1. Year 6 School Journey 2017
JCA Mill Rythe

2. Welcome to JCA
We are a leading provider of school activity courses in the UK, with over 20 years of experience providing quality residential trips.
Operating from 4 centres across the country, we deliver high quality educational experiences that meet the needs of every child.
Our courses encompass a range of outdoor activities to encourage personal development, inspire and motivate learning, foster independence and build confidence, all in a safe environment.

3. Learning to work together as a team Achieving personal and team goals
The value of JCA
We believe that learning outside the classroom is essential to a well-rounded education. Courses focus on engaging students , providing enjoyable learning, and helping to develop life skills…
Learning to work together as a team
Achieving personal and team goals
Increasing self esteem and confidence
Conquering fears
Trying new and exciting activities
Experiencing living away from home
Respecting and valuing each others abilities
Revealing undiscovered strengths
Solving problems and taking responsibility

4. Full board accommodation, insurance and all equipment is included.
Why choose JCA?
At JCA, we ensure that one dedicated and multi-skilled instructor spends the week with each group; building confidence, trust and support.
We only employ and train the best - dedicated, motivated, fun and caring staff.
Full board accommodation, insurance and all equipment is included.
We are fully bonded members of ABTA, guaranteeing protection.
Our team is dedicated to improving the development and learning of children.

5. National Curriculum Coverage
Our programmes are linked to the Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum. Our standard Action and Adventure programme offers the opportunity to cover aspects of: PE
PSHE
English
Science
Geography
Citizenship
Design & Technology
Maths

6. All of our centres are Health and Safety compliant.
Safety is our top priority
All of our centres are Health and Safety compliant.
Our Safety Management System has been externally inspected and verified.
First-Aid Kits are taken on all activity sessions.
Centre Activity Managers hold the Emergency First Aid at Work Accreditation.
Daily safety and equipment checks are carried out.
Thorough Risk Assessments have been conducted.
All staff are CRB checked.

7. Full board accommodation Full activity programme
What your trip will include:
Full board accommodation
Full activity programme
Full holiday insurance
Evening entertainment programme
One dedicated multi-trained instructor per activity group for the duration of your trip, helping students to reach their full potential through trust and support
Achievement certificates

8. When is the school journey?
The children will leave from school on Monday 26th June at 9.30am.
We will return to school at approximately 2.30pm on Friday 30th June.

9. What do we do on the morning of the journey?
Bring your child into school at the normal time and DO NOT be late.
Please put cases in the community room.
When the bell goes we will all go to the hall.
Hand medical information to Kate and money to Sabrina.
You may wait to wave us off if you wish.

10. What will my child be doing on school journey?
The programme has not been finalised yet, but we know it will be a busy one.
There will be a really good mixture of activities that they would not have the opportunity to do normally.

11. A complete list of activities to choose from includes:
Abseiling
Archery
Badge Making & Sand Art
Beach Walk
Bivi Building
Buggy Building
Cheerleading
Cirque du JCA
Climbing
Dance Mania
The activities highlighted in yellow are those that we have requested.
Eco Activities
Fencing
Initiative Exercises
Mini Olympics
Mini Beasts
Nature Trail
Orienteering
Pioneering
Pool Snorkelling & Aquajets
Raft Building
Rocket Launch
Sensory Trail
Sit on top Kayaking
Sports Activities
Survival
Swimming
Team Challenge
Tri-Golf
Wet and Wacky
Wide Games
World of Sport

12. Sample Itinerary
This is a sample itinerary to show how activities are scheduled.
Your week will be structured to meet your requirements and choice of activities.
MORNING
AFTERNOON
EVENING
Sessions 1 2 3 4 5
MONDAY
Travel to Mill Rythe
Intro Tour
Archery
Giant Cluedo
TUESDAY
Team Challenge
Wet &Wacky
Dance Mania
Snorkelling/
Aquajets
Outdoor Cinema
WEDNESDAY
Fencing
Climbing
Raft Building
Initiative Ex
Disco
THURSDAY
Beach Games
Abseiling
Orienteering
Showtime
FRIDAY
Travel back to school

