Rockley School & Group Activity Trips 2015

School & Group Activity Trips FraNCE & UK 2015 adventure for life www.rockleyadventure.com KS2, KS3 & KS4

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“As parents ourselves, we believe in learning by doing and allowing children freedom to explore for themselves in a safe and stimulating environment. These themes and aims are reflected in the locations and activity programmes we provide for our schools and groups. Above all we know that if it is not fun, then children will not benefit from the learning opportunities or gain the self-confidence and personal enrichment that we know they can achieve. We think that we have found the right balance of enjoyment and new experiences that satisfy the needs of both the children and the leaders who, very generously, give up their time to run the trips. We look forward to welcoming you and your group to one of our active, outdoor centres.�

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Let The Adventure Begin Rockley Adventure has been providing school and group activity trips for more than 37 years and we are passionate about creating an enjoyable, valuable and lasting learning experience, which encourages each child to be the best they can be.

Helping Young Minds Achieve Extraordinary Goals

We aim to offer an outdoor learning experience that promotes every child’s selfesteem and emotional well-being and encourages pupils to respond positively and confidently to new challenges and opportunities. An activity trip with Rockley Adventure is focused on enhancing learning through the unique combination of our natural environment, together with the passion and expertise of our dedicated team. Whether they are taking to the water sailing, raft-building with classmates or facing the high ropes challenge, pupils can master new skills and build upon their own strengths and interests, giving them the confidence, skills and belief that they can achieve success both at school and in life.

Contents

The Rockley Adventure Values.....................................................................4 Learning Outside The Classroom.................................................................6 The National Curriculum..............................................................................8 Why Choose Rockley Adventure................................................................10 What You Can Do................................................................................ 12-15 Where You can Go....................................................................................16 Rockley Schools Team..............................................................................17 Our French Centres............................................................................. 18-21 Our UK Centres................................................................................... 22-24 Rockley Team............................................................................................25 Living and Sleeping............................................................................. 26-27 Travel ........................................................................................................28

Peter & Lis Gordon Rockley O wners & D irectors

Safety .......................................................................................................29 All You Need to Know.......................................................................... 30-31 Booking Conditions............................................................................. 32-33 What Else Do We Do.................................................................................34 Prices........................................................................................................35

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“An excellent week. The girls have embraced every activity and received a lot in return. Thanks especially for getting some of our girls ‘out of their shells’.” Streatham and Clapham

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believe and you will achieve The educational value of an activity trip to a Rockley Adventure centre lies in the unique combination of social, physical and environmental experiences. Our trips offer young people a sense of achievement and the opportunity to succeed in a non-competitive, outdoor environment. This helps build selfconfidence and an awareness of personal strengths and abilities that may have been hidden in the classroom.

Inspiring Independent Minds

Our mission is to empower children by giving them the environment in which to develop key skills and personal confidence. We believe that a positive learning experience outside of the classroom will increase confidence by participation and promote independent development.

Working Together, Learning Together, Playing Together

The relationships that develop between pupils and their teachers, working together towards a common goal, is one that cannot be recreated easily in school, but is one that can be encouraged through a Rockley Adventure trip. As teachers and pupils share their adventure experience, pupils are motivated to work with and respect their peers, all of which contributes to their enjoyment and desire to learn creating memories that last forever.

Make a Positive Contribution

• Awaken environmental awareness • Increase social awareness

Achieving Economic Wellbeing • Increase confidence & aspirations • Broaden horizons

Enjoy & Achieve • Motivate through enjoyment

Stay Safe

• Learn to look after yourself • Learn about risks & how to manage them

Be Healthy

• Healthy eatingl • Healthy living • Active body • Active mind

• Motivate through an appetite for learning

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learning through adventure nture Life is for Adve Rockley Adventure activity programmes incorporate several Key Skills from the National Curriculum, which can assist schools with delivery of certain aspects of the curriculum in a beautiful, stimulating and enriching outdoor setting. “Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstance.�

Learning outside the Classroom Manifesto (2006)

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DISCOVER THE GREAT OUTDOORS We understand and welcome the growing importance of outdoor education as part of a balanced curriculum, particularly in an increasingly urban world. A Rockley Adventure trip is based around the enhanced learning experience of our very own “Rockley Classroom”.

It is the combination of our unique centre environments and passionate, experienced and knowledgeable team which place the children at the centre of all that we do. The Rockley team is always available to work with Group Leaders to plan activity programmes and individual sessions to ensure specified learning objectives are met and participants reach the highest level of attainment possible.

Why Is Learning Outside The Classroom So Important?

Outdoor Education: Raises achievement in school Advances personal and social development Improves motivation and behaviour Encourages risk and challenge Promotes personal well being Gives young people a sense of place

Key Skills The National Curriculum identifies six Key Skills that “help learners to improve their learning and performance in education, work and life”.

Rockley Adventure programmes are highly effective at developing four of the key skills.

Communication Working with others Improving own learning performance Problem solving 2008 Ofsted Report - Learning outside the classroom. How far should you go?

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BTEC L3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure)

For young people post-16, we offer the BTEC Level 3 Sport which is a 2 year full time course that is equivalent to 3 ‘A’ Levels. The BTEC L3, which is run by Rockley Academy in partnership with LeAF, combines theory units, practical activities and employer valued, professional National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications. This fully funded course allows students to gain extensive experience and skills across a number of disciplines including dinghy sailing, windsurfing and kayaking and is designed to enable candidates to build a career in the outdoor and leisure industry specialising in watersports.

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supporting development The transition from primary to secondary school and adapting to life at secondary school can be a challenging time for pupils. Our range of adventure trips are designed to support this time in their lives by encouraging pupils to positively interact with each other and to develop their social and personal skills so that they can form new friendships and grow into confident individuals.

Recognised Qualifications National Curriculum - Key stages 2, 3 & 4

Rockley Adventure activity programmes develop higher-level skills through coaching in any of the core activities and satisfy all the areas of the Outdoor and Adventurous Activities section of the PE National Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4. By setting progressive, challenging and attainable goals, groups can use a Rockley Adventure trip as a great new environment in which to help deliver training in the transferable skills that help children with their transition between the key stages and into the wider world.

GCSE & Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

We can tailor a suitable programme to meet the requirements of the sailing and physical activities section of the GCSE PE syllabus. In addition, schools can choose to concentrate on a specific activity and in doing so can gain National Governing Body qualifications and work towards Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

As an RYA recognised training centre and an approved activity provider of the DofE scheme, pupils can now put their boating achievements towards a bronze, silver or gold award and also complete the residential sections of the award.

Pupils can be encouraged to set goals to gain certification in the RYA national sailing or windsurfing scheme as well as increasing their theory knowledge in such areas as meteorology.

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a residential adventure Rockley Adventure offers a safe, secure and happy setting for children to experience a residential trip away from home. With space for adventure, we offer diverse and challenging experiences which will inspire and excite your pupils.

