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The VSP MissionSurrounded by the beautiful mountains of Chiang Mai, the Visiting Schools Program provides a safe and welcoming residential community from which the diverse learning environment of northern Thailand can be explored.Our customized experiential programs engage participants in personal development through cultural, environmental, community service, outdoor adventure and team building activities. These programs expose our visitors from around the world to global issues at a personal level, broadening perspective and understanding to encourage social responsibility and sustainable living.

• Is respectful of and accepts the differences of other cultures• Is willing and open to new experiences• Can live anywhere, adapting to fit in with local culture and environment• Is aware of shared resources and is responsible for their use• Has the skills of enquiry and discussion• Can teach others and share their experiences with others

TThis is played out by following the 5Cs:Consideration, Cooperation, Conservation, Communication, Challenge

A Global Citizen is someone who…

Enabling students to be active Global Citizens through challenging experiential learning, inspiring the creation of sustainable futures.

Vision Statement

Welcome to the Traidhos Visiting Schools Program Chiang Mai, Thailand!Operating since the year 2000, we have a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and exciting programs to offer you and your students. Whether you are considering a week without walls type of adventure program, community service, scientific fieldwork or an art and culture camp, Traidhos Visiting Schools (VSP) has something for you. WWe look forward to welcoming you and sharing the unique environment ofTraidhos and helping you to discover Northern Thailand.

Welcome

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The city of Chiang Mai is over 700 years old. Long ago it served as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, which encompasses the northwestern region of Thailand. At the peak of its expansion the Lanna kingdom included the northern and northeastern regions of Thailand, northeastern Burma (Myanmar), northwestern Laos, and southern China. Founded by King Mengrai in 1262 A.D. the Lanna capital was originally established in Chiang Rai, but moved to Chiang Mai in 1296 A.D.

TTo protect the city against raids from neighboring Burma, a wall was built around the city with a surrounding moat and 5 gates of entry. Today the remains of this wall still surround the Old City. At present, Chiang Mai is the largest city in the North, and the second largest in all of Thailand. It serves as the capital of Chiang Mai Province and sits on the Ping River, which flows into Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River.

With its long history as capital of the Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai remains home to a rich cultural tradition, with many residents speaking traditional Lanna language as well as standard Thai. With over three hundred Buddhist temples, Chiang Mai is a haven for historical and cultural studies. Surrounded by luscious mountains, jungle, rivers and waterfalls, Chiang Mai is a superb base to embark on outdoor activities and hill tribe visits, enabling your students to learn about culture, leadership and adven-ture throughout their stay with us.

Why Choose Chiang Mai

“The trip is probably the highest value in their elementary experiences. The combination of ‘life skills’ and education makes the trip so valuable”

-Dr Ian Russell, Principal, Concordian International School, speaking about the value of a VSP trip.

“What I liked best was kayaking and white water rafting because I got to experience something different and something I haven’t done before. It was challenging and so much fun!”

Alisha (Grade 8, Sekolah Tiara Bangsa-Indonesia)

Embracing the stunning natural scenery of the jungles, rivers and mountains, along with the unique hill tribes found in Embracing the stunning natural scenery of the jungles, rivers and mountains, along with the unique hill tribes found in Northern Thailand, the Visiting Schools Program offers many different outdoor and adventure pursuits to enhance your trip to Chiang Mai. All of our outdoor options are fully supported by trained, qualified and experienced staff with vehicle back up at all activities and locations. Students receive comprehensive safety training and briefing before commencing each activity. Any of these activities can be combined together over several days to provide an exhilarating experience with overnight stays in either Hillwith overnight stays in either Hill Tribe villages or dedicated camps with sleeping huts or tents to complete the outdoor adventure.

Bamboo Rafting - Using locally made flat rafts, navigate winding rivers on mildly flowing local rivers. Rafts can be taken to travel between villages or just for a relaxed cruise down the river. Alternatively, students can try their hand at making the rafts in shallow waters with bamboo as their only resource. Long bamboo poles and ties are provided. Students construct their rafts and test ride them down the calm river.

Feel the rush as you paddle rubber rafts thought Class I-IV rapids in some of the steeper gorges of Northern Thailand. Life jackets, helmets, and safety instructions along with basic paddling techniques are given before starting the descent. Witness some of the most beautiful scenery in Northern Thailand as the river roars before you. With accompanying staff and additional rescue crew, this activity offers high adrenaline adventure combined with a fantastic teambuilding opportunity. Whitewater rafting is a seasonal activity due to the seasonal changes in rainfall.

