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Dear Parent/Guardian, Great News! We are now taking booking for the Summer Holidays! Please do note that this is an extremely busy period for us and we anticipate many of our holiday clubs reaching capacity. To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking your holiday clubs spaces as soon as you know the dates you require. This year we have managed to squeeze even more fun into FISH: new games, activities, trips and even a trip to Legoland, Windsor. So you can be sure that whatever club you book into your child will have a brilliant summer. We have put together some information about our extra activities and trips, but if you have any further questions please feel free to give us a call in the office.

Clip & Climb

We have been going to clip and climb in Exeter since 2012 and this has proved to be one of our most popular extra activities. We take a maximum of 12 children per club, and children are taken down in groups of 6. Clip ’n Climb sessions last for 1 hour 30 minutes including the safety briefing and harness fitting. Sessions within the Clip 'n Climb arena start on the hour every hour. Clothing Loose comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes must be worn (sandals or

open toe shoes are unsuitable for climbing). Age 4+

Dry Ski Slope

We have been taking the children since summer 2012 and this has proved to be an excellent extra activity for children aged 4-12 years. The activity lasts for 2 hours running from 2pm-4pm. The children experience putting on skiing boots, climbing low and high ski hills, using a rope pull and being taught techniques to ski independently. We take a maximum of 24 children at any one time. Children from Ladysmith will walk to and from the skiing centre, which is located at the rear of Clifton hill sports centre. Children attending from other sites will be transported using the FISH - car there is a maximum of 6 spaces from other sites. Clothing Children MUST wear long tops and trousers; have a pair of socks with them

and a pair of gloves.

Age 4+

 

 

Canoeing This activity was introduced to our Chudleigh club in 2012 and due to its success we have continued it again this year. It takes place at Decoy Lake, a twelve-acre fresh water lake set in idyllic country park surroundings, which is situated just outside Newton Abbot. Canoeing and kayaking are extremely enjoyable fun sports, with beginners kayak and canoe courses designed to introduce the newcomer to this enjoyable sport in a safe and fun way. The Devon Windsurf & Canoe Centre is approved by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority and is a RYA Windsurfing Recognised Centre.

Clothing Towel and swimming costumes (wet suits will be provided) Age: This activity is suitable for children aged 5+ with good upper body strength.

Horse Riding

We have been taking the children horse riding since we started FISH at Chudleigh and the Exeter club have been riding for 3 years. Our Exeter, Alphington, & Cranbrook clubs all ride at Oaklands riding stables in Exeter, while our Chudleigh & Teignmouth clubs use Finlake riding centre. The children gain confidence and skills to ride ponies with supervision and guidance. At Oaklands riding stables children get to groom and tack the ponies ready to ride. Each child will have a 30 minute grooming session and a 30 minute riding lesson. At Finlake the ride is 45 minutes.

Clothing Long trousers, wellies (hard hats are provided) Age This activity can suit children aged 4 -11 years.

Street Danz

New in 2013 and back by popular demand we have now included Street Danz at more of our clubs. Street dance is a colloquial dance form, one that has been developed on the streets taking lots of different forms of dance and creating a totally unique dance form. Your child will be taught by a local dance school with a strong reputation. Children will be taught in this funky way of moving with the 5 main styles of Street Dance: Locking, Breaking, Popping, House and Hip Hop. The dancing that most people can associate with is commercial street, which is simply an amalgamation of all of the different styles. Clothing comfortable clothing, and trainers. Age This activity is suitable for children aged 5 -12.

 

 

Back by popular demand!! This year we will be taking the children to Legoland again! LEGOLAND, Windsor Resort is a theme park dedicated to children aged 3-12 years old. With over 55 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and attractions, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, is a unique family theme park. Prepare for a soaking on the wet and wild water rides. Follow a pirate trail that’ll leave you wetter than walking the plank or join a Viking fleet where you’ll battle sea monsters and rough waters. This will be a very long day and we have advised parents we will only be taking children who are 7 and over - if your child is 6 and you would like them to come please contact the office to discuss it – the decision will be made at the discretion of the club manager.

WHEN BOOKING LEGOLAND, PLEASE SELECT LEGOLAND AS YOUR CLUB LOCATION!

