OrcaNation School Programmes Destinations

School programmes destinations

Rawa Island, Malaysia

Rawa is an exclusive tropical island fringed with white sand beaches and pristine coral reefs.

Situated within the Sultan Iskandar Marine Park, our protected reefs harbour unique biodiversity, with sharks and turtles being a regular sight on our snorkel trips.

Take the plunge into our coasteering and kayak activities, all guided by qualified instructors.

School programme activities in Rawa can include:

  • SCUBA Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Stand up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
  • Kayaking
  • Intertidal exploration
  • Bushcraft
  • Survival skills
  • Cooking classes
  • Batik making
  • Science and fieldwork
  • Camping

Students participating in our Rawa programme will stay in the Rawa Island Resort, OrcaNation’s exclusive partner on the island.

Rompin State Park, Malaysia

Experience Malaysia’s second largest National Park, an untouched home to iconic rainforest species.

Stay in the heart of a 130 million year old rainforest, waking up to the sound of gibbons in the towering trees.

Explore the rivers and waterfalls and encounter a spectacular diversity of plants and animals.

School programme activities in Rompin State Park can include:

  • Rainforest hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Abseiling
  • Rock Climbing
  • Night hike
  • Bushcraft
  • Survival skills
  • Batik
  • Cooking classes
  • Science and fieldwork
  • Camping

During school trips to Rompin State Park, students and staff will stay at the Rompin State Park Resort.

Tioman Island, Malaysia

As students step off the jetty and onto Tioman Island, they’ll enter an island paradise.

Students can enjoy the stunning marine life right near the shore, or try to spot the endemic species on the island while hiking through the thick primary and secondary rainforests.

School programme activities on Tioman Island can include:

  • SCUBA Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Rainforest hiking
  • Mangrove exploration
  • Bushcraft
  • Camping
  • Survival skills
  • Batik
  • Cooking classes
  • Intertidal exploration
  • Science and fieldwork

OrcaNation programmes on Tioman Island can be held at Paya Beach Resort on the west side of the island.

Sedili Besar, Malaysia

Just two hours from the border with Singapore, Sedili Besar allows students to immerse themselves in the Kampung lifestyle.

Students will enjoy hands on activities while learning about how this fishing village transformed with the introduction of agriculture. Explore the creatures on the rocky seashore, play on the beach or take a trek into a rainforest teeming with the calls of gibbons.

School programme activities on Sedili Besar can include:

  • Rainforest hiking
  • Mangrove exploration
  • Intertidal exploration
  • Bushcraft
  • Camping
  • Survival skills
  • Batik
  • Cooking classes
  • Science and fieldwork

OrcaNation programmes in Sedili Besar will be held at the Sea Horizon Resort, based along the East coast of Malaysia.

Johor & Desaru, Malaysia

Our locations in Johor & Desaru are designed for school groups from Singapore or Malaysia, where students can spend 2-4 nights away from home in a safe and immersive environment. Each site we work with has its own unique character and the location we recommend will entirely depend on your desired learning objectives for the programme.

Our programme activities in Johor & Desaru can be built around the following pillars of outdoor education (all tailored to you!)

  • Personal challenge & resilience
  • Local culture immersion
  • Team-building and soft skill development
  • Ecology & nature awareness
  • Sustainability & environmental literacy
  • New skills & personal growth
  • Industry & farming
  • Citizen science

Contact us to find out more!

Bintan Island, Indonesia

Just a short ferry ride away from Singapore lays an island filled with adventurous activities and the kampung spirit.

Bintan island is the ideal destination for students to observe the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals in action. Let your students immerse themselves in the local way of life through the arts, farming, sports and service.

School programme activities in Bintan can include:

  • SCUBA Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Stand up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
  • Kayaking
  • Rainforest hiking
  • Mangrove exploration
  • Bushcraft
  • Water sustainability
  • Community service
  • Survival skills
  • Farming
  • Batik
  • Cooking classes
  • Intertidal exploration
  • Science and fieldwork

OrcaNation programmes in Bintan can be held at either LooLa Eco-Adventure Resort or at Trikora Beach Resort.

