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Explorers · Ages 7–9

Real challenge, real confidence.

Ranger-style adventures with patrols, badges and first proper height challenges, built so 7 to 9 year olds discover they can do more than they thought.

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

Winter Ranger Academy

Structured like a real ranger training path: patrols, badges, and a steady climb in challenge and trust, finishing with a summit kite-flying celebration.

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 · Builder's Badge

WhereAberdeen Country Park

What they’ll doRanger Academy induction: patrol teams and Ranger Log booklets. Then pioneering, building structures with rope and poles, team challenges and designing a patrol flag.

What they’ll take from itTeamwork and hands-on construction skills.

WhereChung Hom Kok technical site

What they’ll doHarness-up and safety briefing, then the Tyrolean traverse and a first supervised abseil.

What they’ll take from itConfidence and trust at height. The day most campers come home saying “I did something I didn’t think I could.”

WhereNong Ping Shan, Sai Kung

What they’ll doA bamboo forest hike to the summit, a build-your-own-kite workshop and flying them together, then a campfire circle with hot chocolate, a reflection on the week and a card for home.

What they’ll take from itResilience on the trail, and a proud, relaxed close to camp.

Bring todayTrail-ready shoes.

IncludedFacilitator-led activities and all materials, including climbing gear · hot chocolate at the closing campfire · coach from Central Pier 9 · an APA Buff to keep
Bring every dayPacked lunch · water bottle · clothes for the weather
Explorers at Camp APA
Explorers at Camp APA
Explorers at Camp APA
Explorers at Camp APA
What they’ll grow

Teamwork, courage and real skills.

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

Teamwork in a patrolSmall patrol teams that plan, build and solve challenges together.
Courage at heightTyrolean traverses and first abseils, with challenge by choice.
Practical skillsKnots, pioneering structures and trail skills they can actually use.
ResilienceSummit hikes where finishing together is the goal.

Where Explorers 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 Explorers build on their skills instead of repeating them.

EASTER · APRILLand and waterClimbing, coastal exploring and paddling.
SUMMER · JUNE–AUGUSTOn the waterSnorkelling, kayaking and island days, plus first overnight camps.
WINTER · DECEMBERWinter Ranger AcademyThis year’s theme: badges in building, ropes and summit skills.
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 ropes and height activities.
Supervised technical gearHarnesses, helmets and ropes are fitted and checked by facilitators.
Qualified, background-checked facilitatorsFirst-aid certified, trained to APA’s own standards, and every lead carries a radio, phone and first aid kit.
Clear weather rulesBlack Rainstorm or Signal 3 at 6:30am cancels that day, with a make-up day.

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.

Yes. Everything works on challenge by choice: facilitators coach each camper through it, and nobody is pushed beyond what they’re ready for.

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 earn their Ranger badges?

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