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Education
SCHOOL, YOUTH & COMMUNITY GROUPS The great outdoors is one of the best classrooms to develop a plethora of life changing skills. Using adventurous activities students can easily develop motivation, self-confidence, leadership and team work skills, while contributing towards a healthy lifestyle. We also have two brand new fully equipped classrooms for the more theoretical side of learning away from usual school surroundings to allow thoughts to flourish! School, youth group, club sessions and activity weeks can be tailored to meet your timetable and specific teaching objectives both during term time and school holidays, from a half day session to a multi-activity full board residential week. You tell us what you'd like to do and we'll advise and design it for you. Our adventurous activities manager (former Plymouth Outdoor Education Centre) and instructors have years of professional experience in delivering outstanding quality outdoor education in a safe, inspirational environment allowing real growth and development among students. Orienteering A fun, progressional introduction to the sport suitable for Key Stage 2 pupils. Sessions can be taken on our site or yours. Team Challenge and Problem Solving Activities Team games focus minds on working well with others whilst encouraging experiential play. Sessions can be at your site or ours. Beach Studies Structured exploration of the rock pools and inter-tidal zones of our local beach provide an introduction to zonation and ecology suitable for Key Stage 2. Kayaking An exceptionally popular group activity introduced through play and experiential learning. More competent participants make the most of the peninsulas and coastlines varied environment to challenge and improve their skills. Canoeing Open canoes are paddled kneeling down and in pairs, enabling team work decision making and communication to be an integral part of this play orientated activity good for groups of all ages and abilities. Gorge Walking An adventurous journey scrambling over boulders, through waterfalls and down rapids and chutes in the River Plym. Everything is provided (including wetsuits) except Wellington boots. Climbing and Abseiling Beginners are introduced to the thrilling pursuit of adventure climbing on the centres own beach crag whilst abseilers learn the skill by descending from the centre roof terrace! More experienced groups may choose to progress onto Dartmoor or alternatively climb on the Mount Batten Climbing Wall or Via Ferratta! Caving Explore and navigate around one of Devon's limestone cave systems at Buckfastleigh. Unaffected by the weather these surroundings stimulate environmental understanding and personal development through practical experience. Everything is provided except Wellington boots. Hawk 20 Sailing An introduction to expeditioning at sea and under sail in our new fleet of Hawk 20 sailing boats ('Big Fund' - National Lottery). Each Hawk's instructor will supervise its team of young people to work together to sail to various possible locations around Plymouth Sound. Windsurfing Introductory sessions for groups emphasises water confidence and individual activity skills in our sheltered, local bay. This is an intensely wet activity and recommended for Key Stage 3 and above. Coasteering Groups are set the team task of working together to traverse the local sea cliffs at low level. A safety boat is in attendance and buoyancy aids are worn. Water confidence is essential as swimming and jumping into water is an exciting part of the activity and wetsuits are provided. Suitable for Key Stage 3 and above. Single Handed Sailing An introduction to single handed dinghy sailing, geared primarily at the novice using Picos or Toppers. Most young people work in pairs and water confidence is important. Recommeded for Key Stage 3 and above. Double Handed Sailing Experience the thrills of sailing as part of a fleet of dinghies. A 1:3 instructor to student ratio enables a high degree of quality learning to take place and is therefore great for all age groups. J80 Sailing In our new fleet of J80 sportsboats within the perimeters of our sheltered bay, Plymouth Sound and the surrounding coves. A small yacht experience similar to the Hawk 20 expedition experience. These powerful craft are best for Key Stage 3 and above. Learning to include communication, teamwork, personal skills and environmental understanding. 5 DAY ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITY WEEKS (up to 12 people) Inclusive of transportation costs to off site locations Multi-Activity Adventure Option 1 (suggested for key stage 2) Kayaking, Caving, Climbing, Abseiling, Team Challenge, Canoeing, Orienteering, and Hawk 20 expedition Sailing £ 1,484 Multi-Activity Adventure Option 2 (suggested for key stage 2) Two sessions of Kayaking and Canoeing, plus Climbing, Abseiling, Team Challenge, Orienteering and Hawk 20 expedition sailing £ 1,393 Multi-Activity Adventure Option 3 (suggested for key stage 2) Kayaking, Climbing, Abseiling, Team Challenge, Canoeing, Problem Solving, Orienteering, Hawk 20 expedition Sailing and Beach Studies £ 1,328 Multi-Activity Adventure Option 4 (suggested for key stage 3 & 4) Kayaking, Single handed sailing, Caving, Climbing, Abseiling on the MBC Wall, Canoeing, Hawk 20 expedition sailing £ 1,599 Multi-Activity Water Option (suggested for key stage 3 & 4) Kayaking, Single handed sailing, Canoeing, Hawk 20 expedition sailing and either Coasteering or Windsurfing £ 1,498 RYA Young Sailors Scheme Stages 1-2 Option (suggested for key stage 3 & 4) 4 days of sailing tuition in Single Handed Sailing Dinghies and 1 day in the Hawk 20 sailing. Includes RYA logbooks and certificates. £ 1,647 Please call us for further information, advice on suitable activity programmes and tailor made packages to suit your specific requirements.
Day visitors are welcome to use the Centre's hot showers, changing facilities and toilets. Secure and dry storage of possessions is provided whilst on site. Visitors are also entitled to free vehicle parking. Full Board residential packages are available and include the following:
We have 19 bunk style rooms and 4 en-suite rooms accommodating a total
of 53 guests. There may be other activity guests staying at the Centre.
If you wish to have exclusivity to a whole floor of accommodation
please discuss this upon booking.
One accompanying adult per 12 students is accommodated at £18 per day in a standard room with full board; this includes a full English breakfast, lunch and dinner. NVQs We are proud to deliver NVQ Level 1 in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations and NVQ Level 2 in Activity Leadership. As well as gaining a City & Guilds qualification, students acquire many other qualifications in kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, powerboating, bronze award in navigation and first aid. They also gain experience of working at the Mount Batten Centre, perfect entry to employment and careers in the outdoor industry. Students grow as individuals in terms of personal confidence, motivation and in gaining a better understanding of themselves. NVQ courses run from September to June, two days per week but as they are modular, it may be possible to join in January. If you are 16-18 and qualify as NEET (not in employment, education or training) then this is available to you for free. ADULT NUMERACY AND LITERACY NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS We offer free courses in numeracy and literacy to adults 16 years and over who have no G.C.S.E. grade C or above in maths or English. These are two hour sessions per week including some outdoor adventurous activities and practicals while working towards nationally recognised Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications (equivalent to G.C.S.E. grade C). Please call the centre for further information. |
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