LooLa Eco-Adventure, Bintan Island, Indonesia

OrcaNation is proud to announce our official partnership with LooLa Eco-Adventure on Bintan Island.

LooLa’s commitment to sustainability creates a perfect atmosphere for students to learn about the ocean and freshwater ecosystems.Students will also challenge themselves during adventurous activities on land and at sea.

School programme activities in Bintan can include:

  • Stand up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
  • Kayaking
  • Rainforest hiking
  • Mangrove exploration
  • Bushcraft
  • Water sustainability
  • Community service
  • Survival skills
  • Farming
  • Batik
  • Cooking classes
  • Intertidal exploration
  • Science and fieldwork

Bali, Indonesia

Dip into the many colors of Bali’s palette when you visit the vibrant green rice paddies, black sandy volcanoes and crystal blue waters.

With activities for your future adventurers, scientists and artists alike, a trip to Bali is one that your students will never forget.

School programme activities in Bali can include:

  • SCUBA Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Stand up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
  • Hiking up a volcano
  • White water rafting
  • Coral restoration
  • Intertidal exploration
  • Bushcraft
  • Survival skills
  • Cooking classes
  • Batik making
  • Science and fieldwork

During our Bali programmes school groups can stay in the south of the island or in the north of the island.

Flores Island and Komodo National Park, Malaysia

Around Flores Island, students will be greeted by landscapes and wildlife that are like nothing they’ve seen before.

Seek out the Komodo Dragons on the shore, and the Manta Rays in the sea. Trek to some of the most remote villages on the planet and swim in a crystal blue cave pool. Your students will learn about the tropical ecosystems surrounding this island, as well as its astounding evolutionary history that created such a unique landscape.

School programme activities on Flores Island can include:

  • SCUBA Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Kayaking
  • Rainforest hiking
  • Cave exploration
  • Cultural Village Visit
  • Bushcraft
  • Camping
  • Survival skills
  • Service Projects
  • Cooking classes
  • Science and fieldwork

OrcaNation programmes on Flores Island will be based along the coastline of the town of Labuanbajo.

Singapore

Singapore is truly a city in nature. With a future-thinking urban environment tucked into biodiverse tropical ecosystems, school trips around the island are sure to offer something for everyone.

School programme activities in Singapore can include:

  • Stand up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
  • SCUBA Diving
  • Kayaking
  • Rainforest hiking
  • Mangrove exploration
  • Bushcraft
  • Urban sustainability
  • Survival skills
  • Farming
  • Cooking classes
  • Intertidal exploration
  • Science and fieldwork

OrcaNation can run Singapore programmes in a variety of locations including but not limited to Pasir Ris Park, Pulau Ubin, the Ground Up Initiative, the Boys Brigade and more!

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Testimonials

“I just love how dedicated OrcaNation is to education and conservation. Students leave loving the staff and loving their experiences. From the dives to the educational activities to the fun on the beach, it has always been a fabulous experience working with OrcaNation!”

The International School of Kuala Lumpur

“I am very happy to recommend OrcaNation without hesitation as a highly accomplished and professional team. They always go to great lengths to ensure that our students are well looked after and their back-stage team always work very closely with us to ensure that every detail is planned with impressive attention to detail.”

Tanglin Trust School

“We organised and completed our first Grade 9 expedition with OrcaNation in November 2019. From the initial point of planning the itinerary, to conducting a recce of the site, to then seeing the full delivery of the programme, it is fair to say that I was nothing short of being extremely impressed with the OrcaNation team. A highly dedicated and extremely professional company, who fully understand the diverse needs of schools and the concept of holistic education. I fully recommend OrcaNation to any school or college looking for the very best learning experiences in outdoor education!”

SJII Singapore

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