1 . Never climbed before? It doesn’t matter! Boulders Indoor Climbing Centre is a fantastic outing for the whole family that’s guaranteed to pack your day with fun and adventure! No experience is necessary.

Under the guidance of qualified instructors, you will step outside of your comfort zone in a safe and controlled environment. All equipment is provided — just bring your spirit of adventure and your willingness to challenge yourself! Boulders specializes in introducing people of all abilities into this vertical (垂直的) world in a fun, safe and inclusive way!

With climbing walls that reach between 4 to 12 metres in height, Boulders, whose task is to teach you all the skills required to climb safely, is designed to train the bravest explorer. You will learn how to move around the climbing wall in a safe manner, and how to differentiate (区分) between grades and varieties of techniques.

There’s even a café on site with free Wi-Fi, so send the children to climb and check in with the office while you’re enjoying a skinny latte! Boulders offers a wide range of climbing activities, including:

Climbing classes for children, families, students and adults

Birthday parties for all ages

Children’s holiday activities

Soft play for children 7 years old and under

Climbing-Introduction courses

Opening hours:       Mon.-Thur.             10:00-22:00

Fri.             10:00-21:00

Sat.-Sun.             10:00-18:00

Price:       Adults £15       Children £10

The price includes entry to the wall after the session, your one-off registration fee and shoe hire.

Family pass:       £38

Up to 4 persons. Rental shoes & chalk included.

3 . Expecting to travel abroad but lacking a loose budget? Interested in meaningful volunteering programs but worried about issues like your security or working conditions? Here comes a right place for you — Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary (保护区).

 Volunteering with elephants and bringing them back into their natural habitat

 Making a difference in the conservation efforts to save elephants living under awful conditions

 Helping teach English to the communities and raising awareness about the captive (圈养的) elephant situation

 Wandering the forests and observe elephant’s natural behaviors in their home environment

Our sanctuary has rescued 5 elephants from the tourism industry and we have now brought them home to live out their lives in the forest, in semi-wild conditions. We need volunteers to help us keep these elephants happy and healthy in their natural habitat. With volunteer support, we hope to return more elephants to the forest soon.

 Performing research on the natural elephant behaviors and the surrounding forest

 Taking part in community projects such as teaching English at the school and to other locals

 Carrying out litter pick-ups with the kids to educate on waste management

Day 1: Pickup from Chiang Mai at 9 am. Travel through a national park and stunning mountains until you arrive in our unique village. Meet your homestay family and the other volunteers, and immerse yourself in hill tribe culture.

Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend the morning recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviors. Return to the village in the late afternoon and take part in our community & camp & teaching projects.

Day 3: Another early start to hike to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.

4 . We’re hosting a Review Blitz! We want reasonable review s in one month! These review s must be your honest opinions. Just remember to submit (提交) your review before August 23, 2023.

Rules:

◇You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Creativity account to enter.

◇Submissions must relate to the topic.

◇Each review must be written within 250 words.

◇There is no limit to the number of pieces you can submit.

Guidelines:

◇Give a brief summary of the book. Don’t explain the entire plot or tell your reader how the book ends.

◇Tell the reader what you like or dislike about the book.

◇Recommend the book to some certain readers. Is the book more suitable to older teens? Would science fiction fans be interested in this book? It’s helpful for readers to think about the book in the context of other books they’ve read.

◇Remember that it’s okay to have a strong opinion! Avoid starting sentences with “I think”, “I believe” or “In my opinion”.

Prizes:

◇All participants will receive a certificate.

◇First prize winners will each have one review published in Teen Creativity magazine and get a free 6-month magazine subscription (订阅).

◇Second prize winners will each get a free 3-month magazine subscription.

◇You’ll receive these prizes before December 28, 2023.

Submit your works to www.teencreativity.com.Wehopereviewingbooksbringsyoujoy.