Whitewater Rafting

Kayaking Kayaking - Using the calm and tranquil waters of local lakes, students can learn kayaking in very safe conditions. We use two-man kayaks for our groups with qualified instructors to assist throughout. There is also the chance to include an overnight stay on a houseboat before paddling back to shore the next morning. For the more advanced kayaking groups, we can take groups to the rapids of the jungle rivers.

Treetop Zip line Experience the native forest of Thailand from the canopy itself, as you descend the valley on a 30-station zip line adventure! Zip stations range from short jumps to long exhilarating rides. Students are split into small groups and glide from tree to tree with the help and guidance of fully trained instructors. From the tree canopy, groups can explore the jungle from a new angle and keep watch for monkeys, birds, and other local animals.

Mountain Biking

From local roads, riding through small villages to view temples and traditional From local roads, riding through small villages to view temples and traditional Thai lifestyles along the way, to more adventurous off-road trails winding through rice paddies and mountain side tropical forest, there are a multitude of routes of varying lengths and difficulties around the Traidhos itself. Another option is to combine mountain biking with either kayaking or trekking in the beautiful location of Mae Ngat Dam lake, situated in a national park.

Horseback Riding

Take an equestrian journey! Full guidance and helmets are provided from the departure point in Mae Rim. Begin with instructions and warm up around a practice oval. Take a trot along the local lake, Huay Tung Tao, and enjoy the scenery of nearby Doi Suthep National Park.

Rock Clim bing

LearnLearn basic rock climbing techniques to scale the heights of Crazy Horse Buttress. Offering a wide range of climbing grades, this natural rock buttress is situated in beautiful surroundings and offers students a chance to challenge themselves physically and mentally and finish the day with a real sense of achievement. Students rotate through climbing, abseiling and caving, learning important leadership skills and encouraging their team mates in the process.

ExperienceExperience the unique environment inside the caves of the Crazy Horse Buttress. Choose to either abseil into the large caverns, exploring the fantastic geological and mineralogical formations, or test your nerves by squeezing yourself through narrow tunnels, wriggling around rocks and crawling on your stomach in the confines of an underground tunnel network. Each experience offers different challenges and rewards.

“This trip took me out of my comfort zone and now even if there is a challenge in my life I can say to myself - I can do it!”

Shreya (Grade 9, International School of Phnom Penh student )

Highland and Lowland tribes migrated south China, MyanmaHighland and Lowland tribes migrated south China, Myanmar, and Laos over hundred years ago. Their unique way of life and indigenous knowledge still exists after thou-sands of years. Visiting the local Hill Tribe Museum gives students an introductory background lesson to the lifestyles and tools passed through generations. It introduces how closely the hill tribe people understand and live closely to the natural world. The museum also outlines social welfare programs, known as the Royal Projects, designed to address and prevent poverty and statelessness within the hill tribe communities.

Visiting these tribes offers a diverse experience that addresses historical, anthropological, and religious changes faced over time. Karen, Hmong, Ahka, Lahu, and Lisu tribes inhabit hills and valleys near Chiang Mai. Visit for a day, or stay overnight in the different hill tribe villages to learn about their colourful lifestyles. You’ll spot Hmong women weaving from locally grown hemp, Karen men tending to their elephants, or ornate gates above the Akha villages. Students experience the seclusion of the mountains while sleeping in huts and trekking the local trails. huts and trekking the local trails.

Hill Tribes

As one of our most popular activities, community service offers students a chance to see their fundraising, manual labour, and donations placed in the hands of those that need them most. Community service can be arranged from anywhere between a few hours to week-long projects. Cash donations, gifts and supplies, or time and labour, can contribute to the community as well as enrich a student’s experience.

Community Service

Past projects include:

•Teaching English through games•Spending time with orphaned babies•Constructing a playground for a hill tribe•Building toilets for a hill tribe primary school•Planting trees and carrying out river bank repair•Building an outdoor play shelter at an orphanage•Building an outdoor play shelter at an orphanage•Donating stationary and books to a children’s refuge•Collecting aluminium can tabs for The Prosthesis Foundation

Let us know your area of interest: children, disabled, elderly people, refugees, orphans, hill tribe community, etc.Also, your preferred type of service: building, teaching, or playing games.

