Summer Programme 2018

Summer Programme 2018 Where your adventure begins Fun Adventure Learning Friendship www.lowportcentre.co.uk

Summer Holiday Courses 2018 Bike 1/2 Bike 3 Bush Craft 2/3 An introduction to the fast moving sport of Mountain Biking on local trails. No previous experience required although you need to be able to ride a bike! We may cover elements of Cycling Scotland s Go Mountain Bike Scheme*. A course for experienced and enthusiastic mountain bikers. Why not put all your previous skills into practice on challenging routes Scotland the exact itinerary will be dependent on group experience, desires and weather whatever we do you are guaranteed fun on two wheels. Moving on from the basics of the Taster you will perhaps learn more advanced fire lighting or shelter building techniques, you may make your own tools or perhaps even create your own piece of art in or with the natural woodland environment. Of course hot drinks and fires are still an option too. Climb 1 Climb 2 Climb 2/3 An introduction to rock climbing indoors and (depending on ability - outside too). All safety aspects as well as technique will be covered on this one stop shop for learning the basics. No previous experience is required. We may cover elements of the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme*. Multi Activity 1 or 2 Following on from Climb 1 this course continues to develop safe practices as well as concentrating more on technique and moving towards independence and moves outside for element of the course. Previous experience should be attendance on Climb 1 or have taken part in rock climbing on 2 or 3 occasions previously. We may cover elements of the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme*. Paddle Sports 1 Building upon Climb 2 participants will have will have an independent range of skills, techniques and tactics to begin to climb harder for longer. The focus at Level 3 is to develop towards independence empowering good decision making, route selection to progress and remain safe. We may cover elements of the National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme*. Paddle Sports 2/3 Our most popular programmes. An introduction to a range of fun activities which may include archery, biking, paddle sports, sailing, woodland adventure, hill walking. Children will gain basic activity skills and look towards further adventures in coming years. No previous experience required for Multi 1. Applicants for Multi 2 must have attended at least one Multi 1 or have had similar experience. An introduction to Canoe and Kayak sports. Participants will develop skills in both types of craft using local venues such as Linlithgow Loch and the Union Canal. No previous experience required, we just ask that participants are water-confident. We may cover elements of the Scottish Canoe Association Awards Scheme*. The programme develops paddle sports skills and uses local venues and perhaps a more adventurous location later in the course. All paddlers should be confident in and around water and be able to paddle canoes/kayaks to some degree. Attendance on Level 1 or similar experience is required. We may cover elements of the Scottish Canoe Association Awards Scheme*.

Summer Holiday Courses 2018 Sailing 1/2 Sailing 2/3 Windsurf 1 An introduction to the fast paced sport of sailing just try wiping that smile of your face when you have been blasting across the loch all day! No previous experience required. We will deliver elements of the Royal Yachting Association Stages scheme*. Having attended a Sailing 1 course or having similar experience you will have some basic skills and be wishing to polish your technique to get even more skilful on the water. Successful completion of RYA Stage 1 award or similar experience is essential. We will deliver elements of the Royal Yachting Association Stages* scheme. The combination of Linlithgow Loch, special light weight sails, wide stable boards and warm wetsuits will get you up and windsurfing around in no time. No previous experience required. We will deliver elements of the Royal Yachting Association Stages scheme*. Wet and Wild Additional Courses Our popular course for 11+ offers a fun packed week full of adventure and excitement. Each day you will take part in a fast paced water based activity and visit fabulous places. During the week you will swim, climb, jump, paddle and surf as you explore a gorge, journey along rocky coastline, ride white water rapids or surf waves. No experience required but participants should be confident swimmers. Windsurf 1 Low Port Centre is in the process of recruiting more Outdoor Education staff, as a consequence, and in time, additional courses may be added to our 2018 Summer Programme. If you are interested in booking a place on any new courses please provide your name and contact details and we will add you onto our waiting lists. We will then be able to contact you by email or telephone. Also check out West Lothian Leisure Facebook and Low Port Centre web page for any additional programme information.

