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L E A R N I N GB E YO N D T H E C L A S S R O O M
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Welcome to
Our world is incredible.
There is nothing more powerful than
education, which is why our company, OrcaNation,
is dedicated to supporting teachers in opening the eyes,
hearts and minds of young students who, with the right
education, can help make more positive footprints on our
planet.
OrcaNation’s series of educational modules, dive and
adventure camps, extra-curricular/co-curricular pro-
grammes (including dive ECA/CCA programmes), work-
shops and keynote speeches flawlessly integrate with
IGCSE, IB, NYAA and DofE.
We are reshaping systems to give children and
moderators new experiences, life-changing
adventures, and a stronger connection with
the Oceans, Planet and Ourselves.
No adventure starts alone, so
why not start with us…
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T H E O R C A W A Y
Our Vision To become a central hub for
action, education and hope
for the Oceans, Planet and
Ourselves. To spark a
movement for conservation
and adventure, proving
that, as humanity heals
the oceans and planet, the
oceans and planet will heal
humanity.
Our MissionTo help children and their
families fall deeply in love
with the Oceans, Planet and
Ourselves, spreading a sense
of urgency for their
conservation and repair.
Our Values Education as a tool to
save the planet
Respect for life and
ecosystems
Believe in a positive future
Action over complacency
The Orca Way
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I N S P I R A T I O N
Our Partners
We are an established partner working with schools, universities, professors and moderators
across Singapore, Malaysia and South East Asia.
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E D U C A T I O N
Adventure Camps
We’ve found education through experience to be one of our most impactful and rewarding
programmes. OrcaNation’s multi-activity adventure camps focus on land and ocean-based
activities. Each unforgettable programme is intertwined with core messages such as the importance
of conservation and sustain-ability, and the positive changes we can bring into our lives when we care
for the Oceans, Planet and Ourselves.
There can be from 2 night / 1 Day programmes, up to one week, or residential.
We offer camps for multiple purposes. From team building and providing an introduction to
service learning to raising awareness of the environment and conservation, and camps aligned
to curriculums. We also conduct NYAA programmes at our site on Rawa Island.
We assist teachers to plan unique adventures filled with life-changing moments.
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Activity Options: Beach Clean Ups
Coasteering
Fun Diving
Guided Snorkelling
Island Camping
Jungle Trekking
Kayaking
‘Leave No Trace’ Course
Mangrove Exploration
Marine Ecosystem Courses
PADI Scuba Diving Courses
(Age dependent)
Plastic Awareness Workshops
Raft Building
Safe Water Gardens
Scavenger Hunts
Stand-up Paddleboarding
Team Building Games & Activities
Teamwork Activities
Terrestrial & Marine Conservation Courses
Underwater Clean-ups
Yoga & Mindfulness
Dive Club or Emergency First Responder ECA/CCA Programmes
We run ECA/CCA Dive programmes for schools so students can become PADI certified to Open Water
diver level and beyond. We can run these programmes in different ways depending upon the school’s
requirements and term length. Diving builds confidence, independence and environmental
awareness in students and gives them a pastime that will last into adulthood.
We run First Aid and CPR training under the PADI Emergency First Responder (EFR) course.
The EFR course focuses on building confidence in lay rescuers and increases their
willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency. Students will learn basic skills
in primary and secondary care as well as how to assess situations on how and when to
react. One does not need to be a diver to sign up for this course and there is no minimum age
requirement.
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EcoDiver Course
The EcoDiver Course is a Reef Check citizen science
programme that teaches any certified diver with a pas-
sion for the marine environment how to monitor reefs. Stu-
dents will learn how to conduct standardised Reef Check sur-
veys as well as how to identify indicator fish families, invertebrate
and substrates selected by Reef Check. It is an intensive 3-day course
including lectures, assessments and 5 Open Water practice dives.
Once certified, students can participate in organised Reef Check surveys by third parties or orga-
nise their own surveys with other certified EcoDivers on any chosen reef and submit their results
to Reef Check. These results, collected worldwide, provide valuable data in establishing the status
of coral reefs and making informed marine management decisions.
