Since 2016, DIA has provided outdoor learning opportunities where students are engaged with learning activities outside of the classroom. We surveyed students and parents after that event and have tailored this years’ offer to respond to the feedback. All of the trips and activities on offer will be linked to one or more of the following themes: Creativity, Activity, Service, or Application of Learning.
This year, we will be running local camps for Years 4-11 across the year and IB retreats in Jan 2024.
- Local Camps (Various dates): Open to all students in Years 4 to 6
- Local Camps (28 – 30 Nov, 2023): Open to all students in Years 7 to 11
- Year 12 IB retreat (4 – 6 Jan, 2024): Open to all students in Year 12
- Year 13 IB retreat (12 – 14 Jan, 2024): Open to all students in Year 13
Participation in Local Camps and retreat is optional for Years 4-13. We will be offering activity based learning in school for students not going to camp/retreat. All the camps/retreat will be chaperoned/supervised by DIA Secondary School teachers.
The cost for the trips is listed below. This cost includes all activities, transport, insurance and food.
|
Year Group |
Trip Name |
Dates |
Cost |
|
Year 4 |
UAQ Marine Club, UAE |
21 – 22 Feb, 2024 22 – 23 Feb, 2024 |
AED 1,182 |
|
Year 5 |
Al Mazra’a Camp, UAE |
15 – 17 Jan, 2024 17 – 19 Jan, 2024 22 – 24 Jan, 2024 |
AED 1,727 |
|
Year 6 |
Al Ain Adventure, UAE |
8 – 10 Jan, 2024 10 – 12 Jan, 2024 |
AED 2,027 |
|
Year 7 |
Al Mazra’a Camp, UAE |
28 – 30 Nov, 2023 |
AED 1,750 |
|
Year 8 |
UAQ Marine Club, UAE |
28 – 30 Nov, 2023 |
AED 1,850 |
|
Year 9 |
Bear Grylls Camp, UAE |
28 – 30 Nov, 2023 |
AED 1,950 |
|
Year 10 |
Oceanic Resort, Khorfakkan, UAE |
28 – 30 Nov, 2023 |
AED 1,750 |
|
Year 11 |
Plantation Camp, UAE |
28 – 30 Nov, 2023 |
AED 1,900 |
|
Year 12 IB retreat |
Longbeach Campground, RAK, UAE |
4 – 6 Jan, 2024 |
AED 1,550 |
|
Year 13 IB retreat |
Hotel, RAK, UAE |
12 – 14 Jan, 2024 |
AED 1,750 |
Kindly pay the amount through online payment system by 8 Oct, 2023 to reserve your place.
For any other enquiries regarding these trips, please email the following:
- Year 7: [email protected]
- Year 8: [email protected]
- Year 9: [email protected]
- Year 10: [email protected]
- Year 11: [email protected]
- Year 12: [email protected]
- Year 13: [email protected]
It is hoped that these camps will give students experiences that will inspire them to become caring global citizens. A global citizen is someone who is aware of the wider world, cares about people and the environment, and takes action to make the world a better place. Students will engage in sustainable service or gain awareness of issues that transcend national borders. Students will develop an understanding of issues of less developed economies, indigenous peoples, and environmental degradation and preservation while simultaneously helping people or building up cultural awareness and sensitivity. Students will plan and work as teams, strengthening their teamwork for a common goal of greater good. We look forward to your support for exciting camps in November 2023.
Cancellation Policy (Non-COVID related emergencies)
- Between 10 Oct, 2023 and 10 Nov, 2023 - 50% refund
- Between 11 Nov, 2023 and 18 Nov, 2023 - 25% refund
- After 18 Nov, 2023 - 0% refund