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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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