summer outdoor youth programme

Activities

Youth Adventure ProgrammeSummer 2015

Outdoor

Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2015

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The Outdoor Activities team have been running our Youth Adventure Programme for over 17 years. This year has all your favourite activities in some of Scotland’s best locations. Some of our activities include Canoeing in the Trossachs National Park, Rock Climbing in the Southern Highlands and River Kayaking through the Perthshire hills. Our qualifi ed instructors are able to take full advantage of what Scotland has to off er. A fantastic day is guaranteed, just bring your sense of adventure.

Our exciting activities run throughout the summer holiday period. We have activities to suit everyone with a fl exible programme to ensure you don’t miss out on the action.

This year all our activities will take place at either our Victoria Buildings base, Action Outdoors Centre or the Helix lagoon. Individual days and adventure weeks are available and we

will be off ering hour long instructor lead sessions at the Helix.

Our Victoria Building based activities will take place away from the Falkirk area taking in some spectacular scenery in challenging adventurous surroundings. Action Outdoors sessions are fi ve full day activities where the participants have to book up for the whole week. Some of these sessions will be away from the Falkirk area. And our Helix sessions are delivered locally to minimise your time spent travelling and maximise your time out on activity.

This summer we will once again be off ering a childcare element to the service at Victoria Buildings and Action Outdoors by opening our doors at 0830 in the morning and remaining open until 1700 after the activity has ended. During non-activity time participants will be closely supervised at the centre. Our activities all begin at 0900 and end at 1630.

Main offi ceOutdoor Activity BaseVictoria Buildings,Queen Street, FalkirkTel: 01324 506846

Action Outdoors CentreRedding Road, BrightonsFK2 0AA

Our Centres

Kit listParticipants on all courses are required to bring;

• Towel • Complete change of clothing (including spare trainers)• Packed lunch and drinks• Any relevant medication

***All specialist equipment will be supplied. See our website for further information

BEGINNER to LEVEL 3B - No experience 1 - One or two previous experiences2 - Good Knowledge 3 – Intermediate

Venues:For some courses the venues are not specifi ed this is due to the nature of the activities and possibility of change

Activity Levels:Our Activity courses are graded so everyone can get the most enjoyment out of their day. Please try to avoid booking onto a course above the participant’s ability level.

If you are unsure about the course levels please contact the Victoria Buildings centre.

Courses will be delivered from one of our centres detailed below. If you have any enquiries regarding any of the courses off ered please contact our main offi ce.

The Helix ParkMeeting point – Lagoon slipway

starts here!

The AdventureAll bookings are to be made through the Falkirk stadium

• By Phone (Card payments)

Please call the Falkirk stadium on 01324 506850 Monday to Friday 9am until 6pm

Please note we still need a signed copy of our under 18’s medical form before the start of the activity

• By Post - Please enclose a under 18’s medical form, booking form and payment.

Please send payment to Bookings Team Falkirk Community Trust Suite 1A, the Falkirk Stadium 4 Stadium Way Falkirk, FK2 9EE

• In Person - Please call in to the Falkirk Stadium Suite 1a (offi ce hours Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm,) or the Steeple Box Offi ce, High St, Falkirk. Mon-Sat 0945am – 4.45pm (closed for lunch 12pm-1pm).

Booking...

Please Note:• We only take bookings on receipt of payment, we cannot accept provisional bookings over the phone• Confi rmation of booking will be sent to your address, you will only hear further from us if your course has to be altered.• We require an original medical form at the centre before the activity takes place. Please ensure this is sent in to Victoria Buildings prior to the activity date.

Course Information

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Our Adventure Days Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2015

CanoeingBig boats equal big fun. Come and try it out, or if you’ve been in one before, improve your skills on one of our local lochs. You might even visit a cave, an island or a ruined castle.

Kayaking You may get wet, you will pick up skills and you will have a whole lot of fun. Our loch based kayaking courses are a great way to explore some stunning areas.

River KayakingA day for more experienced kayakers. You will need to be confi dent in water and have a skill level above beginner. If you haven’t worn a spray deck before try our beginners kayaking course fi rst before booking for a river trip.

White Water RaftingUp to eight people in a raft for some serious fun down one of Scotland’s classic rivers. Getting wet is guaranteed along with the fun. Open to all abilities with a sense of adventure.

Rock climbing / AbseilingRock climbing at a local crag or if the weather isn’t good we will go indoor climbing. We can take anyone from absolute beginners to budding mountaineers. How high can you climb? How hard a route can you do? How big an abseil can you manage? Find out this summer.

Gorge WalkingThis is our easiest rock and water activity. It’s a challenge to scramble up a steep river where there may be waterfalls and jumps. It’s great fun and very popular

CanyoningExploring bigger canyons, where committing jumps and using ropes to abseil are essential to get down safely. For the more experienced adventurer only.

CoasteeringClimb, jump and swim along a beautiful stretch of coast on this action packed adventure. You don’t have to be a strong swimmer to enjoy this activity and all the jumps are optional.

Five Days of AdventureIf you book fi ve activity courses with us we charge you the cost of four. For instance you may want to book on fi ve mountain bike days over the whole period or you may want to come along every day of the same week and take part in what’s on off er that week – either way if you book fi ve separate courses for the same young person in the same booking it will cost £112.

BlokartingRacing along, powered by the wind, inches above the ground – this is a fantastic experience. We really need the wind for this activity to run so if it’s a calm day we will do another activity instead. Mountain BikingMountain biking on single track terrain. This summer we will run bike sessions to suit all needs, from beginner to more experienced riders. For those who want to explore a little further we are running a mountain biking expedition.

BushcraftLearn a bit about surviving in the woods, build shelters, light a fi re and get involved in a whole lot of fun! Based in Muiravonside Country Park this course will appeal to anyone who just loves being out of doors.