Coach We will be leaving Exeter service station at 5:30am, and will be returning at 8:30pm (please note we will text all

parents when we driving past Bristol and again when we are past Taunton). Clothing Loose comfortable clothing, shoes, sunhat, suncream. Money We are happy for children to take spending money for ice-creams, drinks and a souvenir. Lunch Two packed lunches - we are asking parent to provide 2 packed lunches - 1 for on the return journey

We have been visiting Woodlands Family Theme Park, near Totnes, since we began FISH and this is usually top of the list when we ask the children which their favourite trip day is. Woodlands provides a whole day of fun and variety of activities for all ages. We always start the day on the 3 huge water slides, and toboggan run, then we find a nice outdoor adventure play areas to have snack before we go to the master blaster before lunch. After lunch we go on more water slides and into the incredible indoor play centres, visit the animals in the farm and Falconry Centre. We always finish the day on the pirate ship and see who can scream the loudest! Coaches The coach will leave Cranbrook @ 08:25 and collects the Chudleigh FISH at 9:00 and then go to Woodlands.

On the return we will be dropping the Chudleigh children back at 17:10 and the coach should arrive back to Cranbrook at 17:40.

The coach will leave Alphington FISH at 8:15 and then pick up the Ladysmith FISH at 8:45am, they will then head to Woodlands. On the return we will drop the Ladysmith FISH back at 17:15 and Alphington at 17:50.

Clothing Loose comfortable clothing, shoes, sunhat, suncream. Lunch Packed lunch to include plenty to drink (please ensure you have a refillable drink and not a carton!) Money We are happy for children to take spending money for ice-creams, drinks, souvenirs - we ask parents to limit

the amount of money to a maximum of £3.00

 

 

We have been visiting Crealy, near Exeter, since we began FISH - this is another popular choice for children attending our holiday clubs. Crealy Adventure Park is an award winning family attraction located near Exeter. The Park has over 60 rides and attractions set in over 100 acres. There are over 100 animals, 30 outdoor attractions and a variety of other activities to choose from. With heart-stopping rides for thrill seekers to soft-play and animal petting for our Little Fishes. Coaches The coach will leave Chudleigh @ 08:40 and collect the Cranbrook FISH at 9:15 and then go to Crealy. On

the return we will be dropping the Cranbrook Children back at 17:00 and the coach should arrive back to Chudleigh at 17:30.

The coach will leave Alphington FISH at 8:30 and then pick up the Ladysmith FISH at 9am, they will then head to Woodlands. On the return we will drop the Ladysmith FISH back at 17:15 and Alphington at 17:50.

Clothing Loose comfortable clothing, shoes, sunhat, suncream. Lunch Packed lunch to include plenty to drink (please ensure you have a refillable drink and not a carton!) Money We are happy for children to take spending money for ice-creams, drinks & souvenirs - we ask parent to limit

the amount of money to a maximum of £3.00

When we asked the children in 2011 which trip they most wanted to return to, this was the one! Subsequently we went twice last year and are going again this year too. Located in the Dartmoor National Park, the River Dart Country Park is set in 90 acres, with lakes, parkland and woods, with the majestic River Dart flowing through the Park. Children can run and play on the Pirate Ship lake and Adventure Playgrounds and low ropes course. We always have lunch on field outside Holme House and enjoy some parachute games and rounders. Coaches The coach will leave Cranbrook at 08:45 and collect the Chudleigh FISH at 9:15, then go on to the River Dart

Country Park. On the return we will be dropping the Chudleigh Children back at 17:10 and the coach should arrive back to Cranbrook at 17:40.

The coach will leave Alphington FISH at 8:30 and then pick up the Ladysmith FISH at 9am, they will then head to the River Dart Country Park. On the return we will drop the Ladysmith FISH back at 17:15 and Alphington at 17:50.

Clothing wet suits, swimming costumes, crocs or similar for water play, towels. Loose comfortable clothing, shoes,

sunhat, suncream. Money We are happy for children to take spending money for ice-creams, drinks, souvenirs - we ask parent to limit

the amount of money to a maximum of £3.00

 

 

   

Paignton Zoo is defiantly a must for our Little Fishes - it is one of Britain’s top zoos. It's home to some of the planet’s rarest and most amazing creatures. Your children will discover all their favourites, like gorillas and orangutans, giraffes, lions, tigers and rhinos, and be ready for a few surprises along the way, too. The Crocodile Swamp is a favorite among our staff, amid the lush tropical foliage and steamy atmosphere, you’ll come face-to-face with huge crocodiles plus large snakes, turtles and fish.

Coaches The coach will leave Cranbrook @ 08:45 and collect the Chudleigh FISH at 9:15 and then drop the Paignton Zoo children off and proceed on to Quaywest. On the return we will be dropping the Chudleigh children back at 17:00 and the coach should arrive back to Cranbrook at 17:30.