Community service projects can be a school club fundraiser, CAS hour collection, or a generous heartfelt contribution. We can budget your donation amount into the overall trip costs, and will supply all tools and materials as required. Schools are also encouraged to raise funds and bring gifts.

orienteering

Orienteering at Traidhos – younger students can navigate around the Traidhos campus, collecting a letter from each clue to crack a riddle, while the woods and plantations behind the campus provide an excellent location for older students to develop their map reading skills to visit the most flags possible in the time given.

Campfire & StargazingBring the group together with this inviting evening activity. Try your hand at cooking kebabs over a barbeque while enjoying the warm glow of the campfire circle. Students and staff share games and stories to round off the day. Search for popular constellations in the night sky.

Camping AA camping experience provides students with a chance to get closer to nature and learn to be more self reliant. Students learn how to locate a good campsite, to pitch and strike a tent, and to prepare food using either camping stoves or traditional Thai clay stoves. We operate a ‘leave no trace’ policy at camping grounds, teaching students about environmental impact, increasing awareness and responsibility. Camping can be done within thecan be done within the Traidhos grounds, the many campsites in national parks, or in purpose built sites run by our adventure operators. Evening activities can include bonding around a campfire, star gazing and toasting marshmallows.

Jungle HideoutPractice survival skills and teamwork through the construction of a ‘jungle hideout’. Practice survival skills and teamwork through the construction of a ‘jungle hideout’. In this group activity, students are set to the task of building a water and wind proof shelter out of jungle materials consisting of bamboo poles, banana leaves, bamboo ties, and teak leaves. After discussing basic structure building, students are set off in small groups to design and build there own survival shelter. When the shelters are built they are put through the test of a fake rain storm, forcing students to face some of the real life challenges of surviving in the jungle.

“My most memorable experience was playing in the river by the campsite.”Vishal (Grade 7-Canadian International School)

Compass EducationVSP promotes Compass Education, working with the Compass of Sustainability, a system-approach to learning.The four points of the Compass: Nature, EconomThe four points of the Compass: Nature, Economy, Society, and Well-being allow students to consider issues from different view-points and to identify relationships, cause and effect. Used with site visits and interaction with local groups and NGOs. The Compass tool allows students to explore Global issues including tourism; pollution, globalization, impacts of HIV /Aids, human trafficking and living sustainably.

A facilitated fieldwork trip allows students to fulfill curriculum requirements through practical field research, in and around the Chiang Mai area. These courses can be fully facilitated by Traidhos Visiting Schools Staff or partially student directed. Trips are residential and vary in length dependent upon your needs; accommodation is based at Traidhos Center or offsite in hill tribe villages, camps or national parks.

Whether you are anWhether you are an American AP (Advance Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), or British (IGCSE & A levels) school we can meet your course needs. To encompass more than one subject area we create study groups such as Environmental Assessment, Globalization and People.

Subject areas that we cover include:

Fieldwork

• Water Management Technique & Quality Analysis • Environmental systems & Societies• Settlement Structures & Patterns• Weathering & Slopes• Population & Migration• Human-Environment Interdependence• Data Collection• Data Collection Techniques• Biodiversity• Biology• Design Technology• Chemistry• Physics• History• Geogr• Geography• Details for tourism, Global development• River Drainage• Group 4

Buffalo Farm

Discuss the changing role the water buDiscuss the changing role the water buffalo plays in Thailand’s agricultural industry. Formerly the rural farmer’s main source of livelihood, the Asian water buffalo is rapidly being replaced by modern machinery. Experience the pastoral lifestyle of farmers by ploughing the muddy paddies, planting rice, and threshing the ripe grains.

Environmental Activities

Royal ProjectsThailandThailand’s Royal Projects are an initiative to improve farming methods and villagers’ quality of life. Royal Projects continue to introduce a number of new crops into Thailand to supply a higher crop yield and provide an alternative to poppy cultivation by hill tribes. The Royal Projects show examples of the hydroponics growing method, crop rotation, artificial photosynthesis, and terrace planting. photosynthesis, and terrace planting.

Elephant Centers and Hospitals

VVisiting Schools Program promotes awareness of the challenges faced by elephants throughout Southeast Asia. The use of elephants in Thailand is a hugely controversial topic. Since the banning of their use for logging, domesticated elephants have been employed mainly in either tourist elephant camps, begging on the city streets or in illegal logging operations. Preferred sites such as Elephant Nature Park,Elephant Nature Park, Thai Elephant Conservation Center, and Thai Elephant Home are socially responsible organizations that promote and actively demonstrate conservation, rehabilitation, and positive reinforcement. Activities include feeding, riding, and spending time learning how to train elephants. For alternative sites please contact our staff for more information.

