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

2. 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

3. Preparation and listening skills

4. Fun and enjoyable

5. Outdoor adventure

6. Developing friendships

7. Developing teamwork and communication skills

8. Why Robinwood?
Safety
Enjoyment
Learning

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

15. Typical day 7.00 – 8.00 Wake up (Night staff)
8.00 – 8.30 Breakfast (Course managers)
8.30 – 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 – Bedtime (Night staff)
10.30 – 7.00 Overnight (Night staff)

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Last year…

21. Any questions?

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