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sun Fun in the Summer camps for kids. By Carolynne Dear.
Wet and wild Aberdeen Boat Club Sail away (well, to Middle Island), with the Junior Summer sailing programme. Week-long camps run throughout June and July, with a choice of morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. Children must be aged seven or up and have "water confidence" to participate in Optimist courses. Book by June 6 for June courses, or June 20 for July. Details at 2518 9500, www.abclubhk.com.
Ark Eden Environmental group Ark Eden is running Eco Adventure camps on Lantau Island every Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout July and August. Catch a ferry from Central to spend the day farming, tree planting, swimming in secret waterfalls, island hopping, hiking, meeting Charlie the pig and enjoying an Eco barbecue. What could be nicer? Details at 6110 9293, www.arkedenonlantau.com.
Hebe Haven Yacht Club
Make a splash with Surf Hong Kong.
Cool off at Hebe Haven Yacht Club’s popular week-long courses. Children aged seven to 12 will love the Watersport Adventure Weeks – sailing, raft building, mini Olympics, junk trips, barbecues and more – while older kids and more serious
sailors can take part in HKSF certificate, Optimist and race training courses. Open to all, with discounts for members. June 30-August 29. Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung, 2719 0926, www.hhyc.hk.
Surf Hong Kong Wake up on some of the territory’s cleanest and most beautiful beaches at Tai Long Wan in Sai Kung Country Park with Surf Hong Kong’s fab summer camps. Its overnight camps vary from three to five nights for children aged eight-17 years. Camps run from June 30 to August 22, and are divided into Groms (eight-12 years) and Surfers (13-17 years). Pick up and drop off from Sai Kung and Central. Details at www.surfhongkong.com.
Treasure Island Hong Kong's biggest surf camp is back. Every week from June 23 to August 15, kids will be hitting the waves on beautiful Pui O Beach, Lantau. The camp welcomes kids aged five to 18 years, from beginners to young pros. Beginner "Grommet" classes focus on learning to surf and water safety, with beach games and arts and crafts thrown in. Older kids get the chance to surf, hike, mountain bike, kayak and spend a night under canvas. Details at 2984 8710, www.treasureislandhk.com. expat-parent.com
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