6 . A night in the African rainforest, camping under the stars, right next to the mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, is just one of the many never-to-be-forgotten experiences of our latest offer to Weekly News readers.

Day 1: The 5*Victoria Falls Hotel will satisfy all your needs during your first day in Africa after the 30-km drive from the new international airport. Located only minutes from the Falls, the hotel has splendid views of the breathtaking waters, and is surrounded by trees and beautifully tended gardens. This hotel has been voted the best in Zimbabwe by our regular visitors.

Day 2: Your night under the stars, within a few minutes’ walk of the Victoria Falls. Our purpose-built campsite keeps the comfort and luxury of the main hotel, while offering our guests a chance to enjoy the atmosphere of the rainforest. Your evening starts with a barbecue cooked by our head chef, followed by a programme of African music and dance. Then, as the moon rises and the stars shine, you retire to your tent to sleep or to listen to the fascinating sounds of the African rainforest. An experience never to be forgotten!

Day 3-4: The 5*Zimbabwe National Hotel will accommodate you in the heart of the Zimbabwean wilderness. By jeep from your campsite near the Falls, you arrive at midday via the Zambezi river. The hotel offers you every amenity(便利设施) you would expect from a 5*luxury hotel, including golf, tennis, badminton and swimming in one of three open-air pools.

Day 5-6: Arrive by helicopter at the 5*Plaza Hotel, only 20 minutes’ drive from the airport.   The Plaza is located near to the Zimbabwean National Game Reserve, and Day 5 includes an amazing trip to see some of the world’s most exotic animals in their natural habitats. Your final day can be spent in the luxurious surroundings of the hotel, or you can make a shopping trip into town. The hotel itself offers a full range of 5*facilities, including its own cinema.

Price: from only $1,355 per person. Price is per person based on two people sharing (add $450 for a single room).

7 . Space Center Houston offers a variety of age-appropriate and inspiring camp experiences with safety top of mind. In the wake of covid-19 we aim to continue inspiring all generations through the wonders of space exploration while maintaining the highest level of safety for all. Our Explorer Camps introduce children ages 4-11 to science, technology, engineering and math through engaging and hands-on learning activities. Discover and explore our Explorer Camps for ages 67 and below.

JOURNEY TO MARS

June 14-18, July 12-16, Aug 9-13 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP

While demonstrating best safety practices, campers are involved in activities that arouse their interest in science along with their sense of adventure. These young engineers learn the basics of rocket, discover coding, and explore hands on science activities.

ENGINEERING BASICS

June 7-11, Juy 5-9 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP

Campers discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration in Engineering Basics. Taking LEGO bricks “out of the box and to new and exciting places”, this camp gets your little builders using lego bricks like never before. These engineers-in-training will participate in problem-solving activities, building simple machines, art projects, androbotics.

JOURNEY TO SPACE

June 28-July2, Juy 26-30 $289.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP

How do astronauts work in space? Why is Venus so hot? Will people ever go to Mars? How do robots work? what do engineers do? all these questions are answered as campers explore space through art, science, robotics, and engineering activities This camp leaves all inquiring minds inspired to continue their journey.

EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY

June 1-5 $229.95 5-DAY EXPLORER CAMP

Campers discover what it takes to send people, supplies and spacecraft beyond earths atmosphere. During this five-day adventure, former astronauts will deliver speeches on how they live and work in the space station.

You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.

Phone: (412) 396-6754 Fax: (412) 396-6752

Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards in the club room. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons.

Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.~ 8:00 p.m.

Phone:( 412)396-6644   Fax: (412) 396-6644

Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.

Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30p.m.~ 8:30 p.m.

Phone: (412)396-6312   Fax: (412) 396-6706

The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.

Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday

Phone: ( 412)396-6649   Fax: (412) 396-6648

We use a two-kilometre length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lessons all through the day.

Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.~ 4:00 p.m.

Phone: (412)396-6899 Fax: (412) 396-6890