INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Find out more about your destination on our website: www.weareworldchallenge.com/international DESTINATION INFO HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy the sites and sounds of Ho Chi Minh City, with modern skyscrapers, ancient pagodas, Buddhist temples and Catholic cathedrals. • Trek through pine forest with picturesque views of farmland and forest throughout. Visit waterfalls and camp beside small streams near ethnic minority villages. • This adventure can count as part of your Bronze or Silver International Award Programme. TERRAIN: Pine forest, jungle, highlands and coast LANGUAGE: Vietnamese TIME ZONE: GMT +7 POPULATION: 87.9 million FACT: Vietnam stretches 1600km north to south but is only about 55km wide at its narrowest point.
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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Find out more about your destination on our website: www.weareworldchallenge.com/international
DESTINATION INFO
HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy the sites and sounds of Ho Chi Minh City,
with modern skyscrapers, ancient pagodas,
Buddhist temples and Catholic cathedrals.
• Trek through pine forest with picturesque views
of farmland and forest throughout. Visit
waterfalls and camp beside small streams near
ethnic minority villages.
• This adventure can count as part of your Bronze
or Silver International Award Programme.
TERRAIN: Pine forest, jungle, highlands and coast
LANGUAGE: Vietnamese
TIME ZONE: GMT +7
POPULATION: 87.9 million
FACT: Vietnam stretches 1600km north to south but is
only about 55km wide at its narrowest point.
APPLICATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
PRICE
The price for the 10 day World Challenge expedition to Vietnam departing in February 2019 will be SAR 10,900.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The programme is now under way, and you may be wondering what happens next. The process is a very simple
one and, although it does require action from you, a final decision does not need to be made for another couple
of weeks. In the meantime, please let us know if we can assist you with any of your questions.
If you decide that this is an opportunity not to be missed, hand your fully completed application form to the
teacher in charge, Mrs Madeleine Hursthouse. All payments for your trip should be made directly to World
Challenge on the due dates (as set out below). Please note that any late payments may disrupt the rest of the
team.
PAYMENT PLAN
Deposit SAR 3,500 Due 05/12/2018
Balance SAR 7,400 Due 07/01/2019
Total SAR 10,900
Bank Citibank, Canada Square, Citigroup Centre,
Canary Wharf, London E14 5LB
Beneficiary
name/Payee
World Challenge Expeditions Limited
Address 17-21 Queen's Rd, Buckinghamshire HP13
6AQ, United Kingdom
IBAN GB80 CITI 1850 0813 6783 93
Sort Code 18 50 08
Swift Code CITI GB2L
Reference Please ensure that you instruct your bank to
Each team travels with an Expedition Leader with necessary qualifications and experience who is specifically
trained and assessed for the role by World Challenge.
All payments to the Expedition Leaders for their time and costs incurred.
Medical assistanceMedical assistanceMedical assistanceMedical assistance
We are associated with international medical assistance agency First Assist which supports the Operations Centre
and are available 24 hours.
Preparation workshops.
THE COST DOES NOT COVER
- Personal equipment (or personal equipment insurance)
- Pocket money
- Optional rest and relaxation activities (unless otherwise stated)
- Vaccinations (if required)
- Visas (if required)
VACCINATIONS AND VISAS
The recommended immunisation and anti-malarial information shown below is specific to World Challenge
expeditions. Other travellers may have different requirements. The informaThe informaThe informaThe information is designed for you to discuss with tion is designed for you to discuss with tion is designed for you to discuss with tion is designed for you to discuss with
your doctor or travel clinic and the decision is down to each Challenger and their guardiansyour doctor or travel clinic and the decision is down to each Challenger and their guardiansyour doctor or travel clinic and the decision is down to each Challenger and their guardiansyour doctor or travel clinic and the decision is down to each Challenger and their guardians. Please note that not all
vaccinations are suitable for everybody and that costs may vary.
Tetanus - ensure immunity is up to date.
Cholera – low risk. Ensure immunity is up to date.
Diphtheria - low risk. Ensure immunity is up to date.
Hepatitis A – recommended.
Typhoid – recommended.
Rabies – recommended.
Japanese Encephalitis – recommended.
Malaria – low risk. Please discuss with your doctor.
VIETNAM VACCINATION & ANTI-MALARIAL BRIEF
VIETNAM VISA BRIEF
The application and cost of obtaining a visa to travel is your responsibility and may differ depending on your
nationality. We ask that you do not leave it to the last minute as some visas can take longer than expected, and
that you do not seek to gain visa upon arrival as this may cause lengthy delays for the rest of the team. Please Please Please Please
note that if your documentation is incorrect, immigration may refuse you entry. Neither the school nor World note that if your documentation is incorrect, immigration may refuse you entry. Neither the school nor World note that if your documentation is incorrect, immigration may refuse you entry. Neither the school nor World note that if your documentation is incorrect, immigration may refuse you entry. Neither the school nor World
Challenge will be held responsible for such an occurrence.Challenge will be held responsible for such an occurrence.Challenge will be held responsible for such an occurrence.Challenge will be held responsible for such an occurrence. For more information, please contact the closest
Application formPlease complete this form using CAPITAL LETTERS.
