Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016
r o o d t u O Activities Youth Adventure Programme
Summer 2016
The Adventure starts here! The Outdoor Activities team have been running our Youth Adventure Programme for over 20 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 qualified instructors are able to take full advantage of what Scotland has to offer. 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 flexible 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 offering 45 minute long instructor lead sessions at the Helix.
This summer we will once again be offering 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.
Our Centres
Courses will be delivered from one of our centres detailed below. If you have any enquiries regarding any of the courses offered please contact our main office.
Victoria Buildings Adventure Days – Ages 9+
Our Victoria Building based activities will take place away from the Falkirk area taking in some spectacular scenery in challenging adventurous surroundings.
Action Outdoors Young Adventure Days – Ages 7 - 10
This summer, we will be using our Action Outdoor centre for our Young Adventurers on the same basis as our Victoria Buildings centre. There will be single days or the option to join us for the whole week.
Helix Lagoon – Ages 5+
Our Helix sessions will be delivered on the Lagoon to minimise your time spent travelling and maximise your time out on activity. Please see our Helix section for full details. Main office Outdoor Activity Base Victoria Buildings, Queen Street, Falkirk Tel: 01324 506846
Action Outdoors Centre Redding Road, Brightons FK2 0AA
The Helix Park Meeting point – Lagoon slipway
Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016
Booking... All bookings are to be made through the Falkirk stadium • By Phone (Card payments) Please call the Falkirk stadium on Monday to Friday 9am until 6pm
01324 506850
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 - Falkirk Stadium Suite 1a (office hours Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm) Please Note: • We only take bookings on receipt of payment, we cannot accept provisional bookings over the phone • Confirmation 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 Kit list Participants 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
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.
BEGINNER to LEVEL 3 B - No experience 1 - One or two previous experiences 2 - Good Knowledge 3 – Intermediate Venues: For all courses the venues are not specified this is due to the nature of the activities and possibility of change If the advertised activity has to change due to weather, staffing of other unpredictable reasons, then an alternative activity will be offered.
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Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016
Our Adventure Days Canoeing Big 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 Kayaking A day for more experienced kayakers. You will need to be confident in water and have a skill level above beginner. If you haven’t worn a spray deck before try our beginners kayaking course first before booking for a river trip.
White Water Rafting Up 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 / Abseiling Rock 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.
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Gorge Walking This 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
Canyoning Exploring bigger canyons, where committing jumps and using ropes to abseil are essential to get down safely. For the more experienced adventurer only.
Coasteering Climb, 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.
Blokarting Racing 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 Biking Mountain 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. Bushcraft Learn a bit about surviving in the woods, build shelters, light a fire 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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Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016
Week 1
4th to 8th July
Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Age
Ability
Cost
Mon
Gorge Walking
9+
B
£28.40
Tues
Rock Climbing/Abseil
9+
B
£28.40
Wed
Coasteering
9+
B
Thurs
Whitewater Rafting
9+
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Blokarting
9+
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130
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Time
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Week 2
11th to 5th July
Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Age
Ability
Cost
Time
Mon
Blokarting
9+
B
£28.40
Tues
Whitewater Rafting
9+
B
£28.40
Wed
Rock Climbing/Abseil
9+
B
Thurs
Gorge Walking
9+
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Mountain Bike
9+
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Mon
Canoe / Kayak
Age
Ability
Cost
7 - 10
B
£28.40 £28.40
Time
Tues
Blokarting
7 - 10
B
Wed
Mtn Bike / Bushcraft
7 - 10
B
Thurs
Rock Climbing/Abseil
7 - 10
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Gorge Walking
7 - 10
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130
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Week 3
18th to 22th July
Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Age
Ability
Cost
Time
Mon
Coasteering
9+
B
£28.40
Tues
Bushcraft
9+
B
£28.40
Wed
Loch trip - Kayaking
9+
B
Thurs
Blokarting
9+
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Rock Climbing/Abseil
9+
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Mon
