Ardeche 2013

Itinerary 13 th July 2013 Depart MPS - Arrive Dover Sea France. 14 th July Arrive at Centre – Labeaume Acorn adventure, Camping La Savane. Excursion – Ruoms Approximately 30 minutes walk from the centre is the historic local town of Ruoms. Here you can find an array of small shops, a cash-point and some bars and restaurants. The local market is on a Friday, which is a popular with locals and tourists. Just outside Ruoms there is large supermarket. Vallon Pont d’Arc Famous for its naturally shaped arched bridge, Vallon Pont d’Arc is in the hub of the Ardèche. With narrow streets, boutiques, cafes and a weekly market, there is plenty to see and do. Distance from centre: 9 miles 2 day descent of the Ardeche with overnight camping on the river bank under the stars. Sat 20 th July Depart Labeaume – Sun 21 st Arrive Calais Sea France. return 21 st July Return to MPS.

Ardeche 2013 Labeaume, South of France Calais to Labeaume = 595 miles

Ardeche 2013 About Labeaume Labeaume is set in the magnificent Ardeche region of the South of France. The Acorn Labeaume Centre is a delightful wooded campsite with tented villages set in spacious, shaded areas nestling between two beautiful rivers; the Ardèche and Labeaume. Activities take place within an easy twenty minute walk from your village. The only exception to this rule is the Ardèche river descent, which is a 15 kilometres coach ride away- definitely worth the journey !

Ardeche 2013 Camp Site Tents village marquee Full Board Washing up Volleyball Table Tennis Basketball Swimming pool Tuck Shop Excellent Wash Rooms

Ardeche 2013 Benefits of camping and the Acorn Village Lots of fun Camping heightens the real outdoor adventure Strong sense of community A secure environment Easy to monitor environment (for Party Leaders) A Village Manager to look after you throughout your stay Your own exclusive area (groups of 40+)

Ardeche 2013 Acorn Meals Acorn’s daily menus are planned to be both tasty and nutritious and we serve a variety of meals from traditional favourites to local specialities, all prepared on centre Meals are served by Acorn staff in the village marquee Special dietary requirements are of course catered for-please let us know in advance All meals are provided whilst on centre with the first meal being lunch, and the last meal being an evening meal Snacks are available to buy on centre

Ardeche 2013 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday Breakfast Yogurts Cereals Fruit Platter Bread Preserves Fruit Juice Boiled Eggs Yogurts Cereals Fruit Platter Bread Preserves Fruit Juice Porridge Yogurts Cereals Fruit Platter Bread Preserves Fruit Juice French Toast Yogurts Cereals Fruit Platter Bread Preserves Fruit Juice Croissants Yogurts Cereals Fruit Platter Bread Preserves Fruit Juice Baked Beans Yogurts Cereals Fruit Platter Bread Preserves Fruit Juice Scrambled Eggs Yogurts Cereals Fruit Platter Bread Preserves Fruit Juice Local Pastries Lunch Chef’s Salad Bar French Bread Fruit Bowl Chef’s Salad Bar French Bread Fruit Bowl Chef’s Salad Bar French Bread Fruit Bowl Chef’s Salad Bar French Bread Fruit Bowl Chef’s Salad Bar French Bread Fruit Bowl Chef’s Salad Bar French Bread Fruit Bowl Chef’s Salad Bar French Bread Fruit Bowl Dinner Pasta Bolognaise Vegetable Bolognaise Garlic Bread Green Salad Ice Cream BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Sticky Sauce Stuffed Pepper Potato Wedges Mixed Salad Jam and Coconut Sponge & Cream Spicy Sausage Pasta Bake Roast Vegetable Pasta Bake Mixed Salad Bread Roll Chocolate Mousse Turkey and Vegetable Curry Vegetable Curry Boiled Rice Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce Lasagne Vegetable Lasagne Mixed Salad Garlic and Herb Bread Lemon Sponge and Lemon Sauce Sweet & Sour Pork Sweet & Sour Vegetables Boiled Rice Tart with Cream Roasted Chicken and Gravy Vegetable &Goats Cheese Tartlet New Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Rice Pudding

Ardeche 2013 Whilst on centre a dedicated team of staff will be on hand to ensure that you have a thoroughly enjoyable and successful trip. Whilst on centre a dedicated team of staff will be on hand to ensure that you have a thoroughly enjoyable and successful trip. All Staff are recruited in the UK and are CRB CheckedAll Staff are recruited in the UK and are CRB Checked They all go through a comprehensive induction process and specific training programme They all go through a comprehensive induction process and specific training programme All Lead Instructors are NGB Qualified. All Lead Instructors are NGB Qualified. Acorn Staff

Ardeche 2013 Full list of activities at Labeaume Ardeche river descent Archery Abseiling (crag) Swimming (pool) Kayaking Raft Building Overnight bivouac River Trek Caving Mission Impossible High Ropes

Highlight of the trip - 2 day canoe descent of the Ardeche River!

Ardeche day decent 2 Man canoes 2 Man canoes Safety Equipment Safety Equipment Small groups with leader + river leaders Small groups with leader + river leaders Carry food and clothes Carry food and clothes Water / sun cream Water / sun cream

Ardeche 2013 Blog Daily updates. Photos. Linked to school website. Loss of signal.

Ardeche 2013

Sleeping bag / duvet Pillow Mattress cover (sheet) Nightclothes Bath towel / hand towel Casual clothes for evening Disposable camera/films Insect repellent Old T-shirts Jumper(s) and or fleece(s) Plastic bag(s) for dirty clothes Socks Sunglasses Sun hat Swimming gear Toiletries Torch and spare batteries Tracksuit bottoms Trousers/jeans/shorts Underwear Waterproof sun cream Waterproofs (top & bottoms) Wet Shoes Passport E11 card PLEASE DO NOT BRING EXPENSIVE ITEMS SUCH AS IPODS, CAMERAS, PSPS, MOBILE PHONES OR JEWELLERY - AS THESE MAY NOT BE INSURED. Suggested Kit List

Ardeche 2013 Valuables One small safe… Cameras MP3 Mobile Phones Money

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