1. Mimosa (Mediterranean coast) Domaine de Segries (Ardèche)
Two Centre Adventure
Mimosa (Mediterranean coast)
Domaine de Segries (Ardèche)
From the rural woodland setting in the picturesque Ardèche to the sunny beaches of the Mediterranean coast, this two centre adventure offers guests a wide range of activities including the spectacular descent of the Ardèche gorge.

2. Agenda Welcome to PGL Learning outside the classroom
Accommodation & Facilities
Activities
Excursion – Cap D’Age and Vallon
Safety
FAQs
Any questions?

3. Welcome to PGL The market leader! Fully risk assessed AALA licensed
ABTA bonded
Over 50 years experience
Founding member of BAHA
PGL provides a wide range of top quality residential adventure and educational courses for more than 4,500 groups every year
All PGL centres and activities are risk assessed to comply with legal requirements and best practice. Risk assessments are available by request and on the PGL website
Centres are subject to the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority regulations (AALA) where appropriate
ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) bonded means your money is protected
BAHA – British Activity Holiday Association. Responsible for establishing operating guidelines for the activity holiday industry.

4. Learning Outside the Classroom
Personal development
Communication
New skills
Team work
Cross-curricular enrichment
PGL is a signatory of the DCSF Learning Outside the Classroom manifesto which promotes learning beyond the classroom as being an essential part of learning and personal development for every pupil and student whatever their age, ability or circumstances.
All PGL courses in France and Spain are designed to motivate young people to become increasingly independent and to foster a range of skills and personal development.
The Excursion Day allows groups to make the most of their tour with visits to local places of historical or cultural interest.

5. Travel Approximate travel times Dover to Calais by ferry: 75 minutes
Calais to the Ardèche: 12 hours by overnight
coach
Ardèche to Mimosa: 3 hours by coach
In total 28 hours to destination
En route stops are made throughout the journey for toilet, refreshment and meal breaks.
We suggest that parents supply picnics, snacks etc. for the outward journey especially if travelling a considerable distance to the channel port. Regular stops will be made en route, but service areas can be expensive. Euros will be required for stops abroad.
N.B. Meals en route to and from the resort are not included in the course cost.
There will be space for one piece of luggage per person plus a small piece of hand luggage. It is a good idea to take a pillow onto the coach for the overnight journey. Please ensure that pupils plan their packing so that everything they need on the journey is taken on board at the outset.

6. Accommodation Domaine de Segries Mimosa
Exclusive PGL site
Tent village
Exclusive PGL site
Tent villages with shared facilities
Domaine de Segries accommodation comprises:
Tented Village – Modern tents sleep 4. Beds are framed with foam mattresses.
Mimosa accommodation comprises:
Tents with framed beds and foam mattresses
Fully equipped site
Groups of 42 or more are guaranteed exclusive use of one of the 6 tent villages

7. Facilities Mimosa Domaine de Segries
Easy access to spacious beach
Climbing and abseiling tower
Indoor bar and disco
Shaded outdoor dining area
Outdoor pool
Football and volleyball
Recreation area
Bar and disco
Sheltered dining area

8. Mediterranean water sports Ardèche canoe descent
Adventure Activities
Mediterranean water sports
Ardèche canoe descent
Sample Itinerary
Day 5
Moving day
Trip to Vallon
Ardèche canoe descent. On shore instruction followed by the spectacular canoe descent of the Ardèche gorge over 2 or 3 days.
Optional overnight bivouac is available at a supplement. Alternatively, groups are driven back to Segries by coach.
During the second half of the week groups are based at Mimosa on the Mediterranean coast.

9. FAQ’s Group Passport & Medical cover
What to pack – Kit list, no expensive equipment its all provided
Insurance
Pocket money – how much? 100 Euros maximum not a lot its all paid for in the package
Conduct
Contact – Mrs Jagger
Kit List
Sensible shoes or trainers are advised plus a sweatshirt, shorts, complete change of clothes in case of bad weather, sports gear, swimming costume/trunks and waterproof coat. Be prepared for changes in weather. Take a high factor sun tan lotion, sunglasses, hat and beach towel. A full kit list will be provided.
Passport/EHIC
Group passport or individual passports. You may like to re-check that there are no children travelling who may require a Visa.
It is advisable that every member of the party takes an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card). This is available free from every post office. This allows holders to benefit from reciprocal health arrangements, which exist between member states of the EU.
Insurance
PGL insurance is included. The cover is provided by Fogg Travel.
Students should report any losses to their teaching staff. The Centre Manager and local Police should also be informed.
Pocket Money
You may wish to agree upon a maximum amount of pocket money for each student (a set sum per day for example). You may decide to operate a bank system and collect money from students before the tour for safekeeping. Euros can then be distributed on a daily basis.
Medical Details
Parents should advise party leaders of any medical conditions and any medication being taken by their children and mention that their permission is required for teaching staff to administer such medication.
Conduct
You may wish to run through the school policy regarding behaviour whilst on residential visits.
Contact - Telephone Tree
You may wish to ask for volunteers to run a telephone tree. On the return journey a member of staff will phone a number of parents, who will then, in turn, phone several more parents to inform them of the time of arrival back at School. This avoids all the students having to phone home individually.

10. When is it?
26th May – 3 June 2016

11. Departure details Arrive at school at 7am Receive t-shirt and hoody
Change in changing rooms
Place bags under coach and on coach
Leave 7.30am
Wave goodbye, settle down and relax.

12. Traveling details
Ferry - DFDS seaways – 3.40pm – arrive in Calais at 7.20pm France time
Coach – York Pullmans
Arrive at accommodation 9am Friday 26th May

13. Arriving home details Leave Domaine de Segries – 7pm Ferry – 7.40am
Arrive back at school – 2.10pm

14. What to pack? On the coach Under the coach
Pack up Pillow Sleeping bag Toiletries Small towel No fizzy drinks Medication Spending money in Sterling
Bag with clothing in.

15. Can I contact my child when they are away?
For many children, part of the learning experience is about being away from home, sometimes for the first time. We would ask parents to allow their children to settle in and enjoy the experience. In the event of needing to contact your child urgently, we will of course organise this. We have a PE emergency number you can call this is: However please bear in mind that some of the areas are very remote therefore signal can be affected.

16. Emergency Number
Mobile phones are not permitted for any reason on the trip. If they are brought they will be confiscated and handed back on arrival to school

18. Thank you for your attention! Are there any questions?