Rock Climbing/Abseil
Age
Ability
Cost
7 - 10
B
£28.40 £28.40
Tues
Canoe / Kayak
7 - 10
B
Wed
Gorge Walking
7 - 10
B
Thurs
Mtn Bike / Bush craft
7 - 10
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Blokarting
7 - 10
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130
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Time
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Week 4
25th to 29th July
Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Age
Ability
Cost
Time
Mon
Mountain Bike
9+
B
£28.40
Tues
Blokarting
9+
B
£28.40
Wed
Bushcraft
9+
B
Thurs
Canoe Trip
9+
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Gorge Walking
9+
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Mon
Rock Climbing/Abseil
Age
Ability
Cost
7 - 10
B
£28.40 £28.40
Time
Tues
Gorge Walking
7 - 10
B
Wed
Canoe / Kayak
7 - 10
B
Thurs
Blokarting
7 - 10
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Mtn Bike / Bush craft
7 - 10
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130
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Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016
Week 5
1st to 5th August
Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Age
Ability
Cost
Time
Mon
Coasteering
9+
B
£28.40
Tues
Canoe / Bushcraft
9+
B
£28.40
Wed
Rock Climbing/Abseil
9+
B
Thurs
Loch trip - Kayaking
9+
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Blokarting
9+
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Mon
Mtn Bike / Bush craft
Age
Ability
Cost
7 - 10
B
£28.40 £28.40
Tues
Rock Climbing/Abseil
7 - 10
B
Wed
Canoe / Kayak
7 - 10
B
Thurs
Blokarting
7 - 10
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Gorge Walking
7 - 10
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130
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Time
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Week 6
8th to 12th August
Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Age
Ability
Cost
Time
Mon
Gorge Walking
9+
B
£28.40
Tues
Loch trip Kayaking
9+
B
£28.40
Wed
Blokarting
9+
B
Thurs
White Water Rafting
9+
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Mountain Biking
9+
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Age
Ability
Cost
Mon
Rock Climbing/Abseil
7 - 10
B
£28.40 £28.40
Time
Tues
Mtn Bike / Bush craft
7 - 10
B
Wed
Gorge Walking
7 - 10
B
Thurs
Blokarting
7 - 10
B
Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Canoe / Kayak
7 - 10
B
£28.40
Full adventure week £130
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Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016
Week 7
15th to 19th August
Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date
Activity
Age
Ability
Cost
Mon
Coasteering
9+
B
£28.40
Mon
Mtn Biking – Glen Tress
11+
2
£28.40
Tues
Bushcraft
9+
B
£28.40
Wed
Rock Climbing/Abseil
9+
B
Wed
Canyoning
11+
2
Thurs
Kayak Trip
9+
B
£28.40 Drop off 08.30 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 £28.40 Pick up 17.00 £28.40
Fri
Gorge Walking
9+
B
£28.40
Fri
River Kayaking
11+
2
£28.40
Full adventure week £130
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Time
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Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016
The Helix Adventure starts here! This Summer Falkirk Community Trust – Outdoor Activities Team will be delivering Paddlesports sessions on the Helix lagoon. We will be offering instructor lead activities for young people and families to try Kayaking, Canoeing and Katakanuing. This summer our sessions will be on the hour from 13.00 until 16.00 and give you 45 minutes of fun on the water. For all sessions we will be taking walk-up bookings only.
KAYAKING
CANOEING
Katakanu
Paddlepower If you join us for multiple sessions and want to improve your skills we can award SCA “Paddlepower Awards”, where progress is certificated. This course runs to Scottish Canoe Association standards.
Booking This summer we will be taking walkup bookings ONLY. PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE SESSION IS DUE TO START. Course Information
The five Paddlepower Awards are: Start, Passport, Discover, Explore and Excel
Meeting All courses will run from The Helix Lagoon Area. ALL courses will meet at The Helix by the CAFE which is situated next to the Lagoon.
Each award builds on the last to help the paddler become more confident and skilled on the water. Parents For any parents wanting to join their children on activity that’s fine, all sessions are open to adults accompanying their child.
Kit list Participants on all courses are required to bring; • Towel • Complete change of clothing (including spare trainers) • Any relevant medication ***All specialist equipment will be supplied. See our website for further information
The Helix Date Monday to Friday
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Activity Kayaking Canoeing Katakanuing
Age 5+
Adults only when accompanying under 18’s
Ability
Cost
Time
All
£7.50
13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.45 15.00 – 15.45 16.00 – 16.45
per session
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
Outdoor Activity Base, Victoria Buildings, Queen Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 506846
www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/outdoors
Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016
www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/outdoors Outdoor Activity Base, Victoria Buildings, Queen Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 506846