1. Information for Parents and Pupils
Ardmay House
Information for Parents and Pupils

2. Where are we?
Ardmay House is located on the shores of Loch Long, just outside the village of Arrochar.

4. Getting ready for your trip

6. What should I pack/not pack?
Old comfy warm clothes
Lots of socks and underwear
Hats and gloves
Trainers
Jammies
Wash kit and towel
Water bottle
Roll on Deodorant
iPads/Tablets
Mobile phones
Digital cameras
Electronic games and equipment
Brand new clothes/jeans
Full kit-list available on the Ardmay
website:

7. Arriving at Ardmay Coach will leave from school
Welcome to the house, find your bedroom and getting to know the house and grounds.
Find out your group and meet your instructor for the trip.
Fire drill to make sure everyone knows where the fire exits are.
Lunch
Activities begin!

8. Outdoor Activities
During the residential week at Ardmay House you will take part in a variety of outdoor activities including:

9. Forest Adventure

10. Canoeing

12. Climbing/Abseiling

13. Team Challenge

14. Mountain Adventure

15. Weaselling

16. Staff and Safety High staff to child ratio. AALA licence
All staff enhanced disclosure checked and highly qualified with NGB qualifications and first aid certificates.

17. Evening Activities Environmental Night Games Night
After dinner there will be some time to relax and have a shower before the evening activities which run from 7-9pm.
These include:
Environmental Night
Games Night

18. At Ardmay we operate a healthy eating policy, serving a child- friendly, nutritious menu.
Breakfast: Cereals, toast with spreads, bananas, yoghurts, fruit juice.
Lunch: Soup, Filled rolls, fruit, biscuits and juice.
Dinner: Choice of two main courses (always one vegetarian option) and a pudding.
Supper: Biscuits and juice.
Tuck shop: Opportunity to spend £1 a day on snacks

19. End of the trip – home time!
On the final afternoon, we do a big clean up before the bus arrives.
There is a chance to go to the souvenir shop to buy a memento of the trip.

20. We do a review of all we have achieved during the trip before the closing ceremony, where each pupil will receive a certificate of achievement.

21. Medication and Additional Needs
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure your child has the best experience at Ardmay.
Please hand in any medication to your teachers.
Medication: If your child is coming with prescription medication, please ensure that it is clearly labelled with their name and that the prescription from your doctor is included.
If it is non prescribed please keep it in its original box with a parents note attached.

22. Any Questions? Further information including FAQs,
a sample menu and kit list can be
found in the ‘schools’ section of our
website:
For any more information, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
By telephone: By

23. We’re looking forward to seeing you at Ardmay soon!