Standing On Their Own Feet

Residential trips can help secondary school-age children to develop independence and bond with their peers and teachers in informal settings. They provide a wonderful opportunity for children to begin their journey as independent people with lives outside their own homes.

A residential week with Rockley Adventure provides valuable opportunities for promoting teamwork, social skills and communication skills. Personal achievement combined with the many new

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experiences in such a unique environment can be very rewarding and boost selfesteem and confidence.

With a highly qualified and committed team of staff chosen for their passion for the outdoors and ability to instill a sense of fun into all aspects of your trip, from teaching to our programme of ‘after hours’ activities, we will ensure that your pupils are engaged in exciting and stimulating activities throughout their stay. We firmly believe that positive and enjoyable learning experiences

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create more effective and beneficial learning outcomes.

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“The programme, instruction and equipment are first class” Pocklington School

It’s simple but true - you and your group come first with us. Your safety and enjoyment are always our number one priority.

You and your group will benefit from a huge depth of knowledge acquired through more than 37 years of involvement with teaching and leading young people on activity sessions in the outdoors.

We have been very careful to select locations for our centres that provide our unique blend of quality and well-appointed campsites with safe yet challenging sailing areas set in spectacular and beautiful surroundings.

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Our programmes use modern equipment and a high level of instructional staff. We work continually with our Group Leaders to assess every aspect of our trips to improve year after year.

The Rockley Classroom will make your trip an unforgettable, incredible learning experience and action adventure, all rolled into one superb trip.

We give full support to all Group Leaders right from your initial enquiry to returning your group to school. Our schools team have worked as instructors and centre managers themselves and have extensive knowledge of our activities and procedures to provide you, your group and school management team with all the information required.

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activities to get excited about At Rockley Adventure we offer a whole range of activities designed to engage young people and encourage them to embrace adventure and learning - something that cannot always be achieved in the classroom.

Rockley Adventure activities are based around an exciting mixture of fun and games, exploration of the creeks, channels and beaches and voyages of discovery all of which provide physical and mental challenges, develop individual skills and encourage cooperation and working as part of a team. At the same time your group will also benefit from the fresh air and beautiful settings of our centres, gaining an appreciation for the natural world around them. Our activities last for a week but the skills, friendships and memories acquired will last for life – at Rockley Adventure we aim to provide adventure for life!

Dinghy Sailing

Catamaran Sailing Splashtastic

Raft Building

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High Ropes

Su rfing Kayaking Rafting

Paddle power!

Surf’s up!

Climb ing Mountain Biking Exploration

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Windsurfing Waterflume Park

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learning through adventure mes Learning Outco Encourages leadership and teamwork Motivates pupils to challenge themselves physically and creatively Promotes good communications between pupils Forges life-long friendships Supports physical, personal, emotional and social development

Multi-Activity With a wide range of activities on offer, our multi-activity programmes allow pupils to flourish in a non-academic environment and develop improved relationships whilst reaching their highest potential.

Challenging

By enticing pupils out of their comfort zone and creating situations that may be new or unfamiliar to them, pupils are encouraged to take a positive approach to problems and find effective solutions. This hands-on approach to learning, actively

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Multi-activity programmes combine a variety of

“Wonderful range of different activities that many pupils don’t experience in everyday life” Archbishop CE School

activities from sailing, windsurfing and kayaking to raft building and high ropes which will challenge personal ability, inspire creative thinking and teach pupils to respond positively to each other.

A sample plan for a multi-activity adventure to France

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encourages team bonding and gives pupils the confidence to work independently.

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Mountain biking

Aqualand (day out)

Dart sailing (Day Sail)

Biscarrosse Plage

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Lakeside Beach

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Welcome & orientation

Centre challenge

Team building

Visit to Biscarrosse Plage

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learning through adventure mes Learning Outco Promotes positive interaction between pupils Encourages leadership and teamwork Builds confidence and selfesteem Recognition of personal achievements beyond the classroom Importance of pursuing a healthy lifestyle

sailing With beautiful harbour - or lake-side locations as their ‘classroom’, pupils learn key life skills without realising it. Sailing is outdoor adventure at its best, as pupils acquire new skills and achieve a sense of worth and Thrill of Sailing

Whether taking the helm of their own dinghy or sailing as part of a team, a sailing adventure will encourage independence and cooperation as well as building self-esteem.

Faced with the natural elements watch your pupils thrive in this new and often challenging environment as they are encouraged to test

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With a range of different types of sailing boats, we can offer pupils the best and most suitable sailing experiences so

“Great Instructors, loads of fun for the students and a safe environment” Woodroffe School

that they will learn quickly and become more self-assured.

By concentrating on sailing your pupils can fulfill curriculum requirements, gain new skills and self-confidence and hopefully complete their adventure with a love of the water and the outdoors.

A sample plan for a sailing adventure to France

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Day out/ Visit to Arcachon

Pick up moorings & coming alongside

Sailing backwards

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Lakeside beach

Dune du Pyla

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Lakeside beach

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Upwind sailing

Gybing & downwind sailing

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explore and enjoy Our week long programmes include the chance to explore the local area and take part in activities away from our centres. We have a choice of excursions from which you can tailor a day to suit your group and budget.

France

From any of our French centres we offer an inclusive excursion day to Dune du Pyla. Visit the highest dune in Europe, reaching a height of 107m, at the summit, the view is spectacular. On a clear day, take in the breathtaking panorama of the Atlantic coast, Arcachon Bay, the Landes pine forest and even the Pyrenees. After visiting the Dune your group can take part in an exhilarating, energetic body boarding session in the waves of the Atlantic, under the watchful eye of our instructors. Round the day off with a trip to the pretty, chic resort town of Arcachon for a spot of retail therapy and to experience local French life.

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Optional extra excursions can include a visit to AquaLand, a water flume park, a visit to the Pyrenees for a white water rafting experience or challenge your group with a session at a High Ropes course.

UK

From our UK centre we can offer a range of optional extra activites.

Visit England’s first natural World Heritage site – the Jurassic Coast. The spectacular and historic 95 miles of coastline also includes other famous Dorset attractions such as Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach, Corfe Castle and Brownsea Island. For environmental activities we have teamed up with

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Dorset Wildlife Trust at their Kingcombe Field Studies Centre to offer hands-on explorations of the natural world suitable for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4. Poole Quay and the ancient Saxon walled town of Wareham offer historic buildings and quaint shopping. For energetic groups, Splashdown, a local waterflume park is a must-do, or you could book a session at a High Ropes course.

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Making things Easier The Rockley Schools Team, consists of the Rockley Adventure dedicated sales and support staff who are at your disposal to offer a personal planning service so that your trip with us is as easy as possible. We have plenty of experience so we'll be with you all the way, providing support, giving guidance and answering questions.

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We are here to he “The Rockley team were organised, efficient, accommodating, friendly, dealt with all our requests and issues promptly - we could not ask for more from you!”

