three documents provide a robust risk management resource for Leaders to use in safeguarding their team. These Risk Assessments cover factors such as weather, transport, terrain and health. The process involves identifying hazards and the impact they could have on the team; then establishing control measures that can be put in place to minimise the risk. The World Challenge Expedition Leader will work alongside the School Leaders to implement these control measures as well as conduct ongoing risk assessments throughout the expedition. Despite having adult Leaders with them, the team will also be encouraged to be aware of possible risks and actively work to reduce them. All Challengers receive some form of face-toface training from World Challenge during the build-up programme prior to departure. For the longer duration, more challenging trips this will be a two-day, outdoor-based training course where they will learn about camp-craft, personal hygiene, group security and also begin to develop their teamwork and leadership skills. For shorter duration trips a condensed training course will be delivered at the school by World Challenge and will cover the same objectives in a more condensed format. Challenger training Education Through Exploration 15 Safety World Challenge Leader Selection and Training Leaders are selected for their qualifications, developing world travel experience and youthwork experience. World Challenge put Leaders through a rigorous four-day assessment process to analyse their abilities. Leaders won’t necessarily have been to the expedition destination that they are leading before, but they will have developed transferable knowledge and skills from other destinations and experiences which they can call on. They are trained to assess risk, take appropriate precautions and deal with a variety of problems that may occur on expedition. The aim of selecting and training suitable Leaders is to prevent problems occurring and to ensure that any issues that arise can be dealt with safely and efficiently. 24-hour Operational Support World Challenge’s expeditions take place in the developing world where typically the infrastructure and facilities within a country are not at the same level as you would expect them to be at home. Depending on the team’s itinerary they may be travelling to remote areas where evacuation to comprehensive medical facilities may take an extended period of time. This is the nature of going on an expedition; we climb mountains, trek through jungles and visit rural communities because it is both challenging and rewarding. If necessary, Expedition Leaders can call in the support of World Challenge while in country. The World Challenge safety and back-up system has been developed and tested over 27 years. Operational Support is manned by experienced staff and has the ability to deal with medical and administrative problems overseas, 24-hours a day. In the unlikely event that it is required, the Operational Support team can help coordinate evacuations and rescues with support from a number of contacts such as In-Country Agents, Embassies/High Commissions, air rescue organisations and medical support services such as Capita Global. Parents should be aware that due to the nature of the destinations World Challenge travels to, it is unlikely that there will be air- or land-based rescue services equivalent to those at home and that evacuation times and methods will be determined by a range of factors including time of day, nature of the incident and availability of resources. Each team carries a satellite distress beacon which allows emergency signals to be transmitted by an expedition team to Operational Support, via 24-hour monitoring centres around the globe. The majority of teams also carry a satellite telephone to allow Leaders to communicate from remote areas. 16 Education Through Exploration Our Leaders Operations Centre Safety Medical Assistance In-Country Support World Challenge provides all teams with a comprehensive medical kit and supporting medical handbook created by our expedition doctor. Our Operations Support team has access to medical advice from doctors 24/7 via Capita Global, who also ensure that our participants receive the appropriate care once they have been evacuated to a medical facility, which may involve transfers and repatriations. In addition to the In-Country Agent and trekking and/or project contacts, World Challenge maintains contact with the British, Irish and often American and Australian High Commissions/Embassies in each destination. They are provided with details of each expedition and are on hand in case of emergencies. World Challenge is advised on