International Expeditions

Create unforgettable memories and embark on a journey of a lifetime with your child. Learn and grow through creative adventure together.

Located at 3,272 metres above sea level, the Laban Rata is where we will rest and eat before and after summit

Lodging prior to Kinabalu Park

Photography at the Summit of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

+ Date and Time

Departure

Airport HKG to BKI (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia)

Date 21 June, 2023 at 5pm

Flight AK239 | 4:15pm-7:10pm (Included)

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Return

Airport BKI to HKG

Date 25 June, 2023 at 8pm

Flight AK238 | 7:55pm-11:10pm (Included)

+ Perfect for

Ages 11+ (min. age 7, students under 11 must be accompanied by a parent)

Perfect for all adventure-seeking families! This is an epic expedition to the top of the highest peak between the Himalayas and New Guinea, Mount Kota Kinabalu (13,435 feet)! Under the guidance of Mo (certified Wilderness First Aid Responder and outdoor educator), trek through the lush rainforest and challenging terrain and learn how to capture the breathtaking sunrise at the summit like the pros at National Geographic. An adventure lover and avid photographer, Mo climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro when she was 13, Mt. Pisco when she was 16 and led a group of 12 students to the summit of Mt. Kota Kinabalu when she was 18. In the pre-departure briefing, Mo will ensure you have all necessary gear and training to make the climb a success. So, pack your bags and get ready for a thrilling adventure that will challenge and inspire you at the same time. And if you plan on coming with your child, this is the perfect opportunity for you to bond over an unforgettable climbing experience that will leave you with memories and photographs that last a lifetime.

+ Skills learned

  • Character Development leadership, confidence, compassion, responsibility, tolerance to adversity

  • Landscape Photography digital

  • Survival Skills

  • Moutaineering Safety

  • Creative Problem Solving

+ Course Fee

HK$19,500 (5D4N including airfare)

Registration Deadline 31 May, 2023

 

The lake front Villa Chicca in Lezzeno, near Bellagio is where we will stay

Marvel at masterpieces by legendary artists in museums in Milan

Plein-air Painting by Lake Como, Italy

+ Date and Time

Departure

Airport HKG to MXP (Milan, Italy)

Date Sat, 29 July, 2023 at 12am (28 July Evening)

Recommended Flight CX233 | 12:25am-7:35am

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Return Airport MXP to HKG

Date Sun, 6 August, 2023 at 7am

Recommended Flight CX234 | 12:35pm-6:25am

+ Perfect for

Ages 9+ (min. age 4, students under 9 must be accompanied by a parent)

Perfect for nature lovers, aspiring chefs and young artists ! Join us for a one-of-kind creative adventure that combines plein-air painting the stunning vistas, learning to cook authentic Italian dishes and kayaking on the clear blue waters of Lake Como. Be inspired by the breathtaking mountains that dot the shore line and the world-class museums in Milan. Escape to the stunning beauty of Lake Como for an unforgettable intergenerational summer camp experience that is designed to bring families together through art, nature and food. Under the expert guidance of practicing painter Mo, create an impressive portfolio of landscapes that distinguishes you from other students when applying to schools. Mo was admitted to a BFA programme at RISD and her work has been exhibited and collected internationally. When she was 16, she attended an art residency in Tuscany with MICA and she intends to recreate this transformative experience for her students. At the lakefront Villa Chicca, we will be living in community, creating flavors and colors and learning together. If capturing the spectacular landscape on canvas and cooking traditional Italian cuisine from scratch for your friends and family excites you, then this trip is perfect for you. Why wait? Give your family the thrilling gift of creative self-discovery and savour every moment in this experience of a lifetime!

+ Skills learned

  • Character Development collaboration, confidence, compassion, responsibility, adapting to new environments

  • Plein-air Painting acrylic, gouche, watercolor

  • Traditional Italian Cooking

  • Kayaking and water safety

  • Creative Problem Solving

+ Course Fee

HK$39,500 (9D8N excludes airfare)

Registration Deadline 30 June, 2023


Meet your instructor

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Mo Kwok

M.Ed Harvard, B.A. UChicago

Mo is Hong Kong’s leading project based learning educator and practicing artist. She specialises in creative media and the intersection between, art, design and technology. From electric skateboards to short films, cookie companies to ping pong competitions she has mentored Hong Kong’s brightest young minds in turning ideas into reality, passion and inquiry into social impact. 

Under the guidance of Scratch inventor Prof. Mitchel Resnick at. MIT Media Lab, she founded Lifelong Labs to transform the future of creative learning. Prior to Lifelong Labs, Mo studied political science and visual arts at University of Chicago, worked at the Harvard Art Museum and was a finalist to the Rhodes Scholarship. She dropped out of law school (HKU JD Candidate) to chase her dream.