Ecological Conservation

FORRU & DeforestationChiang Mai University coordinates a project called the Forest Chiang Mai University coordinates a project called the Forest Research and Restoration Unit (FORRU). This group of educators and researchers examine deforestation in Thailand. Visiting students take part in important lessons in basic plant anatomy and reforestation techniques. Afterwards, an optional hike through the forest examines the effects of deforestation on vegetation and micro topography.

Art focused trips allow students to practice traditional Thai and contemporary studio art techniques while exploring new cultural and social contexts. Students investigate new themes of cultural, environmental, and social themes through Chiang Mai’s rich arena of ancient and modern art sites and activities.

Visiting schools may choose:

A general look at art techniques in Northern Thailand A more focused theme such as Environmental Art: using and reusing the materials around us, Mixed media: combining traditional techniques with modern technologMixed media: combining traditional techniques with modern technology, Thai Art Exploration: looking at traditional styles and techniques and adapting them to the modern age.

Studio Art Field Trips: In a full or half day visit to the Chiang Mai University Arts Faculty, students learn new skills and visual techniques from studio arts professors. Instruction is available in printmaking, painting, drawing, or sculpture, with emphasis on incorporating Thai styles and techniques into lessons

Environmental Art: Utilize the nature around Traidhos or venture to local sites such as the Land Project Foundation or Makhampom Living Theater for environmental based art projects. With consideration for sustainability and recycling materials, students view art from new contexts. Projects include creating natural installations using found materials, building mud sculptures on the farm, creating pieces from recycled materials or using the natural environment for brainstorming new project ideas. new project ideas.

Gallery Visits: Chiang Mai is home to a variety of contemporary and traditional galleries where students can view and investigate works of art, participate in discussions with local artists, and take part in guided hands on workshops.

Natural Dyes and Textiles: Visit Studio Naenna, a local dye and textile gallery and workshop. Students learn in depth principles of creating dyes from leaves, flowers, barks and fruits, and apply techniques to sustainable living. With instruction from professional textile artists, students learn advanced tie dying or batik techniques through hands on workshops.

Makhampom Living Theater: Travel north to Chiang Dao for a day or overnight visit at Makhampom Living Theater. Surrounded by lush mountains and rice fields Makhampom provides a tranquil site for art and theater workshops. During a day at Makhampom enjoy hands on workshops including found object music workshops, mud puppetry and story telling, shadow puppetry, environmental art, and creative scarecrow making. With a visit to Makhampom students may also combine visual arts workshops with community service projects in the local community, participate in Children'sin Children's Art Days, and express the different aspects of their personality through group theater workshops.

Art Based Field Trips

Chiang Mai is home to over 300 Buddhist temples and monuments. It is impossible to experience Thailand with-out being reminded of the influence Buddhism has on daily life. We offer exploratory activities that allow students to chat casually with a monk, examine paintings around the temples, and explore the values of Buddhism. Participate in alms giving or take part in a meditation class at some of Chiang MaiChiang Mai’s most important temples.

Exploration of Buddhism

The villages surrounding Chiang Mai are well-known for production of ceramics, silverware, um-brellas, and woodcarvings. We are able to give students a backstage look at the delicate change to intricate process undertaken to make these Thai handicrafts. More locally, we cycle to nearby villages to watch ceramic and basketry artisans at smaller production locations.

Artisans & Handicrafts

• Soap & Shampoo making• Fruit carving • Saa paper crafts• Lanna-style flags • Umbrella painting •• Rice paper lanterns • Creating elephant dung paper• Preparing delicious Thai snacks

At Traidhos students can try a number of crafts first-hand such as

“I had so much fun making the umbrellas!”-Noelle (Grade 5, Beacon School, Philippines)

Thai Language & CultureVisiting Schools Program offers “Thai Language and Culture for Beginners” which aims to provide a basic knowledge about Thailand and a basic foundation for conversational Standard Thai for beginning learners. It focuses on helping the learners’ listening and speaking skills so that students can thank and greet politely during their stay and use simple language when out shopping.

Cultural activities include Thai Music/ Dance, Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Takraw, making Thai Toys/ Handicrafts, Fruit Carving, Thai Papaya Salad, Thai Cooking and other optional activities depending upon learners’ interests.

