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Yemen Nature EscapadePresented by:

Thierry, Wendy, Olivier,Nadine, Shalini


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Geographic Location

Yemen Nature Escapade

West part of the island

Ideal place for the lovers of nature &green areas

Flora and fauna


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VisionTo keep the Yemen Nature Escapade

at the forefront of adventure and green

tourism and of outdoor education


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Mission Keep close to natures heart and break

clear away once in a while, climb a

mountain or spend a week in the woods.Wash your spirit clean. Go to themountains and get their glad tidings.

Natures peace will flow into you as

sunshine flows into trees. The winds willblow their own freshness into you, andthe storms their energy, while cares willdrop off like autumn leaves.John Muir


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Mission

Our mission is a commitment to helping

children and adults of all ages toappreciate nature and learn more about

themselves through outdoor pursuits


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Core Values

Challenge by choice providing the opportunity forindividuals to choose to take appropriate risks in a safeenvironment where success is guaranteed

Living on the Edge being open to new experiences andnew ideas, and people's differences

Stewardship - caring for ones local environment and teachingothers to care too

More with Less - minimizing ones impact on the planetthrough ones choices

Happy Warrior- going at tasks (including the mundane or

daunting) with enthusiasm, being a positive contributor to ateam, and pitching in, in whatever way one can to help

Generosity of Spirit - thinking of others with kindness andcharity, giving others the benefit of the doubt, treating peoplewith respect.


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Agenda

Educational and Tourism programs

Various activities

Holistic approach to outdoor education that does

not separate work from play or education from

life

Experiential learning where perceptions are

changed, confidence is built, bodies arestrengthen, identity is broaden and a basic

sense of integration with nature is experienced


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Aims

Environmental Awareness make participants aware ofthe wilderness around them and help them to develop asense of responsibility and belonging within it

Personal Growth participant will challenge themselves,

set goals which lead them to new personal insights andgreater self-esteem; develop leadership qualities; get afeeling of accomplishment and a stronger self-concept tocarry over into everyday life.

Group Development make participants work to becomea cohesive group founded on trust, respect, opennessand common goals; group experiences are transformingand energy carries individuals through challenges theywould not normally contemplate.


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Aims

Hard skills development (mainly for educationalprograms):

- Knowing plants and animals

- Making fire in the wind and rain

- Using and interpreting maps

- Using a compass for navigation

- Walking on bearings

- Timing and pacing

- Weather assessment

- Route choice

- First Aid


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Activities

Various activities to satisfy the maximum

number of people

Daily adventure

Family adventure level 1

Family adventure level 2

Wild camping trips

Group adventure

Educational programs for school and university

students


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OutdoorActivities

Our programs inspire future outdoorpursuits

Introduce participants necessary to

skills necessary for safe outdoorrecreation.

Outdoor skills- building block of our

programs The skills are valuable in recreational

pursuits and in meeting our goals


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ACTIVITIES

1. High ropes/ low ropes coursesHigh ropes and Low Ropes course are both physically and

mentally challenging

Introduce instructors to the group and build trust;

Establish behaviour and safety guide lines for the group;

Initiate the group development process;

Introduce concept of Challenge by Choice

Built from logs, cables and ropes suspended above groundup to a height of 40ft

Good communication and support is central to these

activities.


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ACTIVITIES

2.Nature Walk

The bog walk gives participants an

opportunity to learn more about the floraand fauna

This activity includes nature appreciation,games and environmental education.


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ACTIVITIES

3.Wilderness & Survival Skills

Participants learn the essence of

wilderness survival while ensuring forpersonal and group comfort.

This activity specifically focuses on living

with the environment, and teaches skills

that can be used in the wilderness,

including fire lighting and shelter building


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ACTIVITIES

4. Kayaking The kayak programs focus on skill development

and fun. Participants will learn:

A progression of paddling strokes;

Get the feel of the boat while paddling and

playing games.


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ACTIVITIES

5. Rock climbing Participants will learn the basics

of climbing and gain

opportunities for personal growthand change.

Climbing can be a significantmental challenge as it requires a

great deal of trust in themselves

Success can show participantsthat perceived limitations areoften self-imposed


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ACTIVITIES

6. Wild Camping The Wild Camping is at the heart of our program. Out-

trips can be a simple day outing or an expedition lasting

a week or more. A out trip provides an enjoyable wilderness experiencewith a focus on group strength.

