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Uniformed Groups Residential & Day Trips

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School & group activity trips

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School & group activity trips

niformed groups can enjoy a range of outdoor experiences away from home with Rockley. it’s a great opportunity for youngsters to be creative and active, feel inspired by their surroundings and engage with other youngsters. The types of opportunities you offer your groups really does matter.

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Well planned, high quality residential experiences are invaluable in terms of their outcomes. It is often these kind of ‘out of the ordinary,’ high-impact events which heightens a young person’s desire to try new experiences and engage with other people. Residential experiences are particularly beneficial when related to real-life scenarios. Learning new things in such a creative environment goes a long way in producing positive outcomes. Youngsters are not judged by their academic achievement but find other ways of being successful in a natural environment - this in turn greatly improves an individuals confidence and self-esteem.

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As a family-run business which has been offering high quality residential trips for over 43 years, we are passionate about creating experiences that have a positive, long-lasting effect on the young people who come with us. It’s about inspiring young people, encouraging them to forge strong friendships and creating life-long memories.

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Contents Uniformed Groups Benefits of a residential trip Brilliant residentials Safety Forging relationships Activities Days Out Multi-activity programme Our customer service promise

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French centres Camping & food Sleeping & travel UK centres UK residentials The school’s team Our staff All you need to know What’s included www.rockley.org/schools www.rockley.org/schools

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“As always the scouts had a great time!

Feedback on sessions was good with positives on the day. The scouts improved and benefitted fromthis.�

Armstrong Scouts

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Adventures for Uniformed Groups At Rockley we have created the ideal environment for uniformed groups to enjoy an experience away from home.

A residential trip is an amazing opportunity to develop personal, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Our action-packed multi-activity trips offer a range of water and land based adventurous activities designed to inspire, motivate and challenge your group, all led by our highly skilled and passionate staff who will encourage a ‘have a go’ attitude. Why not combine an activity trip with a visit to Brownsea Island, the birthplace of scouting, or the wonderful Jurassic Coast World Heritage site.

We can help you work towards the following badges or with your unit meeting activities. Badges may include but are not limited to; • • • •

Teamwork Challenge Award Water Activities Activity Badge Nights Away Staged Activity Badge Sailing Staged Activity Badge

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Water Activities Badge Elements of Different Interest Badges Duke of Edinburgh Awards Paddle Sports Badge RYA Sailing Qualifications

Inclusive packages or accommodation ONLY options are available.

Please enquire for further details.

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Benefits of a Great Residential During a Rockley Adventure trip, youngsters will develop knowledge, understanding, resilience, teamwork and a sense of pride in undertaking new challenges. Such opportunities as part of their education enhances their progress in learning and supports a range of positive social and learning outcomes.

Enhanced Relationships • • •

Working collaboratively with Leaders and breaking down barriers Building relationships with fellow their peers and working as a team Strong sense of community and belonging

Experiencing Success • • •

Opportunity to face practical and physical challenges Opportunity to be successful at something different Overcoming fears and taking on new challenges

Being Healthy • • •

Encouraging an active lifestyle Recognising the link between a healthy lifestyle and a healthy mind Promoting a positive mental attitude

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Our Mission

To provide the BESTpossible outdoor education experience for children of school age

Our Vision

To change people’s lives by sharing our passion for the water and outdoors

Communication • • •

Working as a team Learning about risks and how to manage them Encourage young people to think on their feet, chat to others and give clear instructions

Confidence &Engagement • • • •

The self belief to take on challenges and try new things Increased motivation and engagement Bouncing back when things go wrong Improved behaviour, achievement, progress and attainment

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Instilling the belief that youngsters can achieve on their own Recognising when the smart move is to actually ask for help

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ABrilliant Residential Rockley Adventure offers a safe, secure and happy setting for young people to experience a residential trip away from home. We offer diverse learning experiences which empower young people to take on new challenges and succeed outside the classroom.

Standing on their own feet Residential trips can help young people to develop independence and bond with their peers and leaders in informal settings. They provide a wonderful opportunity for children to begin their journey as independent people with lives outside their homes.

Our commitment to you and your group • • • •

Engage and inspire young people Nurture young people so that they can realise their full potential Provide the opportunity for youngsters to improve their personal and social development Provide new and memorable experiences

What’s included?

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Full-board accommodation Instruction by qualified instructors and use of all equipment.

