Learn with a breath of fresh air Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre Learn with a breath of fresh air

Outdoor Education Centres The Outdoor Education Centres are managed by Cornwall Outdoors, Cornwall Council. Within the County, Cornwall Outdoors operates five residential Centres (*two of which are all canvas): Carnyorth Delaware *Pelistry Camp *Porthpean Roseland All the Centres offer excellent equipment and qualified instructors provide opportunities for developing a wide range of skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. Provision is made at all the Centres for accessibility including access for wheelchair users to changing rooms, showers and toilets.

The centres have undertaken Risk Assessments for all activities they lead. The equipment provided at our centres is fit for purpose, regularly inspected and maintained and checked thoroughly before use. The centres have an inclusive philosophy and strive to ensure quality of opportunity. Within all aspects of our operations we aim to work in a sustainable manner and minimise our impact on the environment. Porthpean, Roseland and Delaware hold an Adventure Activities Licence.

Staff…. All staff hold a relevant National Governing Body qualification or Cornwall Council approved qualifications First Aid Qualified All staff hold an enhanced CRB disclosure Approachable, friendly and professional tutors who enjoy their job L11883 / R0352

Outdoor Education Centres DELAWARE OEC PORTHPEAN OEC CARNYORTH EEC ROSELAND OEC IOS CAMP SITE

Porthpean site … The Centre is situated just outside of St Austell and enjoys spectacular views over the sea and local countryside. Sleeping accommodation consists of large canvas tents. The camping element is supported by a range of permanent buildings including a centrally heated dining hall, staff lounge, toilet and shower blocks, and drying room.

Porthpean site (cont)… Tents are arranged in ‘villages’ to accommodate a maximum of 36 children and up to 4 leaders. There are 5 villages. Each village has 7 tents and 1 wooden cabin (sleeps 2). The cabin is lockable and is for leaders’ use only. All the tents are floor boarded and the centre provides a vinyl foam mattress on which to sleep. All visitors must bring their own sleeping bags and pillows.

Porthpean site (cont)… It is possible to accommodate slightly bigger groups but please note that this could affect the activity days. Group leaders are responsible for the tidiness of their village and for the children’s behaviour at all times of the day and night.

Catering Service… The catering service is available to all groups. A fixed menu is provided. A vegetarian option is always available. We will provide a service that consists of a cooked breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal. The staff and children will have serving and cleaning duties during the meals to ensure mealtime run smoothly and it is clean for the next group.

Suggested clothing and equipment For day time water / land based activities Underwear Several pairs of warm socks T shirts Trousers / Track suits Jumpers / Sweat Tops / Fleeces A warm coat Waterproof jacket and trousers (The Centre has a limited number for loan) Wellies or walking boots A pair of trainers (preferably old) Old shoes (which may get wet) A warm hat, scarf, gloves Small rucksack / day bag Cap/sun hat and sun cream Personal medical requirements Packed lunch for the first day Unbreakable drinks container with drink for first day

For night time Sleeping bag (packed separately) Pillow Night clothes Towel Wash bag and toiletries In the centre Clothing and footwear for indoor use Pencils and crayons 2 black bin liners for wet and dirty clothes Several carrier bags Tea Towel Please pack everything into a medium sized bag – preferably not a suitcase. Ensure everything is labelled with your name. Please note: No knives, chewing gum, i-pods or other expensive items. Remember the Cornish Climate cannot always be relied upon. Make sure you bring warm clothes even in July.

Activities …

Full day on the Beach…. Explore the coastline in canoes and kayaks Walk your way along the cliffs by coastal traversing Try your hand at Dinghy Sailing

Full Day on the River Fowey… Cruise the historic estuary in our Drascombe Gig Canoe rafts on the river

Half days on the Indoor Climbing Wall and Archery…. Test yourself on the indoor climbing wall which has a wide variety of challenging climbs. Starting with some easy routes, then as confidence builds students will have the opportunity to challenge themselves more and more as the difficulty increased. Archery is an excellent activity to develop concentration skills and manual dexterity in individuals of all abilities.

Half Days Cycling and Problem Solving … Learning good communication skills while working in a small team then cycle ride through the woods on a circular coursem Team working and communication skills will be tested to the limit and improved throughout the day. Some challenges are physical, some challenge the mind but all of them are good fun and improve students’ social skills along the way.

Half Day on the High Ropes Course Test your nerve on the leap of faith, fly down the zip wire and tackle the Jacobs Ladder. Build a crate tower and descend the abseil wall.

Further half day activities to choose from… Shelter Building Rock pooling Orienteering Geocaching Personal Development Environmental Coastal Walks Bushcraft

Evening Activities … Circus Workshop Sports Night Mega Fun Evening Disco

Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre ‘raising achievement and aspiration through adventure & outdoor learning’