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What your students can expect: To gain confidence in their abilities through fun, educational, physical and mental
challenges.
Explore the boundaries of independence in a safe environment.
Understand their place within their school environment and the environment as a whole, and
to return to school with a greater understanding of themselves and their purpose.
Stronger connections and improved communication with peers.
To expand on knowledge of our environment while having fun in the process.
What you can expect: Our courses are not only designed for the wellbeing of students but to meet
the needs of teachers and supporting peers.
All accommodation, food and beverage standards are vetted by OrcaNation so you can be
cassured of high standards. We also offer a free of charge recce for key members of staff
prior to the commencement of a school camp in selected locations.
We provide comprehensive insurance (medical and liability) for all programmes.
To ensure the highest safety and care, we offer a low instructor to student ratio.
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Keynote Speeches & Workshops
To support our goal of connecting with over 3.7 billion young people on the planet, OrcaNation
provides a series of aspirational talks and workshops. Designed to inspire all age groups, our
powerful presentations specifically address current environmental and conservation topics and
will leave listeners truly motivated.
One of our most popular keynote speeches is presented by OrcaNation Founder & Chief Orca,
Jeroen van de Waal. Focusing on Jeroen’s first book, ‘Together We Can Turn Tides – A Manifesto
to Save the Oceans, Planet and Ourselves’, his powerful speech draws on his professional
experiences from the last 30 years, and on the fascinating, yet often frightening, facts and
figures uncovered in the book. Jeroen’s enthusiasm for helping others make the right decisions
about what they do with their time, what careers they choose, and how they live their lives is
guaranteed a warm reception.
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Enrichment Days
Enrichment Days provide the opportunity for students to
take part in informative yet highly enjoyable sessions centred
around specific themes. These interactive days provide the
opportunity to raise awareness of important topics such as
Microplastics or Ocean Conservation. OrcaNation has a
network of like minded businesses that we can bring
together to create a day focused around themes such as
sustainability, conservation, education and
mindfulness. as well as sustainable purchasing.
Receiving education in such areas contributes
positively to the mindset and skills of
students and offers valuable insights
into how each of us can make
better life choices.
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School Modules
Our flexible educational programmes allow you the freedom to choose how OrcaNation can best
fit with your requirements. Our team of marine biologists and PhD students have developed a
range of specialised modules that easily integrate into your teaching syllabus. Alternatively, we
can design a bespoke programme based on your educational objectives. Programmes include:
Coastal Ecosystems
Students will gain an understanding of
the interconnections of various coastal
ecosystems and how humans, animals and
the environment benefit from them.
Coral Reef Ecology
Seagrass Ecology
Mangrove Ecology
Coral Guardian
Students gain in-depth knowledge about
coral reef ecosystems as well as corals
themselves and how to betterunderstand their
life cycles and recognise signs of stress and
sickness.
Coral Reef Ecology
Coral Bleaching & Coral Watch Surveys
(in-water component)
Coral Identification
Coral Disease & Parasites
Coral Reproduction & Recruitment
Outdoor Adventurer
Students spend time away from the hustle
bustle of city life to get back to nature. Less
emphasis is placed on classroom lectures
so that as much time is spent outdoors as
possible.
Terrestrial Ecology
Leave No Trace
Stargazing
Junior Marine Biologist
Students learn about marine related citi-
zen science programmes and submit their
own findings to these worldwide databases
contribute to our global understanding of
the oceans.
Coral Bleaching & Coral Watch Surveys
Marine Microplastics & The Big
Microplastics Survey
Project AWARE: Dive Against Debris
Reef Check EcoDiver
Marine Megafauna
A more easy-going course where
students learn about the most charismatic
animals in the sea. Students of all ages
will enjoy learning about the beautiful and
important creatures of the deep.
