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Pre-trip Briefing Notes
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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