ACTIVITY COURSES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE Scotland ACTIVITY COURSES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE An introduction to outdoor pursuits in a safe environment

Course Benefits ● Education outside the classroom ● Develop an inner confidence ● Personal achievement ● Develop self esteem ● Develop social skills ● Develop team building skills ● Experience new / exciting outdoor pursuits ● Learn respect for others

Staff Lynn Sweeney Linda Bell Claire Edgar Kirsten Grieve Alison Montgomery David Duncan Lauren Holden Lauren Henderson Suzanne Cheape Taylor Elliot Andrew Edgar Kirsten West

Manor Adventure - Accommodation Bedrooms with en suite facilities for all pupils Teachers’ rooms adjacent to students’ rooms Lockerbie Duty Instructor (24 hours) School stays together: eat, sleep and outdoor pursuits Common rooms / areas downstairs in the house and in the grounds

Outdoor Pursuits Programme 07.30 – Rise and Shine (latest!) 08.00 – Breakfast 09.00 – 10.30 Outdoor Pursuit Session 1 10.30 – 10.50 Break Time 10.50 – 12.20 Outdoor Pursuit Session 2 12.20 – 13.40 Lunch Time 13.40 – 15.10 Outdoor Pursuit Session 3 15.10 – 15.30 Break Time 15.30 – 17.00 Outdoor Pursuit Session 4 17.15 – 19.00 Evening Meal/ Free Time 19.00 – 20.30 Outdoor Pursuit Session 5 21.30 – Lights Out

The food is child friendly, plentiful and nutritious: Full Scottish breakfast/cereal/toast/fruit Substantial lunch Excellent cooked dinner Always plenty of choice All dietary requirements are catered for

Health & Safety and Insurance ● Adventure Activities Licensing Service License ● Regularly inspected by Health & Safety Executive ● Conform to all Governing Body Guidelines ● Each outdoor pursuit risk assessed ● 4X4 rescue vehicle ● Radio linked outdoor pursuits ● Outdoor pursuits, equipment and fully trained instructors continually assessed and monitored Covered by East Renfrewshire’s Insurance Policy Full details available from Council’s Insurance Officer

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Survival Skills High Ropes Hill Walk List of Activities Abseiling Archery Blind Trail Climbing Fencing Canoe/Kayak Stand Up Paddle Boarding Survival Skills High Ropes Hill Walk Initiative Exercises Low Ropes Mountain Biking Obstacle Course Orienteering Wide Games Zip Wire

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Next steps….. Discuss the trip with your child (expectations) Preparation: sleepovers and make your own bed! Put names on all items of clothing / footwear Letter to follow confirming details / kit list Full payment and all consent forms required by Friday 26th April 2019