Welcome to Myanmar COR 17 PROGRAMMERS
About Camp OutReach (COR) Annual project initiated by NTU students Provides the Deaf community with opportunities to contribute back to society Organised by both the members of COR and the Deaf community Opportunity for our student volunteers to gain a better understanding of Singapore's Deaf culture
Camp OutReach (COR) Vision A sustainable platform for both the hearing and Deaf community to volunteer together locally and overseas Mission 1. COR committee members and Deaf participants to go through a yearlong journey of self-discovery and promote the spirit of volunteerism 2. COR committee members to gain greater understanding of the Deaf community in Singapore
Camp OutReach (COR) Motto: Breaking the Silence Bridge the silence between the two worlds; Deaf and hearing, through interaction opportunities between the hearing and the Deaf through our outings and CIP projects. Theme: Lost Ancient Civilisation 1. LACM (Lost Ancient Civilisation Myanmar), as Myanmar has an ancient background. 2. Group identity based on different civilisations to facilitate storyline and engagement. Lacedaemon Atlantis Cairo Maya
Project Overview Our project will encompass 3 aspects Community Involvement Project Deaf Exchange Storyline and Games
Important Details Date: 27 May - 4 June 2017 Location: Yangon Myanma Gonayung Housing (All Day) A Linn Yaung Nunnery Education School (Day 2-5) Yangon Central (Day 6-9) Mary Chapman School for the Deaf (Day 7) Host: Allan and Yi Fang
Community Involvement Project
A Linn Yaung Nunnery Education School Located in Mya Nandar Street, 69 Block, South Dagon The general population worked as labourers and are generally poor with little to no access to education. The nunnery school is a government registered monastery school that provides free education for all children in the vicinity. Population of student: Over 200
What will we do there? 1. Construction of Courtyard, Walkway and Drainage System 2. Village Interaction 3. Education
Construction (3 Aspects) Courtyard Walkway Drainage System Develop Infrastructure
Construction School started with zero, but has been given support since 2013. We will continue to develop the school s infrastructure. All construction will be done under the supervision of professional contractors.
Teaching Grade 1-5 children Life skills Useful skills they can use to support themselves in future Eg. Baking, cooking, handicraft Outdoor lesson (Nearby Supermarket) Communication skills Management of money
Full Day Excursion (6 th Day) Stimulate the children s interest in learning by bringing education outdoors Morning Shwedagon Pagoda Morning Planeterium (See Stars) Afternoon Zoological Park
Village Interaction Cook Meals at School Assist school with Cooking Bring food to villagers Interact with local villagers to learn more about Myanmar s culture.
Deaf Exchange
Mary Chapman School for the Deaf The Mary Chapman School for the Deaf provides education for the Deaf School Population: 300 pupils, 12 different ethnic group Age of Students: 5-18
Deaf Exchange Sharing of different Deaf cultures by Myanmar Deaf and Singaporean Deaf Done by presentation via slides Team performances on school s stage Games and interaction with the Deaf students
Storyline and Games
Storyline Entire trip will revolve around a storyline Lost Ancient Civilization Theme Daily quest Mini games Preparation for performance
Games (Day 7) Amazing Race Mass Games
Preview of Amazing Race Venue
Rest and Relax
Rest and Relax One day will be allocated for R&R to 3 different venues Morning Waterboom Themepark Afternoon Bogyoke Aungsan Market Evening Myanmar Plaza
Leadership Positions We want YOU
Leadership Roles 1) Assistant Group Leader Would you like to step out of your comfort zone and develop your leadership skills? Now is YOUR time to SHINE. Take up the role of an Assistant Group Leader (AGL) and work together with the Chief Group Leaders (CGLs) in leading activities, managing groups, ensuring safety and welfare and more! 2) Deaf Exchange IC Do you have a lot of DEAF PRIDE in you? Eager to share Singapore s Deaf Culture and Sign Language to the Deaf community in Myanmar? Come help to plan the programme and activities that will be conducted at Mary Chapman School of the Deaf! 3) Performance IC Want to express your creativity through a skit or dance performance? Ready to be a director during our COR trip? Come help to plan and choreograph a cultural exchange performance with our fellow PNP members!
Food, Accommodation, Transport
Food Food will be mainly prepared by hosts Food will be no pork, no lard for Muslims Fish Paste Noodle Shan Style Noodle Myanmar street food
Accommodation The accommodation will be at the guesthouse for all 9 days Guesthouse Sleeping Area Toilet
Transportation Main transport Vehicle Excursion transport Vehicle May not look exactly the same
Vaccinations Not compulsory Recommended: Typhoid (waterborne) Tetanus (rusty metal) Flu Jab Malaria Pills Optional (virus that affect liver): Hepatitis A Hepatitis B
Luggage Restriction Hand-carry + Backpack 10kg (Do NOT exceed!)
Summarized Itinerary Day 1 Travel to host Guesthouse Day 2-5 Nunnery School CIP Day 6 School Excursion Day 7 Mass Games and Deaf Exchange Day 8 R & R
Administrative Matters Price per pax Student: $300 Working adults: $350 Payment by 18 March 2017 Registration form includes (13 pages) Personal information Leaders registration form Medical form Indemnity form Ensure that passport are not expiring
Important Dates Deadlines Dates 4 March 2017 Submission of registration form 11 March 2017 Informing selected participants 18 March 2017 Payment of fees for selected participants Compulsory attendance for all participants Dates 13 14 May Precamp 27 May-4 June Actual Camp * In the case of over-subscription, interview sessions will be conducted with participants
Q & A
Further Questions Administrative Matters cor.cgl@gmail.com SMS: Bernie 9127 1662 Erwin 8200 9493 Dave 9665 0822 Pei Ning 8288 4295 Trip enquiries cor.programmer@gmail.com