Youth Hostel Association (England and Wales)

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	Youth Hostel Association (England and Wales)
Trevelyan House, Dimple Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3YH			MAP
tel: (0870) 870 8808

A range of options at Edale Activity Centre in Peak District. There may also be options at other centres. See the web site for details.

How Many years Operating

30 years.

Age Groups

12-15, A number of courses are only for 16+. Also family breaks.

Size of Groups

Min 10. Max 130.

Total per Centre

130.

Carer to Child Ratios

Min 1:10.

Staff Checks and Qualifications

All staff with professional governing body qualifications. Police checks planned when criminal records agency running.

Size of Centre

A couple of acres.

Supervision

Always members of staff around and activities highly supervised.

Activities

Climbing, night hikes, orienteering, archery, caving, abseiling, canoeing, raft building, kayaking and water sports.

On Site Facilities

Activities almost always off site with transport by minibuses, drivers operating under the Minibus driver awareness scheme.

Specialist Courses

Family multi-activity breaks, caving, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding, family art course, water colour and drawing and painting, dry stone walling, bird watching, conservation breaks, kayaking, walking and surfing.

Food

Cafeteria food provided.

Getting There

Pickup service from Edale rail station.

Sample Price

Two-night weekend break £109, four-night £207 per person inc one year's YHA membership.