Shark Ecology
Orca Ecology
Sea Turtle Ecology
Manta Ecology
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Introducing LooLa X OrcaNation Camps
The LooLa Adventure Camps were established by Dr Marc van Loo and Ms Isabelle Lacoste in
1991. Since then, LooLa has become a trusted camp facilitator for many schools in SEA. With
its offer of educational and adventure-based camps, LooLa helps to nurture confidence and
independence in school students through a variety of outdoor activities such as kayaking, cooking
and yoga. LooLa has a strong belief in giving back to the community which aligns strongly with
OrcaNation’s mission, this paired with our shared belief in environmental education meant that a
partnership between the two companies was a natural progression. We are excited to announce
that OrcaNation is now running its own camps at LooLa!
Bringing OrcaNation’s strong HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) philosophy to the
forefront, we will adhere to OrcaNation SOP’s including:
Ensuring a doctor is on-site for the camp duration.
Providing OrcaNation Personal Floating Devices for all water-based activities.
Supplying OrcaNation First Aid equipment including AED, Oxygen and any other safety
equipment deemed necessary for the Camps.
Our OrcaNation environmental philosophy will be the main focus of our LooLa based camps.
Highlights include:
Safe Water Garden (SWG) implementation. This will be the cornerstone of the LooLa X
OrcaNation camps and will include a full educational workshop and briefing on the SWG system
before working within the local community to build versions of this life-saving system. The SWG
system is recognised by UNICEF as an efficient, inexpensive solution to neutralising organic hu-
man waste providing safe sanitation for all. So far, LooLa has helped to implement 200 units in the
neighbouring villages and together with OrcaNation, will extend this to reach even further afield.
An intertidal walk led by OrcaNation and resident Professor Henky. This will
focus on the importance of Mangroves and Seagrass to the environment including the life it helps
to sustain. The walk will include a Mangrove planting session and a chance to explore the ecosys-
tems surrounding Camp LooLa.
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E X P L O R A T I O N
Our Locations While the world is our oyster, we focus the majority of our activities in our
favourite locations including Rawa Island, Malaysia; Singapore; Komodo, Bali and Bintan,
Indonesia.
Rawa Island, Malaysia Rawa Island is located on a beautiful coral island off the east coast of
Johor, Malaysia, easily accessible from Singapore or Malaysia.
Situated within the Sultan Marine Park, which is known for its unique
biodiversity and the place to find one of the world’s best colonies
of clownfish. The area is a magnet for marine biologists, divers and
conservationists and the perfect base for pupils to learn and develop.
Singapore Singapore is the ideal setting for outdoor
activities and beginner dive courses such as PADI’s Seal
Team and Bubblemaker programmes. There is a myriad of
educational experiences to promote positive development and
offer a deeper appreciation of our environment.
Komodo, Indonesia As one of the ‘7 Wonders of Nature’, a UNESCO World
Heritage site and home to the legendary Komodo Dragon,
Komodo National Park is highly praised for its mesmerizing
cerulean waters, protected coral gardens and exotic marine
life. Only a short one-hour flight from Bali, Komodo lends itself
perfectly to ocean and land-based adventure camps for pupils of all
age groups.
Bali, IndonesiaThe island of Bali provides a superb variety of landscapes for
pupils to explore. We have run diving camps around Amed and
are continuing to develop our programmes in selected regions
including North West of Bali - an area traditionally overlooked
but a special place featuring natural
hot springs, laid back resorts and the
stunning underwater National Park around
Menjangan.
Bintan Island, IndonesiaOrcaNation is delighted to partner with LooLa Adventure
Resort, Bintan Island, just a short boat ride from Singapore. Our
OrcaNation facilitated programmes focus on educational and
conservation experiences for students. Programmes include mangrove
exploration and planting, trekking and orienteering, and building a safe water garden to enable
waste to be safely disposed of.
Accommodation & Special Requirements All accommodation partners are vetted thoroughly by our team to ensure they meet
our OrcaNation HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality) standards. Before
planning your itinerary, we will present you with a variety of accommodation options to
meet budgets and expectations. Once finalised, our team we will work
directly with the provider on details such as rooming allocation,
plus any special requests including dietary requirements.