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With you Every Step of the Way

Over the past 38 years we have worked hard to earn the enviable reputation for the exceptional high standards which we apply to all our centres.

Value for Money

Our residential trip includes full-board accommodation, instruction by qualified instructors and use of all equipment. We offer flexible adventure trips to suit the varied needs of your group. Whether you want a day, a weekend or a week long trip, we can offer an adventure that works for you.

Added Value • • •

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No hidden extras EXTRA FREE places for groups of 40+ Concessionary staff places

Our friendly and experienced team are happy to come and give presentations whether it be attending a school assembly to generate enthusiasm or a parents evening to provide reassurance and to answer any questions. They can assist you with all the logistical planning so that orgainising your trip is as straightforward as possible.

Come and see for Yourself

For complete confidence and to get a real sense of our fantastic adventure package, why not come and check out the adventure on offer and join us on one of our taster trips.

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Visit your school to talk through your trip with you, other teachers and school management Help you with your LEA and / or school proposal (and provide you with risk assessments) Come and launch your activity trip at a school assembly or pupil presentation Hold a parents evening or answer any concerns or questions in person Provide posters, flyers and promotional material to generate interest Provide you with 24 hour contact details

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our french centres We have three activity centres based in France, all located around lakes in the Aquitaine region of southwest France. Our three centres are on the shores of freshwater lakes fringed by forests and sandy beaches and all just a few miles from the fabulous Atlantic coast. They offer quality facilities, swimming pools and entertainment as you would expect from high graded sites.

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South West France - Aquitaine

Aquitaine stretches from Poitou-Charentes in the north down to the Spanish border in the south.

Pyrenees lie to the south. It enjoys sunny weather for much of the year, with temperatures ranging from 10째C in January to 32째C in August.

The region is characterised by sandy beaches backed by pine forests. To the north lie rolling vineyard-covered hills between Bordeaux and Bergerac, the densely forested Perigord with its prehistoric caves lie to the east and the mountains of the

The Aquitaine forest supports fantastic wildlife with kites, shrikes, owls and hoopoes as well as delightful red squirrels.

The lake margins are full of insect and amphibious life with dragonflies, butterflies, lizards, newts, frogs and even terrapins.

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learning through adventure Centre Facilities Large campsite beach Private channel offering safe access to the lake Outdoor and covered swimming pool Multi-sports pitch Restaurant & bar facilities On-site Supermarket

PRICES FROM JUST £415 PER PERSON

Rockley La Rive La Rive specialises in multi-activity programmes with variety and fun being the key to its relaxed and yet professional environment. Perfect for energetic groups that thrive on challenging activities, testing all ages and ability levels in a beautiful and safe outdoor environment.

Situated on the shores of the beautiful Lac Cazaux, La Rive is the most northerly of the watersports centres we operate in southwest France.

Safe and Idyllic

The shallow waters and gently shelving sandy beaches offer some fantastic lunch spots to sail to. Whether it’s Navarrosse 2 miles to the south or Maguide 3 miles to the west, wherever your instructor chooses as the day’s destination, the sense of adventure and achievement your group will feel will be one of the highlights of their trip.

Our accommodation is nestled less than 50 metres from the beach amongst the pine trees of the Landaise forest, offering a welcome shady retreat after a busy loved to day of activities.

“We be able to take part with our students!”

Marlwood School

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La Rive has a lively, holiday atmosphere, especially through the high season (July and August). The campsite holds a four star rating and boasts facilities from an on-site supermarket, outdoor and covered swimming pool, multi-sports pitch to a restaurant and bar for the adults.

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learning through adventure Centre Facilities Campsite boasts a unique French ambience Ideal for a multi-activity programme Safe access to the lake Great local surfing beaches Al fresco bar Table tennis Outdoor pool On-site supermarket

PRICES FROM JUST £415 PER PERSON

Azurivage Students and Group Leaders alike enjoy the personal feel and tranquil nature of the centre at AzuRivage.

The campsite atmosphere coupled with the variety of activity programmes available from this site make it the perfect setting in which to boost confidence and develop teamwork.

Relaxed and Charming

AzuRivage is located on the outskirts of the small Landaise village of Azur on the shores of Lac Soustons. This is the southern most watersports centre we operate in southwest France, just a few miles from the pretty town of Soustons. This three star campsite is set in a beautiful wooded area adjacent to the lake shore.

Facilities at this campsite include on-site supermarket, outdoor swimming pool, table tennis, basketball court and a small al-fresco bar. The lake, although slightly smaller than those further north still offers a vast operational area for our

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watersports activities. The majority of our watersports equipment is stored in a private port area that gives easy and safe access to and from the lake for activity sessions.

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experience for students year after year.”

Tormead School

Surf Spot

In addition to our highly successful multi-activity programme, sailing and surfing courses are also run here. The local Atlantic beaches are renowned worldwide as providing the best surf conditions anywhere in Europe. Where better to experience a taste of this exciting sport than under the watchful eye of a Rockley Instructor at a local beach break?

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Exhilarating

Whether or not you choose to take a surf course, the local surf culture can be experienced on either evening or day trips to the local towns of Hossegor and Biarritz, the location of many world class, professional surf competitions throughout the season.

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Centre Facilities Based on the shores of Étang d’Aureilhan Located close to the beautiful seaside town of Mimizan Plage Quiet and relaxed, away from the hubhub of larger sites Rockley has its own area, a stone’s throw away from the lake Table tennis, boules court, beach volleyball pitch Al fresco bar Relaxing lake-side restaurant

PRICES FROM JUST £415 PER PERSON

Le Lac Mimizan Our comprehensive range of equipment at Le Lac caters for a wide range of abilities and ages and Le Lac Mimizan’s location makes it the perfect choice for groups looking for a mix of land and water-based activities.

The highly flexible programme can be made as challenging as your group requires!

Brand new Location

Range of Activities

Le Lac Mimizan is our newest centre in Le Lac Mimizan is uniquely situated France and, just like our other French adjacent to one of the region’s centres, is based on a campsite fantastic high ropes on the shores of a freshwater parks with more than 100 “The range of lake close to the dramatic different stages set high activities and Atlantic beaches of the Landes attention to detail in the spectacular pines. region.

Suitable for a range of regarding safety ages from children to has been great” adult, this is a fantastic Our watersports activities launch The Woodroffe additional activity for directly onto the lake and the School groups. Le Lac Mimizan sheltered location provides an also benefits from a ideal introduction to our range beautiful 9-hole golf of watersports activities from course right next door – perfect for dinghy sailing to paddle boarding. It also our teachers to take some time out provides the opportunity to explore the away from their group and work on shoreline of Château Woolsack or land for lunch at a quiet, unspoilt beach. their handicap.

