1. Gopeng
2014

2. Where?
Earth Camp, Gopeng, Malaysia
Earth Camp Website:
http://www.nomadadventure.com/main.php?
section=whatsnew&page=whatsnew_view&article_id=6
When?
26th May to 30th May 2014

3. Earth Camp
• Earth Camp, Gopeng – 2-3 hours NW of KL
• Earth Camp has accommodation and facilities
built largely from re-purposed materials….
dormitories - greenhouses
bathrooms - cylindrical water tanks
furniture - recycled parts of the old Summit
Climbing Gym wall.
• excellent waste water management and rain
water harvesting

9. What?
BIS compulsory residential programme
Outdoor & adventurous activities
The objectives of the trip are as follows:
♦ To encourage a spirit of exploration.
♦ To build personal confidence and independence.
♦ To work as part of a team.
♦ To rise to personal and physical challenges.
♦ To develop and use personal organisation skills.

10. A typical day…
Wake up shower then breakfast.
Briefing & preparation for activity.
Activity 1
Lunch at camp
Briefing & preparation for activity.
Activity 2
Return to camp, wash / shower, ‘relax’
Dinner in camp
Evening Activities
Bed!!

11. Activities…
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Rafting & water safety
Caving
Hiking
‘Mountain School’

15. Safety!
• Risk Assessment – school & centre
• 1:10 ratio max.
• BIS teachers plus staff from Nomad
Adventures
• First aid – Nomad staff plus some BIS staff
trained
• Emergency procedures that work!