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An adventure holiday centre in Shropshire catering to schools during term-time and offering all-inclusive week activity holidays for parents and children over the Easter, Whitsun and summer holidays. (For details of the family holidays see Activity Holidays.) How many years operatingSince 1992. Age groupsUnaccomanied 8-12 and 13-17. Size of GroupsMax 12. Total per Centre25 families plus 50 unaccompanied children (8+). Carer to child ratiosDepending on activity - abseiling 1:1, scavenger hunt 2:12. Staff checks and QualificationsPolice checks, and qualifications from the national governing bodies of any activity taught. Where no governing body, eg for assault course, AALA-approved in-house training scheme. All staff first aid qualified and night staff trained in pastoral care. Size of CentreIn Shropshire purpose-built, based round an old manor house in 100 acres. Accommodation in dormitories with group monitors or en suite family lodges. SupervisionFull-time (unless with family). ActivitiesArchery, pottery, computing, tag rugby, football, face painting, climbing, canoeing, abseiling, caving and survival skills. On Site FacilitiesIncluding arts and crafts, and kite-flying for the youngest, and abseiling and assault courses for teenagers. Offsite ActivitiesWalking, golf and canoeing. Specialist coursesTennis and horse riding. FoodStandard canteen fare. Getting ThereNo transport. Sample PriceVary according to age and activities. Junior adventure (8-12 years), from £279, Teenage Chellenge (13-17 years) from £299. Discount for second and subsequent child £30. Price includes seven nights' full-board accommodation, Alton Towers visit, for 3-12 years a visit to West Midlands Safari Park and rides. |
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