Forest Trails

The forest surrounding Le Lac is crisscrossed with tracks and trails providing ideal excursions by bike. With the Atlantic only 5km away it is possible to cycle all the way to the beach. Combine this with having a handful of bikes fitted with board racks, this is most definitely the perfect centre for groups wanting to add surfing to their programme!

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our UK centres We have two centres in Dorset located in beautiful Poole Harbour and Poole Park lake. Of the many places in the UK for watersports, Poole Harbour offers possibly the safest and most idyllic location, offering a secure and happy setting for children to experience a residential trip away from home. With its tens of square miles of shallow, sheltered water and with the Purbeck hills as a backdrop, the island-dotted harbour offers a beautiful and challenging environment for beginners and experienced sailors alike.

South Coast UK - Dorset

The coastal county of Dorset boasts the UK’s only natural World Heritage site in the 95 miles of the Jurassic Coast, stretching from Poole in the east to Sidmouth in Devon to the west. The rocks along the coast record 185 million years of Earth’s history. More than half the county is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Historic Dorset also spans hundreds of years of human history reaching as far back as

Neolithic times and features many interesting attractions including Maiden Castle, near Dorchester, Corfe Castle, Lulworth Castle and Kingston Lacey. ity hool activ Sch Sc Trips uk

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learning through adventure Outdoors Wild about the Rockley Adventure have teamed up with the Dorset Wildlife Trust to offer some wonderful outdoor learning experiences in picturesque Dorset.

Based at the DWT Field Studies centre at Kingcombe, to the west of Dorchester, you can combine any of our sailing or multi-activity adventures with some hands-on exploration of the natural world through a range of environmental activities, all suitable for Key Stages 3 and 4.

PRICES FROM JUST £265 PER PERSON

Rockley Point As the UK’s premier provider of watersports training and with unrivalled levels of instructor expertise, Rockley Point offers an exceptional range of watersports training in the picturesque setting of Poole Harbour.

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reputation, of which we are very proud, has been earned over the years by the dedication, hard work and expertise of our team.

This is our original centre, founded in 1976 and based in beautiful Poole Harbour, Europe’s largest natural harbour. The centre uses some Poole Harbour is the perfect of the UK’s safest and most place in Britain in which to “The rapport the idyllic sailing waters. Close to Rockley team have enjoy watersports. We also the thriving port of Poole and cater for many family and with our students the ancient Saxon walled town individual bookings - a rarity is excellent.” of Wareham, Rockley Point is for school tour operators.

The British the gateway to picturesque School of and historic Dorset. The centre Sailing a Speciality Brussells benefits from the facilities of Rockley Point specialises the adjacent Holiday Park and in sailing, enabling your provides a comfortable and students to gain RYA certificates rewarding activity holiday. according to ability. We also provide Rockley Point is possibly the most highly regarded sailing centre in Britain. This

kayaking and windsurfing courses and multi-activity sessions.

ke Poole Park La The shallow and extremely safe waters of Poole Park Lake makes this the perfect introduction to watersports. We offer short taster sessions and multi-activity sessions in sailing, windsurfing and kayaking which will suit the widest range of pupils than at any of our other centres. Short sessions are also more affordable for most pupils making watersports even more accessible.

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learning through adventure Way Your Trip, Your As our adventures are based around you, we can tailor a suitable programme for you and your group based on your particular curriculum requirements. Choose from a range of activities - we want you to get the best educational value for your adventure trip as possible which is why you should discuss your needs with our dedicated schools team.

UK adventures Below are sample plans for our 5 and 3 day adventure trips to our UK Rockley Point centre. Activities can vary depending on your group’s specific needs and can be changed accordingly. ture 5 day adven

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Harbourside Beach

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Prices from Just £265 for a 5 day adventure.

Monday am - Friday pm OR

just £130 for a weekend adventure.

Friday pm - Sunday pm

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Our team Our reputation as the premier providers of watersports activities and training comes not least from our committed and highly qualified team of staff - in fact they are our greatest asset. At Rockley Adventure, it is our team who ensure that a trip with us is the one you and your school choose year after year.

Team Rockley

Assessors and 7 Senior Instructors amongst our permanent staff. We All members of our team do everything are dedicated to the they can to ensure you and your continuous training and group have the best possible “Well organised development of all staff in time with us. All members of week, with great order to maintain our high staff have been chosen for their relationships standards of excellence. professionalism, enthusiasm, between their passion for the outdoors instructors, pupils Qualified Staff and their ability to instill a sense and our staff” All our activity instructors of fun into all aspects of your trip; Streatham and are qualified in First Aid from teaching to our programme Clapham High and the majority are of ‘after hours’ activities. qualified in more than one discipline. Rockley Being part of the Rockley Adventure staff are a highly qualified, group we can boast the highest level experienced and dedicated team who of qualified staff with 6 RYA Coach

will motivate and entertain your group as they enjoy all the different activities on offer.

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inspiring healthier lives Healthy eating contributes significantly to the lives of children and young people. At Rockley Adventure, we ensure your pupils receive three healthy, balanced meals a day.

Fuel for the Body

All our food is prepared on-site by our own catering staff. Ingredients are fresh and locally sourced giving each child all the energy they need to enjoy their action-packed adventure. All our guests get provided with their essential five-aday. At Rockley Adventure the only food choice is a healthy choice.

Our alfresco dining area makes a positive contribution to the dining experience. The meal times are an important social aspect of the trip. At Rockley Adventure we ensure there is adequate time available to eat their meal and chat about the activities and learning that the children have experienced in the day.

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ney pops, muesli, oat bran, bran flakes, fresh baguettes, jam, ho ney, cheese, marmite and cold meats with apple juice, orange juic e, pineapple juice, tea, coffee, milk LUNCH Buffet selection of cold meats, cheeses, fish, salad, pasta, rice, potatoes, dressings with a choice of yog hurts, cakes and pastries or fresh fruit.

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A choice of two dishes of meat, fish or a vegetarian option (for specified vegetarians only). Dishes suc h as Lasagne, Tagliatelle, En chiladas, curries, cottage pies wit h vegetables.

Light desserts including yoghurts and fresh fruit.

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sleeping under canvas Residential activity trips provide an opportunity to gain experience of living away from home and the chance to develop key personal qualities such as self-reliance and increased independence.

Camping is Fun!

Camping trips have become increasingly popular as people put civilization behind them to enjoy the best that the countryside has to offer.

The children benefit from the space and serenity of living closer to nature in a high-quality camping environment.

Sleeping

A trip with Rockley Adventure means getting the most out of outdoor living, with ‘alfresco’ meals, plenty of fresh air with space and freedom to relax.

All your pupils are grouped in their

accommodation according to their age and sex. Pupils, accompanying adults and our staff all eat together in our communal area, which provides a convivial setting for socialising.

Living

“The kids love it and we, as staff, love it!”

