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Outward
Bound Hong Kong
As the mist lifts over Tai Mong Tsai, the Headquarters of Outward
Bound Hong Kong, shadows of peaks, glittery coastline filled with
sea caves and stunning beaches appear. On any given day at Outward
Bound Hong Kong you can see youth and adults of all walks of life
challenging themselves as they learn to navigate the waters in kayaks
and sailboats. You may also see students taking risks on the high
ropes events, struggling to climb up a rock or mountain, and pushing
each other to build the best, most effective raft to set out onto
the water.
Outward Bound Hong Kong has a rich tradition of integrating personal
growth and development with group leadership and teamwork. One recent
24-year old graduate describes this integration well: "This
was a rewarding journey of discovery. I discovered the beauty of
nature, the power and enjoyment of teamwork, the skills of problem-solving,
true friendship, my own strengths and weaknesses, proper attitudes
towards other people and my potential."
Adventures at Outward Bound Hong Kong range from 5-15 days. Courses
at Tai Mong Tsai have incorporated a wide range of training facilities.
At their more remote center, Wong Wan Chau Adventure Base, participants
can catch a glimpse of the wild beauty, peace and tranquility of
the Southern End of Double Haven in Mirs Bay. Every year, OB Hong
Kong organizes international adult courses to such places as Malaysia,
Philippines, Japan, Nepal, Europe or America.
Following the early work in 1995, they began a new Outward Bound
School in China in 1998. Outward Bound Hong Kong is now working
to develop this into a fully self-sustaining stand alone operation.
What
students say about Outward Bound Hong Kong:
"I have spent half of my life running for money and power.
This course gave me many chances to review my life and search for
other values which are more important. It made me more human. I
was happy to reaffirm parts of myself that were perhaps slipping
in the hectic financial whirl of Hong Kong. I now have the confidence
and enthusiasm to include creativity in my life and begin to see
my life possibilities."
-- A 38-year-old participant on Intertouch Course (Public Course)
in 2000
"I fully experienced the power of team spirit. Without the
support and encouragement from team mates, I would not have gone
through the programme. I treasured the trust and care among team
members, and realised the critical elements and techniques to achieve
an effective team. More than that, the excellent leadership qualities
of some team members impressed me and I learned a lot from them.
This was the most memorable, rewarding and challenging experience
in my life!"
-- A 32-year-old participant on Leadership & Team Development
Course (Public Course) in 1999
CONTACT
OUTWARD BOUND HONG KONG:
Outward Bound Hong Kong
Tai Mong Tsai
Sai Kung, New Territories
Hong Kong
Bus: 852 2792 4333
Bus Fax: 852 27929877
E-mail: adoff@outwardbound.org.hk
Web Page: http://www.outwardbound.org.hk
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