VVisit the local market to experience an intregal part of daily life in Thailand. Enjoy traditional Lanna cuisine in the evening at a “Khantoke” dinner accompanied by a Lanna drum and dance performance.

“The dinner was great! and the lanterns were fun to let go!”-Anna Dibbayawan (Year 6, Bangkok Patana.)

Visiting Schools Program offers a variety of team-building activities to suite all grades from a few hours activities to longer teambuilding and leadership courses integrating theory, on-campus exercises and real life application in the field. Combining physical activity with analytical and critical thinking skills, our teambuilding programs are a fun way to help students develop effective communication skills and meld together as a cooperative group.

For senior students, out leadership through expedition manageFor senior students, out leadership through expedition manage-ment program, equips students with team-work and leadership skills so that they can plan and perform a multi-day expedition with minimum staff input, providing a context and relevance for learning.

Our newly completed low ropes course has been designed to students:

-Solve problems -Contribute personal skills -Work beyond their comfort zones -Build trust in themselves and others -Explore clearer methods of communication -Experience success through critical thinking -Learn about others in a fun and challenging environment

The International Award promotes service, skill, physical recreation, and adventurous journey.

The North ofThe North of Thailand offers fantastic opportunities to complete the Bronze, Silver or Gold Adventurous Journey section of the International Award. Travel by foot into the mountains to remote hill tribes, experience world class mountain biking, or take to the river by raft. Different modes of transport can be combined to create a truly adventurous journey. Trained International Award staff can also deliver the following aspects of the Award:

First Aid training Basic navigation skills Community service projects

The International Award for Young People

Teambuilding & Leadership

“The leadership course taught me that it takes a lot of courage and concentration to be a good leader.”

(Grade 8, Sekolah Mentari School, Indonesia)

Traidhos Magic Eyes Barge Program

Traidhos Magic Eyes Barge Program has developed programs at significant watershed areas. We visit mountains where rivers begin; forests, where rivers run through; and marine environments, where rivers flow to the sea. Our staff facilitates small group learning through games, Our staff facilitates small group learning through games, activities, group investigations and role play. Each trip is designed to meet your learning objectives and supported by a student journal.

Many schools decide to maximize their time in Thailand by combining a trip with VSP in Chiang Mai with a stay on the Traidhos Magic Eyes Barge on the Chao Phraya River as it flows from Ayutthaya (the former capital) to Bangkok. Operating since 1995, this residential environmental edu-cation program allows students to live as a community participating in environmental activities aboard the floating classroom and investigating riverside life. It is possible to classroom and investigating riverside life. It is possible to take a one way river trip, connecting with the overnight train to or from Chiang Mai. Alternatively flight times from Bangkok to Chiang Mai are just one hour. Traidhos staff can arrange for your transfer to or from Suvarnabhumi airport, Bangkok. Barge Program trip locations may be combined and typically last from 1 to 10 days.

Traidhos Magic Eyes Barge Program works with students of all ages. Popular themes and locations include:

The Barge: Water quality testing, rivers, human impact, communities, Thai history and culture, Ayutthaya, Bangkok

KhaoKhao Yai National Park: Under the Canopy, adaptation, forest relationships, biodiversity

Ranong, Chantaburi: Biodiversity, Group 4 project, environmental systems classes, human impact, communities

Krabi: Mangroves, limestone caves, fishing communities, tourism, human impact

Kanchanaburi:Kanchanaburi: Settlement

Suphanburi: Thai culture & lifestyles

Sukhothai: Settlement, culture

For more information see the website www.threegeneration.org Magic Eyes Barge

At the Three Generation farm we aim to have students and teachers participate in lifelong food education, allowing participants to understand where their food actually comes from and the amount of work involved with growing, harvesting, packaging and transporting it. On the farm all produce grows without synthetic chemicals. Companion planting and multiple crops creates a dynamic ecosystem that is more resistant to pests. Our farm incorporates local Thai traditional knowledge and helps students to reconnect to the land.

Cross curricula activities include:

Viewing farm animalsHarvesting vegetablesBicycle powered fruit shakesTransplanting seedlingsUnderstanding growing cyclesPoetry & artStudy sustainable agricultureStudy sustainable agriculture

Students may complete CAS or service hours at the farm. Previously we have built tables, benches, and compost bins.

Permaculture principles are all met on the farm: caring for the earth, caring for people, and sharing our surplus.

