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Adventurers · Ages 10–12

Lead, climb, take ownership.

Our most technical camps for 10 to 12 year olds: real rock, timed ropes challenges and survival skills, with every camper taking a turn as team lead.

Next: Winter 202616–18 · 21–23 · 28–30 DecHK$3,400 · 8:30am–5pm
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This season · Winter 2026

Expedition Ops: Winter Deployment

Expedition teams with a rotating team lead take on real rock climbing, a timed Tyrolean relay and survival skills, then lead the hike to the summit and build their own campfire.

DATESDates available16–18 December
21–23 December
28–30 December 2026
EACH DAYCentral Pier 9, 8:30amBack at 5:00pm. We travel to each site together by coach, on foot or by ferry, depending on the day. See map
PRICEHK$3,400 per camperEarly bird: code WINTER26 for 10% off until Sunday 15 November.
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Day 1 · Summit Skills

WhereMonkey Buttress, Braemar Hill

What they’ll doMission briefing and team-lead roles, then rock climbing and bouldering on graded routes, and a survival skills workshop: shelter basics, fire safety and water filtration.

What they’ll take from itTechnical climbing skill and real outdoor know-how.

WhereChung Hom Kok technical site

What they’ll doBuddy gear checks, a timed Tyrolean team relay, and an abseil with a “rescue buddy” twist.

What they’ll take from itPushing personal limits and trusting the team under pressure.

WhereNong Ping Shan, Sai Kung

What they’ll doAdventurers lead a longer route up through the bamboo forest, build and fly kites at the summit, then build and manage their own campfire, with hot chocolate, a reflection on the week and a card for home.

What they’ll take from itLeadership, and putting Day 1’s fire-safety skills into practice.

Bring todayTrail-ready shoes.

IncludedFacilitator-led activities and all materials, including technical climbing gear · a dedicated fire-safety supervisor on Day 3 · hot chocolate · coach from Central Pier 9 · an APA Buff to keep
Bring every dayPacked lunch · water bottle · clothes for the weather
Adventurers at Camp APA
Adventurers at Camp APA
Adventurers at Camp APA
Adventurers at Camp APA
What they’ll grow

Leadership, earned.

Every day follows the APA Learning Cycle: frame the challenge, do it, review it with a facilitator, and take the lesson home.

LeadershipEvery Adventurer takes a turn leading their expedition team.
Technical climbingGraded routes on real Hong Kong rock, coached by climbing facilitators.
Survival and fire safetyShelter, water and fire skills, built from theory to hands-on practice.
Looking after othersBuddy checks and rescue-buddy challenges where the team keeps each other safe.

Where Adventurers sits on the Camp APA ladder:

DiscoverersAges 5–6ExplorersAges 7–9AdventurersAges 10–12NavigatorsAges 13–15
Easter · Summer · Winter

One camp is a great week. Coming back is a journey.

New themes every season, so returning Adventurers build on their skills instead of repeating them.

EASTER · APRILLand and waterClimbing, coasteering and paddling challenges.
SUMMER · JUNE–AUGUSTOn the waterKayaking, snorkelling and island days, plus overnight camps.
WINTER · DECEMBERExpedition OpsThis year’s theme: rock, ropes and a team-led summit.
Safety

The standards schools hold us to.

APA is Paddle UK’s delivery partner in Asia: audited by them, and trusted to train and certify other coaches. Our risk assessments draw on best practice from the UK, US and New Zealand, refined over 25 years of programs across Asia. Prevention over cure. How we keep campers safe

1 facilitator per 12, minimumThe ratio increases for climbing and ropes activities.
Dedicated fire-safety supervisorOn hands-on fire-building days.
Supervised technical gearHarnesses, helmets, ropes and crash pads, checked by facilitators.
Qualified, background-checked facilitatorsFirst-aid certified and trained to APA’s own standards.

What parents say

“Challenging and memorable experiences, even for the first timer. Very good leaders for the team, fun and care. My boy loved it.”Agnes C. · ★★★★★ Google review
“My kid joined their 5D4N Navigator camp and loved it. Although the weather was not perfect, the counsellors in the camp totally managed it. She’s grown up a lot after just 5 days. Thanks a lot.”Kids K. · ★★★★★ Google review

Read all reviews on Google · 4.7 ★ from 44 reviews

Common questions

Anything else? WhatsApp us on 5509 8548.

No. Routes are graded, so first-timers and experienced climbers are both challenged at the right level.

Yes. Add their names when you book and we will always place at least two together.

Every day has a planned wet-weather alternative. If a Black Rainstorm Warning or Typhoon Signal 3 or above is in force at 6:30am, that day is cancelled and we arrange a make-up day.

Places are paid in full when you book. 25% of the fee is a non-refundable deposit. Cancel more than 60 days before the camp for a 75% refund, or 60 to 8 days before for a 50% refund; within 8 days, no refund is possible. Full policies in Parent Info.

Ready to lead the expedition?

Winter 2026: three December weeks, HK$3,400. Early bird WINTER26 saves 10% until 15 November.

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Camp APATel (+852) 2792 7160 · WhatsApp 5509 8548 · camp@apa.co · Part of Asia Pacific Adventure