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Mini explorers
Back to nature
Outdoor camps and activities to bring children back to their roots
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Outward Bound
The premier provider of experience-based outdoor learning and leadership programmes, Outward Bound organises a variety of challenging and exciting outdoor camps for children and youth, allowing them to spread their wings and explore the natural world. outwardbound.org.hk
Scout Association of Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s leading voluntary organisation for young people, the Scout Association of Hong Kong provides training programmes that challenge participants both physically and mentally. Scout training allows children and teens to not only serve their community and develop
a sense of responsibility to society, but also to realise their full potential. scout.org.hk
Treasure Island
Get your kids out and about with Treasure Island. The outdoor education group offers transformative and rewarding outdoor experiences through a series of adventure, community and environmental programmes. With various exciting (and safe) surf and adventure camps, your children can explore their passion for life and the great outdoors.
treasureislandhk.com
Ark Eden on Lantau
Ark Eden has been running holiday camps for young children since 2008. These camps have become very popular and take place at Ark Eden’s beautiful forested valley garden, located in the foothills of Mui Wo. The holiday camp also offers occasional trips to nearby beaches, waterfalls and other islands.
arkedenonlantau.org
YMCA
Best known for their camping programmes, YMCA provides regular camps for children aged five to 14 years old. Camps are split by age group and each programme has a specific focus. Sports camps, for example, help children develop healthy and active living habits, whilst specialty camps are learning focused and give children the opportunity to explore interests such as astronomy, cooking and photography. ymcahk.org.hk
Hebe Haven Yacht Club
Adventure Watersports Weeks are run by Hebe Haven Yacht Club during the school holidays. The camps provide a safe and guided environment for children aged six to 14 years old to take part in a variety of different water-based activities. Expect fun outdoor adventures such as sailing on various dinghies at the centre, day trips to the outer islands of Sai Kung, beach games, kayaking and more. hhyc.org.hk
YWCA International Kids Club
Whether your kiddo is a cooking enthusiast, science buff, or a gymnast wannabe, the Easter Camps at the YWCA International Kids Club, running from March 29 to April 10, has over 100 camps running over the month of Easter, with activities such as cooking, music, drama, STEM, sports, and more.