1. 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  Trainers  Jammies  Midge repellent/sun tan lotion (seasonal)  Wash kit and towel  Lunch box and water bottle  Disposable camera  Ipods/MP3 Players  Mobile phones  Digital cameras  Electronic games and equipment  Brand new clothes/jeans Kit List on www.ardmay.com

7. Arriving at Ardmay Coach will leave from school – don’t bring too many sweeties for the journey! 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 week. Lunch at Ardmay – you won’t need a packed lunch on Monday. Fire drill to make sure everyone knows where the fire exits are. First activity – Forest adventure.

8. Forest Adventure

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

10. Canoeing

12. Climbing/Abseiling

14. Mountain adventure

15. Problem Solving

16. Orienteering

17. Weaseling

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

19. On a Monday evening, all pupils write a postcard to send home. They also keep a daily diary of the activities they have done each day.

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

21. At Ardmay we operate a healthy eating policy, serving a child-friendly, nutritious menu. Breakfast: Cereals, toast with spreads, fruit juice. Lunch: Soup Filled rolls, fruit, crisps, and juice. Dinner: Choice of two main courses (always one vegetarian option) and a pudding. Supper: Biscuits and juice. Special dietary requirements are catered for on request

22. End of the week – home time! On a Friday morning, 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.

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

24. Any Questions? Further information including FAQs, a sample menu and kit list can be found in the ‘schools’ section of our website: www.ardmay.com For any more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. By telephone: 01301 702 998 By email: info@ardmay.com

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