Mei Ho House Experiential Camp is now open for registration!
Updated for the 2026/27 school year, the Mei Ho House Experiential Camp offers learning experiences tailored to students of different grade levels. Through guided tours and interactive activities in this revitalised historic building, students will gain first-hand insights into the living conditions and resilience of Hong Kong people in the past. They will also be encouraged to reflect on how to face present and future challenges with a positive attitude while appreciating the values embodied in the Hong Kong spirit.
Event Introduction and Details
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, the "Mei Ho House Experiential Camp" offers grade-adapted learning experiences starting in the 2026/27 school year. Through guided tours and experiential workshops inside this historic building, students will explore the daily lives and challenges of people in the 1950s to 1970s through guided tours and experiential activities—inspiring them to reflect on how they can navigate challenges in their own lives.
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.
Second part - Experiential Learning Activities
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Upper Primary (P4 - P6)
Through simulated scenarios and interactive activities in “A Day in the Resettlement Block”, students experience the daily lives of resettlement estate residents in the 1950s to 1970s. The programme encourages students to apply creativity and problem-solving skills to address everyday challenges, fostering an appreciation of the resilience, resourcefulness and mutual support demonstrated by earlier generations.
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Junior Secondary (S1 - S3)
Using the learning videos “When the Lotus Blooms Again” and accompanying teaching materials, students examine the challenges faced by victims of the Shek Kip Mei Fire and explore Hong Kong's social and cultural context in the 1950s to 1970s. Through Process Drama activities, students adopt different roles and perspectives to reflect on interpersonal relationships, integrity, and the balance between personal aspirations and family responsibilities, while developing empathy, reflective thinking and values-based judgement.
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Senior Secondary (S4 – S6)
Through first-hand sharing by former Mei Ho House residents, students gain a deeper understanding of the living conditions and challenges experienced by earlier generations. Students analyse authentic historical issues, discuss possible solutions, and engage in dialogue with the former residents, fostering meaningful intergenerational exchange. The programme develops critical thinking, communication and collaborative problem-solving skills, while encouraging students to reflect on the relationship between individuals and society and to cultivate resilience and a sense of civic responsibility.
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Monday – Friday (except public holidays)
Between 10:00am to 5:00pm
The Heritage of Mei Ho House guided tour & Experiential Learning Activities
HKD 80 per student
*Each student will be given a book named WE GREW UP IN SHEK KIP MEI Hong Kong Spirit in Mei Ho House
*Teachers will be free of charge, and will also be given a book named WE GREW UP IN SHEK KIP MEI Hong Kong Spirit in Mei Ho House
Primary 4-6: Liberal Studies
Form 1-3: History, Life and Society
Form 4-6: History, Citizenship and Social Development Curriculum
Primary 4 to 6; Form 1 to 6
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