Table of Contents
- A Special Experience Activity with Kids in Autumn Busan
- What is Ecological Exploration and Ecoteering?
- Event Schedule and Operation Method
- Application Method and Participation Eligibility
- Last Year’s Great Interest, Looking Forward to This Year
- Conclusion: Experiences Worth Visiting with Kids in Autumn Busan
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
A Special Experience Activity with Kids in Autumn Busan
This fall at Busan Haeundae Arboretum, the '2025 Second Half Kids Exploration Team Ecological Exploration (Ecoteering)' will be introduced.
This program is a joint event created in cooperation with the National Arboretum and The Nature Holdings Co., Ltd. (National Geographic Apparel Kids), offering parents and children a meaningful time to explore the forest together and learn about the value of nature.
This experiential program is ideal for families looking for enjoyable locations to visit with their children in Busan.
What is Ecological Exploration and Ecoteering?
‘Ecoteering’ is a new experiential activity that combines ecology and orienteering. In this activity, participants explore the arboretum using maps and compasses while completing various missions.
Children have the opportunity to discover traces of various organisms in the forest and deepen their knowledge of ecosystems. Through this direct experience, they will feel the importance of the forest.
This Kids Exploration Team program is not just a walk, but a blend of education, exploration, and experience, fostering children's curiosity and spirit of challenge.
Event Schedule and Operation Method
This event will take place on September 20th (Saturday) and September 27th (Saturday), with a total of two sessions. Each session will select 30 teams to participate, and students from the 3rd to 6th grades in elementary school and their guardians must form a team.
Explorers will move along the arboretum map to complete hidden missions. In this process, they will explore biological traces, receive ecological interpretation education, and participate in various experiential activities. This allows children to learn and experience important lessons about nature.
Application Method and Participation Eligibility
Those who wish to participate as a family can add 'National Geographic Apparel Kids' as a Kakao Plus Friend and apply through the 'Kids Exploration Team Application' menu at the bottom of the chat screen.
The application deadline is August 31, and the participants must be students from the 3rd to 6th grades in elementary school or children of the same age, along with one guardian.
Selection will be made by lottery for 30 teams each event day, with the results sent via individual text messages on September 4.
Last Year’s Great Interest, Looking Forward to This Year
The Kids Exploration Team expanded its scope to arboretums across the country starting from 2024 after its pilot operation in 2023.
Last year, a total of 98 teams and 368 people participated in, combining the first and second halves of the year, and there was high competition with 916 teams applying for the recruitment in the first half of this year. Ultimately, 59 teams and 188 participants joined the program, making it an experience that brought great satisfaction to both parents and children.
The second half of this year is expected to operate with even more diverse programs, continuing the popularity at Haeundae Arboretum.
Conclusion: Experiences Worth Visiting with Kids in Autumn Busan
The 'Kids Exploration Team Ecological Exploration' at Haeundae Arboretum is more than just an outdoor activity; it is a program where you can truly experience ecological education in nature.
This program, recommended for families wanting to enjoy autumn in Busan, provides children with exciting adventures and learning opportunities while offering parents precious time to create memories together.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the 2025 Second Half Kids Exploration Team Ecoteering held at Busan Haeundae Arboretum?
Ecoteering is an exploration-type experiential activity that combines ecology and orienteering.
Ecoteering is an experience in which participants explore the arboretum using a map and compass while completing various missions. Children discover traces of organisms in the forest and deepen their understanding of ecosystems. It combines education, exploration, and experience, aiming to foster curiosity and a spirit of challenge in children.
Q. When is the Kids Exploration Team Ecological Exploration event held and who can participate?
The event will be held on September 20th and 27th, and teams can include elementary school students from grades 3 to 6 with their guardians.
On September 20th and 27th, 30 teams will participate on each day. The participating teams must consist of students in grades 3 to 6 and their guardians. Participants will complete missions and receive ecological explanations within the arboretum, providing a learning and experience opportunity in nature.
Q. How do I apply to participate in the Kids Exploration Team?
You can apply through the KakaoTalk Plus Friends of 'National Geographic Apparel Kids'.
Those wishing to participate as a family should add 'National Geographic Apparel Kids' as a KakaoTalk Plus Friend and apply through the 'Kids Exploration Team Application' menu. The application deadline is August 31, and 30 teams will be selected by lottery. Results will be notified via individual text messages on September 4.
Q. How was the response to last year's Kids Exploration Team program?
Last year, 98 teams participated, and 916 teams applied in the first half of this year, indicating significant interest.
The Kids Exploration Team held in 2023 during its pilot operation included 98 teams receiving positive responses. In the first half of 2024, 916 teams applied, showing high competition, and ultimately, 59 teams participated, creating satisfying experiences for both parents and children. High expectations are being gathered for this year's second half events.
Q. What experience can participants expect in this program?
Participants will have the time to explore nature and ecology directly in the forest while learning and embarking on adventures.
The Kids Exploration Team is a hands-on program where participants directly explore ecology in nature, discovering biological traces and completing missions. Children will feel the value of the forest through such activities, while fostering curiosity and a spirit of challenge. It is a meaningful experience to be shared between parents and children, making it a great program to enjoy autumn in Busan.
