north star group

North Star Group

“Specialist Outdoor Education Providers”

What does North Star do?

•North Star began as a specialist adventure activity company in 1997

•Fujairah Adventure Centre opened in 1999

•Operate adventure, community service and curriculum-based trips to destinations across the world

Paul Flaherty – Company FounderPaul is an ex-military man who spent 10 years in the British Special Air Service. He spent many years as an Instructor in different parts of the world, where he taught leadership, survival and extreme outdoor adventure skills in many types of terrain and climatic conditions. He is also a qualified SAS medic.

Paul has a good working knowledge of local geography, natural history and culture.

Outdoor InstructorsAll North Star instructors are suitably qualified experts in their particular fields.

North Star Adventure Centre

Dibba, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Located near Dibba,On the East Coast of the U.A.E

North Star Adventure Centre

Safety

Safety is paramount to all that we do

•All Staff are first aid trained

•Risk assessments exist for all trips and activities

•Hospital located 10 minutes from camp

Activities

The following slides show the variety of Activities that take place at the North Star Adventure Centre

Some activities are restricted to certain age groups

We do more advanced activities for repeat students as they gain experience.

Climbing/Abseiling

Mountain Biking

Raft Building

Kayaking

Navigation

Evening Activities

Team GamesTalent ShowWadi Walk

Sandy Beach

Great Snorkelling around Snoopy Rock

Fun Beach Games

Traditional Dhow Trip

Snorkelling from the Dhow

Fun in the Water

Advanced Skills

Camp CraftTrekkingOvernight Expeditions

Itinerary

14th March 2007

1230 Arrive at Adventure CentreWelcome and Safety BriefingAllocation of roomsEat packed lunch

1400 Dhow Trip for snorkelling1700 Free Time / Showers1830 Dinner2000 Wadi walk or team games2130 Bed

Itinerary15 March 2007

0700 Wake up

0730 Breakfast

0830 Morning activity 1 Group 1 – Climbing

Group 2 – Inflatable canoes and raft building

1015 Morning Activity 2 Group 1 – Inflatable canoes and raft building

Group 2 – Climbing

1200 Lunch

1300 Leave for Dubai

How will the children benefit?

Learn new skillsResidential experienceEnjoyable and positive school experienceAdditional opportunities to succeedImproved self esteem and motivationTeam buildingLeadership skills and responsibilityMove towards independence and self-

reliance

North Star Adventure Centre

Dibba, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates