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HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Adventure Training Activities (2023-25) Adventure Discovery   Under the “HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Adventure Training Activities (2025-27)” funded by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission, the Hong Kong Award for Young People is launching the “Adventure Discovery” programme and it is now open for application. The programme includes diverse elements such as adventure training, emerging sports, environmental protection, innovative technology, volunteer service and etc. Programme objectives: In line with the “Youth Development Blueprint,” the programme targets to provide adventure training activities of quality and scale for young people in a structured manner. Through taking part in adventure training and a series of experiential activities under the progressive guidance and involvement of instructors, the programme aims to improve young people’s physical and mental well-being, and foster their positive thinking, resilience, sense of discipline and team spirit. Programme contents: Team rope course, innovative challenge competition, emerging sports game, outdoor orienteering, team building challenges, night adventure, wild cooking, low event adventure activities etc. Target: (1) Hong Kong residents aged between 12 and 18, or (2) Secondary 1 to 6 students in Hong Kong Types of Camps: One-day day camp (with a briefing…

Supported by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Youth Development Commission, and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Award for Young People will organise the three-year HYAB JC Scheme for Youth Life Planning (2025–28) – Career Tailor from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028. Background: At the end of 2022, the Government launched the Youth Development Blueprint, which outlined the overall vision and guiding principles for its long-term youth development efforts. The Blueprint emphasises the importance of encouraging young people to explore their potential and develop their talents to prepare for future pursuits in society. To strengthen support for youth in unlocking their potential, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission have jointly launched the enhanced HYAB JC Scheme for Youth Life Planning. This initiative aims to assist secondary school students in realising their life planning goals and seizing opportunities presented by national development. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust will provide funding support for this round (2025–28) of the Scheme. Objectives: The Scheme aims to support non-governmental organisations (NGOs), in collaboration with secondary schools, in organising various life planning activities. These activities are designed to enhance awareness of…

The Hong Kong Award for Young People(AYP) is committed to providing young people with a variety of Adventurous Journey Courses to encourage them to explore new experiences and challenge themselves. To celebrate the 65th anniversary of AYP next year, the Headquarters has launched the “Gold Level Hiking x Canoeing Adventurous Journey Training Course 2025/26” in June 2025, marking the first time that combining journey modes of hiking and canoeing. 24 Gold level participants will travel across the Greater Bay Area cities – Hong Kong and Shenzhen to complete their Assessment Journey after several months of hiking and canoeing training in Hong Kong. Participants will undergo a Canoe Journey in Shenzhen waters on the first two days of Assessment Journey. Therefore, we are now recruiting “Journey Companion” – whether you are an Award Holder, a dedicated Instructor or Award Volunteer, we sincerely invite you to join this exciting Gold Level Challenge Journey that represents “the past, present and future with AYP”, creating a historic moment for the 65 th anniversary together! After the first day of Canoe Journey, there will be a Dinner Gathering for all “Journey Companion” to relive and share the unforgettable memories and moments with AYP. For more…

AYP Heritage Adventure Camp 2025-2026 | Explore Culture · Challenge Yourself Step beyond textbooks and learn history through immersive experiences! AYP’s carefully designed “Heritage Adventure Camp” combines adventure-based activities and cultural exploration to deepen students’ understanding of China’s outstanding traditions and strengthen their sense of national pride. Through team challenges, participants will put civic values into practice, fostering future leaders with cultural awareness and positive character. This holistic development journey is tailor-made for upper primary to secondary school students! Highlights – Cultural Immersion: Stroll through Lam Tsuen’s centuries-old history, handcraft traditional Hakka tea cakes, and experience intangible cultural heritage. – Interactive Learning: Engage in interactive Chinese cultural orientation games, decode national achievements, and enhance your sense of national identity. – Adventure Training: Take on high-low structure adventure training activities challenges to develop leadership, problem-solving skills, and resilience. – Values in Action: Embrace core values of “Respect × Responsibility × Inclusivity” to cultivate teamwork and social responsibility. Date: August 2025 – August 2026 Location: HKAYP Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp and Lam Tsuen Wishing Square Target Participants: Primary 5 to Secondary 6 students (School Registration only. Min. no. of participants is 40) Inquiry: 2627 2062 (Mr. Lo) Event Details…