Discovery Days
March 8 – 12, 2027
Experiential Learning at DSC (Discovery Days) is designed to extend learning beyond the classroom walls. Students in PG – 2 will participate in a 1-day activity, and the Grade 3s will participate in a 2-day activity during the week. For our Grades 4-5 students, we have arranged different programs to run throughout the week. These programs for this age group range from 3 to 5 days. These experiences connect to the curriculum while fostering curiosity, creativity, collaboration, awareness, and 21st-century skills. Discovery Days ensure that even our youngest students can begin in early hands-on learning.
This year, we have added new trips to help students and families complete their 40 hours of community service for our 40 for 40 Challenge!
Off-Campus Programs
- PG1A & PG1B – Forest Adventure
- Grade 1 – Sea and Land Habitats
- Grade 2 – Imagination Takes Shape
- Grade 3 – Outdoor Adventures
- Grade 4 & 5 – Nature Explorers (Day-Camp)
- Grade 4 & 5 – Exchange Program (Beneden Bilingual School Guangzhou)
- Grades 4 & 5 – 40 FOR 40 Special: Unleashing Impact
- Grade 4 & 5 – Family Power for Change (The Philippines)
On-Campus Programs
- PG1-2 – Arts & STEAM Camp
- Grades 3-5 – Arts & STEAM Camp
Supervision:
All Experiential Learning Programs are supervised by DSC International School staff with a staff to student ratio of at least 1:15. Many programs have additional supervisors from external organizations with expertise in a wide range of areas.
Forest Adventure (Pre-Grade 1)
The field trip to Hong Kong Forest Adventures is a child-centered, hands-on experience designed to foster confidence, spark curiosity, and awaken a deep appreciation for the natural world.
Guided by experienced outdoor instructors alongside our Pre-Grade 1 teachers, the students will have an opportunity to participate in a forest walk, play in the mud kitchen, build and test out a raft, catch and release tadpoles, paint rocks with mud paint, and have a picnic lunch before heading back to school.
Date of Trip: Wednesday, March 10th, 2027
Fee: 690 HKD
Sea and Land Habitats (Grade 1)
The Grade 1 students are learning all about the needs and characteristics of living things! They will visit Ocean Park for a learning adventure to visit real animals and observe how their habitats meet each animal’s different needs. The students will also learn about animal traits and characteristics and the importance of biodiversity. The students will be bringing their own lunch to enjoy a whole-grade picnic together.
Date of Trip: Wednesday, March 10th, 2027
Fees:
Students with an Ocean Park Pass: 110 HKD
Students without an Ocean Park Pass: 270 HKD
Imagination Takes Shape (Grade 2)
Get ready for an extraordinary day where imagination meets hands-on discovery! We are thrilled to invite our Grade 2 students to an unforgettable field trip to Hong Kong Disneyland. Walking through the park, students will analyze how characters, settings, and plot lines are visually brought to life, strengthening their understanding of storytelling.
Date of Trip: Wednesday, March 10th, 2027
Fees:
Students with Disney Pass: 110 HKD
Students without Disney Pass: 420 HKD
Outdoor Adventures (Grade 3)
Grade 3 students will be working with Asia Adventure Sport for two days! Students will go to Chung Hom Kok on the first day to hike, explore, and learn about bushcraft skills and crafts.
On the second day, students will go to Sai Kung, where they will participate in beach games and rock scrambling! Students will learn about life skills, positivity, healthy living, and teamwork. This activity is a great way for students to connect to nature.
Date of Trip: Wednesday, March 10th, 2027 & Thursday, March 11th, 2027
Date of Trip: Wednesday, March 10th, 2027 & Thursday, March 11th, 2027
Cost: 1,340 HKD
Nature Explorers (3 Days) (Grades 4–5)
Grade 4-5 students can join the 3-day camp led by Asia Adventure Sports. Students will be picked up and dropped off at school every day. The students will be divided into three groups, and each day they will rotate between one of the following activities:
- River Canyon
- Giant Stand-Up Paddleboard
- Catapult & Sand City
- Hike & Bushcraft
Date of Trip: Tuesday, March 9 – Thursday, March 11, 2027
Cost: 3,300 HKD
Click here to view the Grades 4 – 5 Discovery Days Brochure.
Family Power for Change (Philippines) (Grades 4–5)
Make a difference with your child. DSC is organizing a special trip for 10 parents and 10 students. The pair and the school will travel to the Philippines to support communities, build bonds within families, and foster lasting change. After the trip, we invite families to create a presentation to share their journey with other students. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with our school, be a role model for the students, and make a difference.
This trip will allow families to complete various service activities, from engaging with local communities by creating arts and crafts to house-to-house visits.
This trip is open to families from Grades 4-5.
Date of Trip: Monday, March 8th, 2027 – Friday, March 12th, 2027
Cost:17,000 HKD per family (1 adult + 1 student)
Click here to view the Grades 4 – 5 Discovery Days Brochure.
40 FOR 40 Special – Unleashing Impact (Grades 4–5)
15 lucky students will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful volunteering work with ImpactHK. Students will participate in a Kindness Walk, serving hot meals to those in need, writing kind messages, packing care kits, helping out, and connecting with the community.
Date of Trip: Tuesday, March 9th, 2027 & Thursday, March 11th, 2027
Cost: 1,250 HKD
The cost will go towards the bus and donations to ImpactHK.
Click here to view the Grades 4 – 5 Discovery Days Brochure.
Beneden Bilingual School Guangzhou & China Trip to Zhaoqing (Grades 4–5)
Students will start their adventure by experiencing dormitory life and participating in a cultural exchange with students at Beneden Bilingual School Guangzhou. Beneden School can be traced back to 1923, a private boarding school for girls in Kent, England. In 2023, Beneden School expanded to Guangzhou, China, and opened its first overseas campus for boys and girls. The school currently teaches IGCSE, A-Level, and the China National Curriculum.
The next day, students will explore Zhaoqing’s old town for 3 days and 2 nights. Students will be enriched with Chinese Culture by learning about Chinese history, food, and art.
Date of Trip: Monday, March 8 – Thursday, March 11, 2027
Cost: 7,200 HKD
Click here to view the Grades 4 – 5 Discovery Days Brochure.
On-Campus Options
PG1-2 – Arts & STEAM Camp
Teachers will curate a special program for students on campus where they will complete STEAM and arts activities. This camp will take place on Wednesday, March 10.
Date: Wednesday, March 10th, 2027
Fee: 200 HKD
Grades 3-5 Arts & STEAM Camp
Teachers will curate a special program for students on campus where students will complete arts and STEAM activities.
Dates:
Grade 3 Day Camp will be 2 days (March 10-11)
Grades 4-5 Day Camp will be 3 days (March 9-11)
Fees
Grade 3: 400 HKD
Grades 4-5: 600 HKD