Kind Edward VI School

Our three lakeside centres in southwest France are uniquely arranged where we have our own area for our tent villages. Our villages are made up of 4 to 8 chalet-style tents, which sleep, on average, 6 children. Each tent has electric lights, metal frame beds,

mattresses, curtains and, for added safety, a personal alarm.

As Group Leader, your tent will also have a cooker, fridge, cooking utensils and some refreshments to welcome you on arrival. It will be sited a short distance from your group’s village.

UK Living

At our UK centre, Rockley Point, your group will be in bunk accommodation.

Each room can sleep up to 6 pupils and has its own bathroom. Group Leaders also sleep in shared accommodation.

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Travel Offers Door To Door Convenience No Regional Supplements Reclining Seats and Seatbelts Stereo /pa System and DVD Drinks Machine Toilet Minimum of Two Drivers Optional stopovers for Disneyland Paris &/or Futuroscope

travel We aim to make your journey to our centres as comfortable and pleasurable as possible. All our French activity trips include executive coach travel to and from our centres and we will be happy to help with arrangements for travel to Rockley Point.

Direct by Executive Coach

Group Leaders have always appreciated coach travel for its convenience, flexibility and value for money.

closely with us regarding maintaining and improving the travel element of your trip.

“Thanks so much for a great trip - see you next year.”

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We take the same care over your travel arrangements as with all other aspects of our activity trips.

Our itineraries for trips to our French centres have been put together to ensure the majority of travelling occurs through the night so that you and your group arrive fresh and in time for breakfast. Our coach companies are licensed operators with many years of experience and work

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Other Travel Options

For trips to our French centres via executive coach we generally use the Dover Calais ferry route. However, we are able to offer travel via Eurostar, by air or via executive coach using alternative ferry crossings to make your journey as comfortable and convenient as possible. Just speak to one of the Rockley Schools Team who can help you work out the best route.

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is Your Safety our Priority Our water activity areas are among the safest in the world ALL our instructors hold a valid First Aid certificate

EVERY student and instructor MUST wear a buoyancy aid when on the water NO dinghy sailor, windsurfer or

kayaker is allowed on the water without a safety boat in attendance ALL our main safety boats carry a First Aid Kit, Flares and VHF radio

EACH group of students is always in the charge of a fully qualified instructor EVERY accommodation unit is fitted with a personal alarm

We have staff on duty 24 hours a day - our staff make regular patrols during the night BEST for Instructor: Student Ratios

Leading the way in safety We are acutely aware that any adventure activity trip cannot be thoroughly enjoyed unless you are completely confident in the safety of the centre and all activities. Over the last 38 years we have worked hard to earn an enviable reputation for the high standards, which we apply at all of our centres.

Every Child in Safe Hands

can relax safe in the knowledge that our centres meet the requirements of relevant governing bodies and “Excellent levels safety and quality accreditation of supervision all organisations. These the time.”

Farlingaye High requirements cover, for example, the standards of equipment, staff School training and qualifications and safety procedures at our centres.

We choose the best and most suitable equipment for our activities, which, combined with safe teaching practices means everyone can enjoy the thrills and gain a sense of achievement on a Rockley Adventure activity trip. Rockley has an AALA license to operate its centres in Poole. This scheme only covers the UK, but we also apply the same high standards to our centres in France. Our centres are inspected by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) which means that you

Serious about Safety

We are dedicated to ensuring that we set high standards of good operating practice which are above and beyond any inspector’s requirements.

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All you need to know To make planning your trip with us as easy as possible, please take the time to read the following information.

If however you have any further questions then the Rockley Adventure Schools Team are only a phone call away and would be delighted to assist you further.

What Specialist Equipment is required?

A watersports trip (unlike a ski trip) does not require much in the way of specialist equipment.

We provide all the necessary boats, boards, bikes and kayaks as well as approved buoyancy aids and waterproofs! You usually only need to bring swimming things as well as old clothing and trainers you don’t mind getting wet.

Nevertheless, the watersports activities can be enjoyed to the full if participants wear a rash vest and wetsuit shoes, which are widely available to purchase. A wetsuit might also be a useful purchase and these are also now widely available at reasonable cost.

Do you have to be a Strong Swimmer?

Funnily enough you don’t have to be a strong swimmer, or even a swimmer at all, to enjoy our watersports activities although it helps to be water confident. As mentioned above, we provide buoyancy aids and, provided we are notified, we can cater for non-swimmers.

Are there any Extra Charges?

Our residential school group trips are fully inclusive of our activities as detailed here and in your group’s itinerary, all meals and drinks from

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arrival to departure at the centre, insurance and, for trips to our French centres, return travel. We do offer a number of extra additional activities and excursions to enhance your trip. These can be arranged and paid for in advance or on arrival and are subject to availability. No refunds will be given for extras booked and paid for but not used.

What about Insurance?

Our residential activity trips include personal accident and travel insurance. Please see the Trip Planner, or our website, for further details and complete policy wording. For activity trips that fall within the Package Travel Regulations (1993) your money is fully protected by an insurance scheme operated by International Passenger Protection Ltd.

What about Safety?

All our watersports centres are fully recognised by the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) for the tuition of sailing, windsurfing and powerboating and are inspected annually. This means that our watersports activities are run in line with the guidelines laid down by our NGB, the Royal Yachting Association, and encompass

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staff qualifications and experience, instructor to participant ratios and our operational procedures. In addition, our UK centres are AALS (Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme) licensed. We have also developed a comprehensive Safety Management System to monitor, record and implement safe operation of our centres and activities, which encompasses policies, risk assessment, emergency and operating procedures. See also our website for further information on our safety procedures and for downloads of documentation such as our risk assessments at www.rockleyadventure. com/teachers

Do the Coaches have Seatbelts?

All the UK coach company operators used on our inclusive French activity trips comply with UK, as well as EU law, and are fitted with seatbelts. It is the Group Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the seatbelts are worn.

Do we need Passports?

You are required to have a full 10 year passport in order to visit France and non-EU passport holders may require visas. Young people travelling as a group can travel under a Group

learning through adventure Insurance The cost of our overseas trips includes travel insurance cover for each member of your party (except anyone normally resident outside the UK). Your insurance is covered under a master policy specially arranged through Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited. The insurance is valid for trip departures between 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014. A summary of cover can be found below and on our website: www.rockleyadventure.com/travel/insurance

Cancellation or Curtailment

If you are forced to cancel or cut short your journey (for example because of illness, accidental injury or redundancy) we will reimburse any costs that you have incurred up to the total cost of the trip. Limit £3,000.

Medical Expenses

Covers hospital and other medical expenses, additional transport and accommodation costs that are necessitated by injury or illness whilst abroad. Limit £5,000,000.

If you lose your passport during the trip, we will pay your additional travel and accommodation costs necessary while it is being replaced. Limit £250.

Personal Legal Liability

If you are held to be legally liable for injury or damage to other people or their property, cover is provided to pay for damages and claimant’s costs and expenses. Limit £2,000,000.