It is a medium for positive group developmentencouraged by the leader.

Participants should experience personal growth anddevelopment.

Instruction in minimum impact camping, natural history,navigation, outdoor cooking and many other skills takeplace during the out-trip.


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Staff Professional and highly qualified staff

Smart, energetic, caring leaders

Director

Guides Instructors Administration

Security

officers Medical officer


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Director Responsible for planning and implementing outdoor

activities; supervising all staff; training in leadership,teaching and outdoor skills and development of all staff;

maintaining all aspects of field risk managementincluding safety policies and field policies.

Knowledge in outdoor education

Strong background in the theory, practice and currentindustry standards of adventure education

Excellent command of business skills & soft skills

Good communication skills


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Administrative team

Operate the cash register; process payments; customerservice relations; inventory management; email andphone correspondences; marketing activities for thecompany

Strong interpersonal skills Past experience the outdoor industry is preferred

Computer literate

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Customer orientation Serious and ambitious

Business management


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Guides

Instruct, lead and guide clients in wildernessenvironment environments while keeping client care andsafety as top priority; provide first aid assistance tocustomers; responsible for opening and closing of store;

ensure that all equipments are in good workingconditions

Good physical condition

Extensive personal experience in outdoor recreation

Have a pleasant and outgoing personality Hold a valid certification in life guarding and first aid

Be disciplined in the areas of mountain climbing, hiking,kayaking and wild camping


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Medical officers

Provide quick and prompt medical

services to clients; counsel clients

regarding importance of a healthy body;

train guides and instructors; be

administratively responsible of the medical

office; ensure that the medical office is

properly equipped and provided with asufficient stock of drugs, provisions and

other necessaries


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Chaperones

Responsible for group of 10 children when

they are not with their instructor Positive attitude and enthusiasm on the

job

Extensive experience in nursery


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Instructors

Perform the same tasks as guides and in

addition provide assistance to children and

teach them outdoor skills

Experience managing groups

Involvement in the leadership and

teaching of youth

A desire to work with children.

Experience teaching in an outdoor setting.


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Ethics

Ethical practice involves recognizing when

decisions have ethical components,

knowing how our personal values and

beliefs affect decisions

As with most things, enjoyment comes

with experience and there are certain

techniques to learn


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Ethics

Conserver attitudes

Wholistic environmental education

Leave grounds as found

Remove all litter

Carry out everything carried in Shared work

Doing more with less

Good leadership skills

Safety and well being of program participants Developing a sense of responsibility and belongingamong participants

Low-impact recreational pursuits and wilderness ethics


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Wild camping environmental

issues

Pitch late, leave early. Stay for one night only at

a particular site

Do not pitch within sight of dwellings and

livestock

Open fires have to be built in designated areas

Do not wash with soap, shampoo or detergent,

or urinate in streams, rivers or lakes Do not camp by water (midges, damp, flooding,

tides) or under a tree (lightning, falling branches)


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Accommodation & Meals

Rooms in chalets-shared among 2-6

persons per room

Provision of basic facilities

Meals promoting a healthy lifestyle

Different menus for tourism programs andeducation programs


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Finance

Daily adventures ranging from Rs500-1500per person

Family Adventure Level 1 & 2 ranging from

Rs1500-5000 for a 5-day program and Rs2500per night per room (meals included)

Wild camping trips Rs1500-3000 for a 3-nightstay (equipments included)

Group adventure Rs1500-5000 for a 5-dayactivity program and Rs2500 per night per room(meals included)


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Student fares

From Rs100-300 for a 5-day program Rs500 for a 15-day program

Rs2000 for university students for a

months stay


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Finance

Funds from tourism programs will be used

as such: Provision and maintenance of necessary equipment

Provision of meals

Wages and training of staff

Social work helping the youth ofMauritius becomeresponsible


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Environmental sustainability

Environmental sustainability occurs when the

environment is able to continue to function

properly for the near future

The projects contribution to environmentconservation:

Financial contributions for environment preservation

Improved environmental management and planning

through a sound code of ethical practice

Environmental awareness raising

Environment protection and preservation education

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