PGL Activity Holidays

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	PGL Activity Holidays
Alton Court, Penyard Lane, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5GL			MAP
tel: (01989) 767 767; brochures (0500) 749 147

Europe's biggest holiday centre operator with 15 centres in the UK and nine in France.

How Many Years Operating

45.

Age Groups

6-9, 8-13, 12-16 and 16-18, but varies between centres.

Size of Groups

Depending on activity, abseiling 1:1, canoeing 1:8, Wayfarer sailing 1:5.

Total per Centre

28-600.

Carer to Child Ratios

Varying but minimum 12:1.

Staff Checks and Qualifications

All police checked and group leaders need childcare experience, instructors relevant activity qualifications. Also in-house staff training programme and regular assessments.

Size of Centre

Largest 240 acres, always aiming for most activities to be on site, with water-based eg canoeing, sometimes off site.

Supervision

24-hour. Only time not next to a member of staff is in the dormitories. Where children in tents or caravans provides night security patrol. Night duty staff sleep in duty rooms nearby.

Activities

A range of multi-activity options, some themed eg Indiana Jones, Robin Hood or some drama and theatre, or teaching driving skills, fishing, tennis, Cybersurf information technology, personal development skills, pony trekking and golf (at Ross on Wye).

On Site Facilities

Assault course, climbing wallks, in and outdoor sports area, arial wires, swimming pool, etc.

Specialist Courses

A number of courses specialise in one subject. At French centres French language is an option.

Food

Reports can cater to all dietary needs.

Getting There

Fairly extensive escorted travel network.

Sample Price

A week's multi-activity around ?324 (£354 all inclusive).