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
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.