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A C T I V A T I O N
Safety First
As experts, and as parents and peers, we treat the safety of every group and individual with the
utmost priority.
Our robust safety measures include extensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for
each ocean and land-based activity, without compromise.
We have Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for each activity site. All EAP’s will be provided prior
to the commencement of any activity.
All OrcaNation team members have been trained as EFR (Emergency First Responders) and
our Master Scuba Diving Trainers (MSDTs) are EFR trainers.
We have developed background checks in line with standards proposed by Tim Gerrish of
International Child Protection Advisors, registered in the UK and advisors to many
International schools globally. Our Safeguarding Leads have completed NSPCC training and
our Child Safeguarding Officer is required to attend courses to remain current annually.
All our team go through Child Safeguarding Training annually and our Safe guarding Policy
was developed in partnership with International Child Protection Advisors and a selection of
our school partners.
We follow a strict HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) standards with low
instructor / student ratios to ensure the best experience.
All our equipment is less than three years old, serviced in line with manufacturers’ guidelines
and checked (and replaced if needed) on a regular basis for wear and tear.
Extensive planning goes into each school trip to ensure it’s not only well-planned but well
supported.
We complete post-programme reviews of everything we do to ensure that we are continually
tweaking and improving our offering.
If you have any specific concerns regarding safety,
we would be more than happy to answer these in detail.
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M O T I V A T I O N
Founder & Chief Orca, Jeroen van de WaalJeroen van de Waal is a multilingual, Dutch entrepreneur and conservationist.
Through OrcaNation he teaches children and young adults to
scuba dive, introducing them to the beauty and wonder of the
underwater world. Jeroen is on a mission to foster a generation
of ‘ocean ambassadors’, who have the passion, drive, and
determination to reverse humankind’s destruction of the sea.
Together We Can Turn Tides – A Manifesto To Save The Oceans,
Planet and Ourselves is the first of Jeroen’s publications. The
book has received acclaim across Asia and is now making its
way across Europe and the USA. Several thousand copies are
now in circulation – many of them requested by schools and youth
organizations, which are embracing Jeroen’s concept of conservation
and education through outdoor adventure.
Our OrcaPod OrcaNation is a family of circa 40 extraordinary ocean lovers, dive enthusiasts, planet
protectors, teachers, changemakers, professors, professionals, and generally incredible people
who believe in creating a better future through education.
Meet Joanna & Nadia:
JoannaJo is a Scuba Diving newbie having been bitten by the bug just over
a year ago. She is now an Advanced Open Water Diver having been
trained by the wonderful Orca Team. She is our OrcaNation Schools
Lead and the person to contact regarding any of our school programmes.
She particularly loves the chance to develop new programmes in line with
any bespoke requirements, to ensure we provide exceptional and unique
experiences for students.
NadiaNadia is our Conservation and Project Executive and is an all-round super star at
OrcaNation. She works closely with the schools finalising the
itineraries and coordinating all the students so they are all at the right
place at the right time! She has a degree in Environmental Biology and is
a PADI Dive Instructor.
P A R T I C I P A T I O N
Make an Enquiry
At the heart of everything OrcaNation does, we believe that we need to make a difference to
the environment around us, making our world a better place for future generations.
For further information regarding our programmes, please contact Schools@OrcaNation.org
OrcaNation Singapore
991B Alexandra Rd, Singapore, 119970
T: +65 8339 5001
E: Schools@OrcaNation.org
W: OrcaNation.org
@OrcaNationOfficial
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TOGETHER WE CAN TURN TIDES
Together We Can Turn Tides - A Manifesto to Save the Oceans, Planet and Ourselves is the first book penned by author and inspirational speaker,
Jeroen van de Waal.
This thought-provoking and acclaimed manifesto is marked a ‘must-read’ for anyone who is not only waking up to the current challenges facing our world
but for those with a burning desire to make a difference. If not you - then who, if not now - then when?
If you’d like to enquire about books for students, contact us at Schools@OrcaNation.org
OrcaNation.org
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