NEWLANDS 2016

Booked for 12th July 2016

• Packed lunch on first day.

• Tuesday – Newlands (start activities straight away!)

• Friday – am activities – home for 4:00pm

• Expect a lot of washing!

Groupings / accommodation / activities / timetable

• Girls / Boys choose friendship groups for bedrooms (5-6 room)

• Girls and boys - different floors

• Children split into groups for activities

• Activities: Team challenges, Earth-ball, Archery, Mountain biking, climbing, abseiling, Ghyll scrambling, kayaking, High ropes, Hill walking, end of week disco and more.

• All instructors –trained and safety checked

Groupings / accommodation / activities / timetable

• Children - wake up at 7.30am – breakfast 8am

• 3 meals a day will be provided

• Activities will finish at around 9pm

• Children will be expected to be in dorms for 10pm

• Lights out 10:30pm

Cost / Spending money / Valuables

• The approx. cost of the trip will be around £380

• A deposit of £30 will be needed by 16th October to secure place (ParentPay)

• Full payment will be needed by 6th May 2016

(we have to pay balance to Newlands on this date)

• £15 spending money in change

• No electronic equipment including mobile phones

What to pack

• A comprehensive kit list will be provided

• Old clothes really are best

• Wetsuits – handy but not essential

Medication

• Staff – hand out medication – breakfast, lunch, evening meal, bedtime.

Earning their place

• Children must earn their place on the trip

• Risks to your child or other children may exclude the chance to visit Newlands

Parent helpers?

• Please write in if you would like to be considered

Any questions?