Summer Holiday Courses 2018 When are the courses and how much are they?. Please see the schedule for all courses throughout the summer which contains the dates, times and course costs for each course. Please call the office on 01506 340720 with any questions. *National Governing Body Certification Where courses have the option of providing this facility there may be an additional charge for certificates and/or logbooks for those who wish to be certificated. Cancellations Cancellations Refunds will be given only for courses cancelled by Low Port Centre or in other exceptional circumstances. An admin fee will apply to changes to bookings. The full course fee will be charged for children withdrawn from a course by Low Port staff. How do I book? Bookings open on Friday 11 May 2018 at 9.15am and places will be allocated to courses in the order received. Please note that we cannot accept bookings by telephone. Post, email or hand in completed booking sheet along with the consent forms to Low Port Centre with cheque payment. Alternatively, if you prefer to pay using credit/debit card, please contact the office within 48 hours of receiving confirmation of your reserved space. After this time your space will be allocated to someone else. Paperwork Please ensure you have fully completed both consent forms for medical treatment and photography purposes. These important forms must be returned with your booking document otherwise your application will be rejected without reserving your place. Important Information All children must be the correct age as stated on the programme at the start of their course. We wish to inform parents / carers that due to service limitations Low Port Centre will not be providing child wraparound care or pick-ups / drop offs. Centre doors will open at 9:15am and all parents /carers should accompany their child to the gym hall meeting area as directed by Centre staff. Parents /carers must remain with their child until instructor collects the group at 9:30am for their planned activity. Young people who are of high school age may arrive unaccompanied but will be expected to conduct themselves in a mature and safe manner without adult supervision in the Gym Hall until course commencement. Please do not arrive before 0915 in either case. What should I bring with me each day? You will need: Full change of clothes including footwear plus shower kit and a towel. Packed lunch with a drink plus drinks, snacks for during the day. 20p for using the lockers to keep belongings safe. Sun protection, eg sun cream, sunhat Any medication that may be needed during the activity insulin, asthma inhalers, epi-pens etc. You do not need: Valuables, phones, music players etc as we cannot guarantee their safety. A full kit list will be included in your booking pack. Course Grading Our courses are graded to suit a range of age and ability. Please observe this when making applications. In the interest of the safety and well-being of all participants, we reserve the right to withdraw anyone whose ability does not match the required standard for a course. Level 1 - for beginners and those with little or no previous experience, e.g. Kayak 1, Sail 1 Level 2 - for those who have completed all the skills of Level 1 (or similar) and are ready for the next challenge. Level 3 - for experienced students only. Good results at Level 2 (or similar) are essential before moving to Level 3.

Summer A Activity Courses 2018 Week 1 (02 05 July) Mon Fri Multi Activity Level 2 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 160.00 Mon Fri Wet and Wild 09:30 16:30 11-15yrs 175.00 Wed Thurs Climbing 1 09:30 16:00 10-13yrs 66.00 Wed Fri Paddle Sports Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 99.00 Week 2 (09 13 July) Mon - Fri Multi Activity Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-11yrs 160.00 Mon Fri Sailing Level 1/2 09.30 16.00 10-14yrs 155.00 Thurs Fri Paddle Sports Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 66.00 Mon Tues Mountain Biking Level 1/2 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 66.00 Thurs Fri Windsurfing Level 1 09:30 16:00 10-14yrs 66.00 Week 3 (16 20 July) Mon Fri Multi Activity Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-11yrs 160.00 Mon Fri Multi Activity Level 2 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 160.00 Wed - Fri Paddle Sports Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 99.00 Week 4 (23 27 July) Mon Fri Wet and Wild 09:30 16:30 11-15yrs 175.00 Mon - Tues Climbing Level 1 09:30 16:00 10-13yrs 66.00 Tues Wed Mountain Biking Level 3 09:30 16:30 10-15yrs 70.00 Wed - Fri Climbing Level 2 09:30 16:00 10-13yrs 105.00

