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Secondary Ready Course (Step Up to Form 1) 
Age 11-12

Get ready for Form 1!
5 days of outdoor experiential learning experience, practical routines and peer‑confidence building.

QUICK FACTS 

Who is it for?

  • Primary 6 (≈ 11–12 years)

  • Intermediate / Journey-based

How Long? When?

5 Days 4 Nights 

Course Date: 



***You are also welcome to form your own group of 12 participants**

Group Size?

12 per group
 

Instructor-to-participant ratios:

General land-based, non-technical activities – 1:12

Activities with technical elements (i.e. water, high element) – 2:12

Where?

OBHK Tai Mong Tsai (TMT) Base and Hong Kong coastal / country park areas

Accommodation:
Combination of 2 nights wild camping and base dormitories (weather dependent)

How Much?

HKD 6,000

*All meals included. 
***Dietary needs and allergies catered for

Certificate?

YES, of course! 

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COURSE OVERVIEW

The Secondary Ready Course is designed to take young people beyond a short holiday and into a purposeful preparation experience for secondary school. Over five days of journey, participants practice everyday routines, social skills and simple self‑management in a supported setting. Through team tasks, camp routines and nightly reflection, they discover positive habits and leave with practical steps they can use from Day One at secondary school.

Who is it for?

  • Primary 6 students preparing to enter Form 1, and parents who want a structured, supportive way to build independence, social confidence and practical habits before term starts. 

  • Suitable for individuals and school groups 

  • No previous Outward Bound experience is required

Why Outward Bound?

Outward Bound Hong Kong (registered charity since 1970) has helped hundreds of thousands of young people build resilience, confidence and practical life skills through accredited experiential programmes.

Our instructors are AEE‑accredited and safety‑trained, specializing in journey-based development for teenagers.

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What will your kids experience?

CHALLENGE. REFLECTION.
COACHED FEEDBACK

Example journey activities (weather and group ability dependent):

  • Hiking along Hong Kong’s coastal and country park trails

  • Sea kayaking between bays and islands

  • Wild camping for two nights under the stars

  • Orienteering and expedition route planning

  • Classic jetty jump challenge

  • Challenge ropes course

  • Stream exploration and/or gorge walking 

  • Campcraft: tent pitching, cooking outdoors, caring for shared equipment

Participants will journey out from Tai Mong Tsai base to explore signature islands, coastline and geoparks, discovering stories, history and natural habitats of Hong Kong along the way.

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Learning Outcomes

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Throughout the journey, participants will gain #FutureSkills through progressive, real‑world challenges such as kayaking, hiking, jetty jump, route planning and more.​

 

They will:​

  • Establish reliable daily routines (packing, timekeeping, simple self‑care)

  • Increase social confidence for joining new peer groups and making friends

  • Develop basic coping strategies for nerves and setbacks

  • Practice collaboration, responsibility and role‑taking in small teams

What difference can parents see?

  • More independent morning routines: packing, dressing and preparing for the day with less prompting.

  • Better timekeeping: arrives on time, follows simple schedules and completes morning tasks.

  • Practical self-care: tidier belongings, basic hygiene and responsibility for personal items.

  • Greater social confidence: initiates conversations, joins peer groups and makes new friends more readily.

  • Willingness to try new things: less hesitation with unfamiliar activities and greater resilience after setbacks.

  • Simple problem‑solving and teamwork: shares tasks, follows roles and contributes to group plans.

  • Calmer start‑of‑term behaviour: reduced anxiety about Day One, and use of basic calming/asking‑for‑help techniques.

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Safety Highlights 

1. All sessions run by experienced, qualified, competent full‑time instructors

2.Instructor-to-participant ratios:

   General land-based, non-technical activities – 1:12

   Activities with technical elements – 2:12

3. Comprehensive risk assessments and emergency protocols

4. Robust child safeguarding policies and ongoing staff training

5. Programs aligned with standards from the Outward Bound International network and overseen by an independent External Risk Management Committee, with institutional accreditation from the Association for Experiential Education (AEE).

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Medical & Fitness Requirements

1. Submit completed medical form and consent

2. Inform us of allergies, medications, or special needs

3. Basic fitness required (able to join school PE lesson)

READY TO ENROL?

Course Fee: HKD 6,000

What is included?

  • All instructor-led sessions

  • All equipment

  • Accommodation

  • All meals

  • Local transfers during programme

  • Pre‑course briefing for parents/guardians
     

What to bring?
(For reference only. A full packing list will be provided upon enrolment.)

  • Daypack

  • Water bottle

  • Closed-toe shoes (hiking)

  • Spare clothes

  • Light rain jacket

  • Sun hat

  • Swimwear & towel

  • Toiletries

  • Small torch

  • Personal medication (clearly labelled)
     

IMPORTANT: Insurance Information

Please note that personal insurance is not included in our course fees. While not mandatory, we highly recommend that participants arrange their own comprehensive travel or personal accident insurance for the entire duration of the course. This policy should cover medical expenses (beyond public healthcare), personal liability, and emergency evacuation, especially considering the outdoor nature of our programs.

Payment Method: Credit card, FPS, bank transfer.

Sponsorship: Eligible for Working Family and Student Financial Assistance

General Refund Policy: 

  • If for personal/ family circumstances you need to cancel and refund your program, after the deduction of the HKD1,000 administration charge, you can obtain a conditional refund according to the following conditions:

    • The remaining balance will be refunded providing written notice is received at least 30 working days prior to program commencement.  

    • 50% of the balance will be refunded for written notice received 20 working days prior to program commencement.  

    • No refund will be made if written notice of cancellation is received less than 20 working days before program commencement. 

  • OBHK reserves the right to cancel a program for various reasons. OBHK may also refuse participation in the program at its sole discretion, determines to be incapable of meeting the rigors or requirements for participating in the program: 

  • o   A full refund or an alternative program will be offered. There is no administration charge incurred. 

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FAQ

Q: How strenuous is the course?

A: Participants will hike and/or kayak for several hours per day with rests. Basic fitness is required, and instructors pace the group according to conditions and ability.

Q: Do participants need to be strong swimmers?

A: No, but they should be comfortable around water. Lifejackets are worn for all water activities and instructors provide close supervision.

 

Q: What happens in bad weather?

A: Activities adapt to conditions; safety is prioritised. Some sessions may move to alternative land-based options.

Q: Are instructors first-aid trained?

A: Yes — all lead instructors hold current first-aid and water-safety qualifications.

Q: Can my child take medication?

A: Yes — disclose and label medication on the medical form; staff will store/administer as required.


 

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Course Date
Enjoy the EARLY BIRD price from now until 12 April.
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