Soil & water testing Scavenger hunts, treasure huntsDyeing with natural dyeUnderstanding local wisdomEnvironmental activitiesFood chains

Healthy Farm snacks, natural soap making, basket weaving & crafts, homemade ice cream, and even baking bread, pizza

and cookies in an earthen oven.

“What I liked the best was the Traidhos Farm. I loved working with plants and animals, and I love being with nature.”

Jasmin (Grade 6, Vientiene International School)

Staying at Traidhos gives guests access to our sport facilities during free time. Lessons, equipment, and coaching can be arranged for any of our sports academies.

Pool - Traidhos boasts an olympic-size swimming pool with lanes, a diving pool, a wading pool, and a separate pool for small children. Recreational pool equipment is available.

Tennis Academy - Traidhos Tennis Academy facilitates tour-naments and camps, as well as private coaching for students and adults. Our professional coaching staff are experienced in training all ages and levels.*Six outdoor courts and one squash court are available to book.

Archery - Chiang Mai Bow Archery Club provides all equipment and instruction at Traidhos. Students are briefed on safety before trying to hit the target.

Golf Academy -Traidhos Golf Academy is the only academy of its type in Northern Thailand. Our on-site state-of-the-art facilities include a 350 yard driving range, a practice putting green, bunkers, water hazard green, chipping and hitting nets, and indoor instruction with Pro V1 video analysis. Adult programs, camps and private lessons are available.

and fields - Visiting students may use the gymnasium, fields, table tennis and basketball courts during their stay.

Cricket Academy - Traidhos Cricket Academy maintains a private regulation size cricket pitch, practice nets, and provides training from our resident English Cricket Board (ECB) Level III staff cricket coach. The academy regularly hosts tournaments for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), coaching seminars, and works with international youth teams and individuals. Contact us to arrange your cricket coaching camp.

“The great thing about this grounds is the wickets. One of the best grounds I’ve played on and the tournament is very well organised. I love this place! I hope to come back soon in the future.” Manpreet Kaur (18 yrs., Hong Kong National Girls Cricket team)

For more information about our upcoming camps, please check our website:www.threegeneration.org Camps

“Thank you for your effort to make my girl happy and enjoy the camp. Thangmo is more responsible at home and start to ask more questions in English.”

Kannika & Hartmut T. (parents of a camper)

We offer: • Adventure camps • Art camps • Science camps • Environmental camps • English camps • Sports camps (Tennis, Golf, Football, and Cricket)

Residential camps are offered throughout the year with themes depending on the season. Accommodation, meals, staff supervision and instruction, airport pick-up, laundry, group insurance, and activity fees are included in camp prices. Traidhos works in collaboration with trained EFL teachers to offer Intensive English Language camps. Morning study sessions are followed by afternoon activities bridging the gap between learning in the classroom and applying knowledge to real life experience.

Traidhos Camp gives kids a place to grow personally with other adventurers while supported by professional staff in a safe environment. We offer camps for individuals and for groups of boarding students staying in Thailand during school holidays. All camp participants are encouraged to develop a higher standard of self responsibility. Teamwork activities, off campus exploration, and hands-on skills development fosters friendships and allows students to reach their full potential through independent thinking. TTraidhos Camp staff members are experienced facilitators who motivate campers and provide support throughout all aspects of camp. Our counselors embrace the unique differences between participants to cultivate a camp culture which nurtures new experiences. Counselors are not just supervisors; they unify campers to create a once in a lifetime experience.

“We get to use our imagination during camp week. I really had fun and enjoyed it! I will be back!”

Li Qike (Grade 10, Sichuan, China)

Traidhos has been designed as a place to promote learning. Our campus staff are used to meeting the needs of students and teachers, so your stay with us should be safe and enjoyable. You can relax knowing that everyone from the gardener to the van driver, teacher to instructor is accustomed to working with students.

Traidhos values local suppliers and to promote sustainability works with local villagers to celebrate local wisdom and keep community skills alive. Students and staff will enjoy a secure, rural campus, away from the bustle of Chiang Mai after a day’s activities.

Accommodation

All accommodation is maintained daily by our housekeeping staAll accommodation is maintained daily by our housekeeping staff. Wi-fi internet access, air conditioning, filtered drinking water, and western style toilets are standard on campus. Laundry service is available upon request but self-service coin operated machines are also provided.