Summer Activity Courses 2018 Week 5 (30 July 03 August) Mon Fri Multi Activity Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-11yrs 160.00 Mon Fri Wet and Wild 09:30 16:30 11-15yrs 175.00 Wed - Thurs Paddle Sports Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 66.00 Mon Fri Multi Activity Level 2 09:30 16:00 8-11yrs 160.00 Week 6 (06 10 August) Mon Fri Multi Activity Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-11yrs 160.00 Mon Fri Multi Activity Level 2 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 160.00 Mon - Wed Paddle Sports Level 2/3 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 105.00 Mon - Tues Paddle Sports 1 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 66.00 Wed Fri Bush Craft Level 2/3 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 105.00 Wed Fri Climbing Level 2/3 09.30 16.00 10-13yrs 105.00 Week 7 (13 17 August) Mon Fri Multi Activity Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-11yrs 160.00 Mon Fri Multi Activity Level 2 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 160.00 Mon Fri Sailing Level 2/3 09:30 16:00 10-14yrs 160.00 Mon Tues Paddle Sports Level 1 09:30 16:00 8-12yrs 66.00 Mon Tues Mountain Biking Level 1 09:30 16.00 8-12yrs 66.00 Wed Thurs Paddle Sports Level 2/3 09:30 16:00 10-14yrs 66.00 Wed Fri Multi Activity Level 1 (3 day) 09:30 16:00 8-11yrs 96.00 Additional Information We are open for bookings from 9.15 am on Monday 14 May 2018 unfortunately we will not be able to take enquiries before that time. Please ensure that you inform us at time Week of booking 3 (14 if your 20 child July) has any additional support needs. This will enable us to make appropriate arrangements for his/her participation.

West Lothian Leisure Holiday Programme Consent Form (EE2) Section 1 Childs Name/Age Dates of Activities Childs Forename Surname Date of Birth Age Self-Travel Home after Activities YES/NO Collected from course YES/NO Section 2 Child s Personal Details Address: Emergency contact names, telephone number and relationship to named child: Initial *1 st Choice Contact No. Contact and Name *2 nd Choice Contact No. Relationship To Child Alternative Contact Name * It is vital that we hold this information. *Alternative Contact No Relationship To Child Name of Family Doctor Address Phone No. Section 3 Child s Medical Information Please tick as appropriate 1. Does your child suffer from any allergies? If yes please give details. Yes No 2. Is your child taking any medication at present? If yes please give details. (NB If required any medication must be available during activity) Yes No 3. Does your child have special needs or suffer from any condition that may affect participation in the activity/activities booked? If yes, please give details. Yes No 4. Do they require additional help / support? (We may contact you for further information.) 5. Has your child been in contact with any contagious or infectious disease or suffered from anything in the past four weeks that may become contagious or infectious? If yes, please give details. Yes Yes No No 6. Can your child swim unaided? If yes, how far (in metres) Yes No Section 4 Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Name of Parent / Legal Guardian (please print in full) Signature of Parent / Legal Guardian Date: I certify that the answers given on this form are correct. I acknowledge that by completing this form and returning it to you I agree that I am legally bound by its terms. Staff Signature: Date: Yes No Date:

West Lothian Leisure Photography Consent Letter Summer Programme 2018 DATES OF ACTIVITIES LOCATION NAME OF COURSE (S) PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES - COPYRIGHT AND CONSENT West Lothian Leisure owns the copyright of all photographic images and reserves the right to use such for all promotional purposes for up to 4 years from the date of this letter. All images will only be used for the positive promotion of West Lothian Leisure and its services and facilities. These images may be used in the following publicity formats. General Use Promotional Brochures & Press Releases Press Advertisements Online Media Website and Social Media Internal Publications West Lothian Leisure takes seriously the safety of all customers. As such, and with particular attention to Child Protection, any parent or guardian, who wishes that their child/children not to be included in any such photographs, is welcome to remove them for the short time required to take each photograph. Any parent who wishes this to happen may ask the photographer at the appropriate time, and he/she will happily accede to your request. Childs Name: I give permission for West Lothian Leisure to take / use photographs that include my child for the promotional formats listed above. Parent/Guardian Name:. Address:. Telephone Number:... Postcode Mobile: Signed Participant / Participants Parent or Guardian Date

