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ADVENTURE LEARNING

PROGRAMMES

A TEACHER’S GUIDE

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Our four centres deliver outdoor education and field study programmes. These enhance a young person’s personal, social and academic development through a journey of challenge, adventure and self-discovery.

Each of our centres offer high quality and unique residentials or day-only experiences for students of all ages. Our school programmes are designed around our core values of resilience, wellbeing, being safe, respect and sustainability. Our experienced instructors and field study tutors will ensure that all students achieve excellent outcomes from their visit and take home lasting and positive benefits.

HAMPSHIRE OUTDOOR CENTRES PLEDGE TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY TEACHING AND FACILITIES AT AN AFFORDABLE COST.

WHO ARE HAMPSHIRE OUTDOOR CENTRES?

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EDUCATIONAL BENEFITSThere are many educational benefits to participating in a programme at a Hampshire Outdoor Centre. The content of these programmes is often linked to the national curriculum and gives students a different learning experience, broadening their view of the world around them.

Our school liaison team and course directors will work with you before and during the course, to identify the essential differentiated learning objectives for your group. This service ensures all students will achieve outstanding learning and development from their visit to our centres.

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SELF-CONFIDENCEGrow in confidence

and reach their potential.

TEAMWORKCooperate with

others in team tasks.

MOTIVATION & POSITIVITYDevelop a spirit of determination and

endeavour in the face of challenge.

PROBLEM SOLVING

LEADING & SUPPORTING

Develop leadership skills.

Develop strategies to help plan and deliver

effective solutions to obstacles.

PROBLEM SOLVINGCHALLENGE & RISKRecognise risk and take

appropriate action.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Develop a social responsibility for the

environment.

COMMUNICATIONDevelop good listening

and communication skills.

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ENVIRONMENTAL & ADVENTURE Our Environmental & Adventure programme is a balanced combination of environmental learning and adventurous activities. This programme is very popular with schools looking for strong links to the academic curriculum. This gives students personal and team development opportunities through land and water-based activities. Based on your group’s needs, students explore and investigate the natural environment through a range of curriculum linked activities.

Our school and college programmes can be tailored to your needs. Just get in touch with our bookings team to see what we can do.

We also offer split week programmes for schools with large year groups, so all students get an opportunity to attend.

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TEAM & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTOur experienced instructors will aim to tackle core personal and social skills like communication, tolerance and self belief. This programme uses a range of indoor and outdoor activities to help students develop personal confidence and explore techniques to help them work better within teams. We will regularly monitor student progress, set and review goals and facilitate peer evaluations. It’s not only what you achieve but how you get there that counts!

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We offer a range of outdoor learning programmes for schools which have strong curriculum links and also help students to develop their mental resilience and confidence. Feedback from our customers shows that our outdoor programmes have a long lasting impact on students and can help to improve their performance back at school. The specific types of activities on your programme will be discussed with you in advance, so you can be sure they are right for your group. With a high percentage of schools returning year after year, our outdoor programmes play an important part in improving the lives of thousands of students every year.

SCHOOL & COLLEGE PROGRAMMES

Primary Secondary Further Education

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OUTDOOR & ADVENTUREOur Outdoor & Adventure programmes are designedto provide your students with an outdoor learningexperience that they will cherish forever. It may also bethe springboard to a fit and healthy lifestyle. These programmes are a great way to reward students for their hard work before moving on to a new school or year group.

PRIMARY TO SECONDARY TRANSITION The transition into a new school or year group can be an unsettling time for young people. Our Primary to Secondary Transition Programme uses land and water activities to help build personal confidence and bring new groups of students together so they work more cohesively in teams back at school. Our carefully designed programmes provide opportunities to break down existing social barriers and students learn to help and trust classmates in a supportive environment.

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OUTDOOR SKILLS & TRAININGAre your students going on an overseas ski trip or activity based expedition? We can deliver a range of land and water skills based programmes using our excellent facilities and equipment. You may have groups working towards National Governing Body awards, for example in sailing or climbing and we can train and assess the development of these skills.

BRILLIANT RESIDENTIALS SPECIAL SCHOOL PROGRAMMES BTEC OUTDOOR ADVENTURE L2/3 PRIMARY & PE TEACHER TRAINING NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP SERVICE UNIFORMED SERVICES DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD BRONZE & SILVER EXPEDITION CAMPING

GCSE & A-LEVEL FIELD STUDIESGeography, Biology, Environmental Studies and History are all subjects with a strong curriculum focus on fieldwork. Our centres provide an ideal location to deliver fieldwork for these subjects. Our largest centre, Calshot, has a dedicated field studies department with excellent resources and experienced staff to fulfil your field studies requirements. Our Mountain Centre in the Brecon Beacons can easily access glaciated valleys or historical mining and industrial areas.

