See Video : ‘School Without Walls’
See PHOTO GALLERY: International School (SSIS) Students and Bali Orphans Collaborate and Create.
BCAC offers a variety of ‘OUTREACH’ or ‘EXTENDED STUDY’ study programs, especially to international and national plus schools from around the Asia Pacific region, but also to schools around the world. These progams are multi-disciplinary with a combination of activities in different areas such as Eco-environmental Studies, Community Service – the Culture, History, Religions and Way of life of the Balinese and so on.
At BCAC Artistic Creativity is the catalyst that binds all the experiences and information students gain together holistically. We guide and assist students in keeping on-going journals to record their experiences and what they have learned. This is planned in close liaise with schools to ensure program content is relevant to schools’ particular vision and philosophy and curricular.
Social or Community Service: some form of social or community service component is an extremely popular option and a recommended feature for these programs.Global Awareness and Environmental Sustainablility: is a burning issue today that most school systems feel morally and ethically bound to address. This too is a very popular choice.
Extended Studies or “School Without Walls” programs at BCAC are tailored to the curricula, philosphy and educational prioreties of specific schools. The range of options available to schools is extensive. Below are some examples:
Social and Community Service
Ecological Issues: a Sustainable World
Eco- Cycling
Bamboo raft building and racing
Balinese Dance Performances (evenings)
Balinese Dance Workshop
Balinese Martial Arts
Batik Designing and Making
Understanding and creating Balinese Ceremonial Offerings
Balinese Mask-Making
Trekking
Rice field walks
Museum, Art Gallery and Temple Visits
Glass Blowing
Wood or Stone Carving
Modelling, Sculpting in Clay
Visits to Traditional Craft Markets (shopping)
Beach Visits
Creative Writing
Programs are designed and costed according to an individual school’s preferences and budget.
US$470 per student is the minimum current cost for an excellent full 4 day progam.
$550 to $1,000 per student is typical for 5 to 7 day programs.
Costs are inclusive of:
All classes and instruction
All art materials and equipment
Accommodation
All meals
Entry to performances, museums, gallery’s etc.
All transport
To plan a program please email us stating:
Prefered dates (lenth of program. Allow 1 day each for arrival/departure.
Prefererd course content.
Number of students.
Prefered additional educational and/recreational activities.
Recommendation
Our school recently visited Bali and the BCAC based upon a recommendation from an international school colleague of mine. It more than lived up to that recommendation and was exactly what our developing off-campus trip program was looking for.
Each year in the high school and middle school, we plan a Week-Without-Walls. Groups of students (led by teachers) head off to destinations in Asia to participate in experiences linked to our school curriculum in the hopes of “authentic” experiences. It is not always easy to find experiences that connect nicely with what our school curriculum and standards demand. For schools, this is the most difficult aspect of developing a rich program. The BCAC is a true treasure and gave the utmost attention to our safety and curricular expectations. Most importantly, our students came back from that trip buzzing, beaming, and wanting more. Many students came to Bali not knowing what to expect and came back open-minded having “discovered” the art within themselves. Almost all the students did not have a strong background in art prior to the trip.
The program was centered around art experiences and letting students discover their talents in that area. Whether through the instruction of Bruce Sherratt, an experienced and well-known International School teacher and Director of the Center, or local Balinese artists, our students had rich experiences and expert instruction. The students were immersed in art and encouraged to draw. Bruce’s manner instantly was a hit as his guidance is certainly student-centered and encourages students to take ownership of their drawings and develop a sense-of-self. As one student proclaimed, “Bruce knew how to bring the art out of me!”
In addition, the program allowed our students to get a taste of Bali (downhill biking through the countryside, dining in a Balinese home, teaching art techniques to local “street children”, attending a Balinese Kecak dance, touring museum and speaking with notable Balinese community members, etc.) The activities were all excellent and previewed/planned in advance to make sure they were of a high standard and relevant. It is obvious that there was much work behind-the-scenes in preparation for our school’s visit.
In short, I would highly recommend the BCAC to schools wanting a top-notch experience for their students. The trip was an excellent value as well. If I can further highlight how Bruce and the BCAC met our needs with this trip, please do not hesitate to call me. It would be my pleasure.
Paul A. Johnson
MS/HS Principal
Saigon South International School
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
