KinderWorld launches classroom on the high seas

September 05, 2015 | 16:20

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Outward Bound Vietnam has recently rolled out an exciting new outdoor adventure-based experiential learning concept through a three-day sea expedition off Quy Nhon in Vietnam’s south central coast.

Kayaking training at Quy Nhon Beach for the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union
of Binh Dinh Province

The expedition, which successfully ended on August 30, included members from Outward Bound Vietnam, Outward Bound Singapore and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Binh Dinh province.

Outward Bound Vietnam is a life skills training centre belonging to KinderWorld Education Group, one of Singapore’s leading educational service providers in Vietnam.

The sea journey set off from Tan Thanh economic area in Cat Hai commune where the Outward Bound Vietnam campus will be developed. The members embarked on a 55 kilometre kayak journey to the surrounding islands off the waters of Binh Dinh before arriving at their final destination on Quy Nhon beach where training in kayaking technical skills were conducted for the members of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Binh Dinh. Other activities to promote the concept of outdoor adventure based experiential learning of Outward Bound were also conducted for students from Cat Hai commune.

According to the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Binh Dinh, the event provided students with a valued opportunity to study as well as exchange experience and culture with skilled instructors who direct and organise life skills training programmes.

Lu Yi Gideon, assistant director (training), Outward Bound Singapore, said, “This expedition is a demonstration of KinderWorld’s capability and strong commitment to establish an Outward Bound Centre here in Binh Dinh. During the last couple of days, the new kayakers gain self-confidence as their paddling skills improve. They also displayed perseverance as they endured long days and tough conditions.”

“These three skills, self-confidence, resilience and teamwork are just some of the many important values that an Outward Bound programme can instill in our youth today,” Gideon added.

Outward Bound Vietnam is the newest member of Outward Bound International, a membership organisation of the worldwide Outward Bound network that currently operates in 34 countries and serves over 250,000 participants each year. Outward Bound Vietnam will soon open to all youths in Vietnam and Asia Pacific.

Sea Expedition of Outward Bound Vietnam and Outward Bound Singapore