location of medical facilities by our In-Country Agents and partners. Comprehensive medical facilities tend to be located in hub cities which may be a significant distance from where the team are conducting activities. The standard and provision of smaller, local clinics may vary week to week but may be utilised by our teams for both minor ailments and if necessary to help stabilise someone before transferring to a comprehensive facility. During our main seasons, World Challenge also places extra members of staff in strategic locations across the world. These ‘Hubs’ provide an enhanced level of support for teams and agents where we have the highest volume of Challengers. Our ICAs Education Through Exploration 17 Safety Fitness Put together by experts, the World Challenge Fitness Assistance Pack includes guidance on how to get fit, a timeline to plan fitness in the lead up to expedition, examples of exercises and a range of exercise plans. Being physically fit and prepared for an expedition is important for both safety and enjoyment. Challengers will be required to take part in fitness tests organised at school at certain points throughout the build-up to departure date. Fitness test results will be submitted to World Challenge so that we can ensure that Challengers have an adequate level of fitness to participate safely. The Fitness Pack provides step-by-step guidance to accompany Challengers throughout the plan, explaining all they need to know about each exercise and how to complete it, along with other useful information about warming up, cooling down and how and when to stretch. There are many other types of exercise that are suitable for developing aerobic fitness and strength, however in the Fitness Pack we have suggested activities that don’t require additional equipment or resources. To access all of the necessary fitness information please refer to the Fitness Assistance Pack or go to My World Challenge www.myworldchallenge.com. exercise WEEK 8 4 Expedition 18 Education Through Exploration stance Pack Fitness Assi DAY 3 REST Aerobic Warm-up ody stretch Aerobic Warm-up Brisk Walk 20min s Jog 15mins Cool-down and stretch Strength Warm-up 2 x 12 Pressup 2 x 14 Sit-up 2 x 15sec Bridge Flexibility & Full-b Aerobic Warm-up Run (increa REST REST Strength Warm-up 3 x 10 Burpee 2 x 20sec Plank 3 x 10 Pressup Flexibility & Full-b ody stretch Aerobic Warm-up Brisk Walk 10min Jog 25min REST Aerobic Warm-up Brisk Walk 10min s Jog 2min, run (increased pace) 1min (repea t x5) Cool-down and stretch Run (increa sed pace) 2min Cool-down and stretch Aerobic Warm-up Brisk Walk 5min Jog 3min, Run (increased pace) 2min (repea t x4) Cool-down and stretch Strength Warm-up 3 x 10 Pressup 3 x 12 Sit-up 2 x 20sec Bridge Flexibility & Full-body stretch Strength Warm-up 2 x 10 Burpee 2 x 12 Sit-up 2 x 10 Pressup 2 x 20sec Plank Flexibility & Full-body stretch Strength Warm-up 3 x 14 Sit-up 3 x 12 Pressup 3 x 15sec Bridge Flexibility & Full-body stretch Strength Warm-up 3 x 12 Burpee 3 x 15sec Bridge 3 x 20sec Plank Flexibility & Full-body stretch Strength Warm-up 2 x 12 Burpee 2 x 12 Sit-up 2 x 14 Pressup 2 x 20sec Bridge Flexibility & Full-body stretch Expedition Jog 5min, Walk 1min (repeat x5) Cool-down and stretch Aerobic Warm-up Brisk Walk 15min s Jog 15mins Run (increa sed pace) 2mins Cool-down and stretch REST Aerobic Warm-up Brisk Walk 15min s Jog 20mins Cool-down and stretch REST Aerobic Warm-up REST Aerobic Warm-up Jog 10min, walk 1min (repeat x3) Cool-down and stretch REST sed pace) 2min, 2min (repea Jog t x5) Cool-down and stretch Brisk Walk 15min s Jog 15mins Cool-down and stretch Aerobic Warm-up ody stretch Brisk Walk 10min s Jog 25mins Cool-down and stretch Aerobic Warm-up Walk contin uously rucksack, 20min with 10-15kg Cool-down and stretch Aerobic Warm-up Walk contin uously rucksack, 25min with 10-15kg Cool-down and stretch REST or two-weeks ition lasting t your -up to an exped need to adjus nce a typical build of year then you will ine represents time help and guida that this timel expedition at a different Challenge for ct at World *Please note sign-up to your speak to your main conta more. If you y. Please dingl accor timeline with this. Strength Warm-up 2 x 12 Burpee 2 x 15sec Bridge 2 x 12 Sit-up Flexibility & Full-b REST WEEK 7 2) mer Term Year Jun-Aug (Sum Expedition • Depart on Aerobic Warm-up Brisk Walk 15min s Jog 10mins Run (increa sed pace) 2mins Cool-down and stretch REST WEEK 6 WEEK 5 Year 2) (Spring Term Jan-March A3 Exercise Plan • Complete (final) Bleep Test 3 • Complete Challenge lts to World • Submit resu (as required) s action plan • Individual DAY 2 REST WEEK 4 mer Year 1) Jul-Sept (Sum A2 