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OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMESEDUCATION PROGRAMMES

VERY SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CHILDREN AND TOP

CLASS FACILITIES. Instructors were universally excellent,

positive and energetic. Encouraging the right amount of risk taken from the boys.

Sussex House School, 2019

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OUR CENTRESWe have four outstanding centres; three in Hampshire and one in the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. You can find the location of each one with the maps on this page.

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Tile Barn is located within the beautiful New Forest National Park, in Brockenhurst. The centre is ideal for educational and youth groups with our outdoor activities blended perfectly into the natural environment.

Tile Barn can accommodate groups for single sessions, full days or residential visits. The centre specialises in low cost packages with an indoor bunkhouse, Poppy Pods and tented camping for groups (ideal for DofE groups).

IT WAS AN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL WEEK

and both staff and pupils have been singing the centre’s praises in terms of the facilities

and the instructors.

Grafham Grange, 2018

ACCOMMODATION

ARCHERY

ROCK CLIMBING

HIGH ROPES

LOW ROPES

MOUNTAIN BIKING

PADDLESPORTS

ORIENTEERING

PROBLEM SOLVING

NIGHT LINE

NEW FOREST EXPLORATION

BUSHCRAFT SKILLS

ABSEILING

ACTIVITIES ON OFFER:

THE BUNKHOUSE Sleeps up to 38, with a fully equipped kitchen and lounge.

THE ENDA RYAN POPPY POD VILLAGE20 pods. 80 beds. Use of the roudhouse located in the centre of the village.

CAMPSITES Cater for up to 400 people in fully equipped campsites.

FACILITIES • Fully accessible

shower/ toilet block.

• Campfire.• Device charging

points.

TILE BARN OUTDOOR CENTRE

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GLAMPING STYLEPOPPY PODS

CATERING Full and self-catering options available.


One of the most well known outdoor centres in the country and a fantastic location to try sailing and other water-based activities. Calshot is located near Southampton on the Solent, with stunning views across to the Isle of Wight.

The centre is home to the largest indoor climbing wall in Hampshire and budding Olympians can try track cycling in the velodrome or skiing on the indoor dry slope. With a dedicated field studies centre, Calshot provides a diverse range of field work opportunities for all curriculum stages.

FIELD STUDIES ON OFFER

RIVER AND COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

COASTAL MANAGEMENT

FRESHWATER ECOLOGY

MARINE AND TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY

ACCOMMODATION

KAYAKING & CANOEING

DINGHY SAILING

WINDSURFING

RAFT BUILDING

TRAWLING

ROCK CLIMBING

ABSEILING

HIGH ROPES

LOW ROPES

INDOOR SKIING/SNOWBOARDING

TRACK CYCLING

ARCHERY

AIR RIFLE SHOOTING

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ACCOMMODATION BUILDINGS Sleeps approx 180 students in total. Most student rooms feature bunk beds and sleep 3-4 students, however some rooms can sleep 6, 8 or even 10.

TOTAL BEDS The centre provides good quality, fully-catered accommodation for up to 180 people - ideal for bringing whole year groups.

STUNNING VIEWS

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The leaders were absolutely brilliant with our children. Very

encouraging and motivating for all abilities and needs.

THE CHILDREN LOVED IT.Baltonsborough Primary School, 2019

FACILITIESEach building has its own layout and configuration of rooms, toilets/showers, communal space and drying rooms (where present).

CATERING Full catered packages.


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POPPY PODS

CAMPING PODSCAMP IN LUXURY WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING AND CHARGING POINTS

RUNWAY’S END OUTDOOR CENTREHIGH ROPES

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ARTIFICIAL CAVING

ROCK CLIMBING

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CANOEING

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Runways End has a lovely community feel to it, with excellent facilities. The staff were kind, they challenged but supported all our

pupils with the activities.

WE WILL CERTAINLY RETURN! Winnall Primary School, 2019

CAMPSITE Camping for up to 150.

FORGE LODGE Accessible accommodation for up to 71 people in 12 rooms, with adjoining bathrooms. Facilities include:

• Fully equipped kitchen and dining room for your use.

• Drying room.

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CAMPING PODS Camping with luxuries.10 pods. 40 beds. Facilities include: • A communal space is available for

meeting, cooking and dining in.• Accessible toilet and shower

block nearby.

Nestled in a woodland setting in north Hampshire, Runway’s End boasts a range of indoor, outdoor and easily accessible water-based activities.

Groups can choose Forge Lodge or our Camping Pods. You will have exclusive use of your chosen accommodation. If you have your own camping equipment, you can camp with us too.


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Located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales, our centre offers a unique experience for groups who want to escape the hustle and bustle of modern day life.

Taking full advantage of our location, we deliver a full range of real, challenging activities, such as mountain walking, canoeing expeditions and gorge scrambling. These day long activities really promote self-learning and give students the opportunity to acquire new skills for life.

