Educational ADVENTURE. residentials for SCHOOLS LIVE THE ADVENTURE

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1 Educational ADVENTURE residentials for SCHOOLS

2 Educational ADVENTURE residentials for SCHOOLS over 40 YEARS experience

3 4 adventure centres (and a bunkhouse) in Scotland 4 stunning locations 4 unique centres

4 Curriculum for Excellence Developing the four capacities Successful Learners Effective Contributors Confident Individuals Responsible Citizens The following criteria can be met during a visit to Abernethy: Literacy Religious Observance Health and Wellbeing Social studies

5 Safety Your child s safety is of the highest importance to us We are a registered member of the AALA and meet all of their safety regulations. Our instructional staff hold NGB qualifications in our activities. All staff are PVG disclosed. Regular equipment checks are performed and all our activities are maintained to the highest safety standards. We keep our group sizes small to ensure that each child is known and accounted for.

6 ABERNETHY NETHYBRIDGE Set within Cairngorms National Park Just outside the village of Nethybridge, 13 miles from Aviemore 25 acre private estate

7 Photo tour Main House Abernethy Chalets

8 Photo tour Front Lounge Cosy area with open fire

9 Photo tour Walker Lounge A place to relax after activities Open fire, games, books Tea & coffee making facilities for leaders

10 Photo tour Allt Mor Lounge Bright spacious meeting room AV facilities including video projector with surround sound Tea & coffee making facilities for leaders

11 Photo tour Theatre Lounge 120 seat theatre AV facilities including video projector, PA system & stage lighting Venue for nightly evening programme Explore

12 Photo tour Dining Room Self service meals Breakfast & evening dinner served here

13 Sample menu Continental breakfast with a cooked option Cereals, porridge, toast, fruit juice, tea & coffee plus Daily hot option e.g. sausage & baked beans, pancakes etc Packed lunch (self service) White or brown bread with a selection of jams, spreads & fillings e.g. grated cheddar, tuna, sliced tomato, lettuce, pickle fresh fruit, crisps & chocolate biscuit 3 course evening dinner Creamy carrot soup Home made pepperoni pizza with garlic bread & salad selection Roasted vegetable pizza (V) Ice cream & raspberry sauce or fresh fruit Tea & coffee Suppertime snack: Home baking & a hot or cold drink Also available at all times: Unlimited fresh fruit Chilled water

14 Photo tour Drying facilities Efficient drying room Boot & outdoor shoe storage area

15 Photo tour Centre shop Opens each evening Souvenirs, Abernethy clothing, accessories, drinks, snacks, confectionery, postcards, toiletries & essentials... Teachers may choose to set a spending limit

16 Photo tour Bedrooms Bunk bedded rooms with linen provided Shared WC & washroom facilities Room sizes from 2-7 people Accommodation for 83

17 Photo tour Abernethy Chalets 4 chalets sleeping 8/9 each Adjacent to main house

18 Photo tour Indoor pool Supervised sessions provided each activity day

19 Photo tour Games room Great fun after a day of activities! Table tennis, pool, table football and air hockey Please bring small change (20p & 50p) for these various machines

20 Photo tour Sports Hall Feel free to borrow our equipment for basket ball, indoor football, badminton, volleyball etc.

21 Activity options Learning Outdoors Here are just some of the activities available to school groups Your customised activity programme will be prepared in advance of your trip, in consultation with teachers

22 Activity options Abseiling Abseil down our Abseil Tree! A great sense of achievement

23 Activity options Kayaking On flat water on our Canoe pond or at nearby Loch Morlich

24 Activity options Canoeing On flat water on our Canoe pond or at nearby Loch Morlich

25 Activity options Raft building Design & build your very own raft on our Canoe pond. Test it out don t expect to stay dry!

26 Activity options Challenge Activities Work together as a team to problem solve and achieve the task. There are lots of challenging activities within our grounds and woodland, including: Magic Flute Pharaoh s Pyramid Minefield Mission Impossible Code-cracker

27 Activity options Giant zip wire It s huge, exhilarating and seriously fun! Zoom through the tree tops and over the pond

28 Activity options Archery Our enthusiastic instructors will help you develop your archery skills

29 Activity options Dry slope skiing Year round fun on our artificial ski slope

30 Activity options Adventure course A challenging and fun ropes and obstacle course to test your confidence, balance and team work!

31 Activity options Indoor climbing & bouldering A fantastic indoor activity

32 Activity options Forest Adventure Explore the wilderness at an off-site woodland area

33 Activity options Orienteering Get your bearings, develop your mapreading skills and navigate your way around our on-site orienteering course

34 Activity options Crate Climb Work as a team to build a crate tower as high as you can go!

35 Activity options John Muir Award It is possible for pupils to achieve their John Muir Award during their week at Abernethy

36 Equipment We will provide: Helmet Buoyancy aid Harness Any other specialist or safety equipment as needed

37 Kit list You need to bring: Warm Clothes Waterproofs Old clothes Old Trainers/sturdy footwear Sun Cream Day Sack Lunch box Flask (metal) Torch Towel Wellington boots Midge Repellent

38 ACTIVTY DAYS Qualified Instructors Experienced with school groups Small groups 8-10 students per instructor

39 Sample daily programme 7.45am 8.15am 9.15am 12.30pm 1.30pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.45pm 8.30pm 9.15pm Later Wake up call Breakfast & make packed lunch Climbing & abseiling, team challenges Lunch break Raft building, archery Free time / supervised swim John Muir Award time Dinner Shop opens Explore Supper (Camp fire & hot dog on last night, weather dependent) Bedtime

40 Core values Safety AALA Equipment Fire First Aid Minibus Learning New skills Residential experience Responsibility The teachers love it too! Fun Learning new activities Living together Explore

41 Comments Had an amazing time, the activities were awesome - P7 Pupil We chose the centre because of reputation, child-centred approach, catering, staff quality and the total experience - Teacher Tremendous ethos; patience of staff with pupils, all staff so courteous and helpful-they make time for you - Teacher

42 Keep in touch Did you know? We provide holidays for groups, churches, families and individuals. We also have a selection of great DofE opportunities and NGB short courses

43 ABERNETHY NETHYBRIDGE See you soon!