YMCA of Singapore is a Christian organisation, affiliated worldwide, which seeks to serve and enrich all members of the community, regardless of race,

language or religion, through wholesome programmes to develop Body, Mind and Spirit, which are based on Christian principles.

Mission Statement

The YMCA Story

Appalled by the terrible living conditions in London for young

working men, Sir George Williams (at age 23) started the

YMCA in 1844 in London. After 160 years, YMCA movement

has been established in 124 countries, with more than 45

million members in over 14,000 local YMCAs.

Founded in 1902, YMCA of Singapore is a Christian

organisation, affiliated worldwide, which seeks to serve and

enrich all members of the community, regardless of race,

language or religion, through wholesome programmes, to

develop Body, Mind and Spirit, which are based on Christian

principles.

Continues to be relevant in meeting needs

Patron-in-Chief - President S R Nathan

YMCA of SingaporeYMCA of Singapore

YMCA

International

House

Provide affordableaccommodation

for travelers

YMCA

International

House

Provide affordableaccommodation

for travelers

YMCA

School

GCE ‘O’ & ‘A’ Levels;Tertiary education

YMCA

School

GCE ‘O’ & ‘A’ Levels;Tertiary education

YMCA

CDC / SDC

Child developmentand Student Care

Centres

YMCA

CDC / SDC

Child developmentand Student Care

Centres

YMCA

Programmes

Community Service,International Programmes,

Project Bridge,Volunteer Programmes

& Lifestyle Programmes

YMCA

Programmes

Community Service,International Programmes,

Project Bridge,Volunteer Programmes

& Lifestyle Programmes

• Y Visits

• Y Chorus

• Y Outing

• Y Green Fingers

• Y Arts Challenge

• Y Dance Outreach

• Y Camp Challenge

• Y Proms @ the Park

• YMCA Project Bridge

• YMCA Festival of Love

• Y Nature Walks

• Y Reading Clubs

• Care to Dance

• Y Confidence

• Y Movies Escapades

• Y Photo Clubs

Our surpluses support the

Y Service Programmes

Our surpluses support the

Y Service ProgrammesTouching lives, Lifting spirits

Briefing

Notes

2013

Treks: Cameron HighlandsFarmstay and Gunung Irau Climb

Objectives of trip

contactscontactsTrip Leader:

Gracie Ngoi

(65) 9754 1449

Asst. Trip Leader:

Vivien Sng

(65) 9754 1449

Cameron highlands

• Cameron Highlands is a highland region

located about 121 km east of Ipoh and

about 214 km north of Kuala Lumpur, in

Pahang, Malaysia.

• At 5,000 ft (1,500 m) above sea level it is

the highest area on the mainland, enjoys a

cool climate, with temperatures no higher

than 25 °°°°C and rarely falls below 12°°°°Cyear-round.

Cameron highlands

• Gunung Irau is 2110 m (6900ft), making it

the tallest peak in Cameron Highlands and

the 15th tallest in Malaysia

• Mossy forest and fairyland, cold wind and

misty clouds; are some of the

characteristics of Gunung Irau

Please…

• Do not drink from unknown water sources. Only

drink boiled water.

• Listen to your guides. Safety to be observed at all times.

• Let us know if you need to leave the group at

any time. Again this is for your own safety.

For your own safety

DAY 1

• Overnight Coach Departure from

Singapore to Malaysia

• Depart Singapore by coach.

Meeting Point at YMCA Lobby

(gather at 9.45pm)

Please note that YMCA reserves the right to make

programme changes due to extenuating circumstances.

DAY 2• Arrive Ipoh for breakfast

(Ipoh Famous Foh San Dim Sum Restaurant)

• Check-in to Moonriver Lodge

• Farm Orientation

• Lunch at Moonriver Lodge• Gardening for food programme

• Water Trail Trek (Optional)

• Return to lodge for free & easy time

• Dinner

• Rest Early(Lunch and Dinner provided, Breakfast in Ipoh at your own cost)

Please note that YMCA reserves the right to make

programme changes due to extenuating circumstances.

DAY 3 • Rise and shine. Breakfast at 7am

• Check out of Moonriver Lodge

• Transfer out for Gunung Irau trek (Estimated trek duration: 6-8hrs)

• Check in to Hotel Brinchang

• Wash Up

• Steamboat dinner

• Free and Easy

– Night market– Foot reflexology

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Provided)

Please note that YMCA reserves the right to make

programme changes due to extenuating circumstances.

DAY 4• Rise and shine

• Depart Brinchang Town for Bharat Tea

Plantations. Breakfast. 845am

• Stopover at Lata Iskandar Waterfall. 1100am

• Lunch (own cost)

• Arrival Singapore YMCA by 10pm

(Breakfast provided)

Please note that YMCA reserves the right to make

programme changes due to extenuating circumstances.

!!!Gardening and Harvesting

!Views on a Great Day

!!!Summit Success

!Brinchang Night Market

!!!Breakfast with a View

Packing List

Rule of thumb:

• Weight: Keep it light

• Do you really need it?

• Waterproof your bag with plastic

bags/ziplocs

• REMEMBER YOUR PASSPORT!

(6 mths validity)

Packing List

Trekking Specifics:

• Shoes with sturdy soles and good grip

• Sandals / Slippers / Rubber shoe a.k.akampung adidas

• Gloves (For protection during trekking and

farming)

• Whistle

• Torchlight or Headlight

Packing List

Trekking Clothing:

• Trekking attire (Quick-dri t-shirt &

comfortable pants or bermudas; no jeans

– clothing you do not mind dirtying)• Rain jacket (poncho not advisable)

• Fleece jacket/sweater

Packing List

Miscellanous:

• Passport and visa (if necessary)

• Waterbottle or hydration pack (at least 1.5 L)

• Whistle

• Binoculars (optional)

• Toiletries and Spare glasses (case), Contact

lenses and cleaning solution

Packing List

Miscellaneous:

• Camera, spare batteries and charger

• Telephone charger and spare batteries

• Sunblock and insect repellent

• Wet wipes

• Hand sanitizer

• Own recycling/plastic bags for

laundry/shoes/waterproofing use.

• Personal medication

• Energy bars / snacks

See’ya

on the

Trails