Exercise Plan • Complete (Sept) Bleep Test 2 • Complete Challenge lts to World • Submit resu PlAn A2 DAY 1 Aerobic Warm-up Brisk walk 5mins Jog 3min, Walk 1min (repeat x5) Cool-down and stretch REST WEEK 2 Year 1) (Spring Term Jan-March A1 Exercise Plan • Complete Bleep Test 1 e • Complete World Challeng to lts resu • Submit WEEK 3 ine is The below timel WEEK 1 ling on exped teams trave designed for REST or more. REST A* two-weeks itions lasting REST ine ce timel sistAn Fitness As Aerobic Warm-up Walk contin uously rucksack, 30min with 10-15kg Cool-down and stretch Fitness Assi stance Pack 8 Safety Project SAFE (Safety Audits for Expeditions) Safety standards in the developing world often don’t compare to what we are accustomed to at home and so World Challenge has developed a comprehensive auditing system to monitor the safety and professionalism of all of our in-country providers. Project SAFE was launched at the beginning of 2013 and is used to screen all pre-booked transport, accommodation and activities. Third-party providers are required to complete a detailed audit questionnaire focusing on the background of their organisation, operational practice, safety record and equipment. Completed audits are analysed by our Safety & Training Team to ensure that the providers we are working with are operating in line with good practice. Education Through Exploration 19 Support Acclimatising in India overlooking Leh 20 Education Through Exploration Support Support for Challengers and parents Customer Support Team My World Challenge is the website for everything connecting you with World Challenge. Students, parents, teachers and Expedition Leaders will all be connected through this personalised website. As decisions are being made, itineraries finalised, invoices due… all of this is managed in one central location. My World Challenge is also where we post important checklists and updates to keep the team on task and prepared for their expedition. All of the scheduled meetings with World Challenge are kept current here, as well as timely updates about the team’s progress. www.myworldchallenge.com Customer Support Team World Challenge have a dedicated Customer Support Team to answer any queries you have at all about the expedition; whether it is kit advice or vaccination advice the team are on hand with an extensive knowledge of how the programme works. They can be contacted on the phone, by email or via the My World Challenge website. Embarking on an expedition is a big deal so no question is too small… My World Ch allenge fundra ising page My World Challenge Education Through Exploration 21 Support Fundraising Challenger Events Students and teachers raise funds for their expedition through various activities and can take part in fundraising events organised by World Challenge. These include sponsored runs, abseils and mud run challenges. All our events are open for individual participation and teams. Taking part in a Challenger Event is a great way to raise sponsorship for the expedition and improve fitness. These school fundraising events are held all over the country and take place from January to June each year. Challenger Run 22 Education Through Exploration Whole Hog Challenge Support You can fundraise on your own… • Sheena MacTaggart, Garnock Academy Completed the Challenger Abseil at the Titan crane in Clydebank where she raised £525. She also held a clairvoyant night where she raised £800 towards her trip to India South in 2013. • Thomas Sard, Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys Tom raised money by selling his home-made jams and chutneys at his local fête. He made £130 for his trip to Nepal in 2015. … as well as with your team • Gaby McDivitt, Cramlington Learning Village Gaby and her friends organised a ‘Boxing Day dip’ at South Beach in Blyth. She raised £1,000 towards her trip to Ghana in 2014. • Katharine Lady Berkeley’s School Team 1 Organised a day bag-packing at their local Tesco, and raised £385 towards their trip to Ecuador in 2015. Fundraising ideas Fundraising can be the most challenging part of the build up to the expedition. It is important that each Challenger feels supported and encouraged to keep up the momentum. Parents can play a vital part in the fundraising aspect, not taking over the fundraising initiatives but helping with ideas, sharing with a network of friends or work colleagues etc. There are loads of ideas on our website so get involved and help to kick-start your son or daughter’s fundraising efforts. Visit the Fundraising section on our website www.world-challenge.co.uk for more Fundraising Case Studies and news and updates on Fundraising Events. All in the name of