Delayed Departure

Hospital Benefits

An additional cash benefit is payable for the period while you are receiving treatment as a hospital inpatient abroad.

Benefit £15 per day, up to £500 max.

If your ferry or aircraft is delayed for more than 12 hours, we will pay a cash benefit of £20 per person after the first 12 hours and £20 for each subsequent 12 hour delay (up to a maximum of £100).

Personal Luggage

Missed Departure

For loss or damage to your personal belongings. Limit £1,000 (single item limit £250 / valuables in all £250).

Personal Money

Covers for loss of money. Limit £500 (cash £200).

Passport obtainable from the Passport Agency.

Contact them for further information on 0870 5210410 and see also our Trip Planner. Lost, stolen or new passports will take a minimum of 2 weeks to replace. At the time of writing and as a resident of the UK you do not require a passport to visit our centres in Poole!

Campsite and Centre Rules

We ask that all our groups comply with the rules set out by the campsites and ourselves. This helps ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our customers and other users of the campsites and facilities. These rules are to be found in our pupil behaviour charter and will be detailed in our Welcome Talk on arrival of your group.

Supervision

Loss of Passport Expenses

The campsites organise their own evening entertainment programmes throughout high season such as cabaret performances and a disco, which is generally open until 1am. Daytime programmes such as sporting activities can be arranged at the campsite reception. All the activities are subject to demand and may be altered.

Rockley Adventure staff are resident at our centres and therefore provide supervision during the day and evening. Certain staff are nominated as contacts for Group Leaders and group members throughout the day and evening; we also have a member of staff on duty through the night.

Group Leaders are required to nominate two of the adults from their group on a daily basis to be

If you fail to reach the port or airport on time because of the failure of public transport due to breakdown, adverse weather or industrial action, or if you have an accident or breakdown with your car, we will pay for extra transport and accommodation costs. Limit £500.

their group’s duty contact staff throughout the day, evening and night.

Both our tent and bunkroom accommodation sleeps a maximum of 6 people.

ellers cheques or credit cards where possible.

Pupils should be advised to bring only a small amount of pocket money; up to €100 is normally sufficient for trips to our French centres and between £20 to £40 for residential trips to our UK centre.

Security

Facilities

Accommodation

Each of our watersports centres is located on a private campsite with only one entrance/exit and is in a separate area of the campsite itself.

Safes

Our centres can store passports, EHIC cards and any cash float held by the Group Leader in the centre safe. We are, however, unable to provide secure storage for pupils’ mobile phones, MP3 or ipod players etc which is why we strongly discourage the bringing of valuable belongings on the trip.

We try to be as accurate as possible with regards to the availability and opening times of the facilities available on the campsites. However, due to circumstances beyond our control ie weather, time of year, local regulations or demand, some facilities may not be available - this will particularly be the case outside of high season (July and August) when the campsites are quieter.

First Aid

Our centres are fully equipped with first aid boxes located in the Rockley offices on site. All our main safety boats carry a First Aid kit and VHF radio. All our Instructors hold a valid First Aid certificate and attend a health and safety induction when joining us.

Currency & Pocket Money

We recommend that you carry a float of Euros/ Sterling for unforeseen circumstances. However, for safety reasons we suggest that you use trav-

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BOOKING CONDITIONS Please take time to read through our terms of booking and conditions as detailed below, as these form the basis of the contract between us. We also provide further information for Group Leaders on our website: www.rockleyadventure.com 1. Your Contract

Your contract is with Rockley Watersports Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”).

2. Bookings

No booking will be final and no contract will be entered into until a deposit as shown in the price schedule has been received by the Company for each paying place together with a completed booking form signed by the Group Leader and has been acknowledged in writing by the Company. This deposit is non refundable, unless a refund falls within the terms of the insurance cover.

Provisional bookings will be acknowledged in writing by the Company and will only be held for 15 days from the date of acknowledgement. The person signing the booking form accepts the Company’s conditions of booking on behalf of all members of the group and will be our point of contact for correspondence.

3. Cost of Your Trip

The Company’s prices are published in good faith, based on the current academic year. If amendments to term dates alter peak dates in 2014, the Company reserves the right to amend the published price bands.

The exchange rate used for overseas trips and quoted below was published in “The Guardian” on 9 February 2014 at £1 = 1.1622 euros.

The Company reserves the right to increase or decrease the prices of unsold trips at any time. The price of your chosen trip will be confirmed at the time of booking. Once the price of your chosen trip has been confirmed at the time of booking, then subject to the correction of errors, the Company will only increase or decrease the price in the following circumstances.

Price increases after booking will be passed on by way of a surcharge. A surcharge will be payable if transportation costs and/or dues, taxes or fees payable for services, such as embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports, increase or the Company’s costs increase as a result of any adverse changes in the exchange rates which have been used to calculate the cost of your trip. Even in the above cases, the Company will absorb increased costs up to a total amount equivalent to 2% of the cost of your confirmed trip (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges). Only if the increased costs exceed this 2% will the Company levy a surcharge. If a surcharge is greater than 10% of the cost of your trip (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges), you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies paid to the Company except for insurance premiums and amendment charges. You have 14 days from the issue date printed on the surcharge invoice to inform the Company if you want to cancel for this reason. If you do not inform the Company that you wish to cancel within this period of time, the Company is entitled to assume that you do not wish to cancel and you will pay the surcharge. We reserve the right to impose surcharges due to government action.

4. Payment of Balances

The outstanding balance for your trip should be paid as detailed below: Second Deposit £60 per paying place due 3 months after 1st deposit Balance due 2 months prior to your departure date .

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5. Cancellation

If more than 8 weeks before departure date: 1. The deposit(s) paid may be transferred to a substitute member, however, an administration charge of £20 per transfer will be made.

2. If no substitute member, any monies, except the deposits so far paid will be refunded in full.

If less than 2 months prior to departure date: 1. No refund is due.

The date of cancellation is the date of the receipt of written advice to the Company’s office in Poole.

NOTE: The cancellation charges can be refunded via the school group insurance, provided that the cancellation falls within the terms of the policy - i.e. necessary cancellation due to injury or illness. Claims must be made directly with the insurance company.

6. Group Size and Group Travel

The Company has a minimum group size of 10.

Groups of less than 35 (full paying) cannot be guaranteed to be picked up from their school. There is a charge of £250 per school for groups of less than 35 (full paying) to cover transport logistics (such as Feeder Coaches etc). Spare seats in coaches may be used by the Company for their own staff and benefit. If the Company is not providing transport then transport for offsite excursions can only be provided if booked as an extra. Subject to availability and agreement by us, you are able to increase or decrease your group size, you should be aware that changes to your group size may affect the number of concessionary places that your group are entitled to.

