1. Richmond, North Yorkshire Wednesday 5th – Friday 7th December 2018
Marrick Priory
Richmond, North Yorkshire
Wednesday 5th – Friday 7th December 2018

3. 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

4. Range of Activities Zip wire Climbing and abseiling Archery Night line
Canoeing
Obstacle Course
Team challenge
Initiative exercise
Caving
Orienteering

5. Preparation and listening skills

6. Fun and enjoyable

7. Outdoor adventure

8. Developing friendships

9. Archery – learning new skills.

10. Listening carefully and following instructions.

11. Developing teamwork and communication skills

12. Working together – helping and supporting.

13. Challenge – what happens when it all goes wrong?

14. Team work and individual responsibility.

15. Working it out together and making friends.

16. Enjoying the outdoors guided walks and map reading.

17. Being with friends – fun and enjoyment.

18. Challenge – I’ve never done this before.

19. caving

20. Why Marrick Priory?
Safety
Enjoyment
Learning

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

26. Typical day 8.00 – 8.30 Breakfast
10am – 1pm Activities (Group leaders)
1pm – 2pm Lunch (Group leaders)
2pm – 5pm Activities (Group leaders)
5pm – 6pm Evening meal (Course managers)
7pm – 9pm Activities (Group leaders)
9.00 – 9.30 Hot chocolate (Course managers)
9.30 – Bedtime (Night staff)

27. 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

28. Staffing Three members of staff from Cawood
Marrick Priory 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

29. Food! Glorious food….. plenty of it Toast and cereals plus
cooked breakfast
Packed lunch on the first day!
Cooked evening meal and tasty pudding
Choice available and vegetarian option

30. 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

31. Cost - 2017 The cost last year was £127.75 Accomodation Food
Activities
Insurance
Coach travel

32. Cost - 2017 Payment on parent pay. £60 non-returnable deposit
Payment can be made as and when it suits you.
All payments made by 30th November.

33. Any questions?