A summer camp for BIG people…… not for little kids!
Looking for a fun and adventure this summer?
Are you a teen or a young adult?
Want a Summer Camp run in English by an international staff?
Whether you are a Chinese local or an expat enthusiastic young person, there is a fun outdoor adventure waiting for you!
Join our English Immersion Wilderness Camp designed for young adults to spend 5 days and 4 nights in the big great outdoors. You will meet new friends, hike and explore the mountains surrounding our base camp, sing songs and play games in English. There will be two great challenges: to find a waterfall in the vast lush mountain area and to push yourself past your comfort zones and release your inner child in the safe and judgment-free environment of our camp.
1. Camp Info
Our program has been designed by experienced international instructors from around the world. It will strengthen your confidence in what you are able to do, challenge you to your limits and encourage you to persist. Prepare to experience teamwork, excitement and friendship.
At Tayrona GPC everyone matters, and our services cater to individuals with different needs. Join us this summer for an unforgettable time.
2. Activities
You will learn how to set up camp, how to pack a backpack for hiking and camping, how to prepare energy-packed and healthy food, and much more.
The tasks and challenges that you will perform will teach and sharpen the following skills:
- Camping basics
- Setting a camp
- Basic knots
- Building a shelter
- Campers’ First Aid
- Rescuing someone hurt
- Preparing energy-packed and healthy food
- Filtering water
- Team building
3. Language Environment
The language of the camp will be English, but even if you are not fluent in English, do not worry you will learn how to communicate well, you will gain confidence using another language in daily life. Team-building activities will help you to use all the needed 21st century global skills in communication.
4. Venue
Singing Deer Lodge, an exclusive campsite. The lodge is located in Miyun, Beijing. The environment is stunningly beautiful, the air is fresh, and the vegetation coverage rate is as high as 90%. It is rated as a “Healthy Mountain Bar” project.
With 5,000 acres of mountains, it provides venues for different outdoor activities and exploration such as hiking the Great Wall, riding the zip line, practicing rock climbing and more.
There are several platforms for camping, BBQ facilities, a performance area and toilet facilities. A creek flows from the mountain, providing fresh clean water. There is also a small waterfall that invites for a refreshing swim. Birds singing will serve you as a wake-up call. The beautiful sunsets, and starry nights will make for an unforgettable experience.
5. Schedule
6. Additional Info
Price includes:
- Transportation from Beijing City to campsite and back
- Campground fees
- Basic camping gear: tents, stove and cookware
- Food supplies for meals
- Instruction
- Activities
- Event insurance
Items to bring:
- Backpacking pack 45-50L (We have a few, if you need one, please, contact us)
- 2 water bottles at least 750mL or 1000mL or hydration bladder
- Cup, plate, bowl, cutlery suitable for backpacking
- Fast drying T-shirts and long pants （2 of each）
- Light long-sleeved jacket and a long-sleeved shirt
- Quick drying underwear and socks
- Hiking boots- not new, but worn before
- Water shoes or sandals with a strap
- Sun hat, Sunglasses and Sunscreen
- Rain cover
- Laundry bag （for your dirty clothes）
- Bag for trash (medium size heavy duty plastic bag-not easy to rip)
- Head lamp
- 4 carabiner hooks
- Hand sanitizer （small）, wet wipes and personal hygiene products
- Optional: You can also bring your own backpacking tent, sleeping bag, inflatable pillow, light sleeping mat, walking sticks, rain jacket and rain pants -instead of a rain cover-, band aids, mosquito repellent, camping cooking set, electrolyte tablets and extra energy food and drinks.
Our Top Packing Tips:
- First and foremost: pack light. The list above is purposely a lightweight backpacking checklist of items that you will really need. Please carefully assess if you want to bring any additional items. It would be silly to try and bring all of the backpacking travel gear recommendations you may find in online guides.
- Pack eco-friendly products. Let us respect the Great Outdoors by not leaving any polluting trash behind. We recommend to avoid items that are single-use, items that come in unnecessary layers of plastic wrapping and/or items that are not easily biodegradable.
- Choose backpacking gear. These items are usually lightweight and easy to pack. For example, cookware and utensils suitable for backpacking are engineered to take up as little space （and weight） as possible and still function as well as your home’s kitchen cookware.
7. Leading Team
Camp director
Fabian is from Colombia, has studied at Tsinghua University and loves nature and going camping. He enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling, bikepacking, kayaking, swimming, and winter swimming. Fabian has camping experience in Colombia, China and the United States. He also enjoys designing outdoor programs for campers with different ages and skill levels.
Nurse and Instructor
Elisabeth is a German trained nurse who has been hiking since her childhood and spent her summers in the forests in Germany. She enjoys outdoor sports, swimming, cycling and hiking. She has been camping in China and Germany and enjoys long distance bike trips. She is a great asset in our camp, especially when we need her nursing skills while being in the outdoors.
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