School Programs

Outdoor education programs for schools are what we are most passionate about and the reason we started the company. Founded and staffed by some of the most experienced local and expatriate outdoor guides in China, together we have probably organized and led as many school programs as anyone in China today.   

We know schools and we know that not only are the needs of each school unique but so too are the needs of each program and each student.

Our style is not to take an enormous group of students to tour the sites of China. Our forte is in small to mid-sized groups of students on more experiential focused programs. This takes different forms but generally means increased student involvement in the trips, and combining education with outdoor activities, such as integrating map leading skills into a hike, river studies into a bike ride or facilitating dialogue and interaction with locals. This is the difference between leading tourists and creating exciting learning opportunities for students.

While our school programs, whether focused on culture, nature, service, adventure or a combination, are each unique to the goals and requirements of the school, there are certain factors that exist in every school program we offer, including:

• Everything, from activities to accommodation and meals, is included, organized and put on one bill to ensure quality and eliminate hassle.
• There is always a professional supervision ratio, activity specific but at a minimum of 1 to 8.
• Teachers from the school are always included free at a ratio of 1 to 10.
• All staff are trained and/or certified in first aid ranging from a basic guide level to Wilderness First Responders from Wilderness Medical Associates Canada.
• All guide teams have a fully stocked first aid kit, emergency plan and evacuation procedure.
• Meals and accommodations are always of the highest quality.
• There are always activity contingency plans/activities in the event of foul weather.
• All technical activities are led by staff with a deep knowledge and professionalism in their activities. This includes water sports staff with swimming/water rescue experience and rock climbing guides with comprehensive instructional and rescue training/certification.
• All activities are operated with internationally certified (and professional monitored/replaced) equipment, be it load bearing vertical equipment, lifejackets or bicycle helmets.
• 2% of revenue always goes to local charitable projects.
• Our purchasing power derived from our extensive local network and brokering on behalf of tour companies, mean the highest value is assured.
• Our experience means that we know that your goals will be unique so we can tailor a program to your needs.