Earlier this month, our Grade 3, 4, and 5 students traded their classrooms for the great outdoors, embarking on their annual Week Without Walls camps, an experience that has become a cornerstone of holistic education at UIS.

Grade 3: Leaf and Learn in Xiangwo

Lush Hills of Xinxing County

Deep in the lush hills of Xinxing County, our youngest adventurers immersed themselves in the theme “Leaf and Learn.” Students stepped into the role of tea farmers, harvesting fresh leaves by hand from terraced gardens and learning the ancient art of tea-making from local masters. They explored pristine ecosystems as “Forest Detectives,” engaging all five senses to discover the secrets of woodland habitats. Back at camp, team challenges taught them that communication and trust are just as important as strength and speed.

Leaf and Learn 

Grade 4: High Adventure in Yingde

G4 CAMP 2026

Against the dramatic backdrop of Yingde’s legendary limestone karsts, our Grade 4 students embraced “High Adventure.” They pushed their limits on world-class climbing crags, learned to trust both their equipment and their teammates. Beneath the surface, they donned headlamps to explore ancient caves, marveling at glittering stalactites and underground streams. A heritage walk through a centuries-old village connected them to the rich cultural tapestry of rural Guangdong, proving that adventure comes in many forms.

Grade 5: Ready to Go! in Pak Lap

Our oldest primary students journeyed to the pristine wilderness of Pak Lap in Hong Kong’s Sai Kung Country Park. They hiked to remote campsites, mastering navigation and outdoor survival skills, building shelters, purifying water, and even lighting fires without matches. Kayaking through crystal-clear coves and scaling coastal cliffs, they discovered strengths they didn’t know they had. Team challenges on white sand beaches and a collaborative tie-dye session created bonds, and colorful shirts, that will last well beyond the trip.

G5/CAMP

Why Camps Matter

These experiences are far more than a few days away from school. They are carefully designed opportunities for students to develop resilience, adaptability, and collaboration, skills no textbook can teach. When a child conquers a climbing wall, navigates for their team, or simply offers a comforting word to a homesick friend, they grow in ways that stay with them long after the gear is packed away.

The laughter around campfires, the pride in a tent pitched together, the stories shared on the bus ride home, these are the moments that build confident, capable young people. Our students return with dirt on their shoes, stars in their eyes, and a deeper understanding of themselves and each other.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate another successful camp season, we are already looking forward to next year’s adventures. To our incredible teachers and China New Horizons staff who made this possible: thank you for your dedication, your patience, and your willingness to sleep in tents and hike endless trails. You are the reason these experiences transform our students.

To our families, thank you for trusting us with your children. We cannot wait to see them at next year’s camps.

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本月早些时候，我校三、四、五年级的学生走出教室，走进自然，开启了年度无墙周（Week Without Walls）探索营活动。这一活动已成为UIS全人教育的重要组成部分。

三年级：叶间学堂 · 象窝探秘

象窝山新兴县

在郁郁葱葱的新兴县象窝山，三年级的孩子们化身为“森林小侦探”，开启了一场“叶间学堂”的探索之旅。他们亲手采摘茶叶，跟随当地师傅学习传统制茶工艺；他们调动五感，在原始生态林中探秘。营地里的团队挑战让他们明白，沟通与信任，有时比力量与速度更为重要。

“叶间学堂” 

四年级：勇者征途 · 英德攀岩

G4 CAMP 2026

在英德壮丽的石灰岩峰林之间，四年级的同学们开启了“勇者征途”。他们在世界级的岩壁上挑战自我，学会信任装备、信任伙伴；戴着头灯深入古老溶洞，仰望钟乳石，聆听地下河的潺潺水声。他们还走进百年古村，感受岭南乡村的厚重文化，体会到冒险不止一种形式。

五年级：整装待发 · 香港白腊湾

五年级的学生来到香港西贡郊野公园的白腊湾，在原始自然中展开“整装待发”的挑战之旅。他们徒步抵达露营地，学习导航与野外生存技能，搭建庇护所、净化水源，甚至尝试无火生火。在清澈的海湾中划行皮划艇，攀爬海岸岩壁，孩子们发现了自己不曾察觉的勇气与力量。白沙上的团队挑战与共同完成的扎染作品，不仅留下了色彩斑斓的T恤，也织就了难忘的友谊。

G5/CAMP

营地教育的意义

这些经历，远不止是离开课堂的几天时光。它们是精心设计的成长契机，让孩子们在真实情境中锻炼韧性、应变力与协作精神——这些是教科书无法赋予的宝贵品质。当一个孩子成功登顶岩壁、为团队指引方向，或只是给想家的小伙伴送去一句安慰，他们都在悄然成长，收获将伴随他们一生。

营火旁的欢笑声、合力搭建帐篷时的自豪感、回程大巴上的故事分享……正是这些点滴时刻，塑造了一个个自信、坚韧的少年。我们的孩子们带着鞋上的泥土、眼中的星光，带着对彼此更深的了解与理解，满载而归。

展望未来

在庆祝又一届无墙周圆满落幕的同时，我们也已开始期待来年的精彩旅程。衷心感谢辛勤付出的老师们和China New Horizons工作人员，感谢你们的奉献、耐心，以及陪伴孩子们住帐篷、走山路的无怨无悔。正是因为有你们，这些经历才真正成为孩子们成长的契机。

感谢所有家长的信任与支持。我们期待着与孩子们在明年的无墙周中再出发！

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