Facilities

Bunkhouse –The bunkhouse provides two separate sleeping quarters for up to forty students. Two rooms with private bathrooms are located adjacent to the main dorm rooms for accompanying staff. A large common room is equipped with couches and kitchenette. Living together helps to foster positive group cohesion by building a sense of community and promoting social responsibility. The bunkhouse is located near our campfire circle, covered bunkhouse is located near our campfire circle, covered activity space and outdoor basketball court.

Apartment housing – Housing units holding five apartments each are available for staff and students. Each apartment has two bedrooms and bathrooms with a large common area complete with kitchenette and outdoor balcony. The separate bedrooms can each accommodate up to three students. Visiting staff are provided with their own apartments within the same with their own apartments within the same building as their students.

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Further reasons to make Traidhos your fieldtrip choiceAmphitheater: for your outdoor performance or talent show

Classrooms: Visiting Schools Program has a number of classrooms that your class can use during your stay for introductions or evening journaling.

Computer facilities: Residential areas are fitted with wifi, the computer room is available for those without laptops.

International Telephone: located close to living area

Laundry: Coin operated washing machines are available for emergencies.

Medical room:Medical room: and qualified on-duty nurse

Risk Assessments: available on request

Science lab: Please enquire if your science group needs to use lab facilities

Snack Shop: A small snack shop operates on campus from 0800-1700

Souvenirs: Please ask VSP staff if you would like additional T shirts, key-rings and other souvenirs

Sports facilities: All students have access to the pool, basket ball courts and gym. Bookings to use squash, tennis and golf facilities can be made

VSVSP Staff: to brief and lead discussions, problem shoot and to facilitate your trip

Worksheets: site activity to help you plan a field trip booklet

Additional facilities for long-stay guests: Hair dressers, restaurant, and spa

We cater to your needs…..

With prior notification we are able to cater to all dietary needs. Food can be provided avoiding peanuts, shellfish, dairy products, and many others. We can cater for vegetarians, vegans, jains, and halaal diets.

Chiang Mai is a central location for visitors from all over the globe. As an institute that promotes global awareness we are fully attentive and accommodating to religious and dietary requirements. Religious services are available within the city at a number of locations. A private prayer room is also available on site upon request.

Many of our adventure activities can be catered to special needs and disabled participants. Many of our adventure activities can be catered to special needs and disabled participants. The Visiting Schools Program can provide a program and on-campus accommodation that is wheelchair accessible. Please contact our staff for more information.

“Amazing facilities!-like being in a resort. The students really liked the pool.”Louise Bitz, ( teacher, Holy Cross High School-Canada)

SAFETY: Traidhos cares for your students

Our Staff

When should we come???

November - February

32-41! C (89-105 F!)March - May

May - October

North Thailand has three distinct seasons: 1. The Hot (Summer) Season extends from March through May. 2. The Rainy Season, from May through October. 3. The Cool (Winter) Season, from November through February.

CChiang Mai's average annual temperature is a pleasant 25 C (77 F). During the hot (summer) season, daytime highs can reach 42 C (107 F). During the cool (winter) season, night-time lows can drop below 10 C (50 F) in the city and 4 C (39 F) in the mountains. Doi Inthanon and other peaks can experience freezing conditions at night.

Annual rainfall totals about 102 cm. Most of the rain falls during the six months from May through October. August is the wettest month, averaging 23 cm. Between January and March it is mostly dry.

VVSP welcomes schools throughout the year. Some actvities (eg rafting, caving, tent camping) are only available in certain months.

A safe environment for everyone is our constant priority. We want you to enjoy your out-of- school experience and will do all that we can to provide a campus and services reflecting international safety standards.

Visiting Schools Program ensures that: • Risk assessments (available on request) have been carried out for all sites and activities.• Standard operating procedures are followed for all activities• Safety briefings are given prior to each activity•Traidhos minivans are fitted with seatbelts• Outside contractors have the necessary skill and equipment• Lifejackets are worn for all water activities• Helmets are worn for all cycling,climbing, and rafting activities•• Measures are taken to prevent dehydration and sun stroke• Staff are trained in CPR and first aid• An on-campus nurse is on-call 24 hours-a-day• Hospitals and evacuation routes have been identified for all activities• A vehicle is on standby at Traidhos in the event of needing to evacuate to hospital• Staff carry well-equipped first aid bags•• Buildings are well maintained• Traidhos campus (an international school campus) is student friendly• Security guards are on duty day and night• Food can be arranged for students with special diets

Our staff is comprised of experienced trip coordinators and facilitators. Thai and Western staff come from a variety of educational backgrounds and specialties including outdoor education, youth development, science fieldwork, fine arts, and ESL.