ACCOMMODATION NEWPOPPY PODS

19TH CENTURY TRADITIONAL WELSH FARMHOUSE

THE HAMPSHIRE MOUNTAIN CENTRE

GORGE WALKING

MOUNTAIN WALKING AND EXPEDITIONS

REAL CAVING

CANOEING AND EXPEDITIONS

WATERFALL WALKS

ABSEILING

REAL ROCK CLIMBING

ENVIRONMENTAL & FIELD STUDIES

ORIENTEERING


WE LOVE IT HERE!The opportunities to develop our young people

are outstanding. The knowledge and passion you share with them so readily is first class - we always

come away having learnt more.

Stockbridge Primary School, 2019

FACILITIES• Fully equipped kitchens for

your use.

• Drying room.

• Large classrooms.

• Communal lounge with wood burning stove.

Bronze, Silver and Gold training, practice and qualifier expedition opportunities in Walking and Canoeing.

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TRADITIONAL WELSH FARMHOUSE Sleeps 46 indoors. The centre’s capacity when camping is incorporated into the programme is 60 students and accompanying staff.



WHAT ARE THE INSTRUCTOR TO STUDENT RATIOS?Land based activities usually operate in group sizes not exceeding 1:10 and water activities of 1: 8, or 1:10 depending on venue and craft. We generally expect a teacher to be available during the session and to support the instructor with students who have specific needs.

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE BRITISH WEATHER DOESN’T COOPERATE?Course directors will endeavour to alter your programme to take account of the weather. If an activity has to be cancelled, an alternative will be provided. Many of our centres have a range of activities which can be carried out in all weathers.

WHAT RISK ASSESSMENTS DO WE NEED?All activities are delivered based on a thorough risk assessment process in line with HSE and industry standards. Where appropriate, students are encouraged to identify the risks associated with the activity, so that they can be fully involved in the risk management process.

If your school or college uses the HCC EVOLVE system for trip approvals, all our centres have been pre-inspected and you can be assured that the necessary risk assessments and operational procedures are in place. Your EVC will be able to provide more information on this.

Visiting party leaders are responsible for risk assessing the journey to and from a centre, as well as students with individual needs and the arrangements for contacting your school in an out-of-hours emergency.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PASTORAL SUPERVISION AND BEHAVIOUR?Visiting party leaders are responsible for the pastoral supervision of students at all times. During activity sessions, our instructors provide all necessary safety supervision and will manage the group with your guidance and support. All centres provide at least an on-call manager overnight to assist with emergency situations.

WHAT INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS ARE THERE?Hampshire County Council provides insurance arrangements for its local education authority schools. Most other education authorities and independent schools have similar arrangements, otherwise we recommend that you take out insurance to cover risk of accident, illness, loss of personal possessions and cancellation. Hampshire County Council only accepts liability for loss, damage or injury resulting from negligence by the County Council, its servants or agents.

WHAT QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION CAN I EXPECT?Instructors at Hampshire Outdoor Centres are highly experienced and undergo rigorous training to ensure the physical and emotional safety of participants. Continued Professional Development for all staff ensures that our programmes are delivered to a consistently high standard.

All our centres operate a ‘Challenge by Choice’ ethos. Instructors will encourage students to extend themselves and focus on working effectively with others.

HOW WILL YOU SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL?Our instructors and course directors will discuss group and individual student progress with you and your school staff to ensure you are fully informed each step of the way.

WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO SAFETY?Safety of your students and staff is paramount. Many of our staff hold high level National Governing Body qualifications (NGBs) across a range of activities. All staff complete a comprehensive induction programme to ensure consistency in delivery, so that our high standards are maintained. Other examples of our commitment to safety include:

• All instructors have a valid first aid qualification

• All our staff have an enhanced DBS certificate and are re-checked regularly

• All our equipment undergoes regular and rigorous safety checks and maintenance

• All minibus drivers are trained and assessed through the MIDAS scheme

WHAT MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS DO THE CENTRES HAVE?Our centres are proud to hold a variety of accreditations for success and quality. Please see www.hants.gov.uk/outdoors for individual centre accreditations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You don’t need to restrict your visit to the summer months. We can offer year round courses at competitive rates with significant discounts for the winter months. Contact our bookings team for further details.

INTERESTED IN ONE OF OUR CENTRES OR PRODUCTS?Contact our school liaison team who can arrange for one of our representatives to visit your school and discuss the options for your visit.

OUR BOOKINGS AND SCHOOL LIAISON TEAM WILL BE ABLE TO ADVISE YOU ON ANY OTHER AREAS. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

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WE USE ALL THE HAMPSHIRE OUTDOOR CENTRES AS PART OF OUR PROGRESSIVE SCHEME OF

RESIDENTIALS. THE ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES OFFERED MEAN THAT

ALL FOUR PROGRAMMES COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER.

Wicor Primary School, 2020

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