1. Year 6 Monday 15th October – Friday 19th October
Low Mill Outdoor Centre Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3HZ Registered Charity
Year 6
Monday 15th October – Friday 19th October

2. Purpose The purpose of our trip to Low Mill is to give the children:
The opportunity to participate in a range of outdoor activities.
The opportunity to develop their independence.
The opportunity to develop teamwork and communication skills.

3. Low Mill’s Expectations
To treat everyone with respect at all times, particularly in the language we use and in the way in which we speak to others.
To treat the Centre, its grounds and the countryside we work in, with respect and to ensure we use the environment in a way that is compatible with the principles of sustainability.
To respect other’s living space and property.
To be sensible, responsible and safe. Do not leave the Centre grounds, except on organised activities.

4. Low Mill’s Behaviour Policy
‘For everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time while using Low Mill’s services, we are dependent upon all users considering and respecting the needs of others. Standards of behaviour should be expected in any public place.’ Work with us, and help make your visit safe, enjoyable and rewarding.

5. Monday morning
Children must bring luggage to school at 8:45am and leave it in the entrance area.
Journey – 37 miles (Approximately 1hr 30)
No food or drink will be allowed on the coach; so ensure they’ve had a good breakfast.
Let me know if they get travel sick.
They may bring a book and/or travel game but no electronic games, tablets or mobile phones (there is no phone signal at the centre)

6. On arrival Unpack their things (please ensure EVERYTHING is labelled).
Make up their own beds.
Eat lunch – all children required a packed lunch (please send in a bag which can be thrown away as we will not be able to bring anything home).

7. Activities and organisation
Children are arranged into 3 groups, not necessarily their friendship groups.
Each group will have a member of staff to supervise and also an instructor allocated for each activity.
Two activities will take place each day (9:30-12:00 and 1:30-4:30).
Meet all together in the morning, told what they’ll be doing and what clothes they should wear.

8. Arrive back at school at
Activity Programme
Morning Session
9:30-12:00
Afternoon Session
1:30-4:30
Evening Session
Monday
Depart from school at
Local Walk
Night Walk
Nappa
Tuesday
Gorge walking
Abseiling
Canoeing
Caving
Roman Road
Wednesday
Brimham Rocks
Film Night
Thursday
Team Games
Friday
Orienteering
Arrive back at school at -
Activities are weather dependent. If an activity is cancelled, the children will participate in an alternative activity.

9. Meal time Delicious food and plenty of it!
Children encouraged to try everything and are so hungry they don’t tend to be fussy!
Table manners encouraged and we all sit together until the meal is finished.
Children work in groups after each meal time to set up for the next meal time as well as help wash up and put dishes away
Any food intolerances/allergies or dietary requirements need to be passed on to staff
No additional food is required – sweets/snacks/midnight feasts!

10. Evening Children will update their Low Mill diary /journal Games room
Organised activities – night walk, quizzes, etc.
Hot chocolate and DVD at bedtime.

11. Bedtime
9pm bedtime
Children given ½ hour or more to settle down/read/talk quietly before lights out.
Cuddly toy or something comforting.
Inform us of sleep problems – nightmares/sleep walking etc.
Staff will monitor and support children as necessary.

12. Bedrooms
Children will be allocated their bedrooms before we depart. We will be the only group at Low Mill during the week. Boys’ bedrooms and girls’ bedrooms will be split into the main building/the wing. The adults’ rooms are located in the same area as the children’s rooms.

13. Responsibilities
The children will be responsible for their own room, ensuring that:
Beds are made
Litter is put in the bins provided
Outdoor footwear is left in the porch
Wet waterproofs are hung in the drying room to dry
Any breakages are reported to Low Mill staff immediately
Rooms will be inspected each morning by Low Mill staff… AND SCORED!

14. Responsibilities
As well as being responsible for the general tidiness of the building and the dormitories, groups will also be responsible for:
Eating their meals together in the dining room
Washing and putting away all dishes after each meal
Leaving the dining room and washing up area clean and tidy
Setting the tables for the next meal
Cleaning and returning any borrowed equipment
Removing bedding on the departure day to the laundry bins
Clearing all bedrooms on the departure day and taking luggage to entrance hall or porch

15. Medicines
All medicines should be handed in to Miss Nuttall on Monday morning. Forms must have been completed and prescription labels clearly displayed. Any child with an inhaler needs to keep it with them in a small bag at all times. If they do not have their inhaler with them on an activity, Low Mill will not allow them to participate.

16. Dietary Requirements
If your child has any special dietary requirements, please let us know so that we can notify Low Mill. We will encourage the children to eat what has been prepared.

17. Mobile Phones
The children will not be allowed to take mobile phones/electrical items to Low Mill. This is because: there is no signal at the Centre; they may be lost or damaged; and we want the children to become more independent. However, the children will write a letter home to tell you about what they have been doing. Please can you provide an envelope with your address and stamp ready to be posted.

18. Clothing
The children will not be allowed to take mobile phones/electrical items to Low Mill. This is because: there is no signal at the Centre; they may be lost or damaged; and we want the children to become more independent. However, the children will write a letter home to tell you about what they have been doing. Please can you provide an envelope with your address and stamp ready to be posted.

19. Departure Old clothes are best – they will get mucky!
Make sure everything is labelled as it will end up in a drying room with everyone else’s.
Send a black sack or carrier bag to put dirty clothes into.

20. Essential Items
These are the minimum essential items that Low Mill advises:
*There are stocks of these at Low Mill
Please ensure that your child has their name in everything.
Coat
One pair gloves or mittens
Four t-shirts
Hat
Two warm sweaters
Old trainers for water-sports and ‘dry’ trainers
Two long sleeved tops
Waterproof cagoule*
Two pairs of thick woollen socks
Wellingtons/walking boots*
Three pairs of tracksuit bottoms/leggings (not jeans)

21. Essential Items For indoor wear: Toiletries Night wear Casual clothing
Soft soled shoes/slippers/trainers
Toiletries
Two towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Soap/shower gel
Shampoo
Hairbrush/comb
Hair bands

22. Optional Items Other useful items include: Drinks container
Small rucksack
Books/magazines
Lip balm
Torch
Bin liner or strong carrier bags

23. Tuck Shop
There is a tuck shop selling a range of sweets, drinks and souvenirs, including:
Mug £4.00
Low Mill Buff £4.00
Korky Bear Key Ring £3.50
Yellow Jersey Key Ring £1.50
Karabiner Key Ring £1.00
Activity Badge 50p
Pencil 50p
Postcard 10p
A selection of sweets and drinks are also available.
Money will be handed to Miss. Nuttall on Monday to be looked after.

24. Any further questions …
If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask at anytime.