Experiential Camp

Post-war Hong Kong was in a state of devastation. During Christmas night in 1953, the Shek Kip Mei fire broke out and swallowed six villages. Residents lost their place and belongings within the night and resulted in being homeless. From homeless to the livelihood in resettlement building, they struggled on daily living and handling the relationships between neighborhoods. Based on this background, "Mei Ho House Hong Kong Spirit Learning Project" has collaborated with Chung Ying Theatre in 2021 and created three learning videos as teaching materials for teachers.

At the beginning of the school year, the programme has launched the "Mei Ho House Experiential Camp" that aims to gain students’ understanding on the livelihood and the struggles of people in the 1950s to 1970s through "Process Drama" activities. In addition, it helps students to reflect on ways to encounter difficulties in their future and to develop positive values and attitudes.

Mei Ho House Experiential Camp is separated into two parts

First part – Heritage of Mei Ho House Guided Tour 

Introduction of the historical, architectural, cultural and social significance of Mei Ho House, the first and only remaining Mark I H-shaped resettlement block. Teachers and students will gain insights into the history of the public housing development in Hong Kong, the livelihood of the people during the 50s to 70s and listen to interesting stories from former residents of the resettlement estates. 

*For in-school event, the Guided Tour will be prensented in the form of PPT and videos

Second part - "When the Lotus Blooms Again" Experiential Activities

Using the lesson plan and learning videos provided, students are able to acknowledge the difficulties of fire victims who suffered from Shek Kip Mei fire, and understand the social culture and situations during the 50s and 70s. Through "Process Drama" interactive activities, students are encouraged to put themselves into certain situations from the learning videos. They will be able to reflect on the neighborhood relationships, moral standards, and family responsibilities.

1. Currently open for August registration only. Registration for rest of the months will be updated soon.
2. A "pending for confirmation" email will be sent to the registered email within a week after online enrollment.
3. Once received the email, it is required to settle the full payment within two weeks. Payment methods are below: 
   a) Mail the cheque payable to "Hong Kong Youth Hostels Association – MHH" to YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel, Block 41, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong and remark for "The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Mei Ho House Hong Kong Spirit Learning Project Mei Ho House Experiential Camp"
   b) Transfer to HSBC bank account 848-418539-292, and email the bank-in-slip to [email protected]
4. Once the payment is settled, a confirmation email will be sent to the registered email in order to confirm the enrollment.

1. Registration or participating in our activities will be seen as fully agree to the following terms and conditions.
2. Registration has to be on school-basis. In order to ensure the engagement of participants, the maximum number of students per activity are 20-25.The maximum number of students per in-school activity are 30.
3. The latest registration time will be a month before the activity date.
4. Please show the confirmation email to the staff in charge on the activity day.
5. As the Heritage of Mei Ho House is open to the public and group booking, late arrival will cause inconvenience to others. Hence, arriving 15 minutes before the activity starts is greatly appreciated.
6. After registration has been confirmed, rescheduling is only allowed ONCE. Please contact project staff for rescheduling details two weeks before the activity date.
7. Parking lots are not available at YHA Mei Ho House Youth Hostel. Coaches with 24 seats or less are allowed to drop off passengers at the hostel main entrance.
8. The school is responsible and liable for any damages of the artefacts or facilities of Mei Ho House.
9. Participants shall take care of their own belongings and safety. The HKYHA bears no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage of personal belongings, or any accident happened on its premises.
10. HKYHA reserves the rights for final decision on the above-mentioned terms and conditions.
11. Please be aware that during the activity, videotaping and voice recording are prohibited.

1. According to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, the collected information will only be used for internal use of HKYHA, and is under protection.
2. HKYHA may use the collected information for the promotion of the association related activities. If you do not wish to receive such promotion, please contact us through email in [email protected] or contact us in 3728 3510 / 3728 3512.

1. If a tropical cyclone warning signal No.8 or above OR a black rainstorm warning signal is hoisted by 7:00 am on the activity day, the morning session will be cancelled.
2. If a tropical cyclone warning signal No.8 or above OR a black rainstorm warning signal is hoisted by 12 noon on the activity day, the afternoon session will be cancelled.
3. If the activity has to be cancelled due to inclement weather, or unable to provide service from HKYHA, project staff will contact teacher in charge as soon as possible for rescheduling. It has to be done within half a year, otherwise no refund is allowed.