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FOREST GUARDIANS

               

Nature • Survival • Storytelling • Creative Expression

Overview

Program Schedule

Overview

Accommodation

Optional Activities

Duration

1 Week

Location

Da Nang, Vietnam

Program Cost

$450

Important Note

Volunteer Requirements

Program Overview

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The Junior Summer Creative Camp is a nature-based, experiential learning program designed for teenagers aged 12–18, combining environmental awareness, creative arts, and ethical storytelling.​

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The program is hosted across Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang coastline, and C4C/VEN facilities, with strict safeguarding, trained facilitators, and age-appropriate pedagogy.

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TO THE FOREST: Survival, Nature & Eco-Art

​Location: Son Tra Peninsula + VEN/C4C House
 

Age Group: 12–18


Physical Level: Moderate (guided hikes, no extreme trekking)

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand forest ecosystems and biodiversity

  • Build basic survival literacy

  • Develop situational awareness and respect for wildlife

  • Translate nature experience into creative expression

Key Activities:

Forest Literacy & Survival

  • Reading the sun, moon, wind, and terrain

  • Finding and filtering natural water sources

  • Basic shelter concepts and safety signaling

  • Wildlife awareness: snakes, insects, primates (no interaction, safety-first)

  • Risk awareness and decision-making in nature

 

Creative Output – Eco Printing:

  • Introduction to eco printing using leaves, bark, natural pigments

  • Textile or paper-based eco-art creation

  • Reflection through nature journaling

 

Final Output:

  • Eco-printed artworks

  • Mini exhibition at VEN/C4C House (open to parents & community)

SAFEGUARDING & WELLBEING (CRITICAL FOR JUNIORS)

  • Age-segmented groups (12–14 / 15–18 where needed)

  • Small group: 8 - 16

  • Clear parental consent & medical forms

  • Trained facilitators + water/forest safety professionals

  • Daily check-ins and reflection circles

  • No unsupervised free time in field locations

  • Trauma-informed and youth-centered facilitation

PROGRAM VALUE (WHY THIS IS STRONG FOR PARTNERS)

  • Unique positioning: Forest 

  • Strong alignment with experiential education trends

  • Scalable for:

    • Local youth

    • International juniors

    • Sending organizations (like Have A Dream)

  • Clear modular pricing and scheduling

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