ECC Adventures is proud to be a registered coordinator for this year’s ‘Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth in the United Arab Emirates’.

The award is open to UAE citizens and residents aged between 13-18. Consisting of 4 categories (Adventures, Fitness & well-being, volunteering and Skills), you can compete to earn Bronze, Silver or Gold awards by completing the required number of categories per award.

If you or your school are taking part in this year’s award and are looking for a coordinator to complete the ADVENTURE category, look no further than ECC Adventures.

As part of the Adventure section each participant is required to undertake an expedition that includes camping in a natural location with physical challenges during the day.

Whether you are aiming for Gold, Silver or Bronze, we can help you achieve your requirements to complete the Adventure category which is mandatory for all awards.

Since 2019, ECC Adventures has been helping people of all ages from around the world, discover the marvels of UAE outdoors and we are now ready to help you win your Sheikh Sultan Award: one of a kind award in the Arab world.

Check out details of upcoming events this 2025-2026 season and register with us today. Limited spots available.

Note: You can register even if your child is not looking to earn a Sheikh Sultan Award by registering for the 3-day programme. Our winter camp will offer various life-skills that every child should learn.

GOLD Medal

Duration: 5 days & 4 nights

Pricing: 2450 AED per participant

SILVER Medal

Duration: 4 days & 3 nights

Pricing: 1950 per participant

BRONZE Medal

Duration: 3 days & 2 nights

Price: 1500 AED per participant

All programs share Days 1–3, with additional advanced options for Day 4–5 for Silver and Gold Award levels.

To book your spot, pick the date of your choice for the camp:

N.B:

We have moved our camp location to XQuarry Adventure Camp – Mleiha, Sharjah for these dates in March due to the on going regional situation for safety and easy access.

Message us if you had any questions.

2025-2026 Camp Dates

Camp 1 — Starts Monday, 16 March 2026

3 Days / 2 Nights: 16–18 January
4 Days / 3 Nights: 16–19 January
5 Days / 4 Nights: 16–20 January

Base location:

JEBEL MEBRAH FARMHOUSE, Ras Al Khaimah. (Closer to Dibba, Fujairah). See more details below.

For more details about the Sheikh Sultan Award please visit their website:
https://sheikhsultanaward.ae/en/the-award/

Aims of the programme

Outdoor independence
Expedition & survival competencies
Leadership & teamwork skills
Confidence and resilience
Environmental responsibility
Digital wellness & a break from screens
Cultural connection to UAE mountain heritage

Core Activities

Outdoor & Adventure Skills

Easy to intermediate guided hikes
Shelter-building & survival structure design
Map, compass, and GPS navigation
Wilderness first aid basics
Bushcraft: fire-making, natural materials, land use heritage
Student-led expedition planning (for Day 5)

Leadership & Team Development

Problem-solving challenges
Expedition decision-making
Camp teamwork roles (fire, kitchen team, cleanup team, logistics)
Reflection circles & evening discussions
Team games and community-building

Camp Life

Campfire nights
Journaling, intention setting, and debrief sessions
Screen-free environment
Time in nature & evening exploration
Communal meals, prepared & catered

Detailed day-day itinerary (Tentative and subject to change)

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL & JEBEL MEBRAH SUNSET HIKE

Jebel Mebrah (Jebel Yibir) – Beginner+ (4/10)

Distance: 8 km
Elevation: 230 m
Time: 2.5–3.5 hours

Schedule

Arrive at farmhouse by lunchtime
Safety briefing, gear check, and camp setup
5:00 PM – Start hike
7:30–8:30 PM – Finish
Dinner & campfire introduction night
Digital detox orientation & leadership grouping

DAY 2 – GEOTREK LOOP (PARTIAL ROUTE)

Difficulty: Intermediate (6/10)

Distance: 7 km (partial)
Elevation Gain: 410 m
Time: 3.5–4.5 hours
Trail type: Loop

Schedule

8:00 AM – Leave camp
8:45 AM – Begin hike
12:15–1:15 PM – Finish
Afternoon: Shelter building workshops
Evening: Navigation training + team games
Campfire night

DAY 3 – AL HENNA CANYON TRAIL RETRACE

Difficulty: Beginner+ (4/10)

Distance: 5 km
Elevation Gain: 100 m
Time: 2–3 hours

Schedule

7:30 AM – Leave camp
8:30 AM – Begin hike
10:30–11:30 AM – Finish
Afternoon: Bushcraft & fire-making masterclass
Evening: Award Expedition skill assessment
3-Day Program concludes after lunch
(Participants depart / additional campers continue)

DAY 4 – ADVANCED OPTIONS (SILVER & GOLD)

Option A – Caves of Yabir (Advanced Intermediate)

Difficulty: Intermediate (6/10)

Distance: 8.5 km
Elevation: 250 m
Time: 4–5 hours
Terrain: Boulders, height exposure, steep descents

Schedule

7:30 AM – Leave camp
8:15 AM – Start
12:15–1:15 PM – Finish
Afternoon: Survival skills + leadership challenges
Evening: Reflection & planning for student-led hike

Option B – Beginner Rock Climbing (Taween)

Grades: 5–6 (Beginner / Intermediate)
Heights: 10–25m
Time: 3–4 hours

Schedule

1:00 PM – Leave camp
2:30 PM – Begin climbing
6:00–7:00 PM – Finish

DAY 5 – STUDENT-LED EXPEDITION

Jebel Mebrah (Jebel Yibir) – Student-Led Hike
Same route as Day 1, but with participants navigating and managing the expedition.

Distance: 8 km
Elevation: 230 m
Time: 2.5–3.5 hours

Schedule

7:00 AM – Start
9:30–10:30 AM – Finish
Program closing & certificate ceremony
Depart after lunch

About our Farm House (Base location for the camp)

Facilities & Logistics

Capacity: 20 participants
Accommodation: Mixed option (indoor rooms + outdoor tents)
Meals: Full-board, prepared and catered
Transport: Optional from Dubai
Staff Ratio: 1:8
Mandatory: Digital Detox (no screens during program)

Safety

All experiences are led by:

WFR-Certified Guides
Specialist instructors (heritage, flora/fauna, survival skills)
Full risk assessments for all hikes and activities
Emergency plans including:
- Evacuation routes
- Nearest clinic: North Fujairah / Masafi
- Satellite communication and emergency kit on all hikes