CAS - Creativity, Action & Service
The function of CAS is to allow International Baccalaureate (IB) schools the opportunity to give students the means to learn through experience [and] how to take actions in the service of others. (From Wikipedia)
The learning outcomes and the quality of the CAS activity are of critical and include:
Increase awareness of your strengths and areas for growth
Undertake new challenges
Plan and initiate activities
Work collaboratively with others
Show perseverance and commitment
Engage with issues of global importance
Consider ethical implications
Develop new skills
Further more general information on this program are available here and here
Dynamix in Jordan and CAS
The Managing Director of Dynamix in Jordan, Qais Haddad, was previously an Athletics Director, with wide experience in CAS programs. A copy of his resume is available here.
We are offer a comprehensive CAS program for schools from within Jordan, the Middle East Region as well as from further abroad. We operate these programs within the unique Jordanian environment.
Activities included but not exclusive to this program are:
CREATIVITY: Students will take part in creative activities that will introduce them to the Jordanian traditions, culture and heritage. Activities include mosaic restoration/repair in old churches, learning glassblowing techniques, crafting beautifully original sand bottles created as Jordanian souvenirs, and many other exciting and educational experiences.
ACTION: We have an extensive menu of activities to choose from, all designed to offer students lifetime memories, images, unforgettable landscapes and a priceless experience. Such activities include: camping/ desert camping, canyoning, expeditions, biking (on and off-road), trekking & hiking, abseiling, climbing, ballooning, parasailing, shooting, paintballing, windsurfing, sailing, PADI scuba diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, not to mention team building exercises, high/low rope courses, treasure hunts and sports tournaments.
SERVICE: Students will have the chance to play important altruistic roles in activities related to underprivileged communities by renovating governmental schools, building homes with NGO’s for the less fortunate, cleaning and maintaining the wild reserves in Jordan and many other valuable activities. We work with many humanitarian institutions to contribute & facilitate their work, including: Habitat for Humanity, Jordan River Foundation, King Hussein Cancer Foundation and SOS Children’s village-Jordan.
