1. ACTIVITY COURSES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Scotland
ACTIVITY COURSES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE
An introduction to outdoor pursuits in a safe environment

4. Course Benefits ● Education outside the classroom
● Develop an inner confidence
● Personal achievement
● Develop self esteem
● Develop social skills
● Develop team building skills
● Experience new / exciting outdoor pursuits
● Learn respect for others

5. Staff Lynn Sweeney Linda Bell Claire Edgar Kirsten Grieve
Alison Montgomery
David Duncan
Lauren Holden
Lauren Henderson
Suzanne Cheape
Taylor Elliot
Andrew Edgar
Kirsten West

8. Manor Adventure - Accommodation
Bedrooms with en suite facilities for all pupils
Teachers’ rooms adjacent to students’ rooms
Lockerbie Duty Instructor (24 hours)
School stays together: eat, sleep and outdoor pursuits
Common rooms / areas downstairs in the house and in the grounds

9. Outdoor Pursuits Programme
– Rise and Shine (latest!)
– Breakfast
09.00 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 1
10.30 – Break Time
10.50 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 2
12.20 – Lunch Time
13.40 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 3
15.10 – Break Time
15.30 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 4
17.15 – Evening Meal/ Free Time
19.00 – Outdoor Pursuit Session 5
21.30 – Lights Out

11. The food is child friendly, plentiful and nutritious:
Full Scottish breakfast/cereal/toast/fruit
Substantial lunch
Excellent cooked dinner
Always plenty of choice
All dietary requirements are catered for

12. Health & Safety and Insurance
● Adventure Activities Licensing Service License
● Regularly inspected by Health & Safety Executive
● Conform to all Governing Body Guidelines
● Each outdoor pursuit risk assessed
● 4X4 rescue vehicle
● Radio linked outdoor pursuits
● Outdoor pursuits, equipment and fully trained instructors continually assessed and monitored
Covered by East Renfrewshire’s Insurance Policy
Full details available from Council’s Insurance Officer

13. Stand Up Paddle Boarding Survival Skills High Ropes Hill Walk
List of Activities
Abseiling
Archery
Blind Trail
Climbing
Fencing
Canoe/Kayak
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Survival Skills
High Ropes
Hill Walk
Initiative Exercises
Low Ropes
Mountain Biking
Obstacle Course
Orienteering
Wide Games
Zip Wire

15. Lost Property!

16. Next steps….. Discuss the trip with your child (expectations)
Preparation: sleepovers and make your own bed!
Put names on all items of clothing / footwear
Letter to follow confirming details / kit list
Full payment and all consent forms required by
Friday 26th April 2019