The coach will leave Alphington FISH at 8:30 and then pick up the Ladysmith FISH at 9am, they will then head to Paington Zoo, drop zoo children off and proceed on to Quaywest. On the return we will drop the Ladysmith FISH back at 17:15 and Alphington at 17:50.

Clothing Loose comfortable clothing, shoes, sunhat, suncream. Lunch Packed lunch to include plenty to drink (please ensure you have a refillable drink and not a carton!) Money We are happy for children to take spending money for ice-creams, drinks & souvenirs - we ask parents to limit

the amount of money to a maximum of £5.00 (we allow a little extra at the Zoo as we understand the allure of the cuddly toys!)

New in 2013 this trip was not only a huge hit with the kids but our staff too!! Splashdown Waterpark @ Quaywest is back by popular demand! There is something for everyone to enjoy - from big kids (staff) & little ones (your kids) we will ensure they have the best day on some of the UK's most exciting flume rides. For the real thrill seekers they have the heart stopping plummet of Devil's Drop and terrifically tumbling tyre rides, that'll have you hanging onto the edge of your tyre, literally, and the Wild Kamikaze - well the name says it all! We will finish the day on the beach with some games and activities organized by our team.

Coaches The coach will leave Cranbrook @ 08:45 and collect the Chudleigh FISH at 9:15 and then drop the Paington Zoo children off and proceed on to Quaywest. On the return we will be dropping the Chudleigh children back at 17:00 and the coach should arrive back to Cranbrook at 17:30.

The coach will leave Alphington FISH at 8:15 and then pick up the Ladysmith FISH at 8:45am, they will then head to Paington Zoo and drop zoo children off and proceed on to Quaywest. On the return we will drop the Ladysmith FISH back at 17:15 and Alphington at 17:50.

Clothing Loose comfortable clothing, shoes, sunhat, suncream. Lunch Packed lunch to include plenty to drink (please ensure you have a refillable drink and not a carton!) Money We are happy for children to take spending money for ice-creams, drinks & souvenirs - we ask parents to limit

the amount of money to a maximum of £3.00

 

 

Archery

New in 2012, due to the success of the introduction to archery we have now purchased an extra set of equipment so that we can offer archery at more than just one site, with the equipment moving around the clubs throughout the summer holidays. We have put up a timetable of when the equipment is currently booked to visit sites but this may be subject to change. Archery is taught outside and may not run to weather conditions out of our control. During our sessions children will be taught the basic technique, safety, range etiquette and a general knowledge of the sport. Once children have become more confident we will then carry out a range of target games.

Clothing – comfortable clothing, and trainers (no open top shoes).

This activity is suitable for children aged 7 -12 depending on their ability to hold the bow and pull the string.

Electric Go Karts New in 2012, your children love our Go Karts and if they haven’t been on them yet they will delight your kids with their first real driving experience. The electric karts can travel at pre-determined speeds of between 1 & 6 MPH, they are fitted with safety harnesses and are fully tested & certified. Getting children into our Go Karts is a lot easier than getting them out!! The Go Karts are based at our Chudleigh and Ladysmith sites, but will visit other clubs throughout the summer holidays.

Swimming Our clubs at Chudleigh & Alphington are fortunate to have swimming pools on site - the pool at Chudleigh is 20m outdoors and the pool at Alphington is indoors. Both pools are heated and have lifeguards on duty while we are swimming. At these sites all our children are able to take part in swimming - all our children are swim tested before they are allowed in the water we will then decided whether we feel they should have a swimming aid in the form or armbands or back floats. We understand that some children may not be using armbands in their swimming lessons or in your own time but your child’s safety is paramount and we will not let them swim if we feel they are not strong enough.

Our Big Fishes the Ladysmith club will swim at Pyramids Leisure Centre - we need a minimum of 12 children to allow this activity to run.

Cinema Trips The children really enjoy the cinema trips. Ladysmith FISH currently attend the Vue cinema where the children can relax and enjoy a kids club film with their friends. We walk to and from the cinema and quite often we will stop for a play at the Belmont park on the way back! Each film roughly runs for 80-90 minutes. *Spending money can be given but is not essential.

Bowling Trips New for our Alphington and Ladysmith Club for 2014, bowling has already proved popular when we trialed this during the Easter holidays. Weather permitting, children from Alphington will walk to the bowling centre on Haven Banks and enjoy field games in the park and will meet up for a picnic lunch at the park or quay with the children from Ladysmith. Bowling will take place after lunch and children will then head back to their clubs stopping at the park on the way back. Ladysmith club will get the train from Pinhoe station and meet the Alphington club on the quay or at the park for a picnic lunch and a game a bowling. /

 

 

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