7. Alterations by You

The Company will, wherever possible, try to arrange any alterations you may request after the contract is formed. Alteration requests must be made in writing to the Company. Any new places added to the booking will be treated, for the purposes of these terms and conditions of booking, as if they had been named on the booking form when originally signed. Any places removed from the booking form will be treated as cancellations and Section 5 above applies.

8. Company Alterations

The arrangements detailed in this booking and in the Company’s Brochure and on the Company’s website are given in good faith at the time of printing or publication. The Company reserves the right to provide comparable alternative arrangements if operational or other considerations so dictate. Most changes will be minor and will be advised at the earliest possible date. No employee or representative of this Company has the authority to verbally vary these terms and conditions or the information within our brochure, other Company literature or to enter into verbal agreements with customers of the Company. No variation in these conditions or otherwise in the terms upon which a trip is booked and no promise to refund money paid to the Company shall be valid unless in writing and signed by a Director of the Company. For trips abroad only, and limited to where payments are NOT received by the due dates, the price of your trip may be subject to surcharge as a result of currency fluctuations. In the event of a surcharge being necessary we will undertake to bear the first 2% of the increase.

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9. Group Leader Responsibility

The Group Leader is responsible for obtaining relevant safety and medical information for ALL members of the group and providing Rockley Watersports with this information in good time for the trip. It is the Group Leader’s responsibility to ensure that they are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents for all members of the group before departure. The Company will provide the Group Leader with a Behaviour Charter outlining the standard of behaviour as well as certain rules with regard to safety that the group must adhere to. The Group Leader is responsible for ensuring that all members of the group are aware of the Company’s Behaviour Charter.

10. Behaviour and Supervision

All teachers and other adults accompanying a group agree to act ‘in loco parentis’ and be responsible for the good behaviour of their students and will adequately supervise their own group. On activity sessions, this responsibility is delegated to the Company’s staff. Whilst at centre, the Group Leader will, on a daily basis, nominate two adult members of the group to be the duty contact staff throughout the day, evening and night for the group. Where damage is caused to the Company’s equipment e.g. boats, tents, etc as a result of willful damage by a group member or under the influence of drink or drugs, or as a result of a group member not obeying the Company staff’s instructions, then the group will be responsible for the full amount of the repair or replacement. The Company expects all members of a group to have consideration for other people. If in the Company’s reasonable opinion or in the reasonable opinion of any other person in authority, you or any member of your group behaves in such a way as to cause or be likely to cause danger, upset or distress to any third party or damage to property, the Company is entitled, without prior notice to terminate the trip of the person(s) concerned. In this situation, the person(s) concerned will be required to leave the Company’s centre. The Company will have no further responsibility toward such person(s) including any return travel arrangements. No refunds will be made and the Company will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination.

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11. Force Majeure

The Company reserves the right to cancel/curtail your trip due to circumstances amounting to ‘Force Majeure’ - these include, but are not limited to, war, riots, government action, terrorism, fire, weather conditions, strike action and all similar events outside the Company’s or the supplier of contracted services’ control which prevent or effect the Company’s contractual obligation. Where such circumstances occur the Company will not be liable to pay you refunds or compensation.

12. Company Liability

The Company accepts responsibility should any of the services which we are contractually obliged to provide prove deficient or not of reasonable standard.

This includes responsibility for the acts or omissions of any of our employees, subcontractors and suppliers.

Save that as detailed below, no liability is accepted for death, injury or illness. The Company does not accept liability or responsibility for personal injury to, or the death of any participant howsoever caused unless by the proven negligence of the Company, employees, suppliers or subcontractors. In addition, the Company is NOT liable for death, injury or illness caused by an activity outside of the Company’s activities.

The Company cannot accept liability for causes of dissatisfaction which are not notified to us, in writing, within 28 days of completion of the trip. The Company is only liable for the provision of special requests where the Company has confirmed their availability in writing beforehand.

13. Brochures

The Company’s brochures are prepared some months in advance. Every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the facts contained in the published brochures. If the Company ascertains or is notified of any subsequent changes to the published details herein, the Company will advise you as soon as is reasonably possible.

14. Personal Property

Your personal property, including baggage, is your own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or damage is due to the negligence or failure of the Company to carry out its responsibility.

15. Equipment

All the dinghies used by the centres are fully approved by the Royal Yachting Association as suitable for teaching sailing. All buoyancy aids are of an approved design.

16. Travel Tickets

All travel tickets or other vouchers provided before the trip are valid for that particular trip and no refunds can be made if lost, mislaid or unused.

17. Company Staff

In the interests of the safety of the group, as well as individuals, the Company’s Representatives have complete discretion over all waterbased activities and any other activities arranged by the Company regarding weather conditions and their assessment of group members’ ability. All waterbased activities are offered subject to availability. The Company cannot be held responsible for loss of use of watersports equipment due to adverse weather conditions.

18. Restaurants and Local Facilitites

In early and late season some restaurants and local facilities may be closed and although mentioned in the brochure and Group Leader’s Guide, cannot be guaranteed.

19. Special Requests

Any special requests must be clearly notified to the Company in writing. The Company will endeavour to meet any special requests made by you and ensure that these are forwarded to the appropriate persons.

The Company cannot guarantee, however, that special requests will only be held to form part of the contract

between you and the Company when they have been confirmedin writing to be guaranteed by the Company.

20. Complaints

It is the Company’s aim to give you an enjoyable and trouble-free trip. If you do have a problem or complaint it is important and in your own interest to tell your Centre Manager so that steps can be taken to resolve the matter on the spot. If your complaint cannot be resolved there and then, please complete one of our Client Liaison forms at the centre and notify us, in writing, immediately upon your return. Because of the difficulties of investigating a complaint too long after the event, the Company cannot consider any complaint unless it is received, in writing, within 28 days of your group’s return from their trip. Disputes arising out of, or in connection with this contract which cannot be amicably settled may be referred to arbitration, if you so wish, under a special scheme which is administered quite independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

21. Images

From time to time authorized parties may carry out photography and/or video recording. You agree that we may use such images in promotional, advertising or publicity material in any form whatsoever.

You further agree that copyright rests with such authorized parties and/or the Company.

22. Feedback

The Company may use your written feedback in promotional materials whether this is received in the form of letters, our customer satisfaction questionnaires or in emails. If you would rather not be quoted, please let us know on any written feedback you send us.

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Rockley Watersports

Get on the water in our beautiful Poole harbour location on the edge of the Jurassic coast. Learn in one of Britain’s finest natural environments. No sharks guaranteed. Probably the best harbour in the world, but we are biased! Courses, training, corporate days, taster sessions, boat hire, kids clubs and parties.

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Rockley Academy More than 37 years experience in watersports centre management and training. We have unrivalled expertise and know-how and are passionate about the marine and outdoor leisure industry. Make your sport a career. We offer gap year training to enable you to work in watersports. Instructor courses and internationally recognised training for watersports professionals.