13. Pictures of Mill Rythe

14. Example Facilities Games room Bowling alley* Restaurant Shop
All weather Sports Pitch
Netball and Tennis Courts
Outdoor Heated Pool
Five aside Football Pitch
Climbing Tower
*Payable locally

15. More Facilities Outdoor Heated Pool Adventure Playground
Indoor pool & Jacuzzi
Entertainment stage

16. What will the food be like?
Breakfast
A choice of cereals or cooked breakfast with bacon, sausages, toast and scrambled eggs
A choice of tea, coffee or juices
Lunch
Fish fingers, new potatoes and peas
Salad bar
Apple pie and ice cream
Dinner
Tomato soup
Roast chicken, roast potatoes and mixed vegetables and salad bar
Rice pudding or ice cream

17. Who will my child be sharing a room with?
The children will have all selected one person that they would like to share with.
They will be allocated a single-sex room with that person. The rooms are a mixture of small group rooms and twin rooms.
The adults have their own rooms next to the pupils.

18. Accommodation
Accommodation comprises chalets with one or two bedrooms and accommodate up to five people, all of which are completely refurbished for Within the chalets we provide en-suite bath or shower rooms with WC, colour televisions and heating.
Children’s Rooms
Teacher’s Rooms

19. Medical Arrangements
If your child needs to take any medicine, please do the following:
Label any medication clearly with your child’s name.
Write clear instructions on when and how the medicine is to be administered.
Hand this in to Kate on the day of the school journey.

20. Reminder
Please ensure that everything you send on school journey is labelled including any luggage.
Also, please make sure your child can carry their own luggage and that it isn’t too heavy for them.

21. What does my child need to wear?
Socks and underwear
Night clothes
Trousers (No jeans for activities)
Shorts
T-shirts
Long sleeved top for archery
Jumper/Sweatshirt/fleece
Waterproof jacket/Anorak
Waterproof trousers/ trousers that can get muddy
Disco clothes

22. What toiletries can my child bring?
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Hairbrush or comb
Shampoo/Conditioner/Hair products including bands
Soap/Shower gel
Flannel/Sponge
Roll on deodorant if you wish (no aerosols)
Sun cream
Sanitary equipment

23. Other Towels x2 Water bottle Sunglasses/Gloves/Hat/Cap
Trainers or other substantial footwear
Old shoes that can get muddy
Book to read/Cards/Quiet games
Swim kit, canvas/plastic shoes (if taking part in water sports)
A named/labelled disposable camera

24. What is my child not allowed to take?
Jewellery
Any electrical item
Sweets
More than £5.00
Mobile phone/electrical gadgets/games

25. Behaviour
Pupils will be expected to follow instructions from all adults.
Pupils will also need to be polite to children from other schools.
If pupils are unable to follow instructions from adults, they will be removed from activities. If their behaviour does not improve, parents will be asked to come and collect them.

26. How can I contact my child?
Your child will write you a letter, to tell you how they are.
Please do not write more than one letter to your child during the week.
If you need urgent contact with your child, please get in touch with the school office.

27. Homesickness They are bound to miss you - don’t worry
We will make sure your child has a good time
IT WILL BE LOTS OF FUN!

28. What time will my child be back?
We are planning to arrive back at school between 2.00pm and 2.30pm on Friday 30th June.
Please come and meet the coach at school if you can.
You may take your child straight home.
They will be very, very, very tired!

29. Quotes from children’s letters after visiting Mill Rythe….
“Thank you so much for our fantastic week of fun activities. I learnt so much and had a really good time.”
“Thank you for a great holiday at Hayling Island. I really enjoyed the swimming and the mud crawling.”
“I actually liked learning the history of things like fencing, archery and circus skills. I will cherish these memories forever.”
“All of the activities were a blast, mostly because of you (the instructors).”
“Abseiling was a challenge because I am scared of heights but the instructors helped me do it. I DID IT! Thank you.”