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This summer, we are off ering unique fun activity camps that run all week where you get the chance to take part in canoeing, kayaking, biking, kayak and achieve your Paddle Power and Start Award.

Sample Adventure Week Programme @ the Action Outdoors Centre(Please note this is only a sample programme and activities, days and venues may change)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Katacanoe and Kayak@ AOC

Rock Climb@ Beny Beg

Canoe Trip@ AOC

Blokarting@ St Andrews

Mountain Bike and Bushcraft

@ AOC and Muiravonside

This summer Falkirk Community Trust – Outdoor Activities will be delivering activities on the Helix lagoon. We will be off ering instructor lead activities for young people and families to try

Canoeing - Introductory 1hr sessions in our open canoes for beginners. No experience required – learn how to control the boat and how teamwork makes life easier.

Kayaking - Introductory 1hr sessions in our kayaks for beginners. No experience required – learn the skills needed to have fun on the water.

If you want to improve your skills we will be running SCA “Paddlepower Awards”, practical lessons where progress is certifi cated. This course runs to Scottish Canoe Association standards.

The fi ve Paddlepower Awards are: Start, Passport, Discover, Explore and Excel

Each award builds on the last to help the paddler become more confi dent and skilled on the water. These courses run regularly throughout the holiday period. There will be morning and afternoon sessions. We envisage an informal club element developing for regular participants.

Action Outdoors Adventure Weeks

The Helix

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Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS

Date Activity Age Ability Cost Time

Mon Gorge Walking 9+ B £28

Drop off 08.30Activity 09.00 – 16.30Pick up 17.00

Tues Rock Climbing/Abseil 9+ B £28

Wed Blokarting 9+ B £28

Thurs Whitewater Rafting 9+ B £28

Fri Coasteering 9+ B £28

Week 1 29th to 5th July

The HELIX


Mon

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.45

10+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.30

10+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Tue

Katakanu 7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Open Canoeing 10+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Katakanu 7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Open Canoeing 10+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Wed

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.45

10+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.30

10+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Thurs

Katakanu 7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Open Canoeing 10+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Katakanu 7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Open Canoeing 10+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Fri

Family Fun - paddlesportsAll Children must be accompanied by a participating adult

B

U18s£10

18+£10

13.15 - 14.45


B

U18s£10

18+£10

15.00 - 16.30

Week 2 6th to 12th JulyVictoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS


Mon Mountain Bike 9+ B £28


Tues Gorge Walking 9+ B £28

Wed Rock Climbing/Abseil 9+ B £28

Thurs Bushcraft 9+ B £28

Fri Blokarting 9+ B £28

The HELIX


MonKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Tue

Katakanu 7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.45Open Canoeing 10+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45Katakanu 7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.30Open Canoeing 10+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

WedKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Thurs


Fri


B

U18s£1018+£10

13.15 - 14.45


B

U18s£1018+£10

15.00 - 16.30

Action Outdoors - ADVENTURE WEEK


Full Week Adventure week 9+ B £112

Drop off 08.30Activity 0900 - 16.30Pick up 17.00


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Mon Coasteering 9+ B £28


Tues Blokarting 9+ B £28

Wed White Water Rafting 9+ B £28

Thurs Loch trip - Kayaking 9+ 1 £28

Fri Rock Climbing/Abseil 9+ B £28

Week 3 13th to 19th July Week 4 20th to 26th JulyVictoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS


Mon Mountain Bike 9+ B £28


Tues Gorge Walking 9+ B £28

Wed Bushcraft 9+ B £28

Thurs Canoe Trip 9+ 1 £28


The HELIX


MonKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Tue


WedKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Thurs


Fri


B

U18s £10 18+ £10

13.15 - 14.45


B

U18s £10 18+ £10

15.00 - 16.30




Drop off 08.30 Activity 0900 - 16.30 Pick up 17.00




Drop off 08.30 Activity 0900 - 16.30 Pick up 17.00

The HELIX


MonKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Tue


WedKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Thurs


Fri


B

U18s £10 18+ £10

13.15 - 14.45


B

U18s £10 18+ £10

15.00 - 16.30


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Tues White Water Rafting 9+ B £28

Wed Blokarting 11+ B

Thurs Loch trip - Kayaking 9+ B £28

Fri Rock Climbing/Abseil 9+ B £28

Week 5 27th to 2nd August Week 6 3rd to 9th AugustVictoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS


Mon Gorge Walking 9+ 2 £28


Tues Loch trip Kayaking 9+ 2 £28

Wed Mountain Biking 9+ B £28

Thurs Bushcraft 9+ B £28


The HELIX


MonKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Tue


WedKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Thurs


Fri


B

U18s£1018+£10

13.15 - 14.45


B

U18s£1018+£10

15.00 - 16.30









The HELIX


MonKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Tue


WedKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Thurs


Fri


B

U18s£1018+£10

13.15 - 14.45


B

U18s£1018+£10

15.00 - 16.30


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Outdoor Activity Base, Victoria Buildings, Queen Street, Falkirk.Tel: 01324 506846www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/outdoors

Note the details here and make sure you don’t miss any of your booked Summer outdoor Activities:Date from Date to Time Activity Location





Tues Mountain Biking – Glen Tress 11+ 2 £28

Wed Rock Climbing/Abseil 9+ B £28

Thurs Gorge Walking 9+ B £28

Week 7 10th to 16th August

The HELIX


MonKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Tue


WedKayaking

7 - 10 B £10 13.15 - 14.4510+ B £10 13.15 - 14.45

Kayaking7 - 10 B £10 15.00 - 16.3010+ B £10 15.00 - 16.30

Thurs



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Outdoor Activity Base, Victoria Buildings, Queen Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 506846

www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/outdoors

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