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Extreme Eco ChallengeEA05Hong KongECO ADVENTURESponsorJackie OsbornISusan CarterPriceS$3,000Course Length7 daysDescriptionPicture this: you’re in a harness, facing skyward with your back to thechurning waters below. Hand over hand, you inch along a cable parallelingthe ocean, while the rest of your interim crew cheers you on from the cliff.Later, you’ll find yourself rappelling down a cliff, pumped with adrenaline,while the ocean’s tropical waves crash against the beckoning rocks. You’llalso negotiate a specially designed mountain bike obstacle course, beforekayaking between some of Hong Kong’s mesmerizing outlying islands.Finding respite beneath a cascading waterfall, you’ll rest your body or diveinto pools before settling into camp for the evening.You might not find a more blood-pumping interim than this one.Adventuring with one of the world’s leading action adventure organizers,a group specializing in adrenaline rushing eco tours and adventure racing,you’ll transcend your personal limits, push others to accomplish what theynever thought possible and create strong team-established bonds.You’ll also enjoy conducting an environmental case study of Hong Kong’sfirst windmill power station and helping with an environmental reforestationproject in the Lamma Forest.Post-Interim Experience:Parent’s nightCourse Difficulty:Rigorous adventure;Students must bephysically fitEnjoy the wildest side of Hong Kong on two of its spectacular outlyingislands, while ending the course with a gripping, all encompassing adventureracelike you’ve never seen before!Objectives• Give participants the chance to further develop their skills in severaladventure sports, including mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing,orienteering and abseiling.• Cultivate a deeper understanding of how skills such as teamwork,communication and dynamic leadership all play a key role in becomingsuccessful in adventure racing (and life).• Enhance environmental awareness. Teach students how they can make adifference by “thinking globally, but acting locally.”opportunity in Bhutan’s untouched culture and religion.RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• Students must pass a proficiency swim test, have a high cyclingcompetency, an ability to tolerate heights, a high degree of physicalfitness, positive attitude and willingness to challenge oneself.• Students must submit all forms and paperwork that apply to the courseand attend all scheduled meetings.Post-Course requirements:• Students must attend all scheduled meetings.• Students must complete a final project demonstrating the learningobjectives of this course.16 interim semester HANDBOOKSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL