2. Welcome to… BARCAPLE

3. Abernethy Trust aim to ‘provide holiday and activity weeks of the highest standards which excite, thrill and challenge all who come. We offer the chance to bring a fresh and inspiring perspective to learning for life!’

4. The Abernethy Experience aims to:-  Increase confidence and self esteem  Encourage co-operation  Promote problem solving and decision making skills  Encourage everybody to reach their full potential  Promote personal growth through adventure activities  Enhance social development and build relationships through shared experiences  Deepen teacher / pupil relationships by removing traditional barriers

5. Barcaple Facts  The Abernethy Trust has been operating as an outdoor activity provider since 1971  Barcaple is the latest addition to the family of centres  The centre accommodates 50  It’s located on the edge of the Galloway country forest park, about 5 km from Kirkcudbright  The house dates back to Victorian times and is set within its own 18 acre estate

6. Where we are:- Abernethy Trust Barcaple Ringford Castle Douglas Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2AP Phone: 01557 820261 You can get more information about Barcaple on the following web site:- www.abernethytrust.com

7. Dorms Accommodation is within the main house. Dorms are of different sizes and come equipped with bunk beds and wash basins. Lights out is at 10pm!

8. Sample Menu  Breakfast Cereals and toast Hot option (sausage, bacon, eggs etc.)  Lunch Salad (cold meat, cheese etc.) Tray bake Fruit Packed lunch (as required)  Evening Meal Soup, fruit juice, fruit Bolognaise, roast meat, chicken surprise, pizza Cheesecake, chocolate cake, ice- cream N.B. All dietary requirements have been sent on ahead to Barcaple

9. Sample Activities  Canoeing  Archery  Hill Walking  Zip Wire  Challenges  Initiatives  Mountain Biking  Abseiling  Search and Rescue  Trees  Ropes  Orienteering

10. Daily Routine 7.45am – Wakeup call 8.15am – Breakfast and Dorm Inspections 9.15am – Activities 12.30 – Lunch 1.30 – Activities 5pm – Free time 6pm – Evening Meal and Wash Up 7pm – Tuck Shop 7.30pm – Time Out 8pm – Evening Activity (Games) 9pm – Supper 10pm – Lights Out

11. Health and Safety  Abernethy Trust Centres are all inspected and licensed by Adventure Activities Licensing Authority  Instructors are all experienced and fully qualified in the activities they lead  Equipment is regularly checked and maintained  Instructors are all first aid trained  Minibuses all have 3 point seatbelts, fire extinguishers and first aid kits  Drivers all receive in-house training and assessments. Vehicles are regularly checked and maintained  Food services teams are committed to food safety and adhere to strict guidelines in kitchen hygiene  The centre operates a strict no-smoking policy  Centre buildings are equipped with automatic fire detection and alarm systems which are regularly tested  Fire and safety procedures are explained to the children on arrival  Team members undergo police checks through Disclosure Scotland  Centres are locked up each night after lights out

12. What To Bring  Towel and Wash Kit  Socks (thick and warm)  T-Shirts  Trousers (not denims)  Track suit bottoms  Sweaters or sweat shirts  Windproof jacket  Swimwear  Trainers (bring an extra old pair for canoeing if possible)  Indoor shoes and wellies (or walking boots)  Gloves  Small rucksack  Torch  Drink bottle (that doesn’t leak)!!  Sun lotion  Normal clothes  Carrier bags (for dirty washing)  Spending money (no more than £20)

13. Thank you for taking the time to come to our Parent’s Meeting. We hope you have found it interesting and informative. If you have any concerns or queries that haven’t been addressed, please see one of the teachers and we will do our best to set your mind at rest!! Have a lovely, peaceful week and take a moment once in a while to spare all of us at Barcaple a thought!