Our Global Citizens

ABA Oman, OmanAbdul Rahman Kanoo International School, BahrainAdventure Cross Country, CanadaAmerican International School, Hong KongAmerican International School of Dhaka, Bangladesh American School of Japan, JapanAnglo-German School,Anglo-German School, SingaporeAustralian International School, Hong KongAustralian International School, SingaporeBacchus Marsh Grammar School, AustraliaBangkok Patana, ThailandBatu Hijau, IndonesiaBeacon School, PhilippinesBillanook College,Billanook College, AustraliaBinus School Simprung, IndonesiaBon Retreat, TibetBradbury School, Hong KongBritish International School, Shanghai ChinaBritish School Manila, PhilippinesCanadian International School, SingaporeCanberra Secondary School,Canberra Secondary School, SingaporeCarmel International School, Hong KongCebu International School, PhilippinesChristian Academy, JapanConcordian International School, ThailandConcordian International School, Hong KongEcole mondiale, IndiaFirbank Grammar School,Firbank Grammar School, AustraliaFrench International School, Hong KongGarden International School, MalaysiaGeelong College, AustraliaGerman European School, Singapore

Good Hope School, Hong KongGymnasium Starnberg, GermanyHanoi International School, VietnamHarrow International School, ThailandHKBU, Hong KongHoly Cross High School, CanadaHong Kong International School,Hong Kong International School, Hong KongHonour International School, LaosHutchins School, AustraliaInternational School of Bangkok, ThailandInternational School of Macau, MacauInternational School of Phnom penh, CambodiaIsland School, Hong KongIvanhoe GrammaIvanhoe Grammar, AustraliaJakarta International School, IndonesiaKardinia International College, AustraliaKhartoum International & Community School, SudanKiangsu and Chekiang College, Hong KongKiettisack International School, LaosKincoppal Rose Bay School, AustraliaKIS International School,KIS International School, ThailandKyoto International School, JapanLi Po Chun UWC, Hong KongLowther Hall, AustraliaMontessori School, Australia

Mowbray College, AustraliaNorth Jakarta International School, IndonesiaOsaka International School, JapanParkplace International School, ThailandPenang Uplands, MalaysiaPriory School, UKQatarQatar Academy, QatarRegents School , ThailandRenaissance College, Hong KongRoss School , USARuamrudee International School, ThailandSarasas Ektra, ThailandSekolah Global Jaya, IndonesiaSekolah Mentori Junior High,Sekolah Mentori Junior High, IndonesiaSekolah Pelita Harapan, IndonesiaSekolah Tiara Bangsa, IndonesiaShanghai International School, ChinaSingapore American School, SingaporeSomerset College, AustraliaSouth Asia IS (SAISA), South AsiaSt.St. Andrews, Canada

Uplands School , MalaysiaUptown Primary School, UAEUtahloy International School, ChinaUWCSEA, SingaporeVictoria English Primary School, Hong KongVictoria Shanghai Academy, China VVishwashanti Gurukul, IndiaYangon International School, MyanmarYew Chung International School, ChinaYew Chung International School, Hong KongYork School, Canada

Biking

Caving

Camping

To Golden Triangle

To Mae Hong Son

Community Service

Dam

Elephant

Forest Restoration Research Unit

Handicrafts

Hill Tribes

Kayak

Local Agriculture

Mountain

Rock Climbing

Temple

Trekking

Zip Wire

White Water RaftingMae Rim

Chiang Mai

Places We Visit (Driving Times from Traidhos)

1-Chiang Dao Cave (90mins)2-Chiang Dao Elephant Camp (60mins)3-Chiang Mai (45mins)4-Doi Inthanon (3hrs)5-Doi Suthep (55 mins)6-Elephant Conservation Center (90+mins)6-Elephant Conservation Center (90+mins)7-Mae Ngat Dam (60mins)8-Mae Sa Valley (45mins)9-Mae Tang Elephant Camps (60mins)10- Muang Kud (60 mins)11-Rock Climbing (90 mins)12-San Kamphaeng (60mins)13-Sop Kai (2 hrs)13-Sop Kai (2 hrs)14-Zip Wire (2hrs)

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P.O. Box 1, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50180Tel: +66-53-301-500 Fax: +66-53-301-507

E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.threegeneration.org

Visiting Schools ProgramChiang Mai, Thailand

*This brochure is printed on recycled paper with soy based ink2008