LOW PORT CENTRE GENERAL INFORMATION ON LAND BASED ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY YOU MAY/WILL BE GIVEN YOU SHOULD BRING YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE Walking/ Hillwalking Biking Climbing Waterproof top and trousers, walking boots or wellies, daysack, warm hat and mitts. Helmet, cycling jacket, over trousers, boots and gloves. Rock climbing boots, climbing harness, and if outdoors, helmet and waterproofs. Warm trousers or jogging bottoms, T-shirt, 2 warm jerseys, warm jacket or fleece, 2 pairs warm socks, walking boots or wellies, warm hat and gloves (if you have your own) This clothing may get wet and muddy. Jogging bottoms, T shirt, 2 warm jerseys, warm socks boots, wellies or old trainers, gloves. This clothing may get wet and muddy. Jogging Bottoms, T shirt, 2 warm jerseys, warm jacket or fleece, warm socks, walking boots or shoes. GENERAL INFORMATION ON WATER BASED ACTIVITIES Bring a packed lunch including a drink (in an unbreakable container), daysack (if you have one), change of clothes, towel and soap, sun protection. Bring a packed lunch including a drink (in an unbreakable container), towel & soap, change of clothes, spare shoes, sun protection Bring a packed lunch including drinks, sun protection. ACTIVITY YOU MAY/WILL BE GIVEN YOU SHOULD BRING YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE Canoeing Kayaking Wet & Wild Buoyancy Aid, waterproof jacket, water proof trousers Buoyancy Aid, waterproof jacket, water proof trousers. Buoyancy Aid, waterproof jacket, wetsuit & helmet Jogging bottoms, T-shirt, 2 warm jerseys, warm socks, old trainers and a hat. Jogging bottoms, T-shirt, 2 warm jerseys, warm socks, old trainers and a hat. Jogging bottoms, T-shirt, 2 warm jerseys, warm socks, old trainers and a hat, shorts to go over wetsuit. Wear swimming costume under clothes. Bring a packed lunch including a drink (in an unbreakable container), towel & soap, change of clothes, shoes, sun protection. If the course is running over a whole day, bring a packed lunch including a drink (in an unbreakable container), towel & soap, change of clothes, spare shoes, sun protection. If the course is running over a whole day, bring a packed lunch including a drink (in an unbreakable container), towel & soap, change of clothes, spare shoes, sun protection. Sailing (Taz/Topaz/Bahia) Windsurfing A helmet, buoyancy aid, waterproof jacket & trousers or a wetsuit. A wetsuit, wetsuit boots, buoyancy aid and cagoule Jogging bottoms, T-shirt, 2 warm jerseys, swimwear, warm socks, old trainers and a hat. Please also bring gloves, and shorts to be worn over the wetsuit. T-shirt, warm jersey or fleece, swimming costume, socks, old trainers, hat. Please also bring gloves, and shorts to be worn over the wetsuit. Towel & soap, change of clothes, spare shoes sun protection. If this is a day course bring a packed lunch including a drink (in an unbreakable container), If the course is running over a whole day, bring a packed lunch including a drink (in an unbreakable container), towel & soap, change of clothes, spare shoes, sun protection. Our activities are fun! Listen to your Instructor! Learn the rules! Stay safe! Do not be a danger to yourself or others! In all cases: We must be in receipt of a signed parental consent form for each participating child. Failure to make available medication detailed on the parental consent form will result in your child being unable to participate in the activity. Lockers - 20p coin for girls and boys. We cannot take responsibility for items not secured in a locker. You do not have to be able to swim to take part in water sports, but you must quite happy with the idea of falling in without panicking. Remember that you will be wearing a buoyancy aid to help keep you afloat. Lost Property please mark personal clothing and equipment with your child s name to help identify items left at Low Port Centre.

Low Port Summer Programme 2018 Booking Form SECTION 1 BOOKING CONDITIONS. Please read carefully Parental/photography consent forms must be submitted at the time of application. Children will not be allowed to participate in the programme if we do not have parental consent. Children will not be accepted onto courses that do not match their age or ability. We will not divulge information regarding the names of children, other than your own, who are booked to attend any course. Parents are responsible for the supervision of children at all times outwith published course times. Refunds will be given only where Low Port Centre cancels a course. We reserve the right to withdraw anyone whose conduct, in the view of our staff, may put him/her or others at risk; course fees are non-returnable in these circumstances. Concessions available on request. SECTION 2 PARENT/GUARDIAN DETAILS (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND COMPLETE IN FULL USING BLACK INK) Parent/Guardian Name Daytime tel. no. Evening tel. no. Title Forename Surname Address Email (Please print) Mobile tel. no. Postcode (essential) Is email your preferred means of communication? Y/N SECTION 3 BOOKING DETAILS (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY USING BLACK INK) A B C D E Participant s Full Name Child s DOB, e.g. dd/mm/yy or A if adult Course Descriptor Week No. Cost of Course SECTION 4 PAYMENT DETAILS I enclose a cheque (payable to WEST LOTHIAN LEISURE in the sum of Payment by credit/debit card: if you prefer to pay using credit/debit card, please contact the office on 01506 340720 within 48 hours of receiving our email confirming your reserved space. Parent/Guardian Signature Date