School Holiday Sessions for 8 to 11 year olds

Our popular school holiday activities are back for 2023!

Our Juniors programme is for ages 8 - 11 year olds.

Session times are either morning (am) from 09:00 - 12:00 or afternoon (pm) from 13:00 - 16:00.

Don’t forget our Gift Vouchers make a great gift all year round and can be purchased for future sessions.

Bellboat Half Day Adventure

A half day of fun on the water in an amazing Bellboat!

With a British Canoeing qualified helm on board, you'll work together on a voyage of exploration all the while completing games and challenges in one of these giant twin-hulled open canoes. For ages 8 -11 years old. Must be able to put on and remove a wetsuit unaided.

Wednesday 31st May (am)
Wednesday 26th July (pm)
Tuesday 1st August (am)
Wednesday 9th August (pm)
Tuesday 15th August (am)
Wednesday 23rd August (pm)
Tuesday 29th August (am)
Wednesday 25th October (am)

Inflatable Raft and Orienteering Half Day Adventure

Try your hand at two different activities with our Inflatable Raft and Orienteering Half Day Adventure!

• Inflatable Raft - take to the water with our inflatable rafts and see what challenges our instructors have in store for you.
• Orienteering - learn to navigate at speed, then race to the right places to find the answers to your clues.

For ages 8 to 11 years old. Participants must be able to take on/off a wetsuit unassisted.

Tuesday 30th May (am)
Monday 24th July (pm)
Thursday 3rd August (am)
Monday 7th August (pm)
Thursday 17th August (am)
Friday 25th August (pm)
Thursday 31st August (am)
Monday 23rd October (am)

 

 

Climbing & Seashore Explore Half Day Adventure

A half day of fun and exploration!
A chance to try out your skills on our Boathouse Climbing Wall and to explore the rocky shore of Batten Bay learning about the creatures that make it their home. For ages 8 to 11 years old.

Friday 2nd June (am)
Thursday 27th July (pm)
Wednesday 2nd August (am)
Thursday 10th August (pm)
Wednesday 16th August (am)
Tuesday 22nd August (pm)
Wednesday 30th August (am)
Thursday 26th October (am)

Ladder Climb, Abseil and Tower Visit Half Day Adventure

  • Ladder Climb - have you got what it takes to complete the ladder challenge?
  • Abseil - climb over the edge of the building, dangle from your rope in space, then take control and lower yourself back to the ground
  • Come on a visit to the historic Mount Batten Tower.

For ages 8-11.

Thursday 1st June (am)
Friday 28th July (pm)
Monday 31st July (am)
Friday 11th August (pm)
Friday 18th August (am)
Monday 21st August (pm)
Friday 1st September (am)
Friday 27th October (am)

Giant Paddleboard and Soft Archery

  • Giant Paddleboard - Fun and games with friends on an 8-person giant inflatable paddleboard
  • Soft Archery - find out if you could be a modern day Robin Hood

Age 8 - 11 years. Participants must be able to take on/off a wetsuit unassisted.

Monday 29th May (am)
Tuesday 25th July (pm)
Friday 4th August (am)
Tuesday 8th August (pm)
Monday 14th August (am)
Thursday 24th August (pm)
Monday 28th August (am)
Tuesday 24th October (am)

RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1 and 2

This 5-day course provides an accredited introduction to the fantastic sport of sailing in Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City.

No previous experience is required to join this course, in which you will learn the key parts of the boat, how to sail and even a gentle introduction to racing in Plymouth Sound!

Minimum age 8 years. Participants must be able to take on/off a wetsuit unassisted and be water confident

Courses do not include a packed lunch. All participants must bring their own packed lunch/drinks in secure containers. Course times are 09:00 - 16:30

£330 per person.

Course dates:

Monday 29th May - Friday 2nd June
Monday 31st July - Friday 4th August
Monday 7th - Friday 11th August
Monday 14th - Friday 18th August
Monday 21st - Friday 25th August
Monday 28th August - Friday 1st September
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th October

RYA Youth Sailing Stage 3

A 5-day course providing the next stage in the young sailors pathway to becoming an independent sailor! Upwind and downwind sailing, improved understanding of boat controls and of course an opportunity to explore by the sail the stunning waters of Plymouth!

Candidates must have completed the RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1 and 2 courses prior to joining the RYA Youth Sailing Stage 3 course.

Minimum age 8 years. Participants must be able to take on/off a wetsuit unassisted and be water confident

Courses do not include a packed lunch. All participants must bring their own packed lunch/drinks in secure containers. Course times are 09:00 - 16:30.

£330 per person.

Course dates:

Monday 7th - Friday 11th August
Monday 14th - Friday 18th August
Monday 21st - Friday 25th August
Monday 28th August - Friday 1st September

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