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	3D Education and Adventure
191 Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 2YE			MAP
tel: (0800) 169 2606

The renamed Superchoice, with centres at Little Canada on the Isle of Wight, and Osmington Bay near Weymouth. The company among other operations trains staff and manages children's activities for Center Parcs. In its own centres there are viewing days for parents, and a homesickness refund if your child fails to settle after a couple of days. Parents can also request that the child remains on site at all times. Also runs a family programme in Devon (see Activity Holidays).

How Many Years Operating

10.

Age Groups

7-10, 10-13 and 13-16.

Size of Groups

30 split into appropriate smaller groups. Siblings and friends can stay together. Groups are assembled before going to accommodation so the last arrival is not left as an outsider.

Total per Centre

Max 450.

Carer to Child Ratios

1:4 overall. Ratios for activities according to national governing body guidelines eg archery 1:1.

Staff Checks and Qualifications

An open information policy with books kept in reception for inspection on request, detailing all staff members' qualifications, any accidents, management practices etc. All have first aid certificates though there is also a nurse and daily surgery.

Size of Centre

56 and 46 acres.

Supervision

24-hour, younger children with member of staff sleeping in next door room. Increasing levels of freedom for older age groups.

Activities

There is a wide range of activities, the majority on site, from aeroball and all-terrain karting to such esoteric options as dragon quests, plus the likes of volleyball and some motor sports. Water sports and sailing are generally off site, as is horse riding.

On Site Facilities

Various outdoor options including climbing in and outdoor, quad biking with around four tracks, aerial wires, water sports, go-karting and indoor areas called Activity Zones for use in bad weather plus a sports hall.

Specialist Courses

Available on request.

Food

Canteen style.

Getting There

Escorts can be arranged from 16 cities through the UK.

Sample Price

Vary but for example £329 for a week's multi-activity holiday for 10-13s. There is a £20 discount for siblings booking together.