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Rockley BTEC The BTEC Level 3 sport is a 2 year full time course that is equivalent to 3 ‘A’ Levels and represents the ultimate vocational course. The course combines theory units, practical activities and employer valued, professional National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications. This unique and dedicated course is fully funded for 16-19 year olds and has been designed to provide a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Sport Outdoor Adventure which will enable candidates to build a career in the outdoor and leisure industry specialising in watersports.

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SCHOOLS &Insurance GROUPS PRICE LIST - uk & france 2015

The cost of our overseas trip includes travel insurance cover for each member of your party (except anyone normally resident outside the UK). Your insurance is covered under a master policy specially arranged through Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited. The insurance is valid for trip departures between 1st January 2013 to 31st December 2014. A summary of cover can be found below and on our website: www.rockleyadventure.com/travel/insurance

what's included in our price:

Cancellation or Curtailment

france adventure PRICES from 2015 Expenses Loss of Passport

• Standard programme of are activities If you forced to cancel or cut short your journey If you lose your passport during the trip, we will pay your (for example because of illness, accidental injury or additional travel and accommodation costs necessary • Instruction & supervision we will reimburse any costs that you have while it is being replaced. Limit £250.

• Use of all necessaryredundancy) equipment Multi activity & watersports adventure incurred up to the total cost of the trip. Limit £3,000.

• RYA certificates Personal legal Liability High Season Mid Season Low Season • Full board accommodation Medical Expenses If you are held Departures to be legally liable for injury or damage to Departures between: between: Departures between: Covers hospital and other people or their property, cover is provided to pay •F REE places for Group Leaders & other medical expenses, additional 18th Apr - 2nd May 6th Jun Jul 2nd - 6th Jun transport and accommodation costs are necessitated by - 26th for damages andMay claimant’s costs and expenses.

Limit accompanying adults £2,000,000.2nd Aug - 12th Sep 12th Sep - 27th Sep injury or illness while abroad. Limit £5,000,000.

• Ferry fares & tolls, where applicable • Return coach travel Hospital (French Benefits trips ONLY) £613 Delayed Departure £415 £519 • Travel insurance for groups departing An additional cash benefit is payable for the period while If your ferry or aircraft is delayed for more than 12 hours, you are receiving treatment as a hospital inpatient abroad. we will pay a cash benefit of £20 per person after the first from the UK Benefit £15 applicable per day, up to £500 max.

12 hours and £20 for each subsequent 12 hour delay (up • All prices include VAT where to a maximum of £100).

Personal Luggage

For loss or damage to your personal belongings. Limit

what's not included in(single ouritemprice: £1,000 limit £250 / valuables in all £250).

Personal Money

Missed Departure

If you fail to reach the port or airport on time because of the failure of public transport due to breakdown, adverse weather or industrial action, or if you have an accident or breakdown with your car, we will pay for extra transport and accommodation costs. Limit £500.

• Meals on the journeyCovers for loss of money. Limit £500 (cash £250).

• Sleeping bags & pillows • Extra excursions • Optional extra activities • RYA logbooks • Group Passport • Insurance for groups travelling from outside throughout the day, evening and night.

Contact them forUK further information on 0870 Pupils should be advised to bring only a small the There is no reclaimable VAT applicable to overseas trips 5210410 and see also our Trip Planner. Lost, amount of pocket money; up to €100 is normally • R

eturn coach travel for groups visiting the UK as these are organised under Operators Margin stolen or new passports will take a minimum of 2 sufficient forthe tripsTour to our French centres and Accommodation centre (available at a supplement) Scheme (TOMS) between £20 to £40 for residential trips to our weeks to replace.

At the time of writing and as a Both our tent and bunkroom accommodation resident of the UK you do not require a passport to visit our centres in Poole!

Campsite and Centre Rules

French travel options

centre. sleeps a maximum of 6 people.All prices in the tableUK above are per FULL paying place.

A ‘Small Group Supplement’ of £250 per group applies to Facilities all groups travelling to France with less than 35 full paying We try to be as accurate as possible with regards Each of our watersports centres is located on a members of the party. to the availability and opening times of the facilprivate campsite with only one entrance/exit and Security

We ask that all our groups comply with the rules ities available on the campsites. However, due set out by the campsites and ourselves. This is in a separate area of the campsite itself. helps ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our to circumstances beyond our control ie weather, French trips include return transport by coach time of year, local regulations or demand, some customers and other users of the campsites Safes and ferry, however options and facilities.

These rules are to be other found intransport our facilities may not be available - this will particularOur centres can store passports, EHIC cards pupil behaviour charter andon willrequest. be detailedPlease in our speak ly be the case outside of high season (July and are available a float held by the Group Leader and anytocash High Season Mid Season Season Welcome Talk on arrival yourschools group. team.

August) when the campsites Low are quieter. in the centre safe. We are, however, unable member ofofour Departures between: Departures between: Departures between: to provide secure storage for pupils’ mobile 23rd Feb - 3rd May 28th Jun is- 29th Supervision phones, MP3 or ipod players etc which why Aug 10th May - 28th Jun 30th Aug - 23rd Nov The campsites organise their own evening we strongly discourage the bringing of valuable entertainment programmes throughout high belongings on the trip. from £265 from £290 season such as cabaret performances and a POA These are basedopen on the of full paying places disco, which is generally untilnumber 1am. Daytime First Aidin your Monday am – Friday pm (we may be able to arrange bespoke itineraries group andas aresporting available as follows: programmes such activities can Our centres are fully equipped with first aid boxes on request). All prices in the table above are per full paying place be arranged at the campsite reception. All the located in the Rockley offices on site. All our activities 60+ are subject to demand and may be places* main carry a First Aid kit and VHF FULL paying places 7 FREE & 5safety at Halfboats price* altered. Rockley Adventure staff are resident at radio. All our Instructors hold a valid First Aid cer50+ FULL paying places

6 FREE places* & 4 at Half price* our centres and therefore provide supervision tificate and attend a health and safety induction 40+ paying places FREE & 3joining at Halfus. price* during the dayFULL and evening.

Certain of 5our staff places* when High Season Mid Season Low Season Departures between: Departures between: Departures between: are nominated as contacts for Group Leaders 35+ FULL paying places 4 FREE places* & 2 at Half price* and group members throughout the day and Currency & Pocket Money 8th Mar - 3rd May 31st May - 29th Aug 10th May - 22nd May FULL paying places 3 FREE places* & 1 at Half price* evening; 30+ we also have a member of staff on duty We recommend that you carry a float of Euros/ 30th Aug - 22nd Nov through the night. Group Leaders are required to Sterling for unforeseen circumstances. However, if the Group accompanied nominate*ALL two adult of theplaces adults (except from their group on aLeader for issafety reasons we suggest thatfrom you use trav£165 from £155 from £130 bytotheir familygroup’s members).

ALL concessionary places may be daily basis be their duty contact staff ellers cheques or credit cards where possible. required to share accommodation.

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