CAS & IAYP

IAYP Exploration Journey

The International Award for Young People (IAYP) Exploration Journey by Shape Ventures offers students a structured, experiential learning opportunity that develops character, confidence, and essential life skills. Rooted in adventure, sustainability, and community engagement, the journey aligns fully with the IAYP framework while encouraging independent thinking and teamwork.

Bronze IAYP Exploration Journey

The Bronze Exploration Journey enables participants to discover, observe, explore, and reflect in real-world environments. In accordance with IAYP guidelines, two-thirds of the purposeful effort is dedicated to observation, research, and information gathering, while the remaining time focuses on journeying and field exploration. 

Key Focus Areas

  • Sustainable farming and rural livelihoods
  • Water resource management
  • Livestock care and agricultural practices
  • Eco-friendly initiatives such as composting and vermiculture
  • Local culture, traditions, and community interaction

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

  • Develop leadership, teamwork, and resilience through shared responsibilities
  • Build navigation, observation, logbook writing, and field documentation skills
  • Gain awareness of sustainability and human–environment relationships
  • Foster empathy, cultural understanding, and social responsibility

CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service)

The CAS programme by Shape Ventures supports IB learners in achieving meaningful personal growth through a balanced approach to Creativity, Activity, and Service. Our CAS experiences are purposefully designed to meet IB learning outcomes while encouraging reflection, initiative, and community engagement. 

CAS at Shape Ventures

Creativity

  • Arts-based workshops and cultural exploration programs
  • Photography, storytelling, journaling, and documentation during journeys
  • Problem-solving tasks and project planning activities 

Activity

  • Adventure-based physical activities such as trekking, hiking, orienteering, and team challenges
  • Sports-based learning modules promoting fitness, teamwork, and resilience
  • Outdoor survival skills and movement-based exploration

Service

  • Community engagement with rural and local populations
  • Environmental conservation initiatives and sustainability projects
  • Awareness drives related to health, hygiene, and environmental responsibility

CAS Learning Outcomes

Through Shape Ventures’ CAS programs, students will:

  • Identify strengths and areas for personal growth
  • Demonstrate perseverance and commitment to challenges
  • Work collaboratively with others
  • Engage with issues of global significance
  • Consider the ethical implications of actions
  • Develop reflective skills through guided documentation