Robinwood Residential Visit Robinwood South Pennines Activity Centre Dobroyd Castle, Todmorden Monday 6th – Wednesday 8th February 2017

Why a residential? Memorable educational experience – fun and enjoyable Outdoor education and adventurous activities Team building and working together in activity groups Developing friendships in a situation away from home

Preparation and listening skills

Fun and enjoyable

Outdoor adventure

Developing friendships

Developing teamwork and communication skills

Why Robinwood? Safety Enjoyment Learning

Safety Comes first throughout the course Highest safety standards Activity environments chosen to match this age group Employ qualified staff that ensure safety comes first whatever else is happening Programme suitable for time of year

Enjoyment Fantastic experience over three days Staff dedicated to ensure children (and staff!) thoroughly enjoy themselves Thrill provided by real ‘adventure’ activities Enjoyment through individual achievements in a range of activities

Learning Learning environment tailored to the 8 – 11 age group Learning new skills in a different environment Learning the benefits of teamwork in a range of challenges Building self-confidence and independence Developing social skills not necessarily apparent in the classroom

Range of Activities Giant swing and zip wire Climbing and abseiling Archery Night line Canoeing Obstacle Course Team challenge Piranha pool Caving Orienteering

Typical day 7.00 – 8.00 Wake up (Night staff) 8.00 – 8.30 Breakfast (Course managers) 8.30 – 12.30 Activities (Group leaders) 12.30 – 1.00 Lunch (Group leaders) 1.00 – 5.00 Activities (Group leaders) 5.00 – 6.00 Evening meal (Course managers) 6.00 – 9.00 Activities (Group leaders) 9.00 – 9.30 Hot chocolate (Course managers) 9.30 – 10.30 Bedtime (Night staff) 10.30 – 7.00 Overnight (Night staff)

Qualifications British Canoe Union Mountain Leadership Training Board Grand National Archery Society British Orienteering Society Mountain and outdoor first aid First aid at work Licensed with Adventure Activities Licensing Authority

Staffing Three members of staff from Cawood Robinwood ratios vary per activity 1 to 1 for climbing and abseiling 2 to 12 for sheltered canoeing 1 to 12 for nightline 1 to 18 for night time All ratios meet or exceed ratios laid down by national governing bodies

Food! Good and plenty of it Toast and cereals plus cooked breakfast Packed lunch Cooked evening meal and tasty pudding Choice available and vegetarian option

Accommodation Sleep in dormitories with all bedding provided Toilet and shower facilities close by Group leaders ensure one shower per day! Any wet clothes dried overnight and ready for the next day

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Further Information Next steps www.robinwood.co.uk Letter sent asking for confirmation, deposit and payment arrangements