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Activity InformationSheet STUDENT

APPROVEDWe take pride in the quality of the activities

that we deliver and the positive benefitsthey have on your students. All of our headline

activities take place immersed in the real environment. Something we feel very strongly

about...

Real Adventure means REAL Rivers, REAL Mountains, REAL Lakes, REAL Crags and best of all,

giving your students a REAL Experience.

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ROCK CLIMBING STUDENT

APPROVED

Our Rock Climbing sessions take place at one of our stunning locations in the UK and Europe.From small limestone cliffs overlooking the Welsh coastline to towering crags nestled amongst thetree lined gorges of the Ardeche.

Climbing is often merged wth Abseiling to really ensure your students get the best from the activity.

Lead Instructor Qualification: SPA

Ratio: 1 Lead & 1 Assistant to 12

Locations: All Summer (Indoor available on ski trips)


CANYONING STUDENTAPPROVED

Canyoning is a real headline activity - making our way down through stunning gorges and canyonsusing abseils, jumps, slides and swims to negotiate the wet and wild terrain. This activity combines awhole host of skills and teamwork.

The locations for canyoning are changable to suit group ability and weather conditions during yourvisit.

Lead Instructor Qualification: SPA + MLT + SRT


Locations: All Summer - Gorge Scrambling in UK


STUDENTAPPROVED

We love watersports here at Atlas and offer exciting sessions in both canoeing and kayaking at all of ourSummer residential bases. For younger students our sessions are delivered on beautifully positionedmountain lakes with amazing views and quiet spots for teaching on. On trips with older students you may choose to do your canoeing or kayaking on one of our hand picked stretches of river...

Lead Instructor Qualification: BCU Level 2/3 Coach


Locations: All Summer

Canoeing & Kayaking


STUDENTAPPROVED

A classic activity which is a combination of teamwork, communication, planning and of coursebuilding a raft!

The activity can be tailored to encompass almost any scenario you wish it to or simply just for a bit of fun. Teachers beware! Our instructors have often used raft building as an activity to get you ‘fairly damp’!

Lead Instructor Qualification: BCU Level 1 Coach



RaftBuilding


STUDENTAPPROVED

An activity which takes students back to basics. They will have to build a shelter, learn different waysto light small fires, cook something to eat and make a hot drink. This activity can be offered as a standalone session or can be included alongside an activity such as canoeing for the fuller experience.

Lead Instructor Qualification: In house assessed



BUSHCRAFT


STUDENTAPPROVED

As most of our residential bases are in mountainous environments it would be a shame not to get up intothe mountains... The best way to do this is on foot. Students will learn how to navigate, observe weatherand a whole host of mountain skills, taught by our Mountain Leaders.

For older students there is the option to add an overnight wild camp on the mountain to really add tothe experience.

Lead Instructor Qualification: ML/IML



Mountain Hike


STUDENTAPPROVED

A real headline activity. Rafting is an action packed, adrenaline ride down some of the most amazingrivers in Europe.

This activity in each location has different levels of ‘difficulty’ and as such the river to be used will bedecided by the ability of the group in consultation with you.

Lead Instructor Qualification: IRF

Ratio: 1 Lead to 8 (Raft)

Locations: Switzerland/Austria

White Water Rafting


STUDENTAPPROVED

We also have a range of additional activities which in certain locations can be added into your programme. These can be used to add more structure to the evening programme, achieve additional learning objectives or perhaps to increase the range of activities on offer.

• Archery• Orienteering• Jacobs Ladder• Caving• Coasteering• Mountain Biking• Bridge Build• Via Ferrata Archery• Orienteering• Jacobs Ladder• Caving• Coasteering• Mountain Biking• Bridge Build• Via Ferrata

Supplementary Activities


Abbreviations:

SPA - Single Pitch AwardThis award is all about supervising safe climbing and abseiling sessions on single pitch crags. The industry standard for taking students climbing at single pitch venues in the UK. On European trips we use the local equivalent supported by our UK assessed staff.

ML(S) - Mountain Leader Award (Summer Conditions)The Mountain Leader scheme is designed for people who want to lead groups in the mountains, hills and moorlands of the UK and Ireland. On European trips we use the local equivalent supported by our UK assessed staff or British, International Mountain Leaders. (ML(T) Denotes trained but not assessed)

BCU Coach - British Canoe Union Coaching Awards: 1-3British Canoeing offers four levels of paddlesport coaching qualifications all of which are endorsed by the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (UKCC). Combined with a range of supplementary modules, the four qualifications provide structure and diversity in supporting coaches’ progression.

IRF - International Rafting Federation:The IRF GTE Certification Award is recognised and accepted around the world as proof of whitewater guiding competency, and in some countries it has been adapted as a national standard and requirement.


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