Exploring Hongcheon - Camping & Kayaking with OBK
SCHEDULE
Exploring Hongcheon Overnight Camp is a program offered jointly with Outward Bound Korea. Students will go on a week-long overnight excursion from June 26-30, 2023 during Session 3. In this program, students will experience various activities in Hongcheon, while learning about the environment, history, culture, and outdoor life with experienced Outward Bound certified guides.
They will be split into groups and orienteering/trekking the village as well as receive in depth training on paddling and kayaking. Students will be given missions to complete throughout the day, ingredients to plan, prepare, and cook their own meals, and have time at the end of each day to debrief and reflect.
| Monday June 26, 2023 |
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| Meet on SFS Campus @ TBA |
| Bus to Hongcheon |
| Lunch |
| Orientation/Assemble Tents @ Camp Site 1 |
| Outdoor Rules & Group Planning |
| Cook & Eat Dinner |
| Introduction Course on Paddling & Debrief |
| Wash Up & Sleep |
| Tuesday June 27, 2023 |
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Wake Up & Eat Breakfast |
| Prepare for Expedition & Leave Camping Ground |
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Safety Course on Water |
| Paddling Skills Training (Kayaking) |
| Cook & Eat Lunch |
| Paddling Skills Training (Rafting) |
| Cook & Eat Dinner |
| Debrief & Prep for Next Day |
| Wash Up & Sleep |
| Wednesday June 28, 2023 |
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| Wake up & Eat Breakfast |
| Pack Up Camp Site 1 |
| Kayak/Raft Expedition |
| Arrive @ Camp Site 2 & Assemble Tents |
| Cook & Eat Dinner |
| Debrief & Prep for Next Day |
| Wash Up & Sleep |
| Thursday June 29, 2023 |
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| Wake up & Eat Breakfast |
| Pack Up Camp Site 2 |
| Kayak/Raft Expedition |
| Arrive @ Camp Site 3 & Assemble Tents |
| Cook & Eat Dinner - BBQ Party |
| Campfire & Debrief |
| Wash Up & Sleep |
| Friday June 30, 2023 |
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| Wake up & Eat Breakfast |
| Pack Up Camp Site 3 |
| Knot Training & Team Building Games |
| Lunch |
| Final Debrief |
| Leave Camp Site 3 |
| Pick up on SFS Campus @ TBA |
STAFFING
Staffing
| Staff | Details |
|---|---|
| Certified Instructors |
6 |
Adult to Student Ratio
Hongcheon Overnight Camp has an adult to student ratio that ensures the safety of all students with experienced and certified Outward Bound Instructors. There will be around 10 students per group.
| Grade | Instructor to Student Ratio |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 - 12 | 1 : 5 |
TUITION
| CATEGORY | TUITION |
|---|---|
|
Early SFS Student Fee |
1,200,000KRW |
| Regular SFS Student Fee | 1,500,000KRW |
| Early External Student Fee | 1,500,000KRW |
| Regular External Student Fee | 1,740,000KRW |
*Please note that External Students will have a one-time 100,000KRW registration fee applied to the total amount per student
*External students that are children of SFS Alumni:
- Register as External Students
- Eligible for SFS Student Fees, after Camp SFS confirms the parent’s attendance at SFS
- A one-time external registration fee of 100,000KRW will be applied to the total amount per student
- Added as a current registered students of Seoul Foreign School quota
PACKING LIST
The items in the following list are required for students to experience camp to its fullest. Please note that if your child is missing items from the packing list below, it may affect their participation in activities. Students participating in the Hongcheon Outward Bound Korea Program will be provided with a Camp SFS Duffle Bag, to fit ALL items they are bringing to Hongcheon in this bag. Please DO NOT bring a suitcase.
Clothing
| Items | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Short Sleeve Shirt | x 2 | Dri-fit material recommended |
| Long Sleeve Shirt | x 2 | No cotton - Dri-fit material recommended |
| Shorts and Pants | x 2 ea | No jeans - Climbing pants/training gear |
| Undergarments | x 6 ea | |
| Socks | x 6 ea | |
| Windbreaker/Fleece | x 1 | In case of rain, wind, temperature changes |
| Sneakers | x 1 | For trekking and orienteering |
| Slippers | x 1 | For walking around the camping ground |
| Pajamas | x 2 sets | For sleeping |
Toiletries
| Items | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
|
Skincare Products:
- Waterproof SPF 50+ Sunscreen
- Aloe Vera
- Face Lotion
- Body Lotion
|
x 1 ea | For sun protection |
| Insect Repellent | x 1 | For insect protection |
| Toothbrush & Toothpaste | x 1 ea | For personal hygiene |
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Shower Products: |
x 1 ea | For personal hygiene |
Miscellaneous
| Items | Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Duffle Bag | x 1 | Provided by Camp SFS |
| Small Backpack | x 1 | For day activities |
| Water Bottle | x 1 |
No single-use - MUST be labeled |
| Towel | x 2 | Quick-Dry towels recommended |
| Extra Masks | x 20 | If needed, additional masks will be distributed |
| Notebook | x 1 | |
| Pen | x 1 | |
| Laundry Bag | x 1 | For wet clothes |
| LED Head Lantern | x 1 | For night time usage - please check batteries |
| Sleeping Bag | x 1 | Summer sleeping bag - synthetic material recommended |
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Utensils: |
x 1 ea | No single-use - Stainless steel or plastic |
| Medication (If applicable) | Please inform the Camp SFS Office prior about any prescribed medication the student may need to take on this trip |