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More than an expedition
Experience like no other
World Challenge leads the industry in safety planning and ability to act in a crisis. With over 5,000 students travelling to challenging destinations every year, World Challenge ensures it has the very best people, systems, resources, processes and contacts, often superseding world wide quality standards. Unique safety resources:
World Challenge Compact is more than just an expedition and sets out to develop students through our ethos: Challenge, Participation, Environment. To maximise learning, teams are able to undertake a programme, mainly delivered online, which supports the aims of the National Curriculum, Curriculum for Excellence and International Baccalaureate.
World Challenge is renowned for creating the very best in school expeditions since 1987. Our genuinely life-changing educational expedition programmes lasting 12-22 months are proven to transform over 5,000 children a year into young adults. The thank you letters from parents say it all!
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• Dedicated expedition planners, specialists based in-country and highly experienced expedition leaders manage the team’s safety
• I nternational medical assistance and a vast network of contacts built up over 25 years are available to help in an instant
Students are encouraged to take ownership of their expedition by taking on team leadership roles.
We’ve taken the original World Challenge Programme™ and ethos and condensed it into World Challenge Compact.
Why just book any school trip when you could challenge your students with a real-life changing, developmental experience?
• 2 4-hour Operations Centre staffed by experts who are trained and equipped to support all teams in any eventuality
• A ccess to the mighty resources of the world’s largest travel company, TUI Travel PLC
A series of activities to develop awareness of money management, destination country history, geography and language, personal fitness, health & hygiene and responsible travel.
We can now offer one and two week overseas expeditions at prices more comparable to ski trips, making the famous World Challenge more accessible than ever.
Find out more, visit www.school-adventures.co.uk
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Students are encouraged to apply the online content to real life situations while in the field, thereby reinforcing lessons learnt.
Our highly trained leaders facilitate the team’s development, letting them make mistakes while ensuring group safety is always top priority. Students learn life skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, self reliance, motivation and awareness of others.
Find out more at: www.school-adventures.co.uk or on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/worldchallenge
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Call us or go online to choose a destination and itinerary.
We’ll hold your dates for 3 weeks while you get your approvals.
Our DVD will help you promote the expedition. All student enquiries and reservations can be captured via your own ‘My World Challenge’ web portal. Downloaded consent forms go out to parents.
Once forms and deposits are returned we’ll confirm the booking and allocate your school an experienced support team member to guide you through all the pre-expedition preparations.
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Magic of Morocco
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Top Compact destinations Choose from our varied destinations across Africa, Asia and Europe. Check online for new additions and special offers. Call us on 01494 427 674 or go online for full details.
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From Marrakech’s bustling souks and the tranquillity of the desert to breathtaking views from the top of the High Atlas Mountains, Morocco is the gateway to Africa; and adventure awaits! With 12 different itineraries including rewarding community projects, there is something for all tastes and abilities. Expedition options: • 8 day trekking itineraries: Mt Toubkal, High Atlas Mountains, Todra Gorge, Dades Gorge, Jebel Sahro, M’Goun • 10 day trekking and camel trekking in Dades Gorge or Todra Gorge • 14 day trekking and community project • 14 day mountain and desert trekking Available all year round www.school-adventures.co.uk/morocco
Ancient Jordan
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Retrace the footsteps of the Nabataeans, Romans and Crusaders as you journey through this truly welcoming country. Explore the spectacular desert landscape and awe-inspiring Wadi Rum, uncover the ancient city of Petra, float in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, and discover the diverse ecosystem of Dana Nature Reserve. Expedition options: • 10 day trekking option includes Dana Nature reserve and Wadi Rum Available September to May
www.school-adventures.co.uk/jordan
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Project Ghana
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With lush green jungles, a picturesque coastline and a colourful and vibrant culture; your expedition to Ghana will truly immerse you into African life. Primarily focused on project work, you will undertake sustainable community and environmental projects supporting local Ghanaian initiatives. Expedition options: • 8 or 14 day community project options Available all year round
www.school-adventures.co.uk/ghana
Trek Ethiopia
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Discover the jewel in Africa’s crown for dramatic and beautiful trekking and uncover Ethiopia’s deep and fascinating history. You can choose between visiting The Simien Mountains in the north where you can take in some of Ethiopia’s highest peaks or alternatively head south to explore the lesser known Bale Mountains. Expedition options: • 14 day trekking options to either the north or south Northern itinerary available October to May Southern itinerary available all year round
www.school-adventures.co.uk/ethiopia
Swaziland Safari
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With opportunities to trek through the spectacular flora of the Malolotja Nature Reserve, safari in the intimate Mbuluzi Game reserve and work on a rewarding community initiative; the landlocked kingdom of Swaziland in the heart of South Africa, with its easygoing people and deep rooted, proud heritage will ensure you leave with lifelong memories. Expedition options: • 14 day trekking and community project Available all year round
www.school-adventures.co.uk/swaziland
Find out more at: www.school-adventures.co.uk or on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/worldchallenge
The real India
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India’s hugely varied culture, religion, geography and history make it one of the most fascinating and diverse countries in the world and with stunning mountain treks in lesser known parts of India, this is a truly rewarding and challenging destination. Expedition options: • 10 or 14 day trekking options in Northern India • 10 day community project in Southern India Available all year round (options may vary depending on time of year)
www.school-adventures.co.uk/india
Thai Challenge
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Head to the lush hills to the north west of Chiang Rai where a host of activities await! From raft building and canoeing down the Maekok River to jungle survival skills and remote trekking to traditional hill tribe villages in the jungle, you will experience Thailand off the beaten trail. Expedition options: • 10 day trek and activity option Available all year round
www.school-adventures.co.uk/thailand
Nordic Adventure
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Journey through the pristine environment of the Setesdal valley in southern Norway on foot and by canoe. Your expedition will give you the opportunity to experience the wilderness with remote wild camping, challenging adventure trekking and a river journey, all set in spectacular scenery. During the winter discover the Norwegian landscape on snowshoes and cross country skis! Expedition options: • 8 day trekking and canoeing Available May to September • 12 day trekking, canoeing and climbing Available May to September • 8 day Nordic Winter Adventure Available January to April www.school-adventures.co.uk/croatia
Tatra Mountains
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Trek through the highest mountains of the Carpathian Mountain range in the Polish Tatra Mountains. Hut to hut trekking through panoramic alpine scenery, you will delve deep into the heart of the Tatra. Complete your journey with a visit to the historical city of Krakow or add on a visit to a children’s respite centre to complete your expedition.
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Spend time in the lesser known National Parks of Croatia, where mountains rise from the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic Sea and you will be rewarded with views of this stunning coastline. Longer expeditions take in challenging treks and rafting in Durmitor National Park, in the heart of Montenegro.
Expedition options: • 8 or 10 day trekking options to the Tatra Mountains are available • 2 and 3 day community project options also available to add on Available May to September
Expedition options: • 8 day trekking and canoeing in Velebit and Paklenica National Parks, Croatia Available March to October • 14 day trekking and adventurous rafting in Croatia and Montenegro Available June to October
www.school-adventures.co.uk/poland
www.school-adventures.co.uk/norway