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ASM

Field Trip 2026

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Rachel’s Learning Centre

RLC is an English outdoor education centre located in the hills of Castagneto Po near Turin.

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Since 2003, it has been a hub of adventure and environmentally-based programs for young people. It also has been delivering the Duke of Edinburgh International Award to many pupils since 2018.

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School trips are based on sustainable community projects and nature programs that help empower young people and reconnect them with nature.

107 KM FROM ASM

Rachel's Learning Centre -

“Reconnecting Kids with Nature”

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You will be here! Castagneto Po…

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La Morana

A large family run farmhouse with a riding stable, adventure course, archery range, canoeing and plenty of nature in a beautiful forest surrounding the site.

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Villa Cimena

We are located within the private park of the Villa Cimena where the children will be glamping. This beautiful parkland borders the Bosco del Vaj.

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We have the River Po at the bottom of the hill, where we run canoeing and raft building activities. Nearly all activities are 0 kms!

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Tents

The children will sleep in tents on raised beds (4 per tent)

The tents are on site, 50 meters away from the main house, showers and bathrooms and all activities

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Overview of Activities

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HORSE RIDING AND CARE

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MAP READING AND ORIENTATION

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TREKKING

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CANOEING

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ARCHERY

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ADVENTURE PARK

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BUSHCRAFT ACTIVITIES

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DAY 1

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Departure from ASM

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Settle in tents

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Program introduction, expectations

and goals

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LUNCH

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Team building activities

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Snack and creative activity

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DINNER

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Night walk experience

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DAY 2

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BREAKFAST

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Po River work: Canoeing/Raft building

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LUNCH

Orienteering and map reading

Adventure park

Pony excursion

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DINNER

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Campfire and toasting marshmallow

 

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DAY 3

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BREAKFAST

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Clean up, pack up and breakfast

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Nature Walk

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LUNCH

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Slideshow and final team building

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What to bring/pack

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  • backpack possibly with rain cover
  • sleeping bag
  • hiking boots or trekking shoes/running shoes
  • several pullovers/warm sweaters/hoodies
  • rain jacket
  • warm jacket
  • hat for cold and sun
  • safety gloves (riding gloves are appropriate)
  • sunscreen
  • sunglasses

*Please do NOT bring any devices (phones or ipads or video games & please no cand

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  • several t-shirts + shorts
  • at least two sportive trousers (long)
  • reusable bottle for water
  • indoor shoes
  • box for lunch and picnic
  • torch or head lamp
  • personal toiletries
  • bathing suit
  • medication if needed (must be labelled)

What not to bring: phones/iPads/electrical devices/ expensive clothes and jewellery/candy

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Safeguarding and Camp Counselors

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RLC has a safeguarding policy which states that it is essential that anyone who works or volunteers with children and young people have the knowledge and skills needed to keep children safe.

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To this end, all our staff and volunteers are DBS checked and fully trained in their field, and within the structure and safety parameters of our company.

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Meals- special dietary needs

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  • Meals are prepared onsite and are Italian cuisine
  • Alternative meals are provided to accommodate all …
    • dietary restrictions - food allergies, intolerances
    • religious dietary choices
    • Vegetarianism

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  • Birthdays will be celebrated with a special treat!

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Medical Forms and Emergency Care

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  • Complete medical form with as many details as possible
  • Please remind your children of what medications they take so they are aware- (children who get car sick may need to take medication before departure)
  • Please label all medicine with child’s name and doses/translation into English
  • Please provide your medical card if you have one (Tessera Sanitaria)- all students are covered by ASM field trip insurance

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Helpful Tips

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  • Please mark all items, especially boots/shoes & jackets as many children will have the exact same items (add colored string or beads to mark pairs)
  • Please pack clothing that children can layer on & off
  • If you buy new shoes..make sure your child is wearing them the week before to break them in! Good quality socks are also helpful!
  • If your child has never slept out of your home, a practice with a relative or close friend is recommended.

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Behavior Contracts

Your child (and you) will be asked to review and sign an ASM code of conduct to ensure that he/she follow all rules- as they would at school each day.

Cost

Includes all activities, insurance, internal transport, meals and 24 hour care €580.00

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IMPORTANT INFO:

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You will receive regular updates through the Seesaw platform while the students are away. As these days will be device-free for the students, any questions, concerns, or requests should be directed to

Ms. Barbara, the Field Trip Coordinator, at 331 8824941.

She will be in direct daily contact with each group throughout the trips.

Electronic devices/iPad’s/cellular phones/iPod’s are not allowed. Large backpacks are not permitted on the bus, so bring a small travel bag packed with books, cards, coloring supplies, etc. Backpacks are not permitted on the bus.

If there is bad weather or rain, students will be accommodated inside the villa.

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Teachers Accommodation

  • Teachers will be in the Villa Cimena situated directly opposite of the outdoor centre but 2 teachers will stay to sleep with students
  • The bedrooms have a view overlooking the camping area for the children

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Farewell Party at Villa Cimena!

  • Final night reflections and games
  • Evening meal and mini disco in the villa’s orangery

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For more information about Villa Cimena please check out this link

https://villa-cimena.it/en/home-page/

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