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Jungle Camp Jan 2024
Whether through original theatre shows or real adventure camps, Jungle Academy has gone out of its way to make memories for our students that will definitely last a lifetime, and 2024 will be no exception!
We will start off the year with our Summit to Sea Trek spanning four days and three nights of camping in spectacular and enchanted campsites. Prior to that, students will take classes and workshops to ensure they are prepared and ready for a safe and fun trek.
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Like the name suggests, we will be walking from the mountains to the beach. Students will be self sufficient, trekking distances during the day, erecting campsites and engaging in many activities and skill tests along the way.
Schedule
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Week 1 - Classes at Jungle Academy 8am - 2pm
Monday Jan 15th
Tuesday Jan 16th
Wednesday Jan 17th
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Week 2 - Classes at Jungle Academy 8am - 2pm
Monday Jan 22nd
Tuesday Jan 23rd
Wednesday Jan 24th
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Week 3 - Trek*
Sunday Jan 28th - Day 1 of trek, overnight camp
Monday Jan 29th - Day 2 of trek, overnight camp
Tuesday Jan 30th - Day 3 of trek, overnight camp
Wednesday Jan 31st - Day 4 of trek, return to Jungle Academy. End of trek.
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*Full attendance of class workshops is required for participation in the off-site camp
for new students.
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Fee US$650
Discounts available for Jungle Academy students, siblings and participants of the 2023 Jungle Camp
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Fee is all inclusive of classes and materials, as well as shared camping equipment and food and drink during the 4-day offsite camp.
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What is Covered
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Basic First Aid (non certified)
Navigation & Map work
Extreme Biology
Animal Identification
Knots​
Fire skills
Emergency Spanish
Campfire stories
Outdoor camping skills
Water safety
Team games
. . . and much more
Trek details
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Students must know how to swim
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Students will be required to carry all their personal equipment everyday from one camp to the next.
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Each day students will walk approximately 8k through mountain roads and rarely used jungle pathways.
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An emergency vehicle will be traveling behind the trek at all times. It will only be used in emergencies and will remain mostly unseen to the trekkers.
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The trek takes place within approximately 15-20 minutes drive to Ojochal or Cortes.
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Jungle Academy will provide tents and camping structures.
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Children will be required to use primitive, but carefully planned, toilets facilities for the duration of the trek. Yes! That means pooping in a hole!
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Jungle Academy will provide all main meals for the trek, plus Schmores for the first night’s campfire.
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Students will have the opportunity to play in waterfalls and cross rivers, so should have appropriate clothing.
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Age Suitability
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9 year olds and above.
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Younger students must be mature enough to interact within an environment of older kids.
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Older children may be assigned roles and tasks enabling them to demonstrate leadership and progression.
What to Bring
Required:
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Small, comfortable rucksack to carry all their stuff in
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Warm blanket or sleeping bag
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Camping mat
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Knife fork and spoon
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Plate or bowl for eating
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Water bottle or camel back
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Flashlight with extra batteries
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Personal first Aid kit (will be taught how to make this in the First Aid class)
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Emergency whistle
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Sunscreen
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Sun hat
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Good walking shoes or trainers
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Socks and spare socks
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Swimming costume
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Lightweight towel
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Toilet paper
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Toothbrush and toothpaste
Optional Extras:
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Students are allowed to bring ONE camping knife
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Mobile phone for photos. Much of the trek has no signal coverage and students will be encouraged not to call home. Any conversations between students and parents are advised to go through the instructors.
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Personal snacks. Remember, we will be practicing a ‘Leave no trace’ policy and students will have snacks confiscated for any littering.
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Lightweight shoes for camp, such as flip-flops.
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Students should be mindful of taking unnecessary items as they may need to carry their own packs.