fundraising Education Through Exploration 23 Support On Expedition Expedition Leader Every expedition is accompanied by a World Challenge Expedition Leader and we pride ourselves on attracting the best in the industry. Our Expedition Leaders are initially selected based on their qualifications, experience of working with young people and familiarity of travelling within the developing world. World Challenge Operations Centre Our networked and fully-equipped Operations Centre is always on hand to support teams with any incidents or emergencies. World Challenge provides 24-hour operational support to all of our expedition teams. During our peak expedition season our global Operations Centre based at our head office in High Wycombe is staffed with up to 10 support personnel who are ready to help teams deal with any unforeseen issues. Our trained and experienced team can handle any problem that may occur, from helping to resolve passport and visa issues to coordinating medical evacuations. The Expedition Programme and Your Development An important step in the development of skills is the process of reflecting and of reviewing progress made at each stage of the expedition programme. The World Challenge Development book is given to each Challenger on expedition and filled out in stages, in discussion with the Expedition Leader, to monitor and evaluate progress made across a number of skill areas while in-country. Don’t forget we are on hand to answer any questions you have. You can contact us through My World Challenge or directly: www.myworldchallenge.com Customer Support: +44 (0)1494 427600 Customer Support email: [email protected] World Challenge Partners & Accreditation We’re experts and wholly passionate about what we do. We are proud to be one of the very few school expedition organisations to have been externally verified as compliant with BS8848 as well as being award the LOtC Quality Badge for overseas expeditions. We have not ‘self-asserted’ our compliance, this has been externally audited by the awarded bodies. We remain actively engaged with both BS8848 and LOtC Quality Badge as they both aspire to ensure quality and safety on overseas expeditions, which is our key priority. 284 4 284 4 24 Education Through Exploration Full Member Support TM Social Media You can share ideas, photos and videos about fundraising, buying kit, training expeditions and any other aspect of your programme, through our social media channels. You can also ask us questions or follow our Destination of the Month campaign on Facebook and Twitter to find out more about our 44 destinations. Once you’re back, post your pictures and videos for your friends and family, as well as past, present and future Challengers to share and enjoy. You can also enter our annual Challenger Photo Competition with a chance to have your photo appear in our official calendar. • facebook.com/worldchallenge • twitter.com/World_Ch • instagram.com/world_challenge • youtube.com/worldchallenge1 • flickr.com/photos/world-challenge COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION AND LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN! Education Through Exploration 25 2014 teams returning home r School, Essex, King Edward VI Gramma and Kyrgyzstan) Silk Route (Uzbekistan Driffield School, North Humbersid e, Laos & Vietnam 26 Education Through Exploration Highfields Scienc e School, West M idlands, Project Ghana Guiseley School Team 2, West Yo rkshire, Thailand and Laos nds, Tanzania (Mt Denbigh School, Midla Kilimanjaro) Queen Elizabeth’ s Grammar School , Linconshire, Bolivia Elephant and Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Education Through Exploration 27 “Thank you for giving my daughter the opportunity to spread her wings whilst discreetly providing the support and reassurance I needed to let her fly!” Parent - Kenilworth School & Sports College Thailand & Laos 2013 UK Group Head Office Europe & Africa Regional Office W www.world-challenge.co.uk T +44 (0)1494 427600 F +44 (0)1494 444996 E [email protected] 17-21 Queens Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6AQ Australasia Regional Office W www.worldchallenge.com.au T 1300 728 568 - Inside Australia T +61 (0)3 9245 7400 - Outside Australia F +61 (0)3 9681 6551 Middle East Regional Office W www.worldchallengeinternational.com T + 971 (0) 43663907 North America Regional Office W www.world-challenge-expeditions.com T + 1 877-333-1060 F + 1 617-507-5855 E [email protected] Asia & South East Asia Regional Office W www.worldchallengeinternational.com T +852 (0) 3620 3659 E [email protected] Copyright ©World Challenge 2014. 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