Please write within the boxes and hand in to your organising teacher when complete.
School/College
Destination Year of travel
First name
Challenger detailsSurname
House number Address
Town
County Country
PO Box
M F
Gender
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Date of birth
S M L XL
Preferred t-shirt size (please cross)
Home telephone number Mobile telephone number
@
Email address (must be Challenger’s email address) This will be our main point of contact with you, however you can speak to our team on +971 (0)4 366 3907
Instagram username (please provide if you’d like to be involved @weareworldchallenge)
Please cross this box if the Challenger has any
dietary requirements e.g. halal/kosher/vegetarian?
Details
Challenger passport detailsPassport No.
All First/Given names (as per passport including middle name)
Surname (as per passport)
Nationality
Issuing Authority
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Date of issue
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Date of expiry
Main guardian/parent details
Mr Mrs Miss Ms
Title (please cross) or other
First name Surname
Relationship to Challenger
Home telephone number Mobile telephone number
Email address (must be di_erent to the Challenger’s email address given above)
If you are applying online please do not fill out this form
Second guardian/parent details
Mr Mrs Miss Ms
Title (please cross) or other
First name Surname
Relationship to Challenger
Home telephone number Mobile telephone number
Email address (must be di<erent to the Challenger and main guardian’s email address given overleaf)
If the second guardian lives at the same address as the applicant, please cross this box
Medical information
If Yes, please cross the relevant medical conditions from the list below:
Declaration of Challenger and parental/legal guardian consenta. I have read, understand and accept the Booking Conditions online. I understand that a World Challenge expedition is physically and mentally demanding and is likely to involve adventurous
activities which despite planning and preparation do involve an element of risk, of which I’m willing to accept. I hereby consent to the Challenger participating in the Expedition, including all
activities detailed in the Expedition-specific itinerary, in accordance with the Booking Conditions.
b. All information provided in this form is complete and correct. I agree to notify World Challenge immediately of any changes to that information, including updates and declared medical
conditions.
c. I understand that the insurance obtained by World Challenge does not cover the Challenger in relation to the withdrawal period prior to departure on the Expedition and that World Challenge
recommends that Challenger’s obtain their own travel insurance for the period prior to departure.
d. I acknowledge that participation in the Programme may be subject to medical clearance.
e. I authorise that the Expedition Leader, Expedition Assistant (if present) and School Leader, nominated by World Challenge, may sign any consent forms for medical treatment for the Challenger
during the expedition.
f. I agree to the Challenger receiving medication, emergency dental, medical or surgical treatment whilst on the expedition, including, but not limited to, Diamox (for high altitude expeditions),
anaesthetic and/or blood transfusion as considered necessary by the treating medical authorities.
g. I agree with World Challenge processing the information contained within this application form in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988.
Signed and endorsed by legal guardian Signed by Challenger
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Date
World Challenge PO BOX 502386, Dubai Media City Building 8, O]ce 526, Dubai, UAE T: + 971 (0)43663907
World Challenge Expeditions Limited, registered number 2173751.
Registered o]ce address at: Origin One, 108 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1BD
DDM DDI INST ID Chq Amt: Date: No:
Licensed by Commission for
Aviation Regulation as a Tour
Operator. License number 232
OFFICE USE ONLY
(required even if the Challenger is 18 at the time of application)
Allergy (not hay fever)
Anaemia
Asthma
Back/Joint Problems
Diabetes
Disability (vision, hearing, other)
Epilepsy
Heart Condition
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (not IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Migraine/Headaches
ADHD
Anxiety
Asperger’s
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Conduct Disorder(s)
Depression
Eating Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Phobia
Psychosis
Self-Harm
Suicidal Ideation
Takes medication for:
Acne
Eczema
Hay Fever
The Challenger has objections to immunisations
The Challenger has objections to medical treatment whilst on expedition
Please write on a separate sheet if necessary, any other matters, ailments, medical conditions or circumstances that are not covered by the above questions which may be relevant
in helping World Challenge ensure the safety of the Challenger. In order to validate the insurance of the Challenger during the expedition, we will have to pass the information
you provide in this section to our insurers, medical advisers and the Leadership Team/the Expedition Leader. Relevant dietary requirements and medical information may also be
passed on to our activity providers and project hosts in-country. Please sign below to agree to these details being used in this way. We cannot process the application without such
authorisation. We will not use the information you provide other than for the reasons set out above and shall not forward the information to any third parties without first obtaining
your consent.
The Challenger has objections to blood transfusions
The Challenger is unable to swim 50m unaided in a swimming pool
The Challenger is unable to confidently ride a bicycle
Should your situation change at any time regarding medical conditions or
medication taken, please inform us immediately. If you fail to inform us of
any changes it may invalidate your insurance.
If the main guardian lives at a diHerent address to the applicant then please cross this box
We will contact you separately to obtain address details.
The Challenger has/had other conditions that are not covered by the above. Please provide details:
Does the Challenger currently have any medical conditions or objections to declare? Y N