Calshot

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	Calshot
Calshot Spit, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1BR			MAP
tel: (023) 8089 2077

Run by the local County Council, based around the 16th century Calshot Castle by the Solent, offering breaks for both children and adults as well as catering to school groups throughout the year. Welcomes prior visits by parents.

How Many Years Operating

Since 1973.

Age Groups

10-13 years and 13-16 years.

Size of Groups

Depending on activity: canoeing 8:1, sailing 6:1.

Total per Centre

60-80.

Carer to Child Ratios

1:6.

Staff Checks and Qualifications

All permanent staff, everyone police checked, all with relevant activity qualifications. All first aid trained. Specialist pastoral care staff for between activities.

Size of Centre

On an old flying boat base (17 acres) with accommodation and three large hangars plus Solent waters.

Supervision

Full-time.

Activities

Pure dinghy sailing courses for beginners and improvers. Watersports adventure holidays include canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. Also offers multi-activity options including skiing, rock climbing, abseiling, archery, orienteering, problem solving, and for older children can do track cycling and mountain biking.

On Site Facilities

Three creeks for beginners, indoor climbing complex, three indoor ski slopes, indoor cycling track, two indoor archery ranges, air rifle range, initiative course, on sit orienteering.

Specialist Courses

Water-based with sailing, canoeing and windsurfing.

Food

Canteen style, three hot meals a day.

Getting There

Collect from Southampton railway station.

Sample Price

A week's course around £290.