Flexible adventure trips to suit the varied needs of your group - day, weekend or week-long trips

“Special mention to the staff who we felt went the extra mile to engage the young people & raise the level of fun.

Amazing support - everyone was extremely good with a complementary skill set that supported each other. BRAVO!”

Supporting all your requirements Our range of adventure trips can be designed to support all of your desired outcomes and can be specifically tailored to meet one or a variety of badges.

Speak to our teamto talk about your bespoke activity trip

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Serious about Safety With 43 years of experience in teaching watersports, we have an enviable reputation for our high safety standards, which are rigorously applied at all our centres throughout the UK and France.

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Our water activity areas are among the safest in the world ALL our instructors hold a valid First Aid certificate ALL our instructors are DBS checked EVERY student, teacher, staff and instructor MUST wear a buoyancy aid when on the water NO ONE is allowed on the water without a safety boat in attendance ALL our main safety boats carry a First Aid Kit 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

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Forging strong relationships

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ood relationships make us happier and healthier.

Fact. Real happiness and success comes from the strong relationships we form as well as fundamental human qualities such as resilience, humility, enthusiasm, persistence or the desire to achieve a positive or worthwhile outcome.

It’s these kind of social skills that young people learn, and the new relationships they form on a residential trip that develops their confidence and enhances a real sense of belonging. A Rockley Adventure focuses on inclusivity, team spirit, encouragement, motivation and fun - with that comes self-belief, achievement and positive, life-long friendships.

The outcomes of forging strong relationships • • • • • •

Opportunities to break down existing barriers, hierarchies and power relationships Young people and leaders work more collaboratively in unfamiliar surroundings on unfamiliar tasks where the teacher is not automatically the expert Young people are more willing to ask for help Residentials are a leveller for young people and leaders Opportunities to develop and practise key social skills Young people feel a real sense of community and belonging

On a residential trip, in an outside environment, youngsters are not judged based on their academic achievements but instead are valued in different ways and discover new ways of being successful

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Activities to get excited about During a Rockley Adventure trip, young people will develop knowledge, understanding, resilience, teamwork and a sense of pride in undertaking new challenges and believe that such opportunities can enhance their progress in learning.

Activites France &UK • • • • • •

Kayaking Dinghy Sailing Stand up Paddleboarding Catamaran Sailing Raft Building Windsurfing

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Teambuilding Personal Development MegaSUP Canoeing Cycling

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Waterparks Surfing

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High Ropes White Water Rafting

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

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Dune du Pyla Arcachon Bordeaux Biarritz AquaLand, a water flume park White water rafting in the Pyrenees High Ropes challenge Surfing

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Jurassic Coast including Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach, Corfe Castle and Brownsea Island Splashdown - Poole’s local waterflume park Adventure Pirate Bushcraft Go Ape

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Multi Activity Programme By enticing youngsters 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.

Sample France plan Sunday

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Saturday

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Arrive for breakfast Kayaking

Stand up Paddleboarding

Excursion

Raft building

Mountain biking

Arrive home

Lunch

At centre

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Packed lunch

At centre

At centre

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Depart School

Windsurfing Sailing

Excursion

MegaSUP

Canoeing

Evening

Travelling

Games Evening

Egg drop

Quiz night

Depart centre

Excursion

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Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

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Pico sailing

Kayaking

Raft building

MegaSUP

Activity zone

Lunch

At centre

At centre

Beach picnic

Harbourside beach

At centre

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Catamaran sailing

Windsurfing Paddle boarding

Sailing

Evening

Team games

Initiative exercises

BBQ & Rockley challenge

Team games

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Customer Service Promise While organising an activity trip may seem like a difficult task, especially if it’s for the first time, at Rockley we try our very best to take all the stress out of the process. As well as being there for you, the Group Leader, we promise to provide your children the very best outdoor learning experience possible.

Added value

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Visit you to talk through your trip with you, other management Help you with any proposals and provide you with risk assessments Launch your activity trip at a presentation Hold a parents evening or answer any questions in person

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Provide posters, flyers and promotional material to generate interest Provide you with 24 hour contact details Welcome you to our centres and catch up with you at regular intervals each day

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No hidden extras Free places are offered at 1:10 ratio for staff to youngsters Daily meeting with the Manager Welcome meeting with Centre Senior Team

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OurFrenchCentres

We have three activity centres based in south west France, all located around freshwater lakes in the beautiful Aquitaine region. Fringed by forests and sandy beaches and all just a few miles from the fabulous Atlantic coast, our centres have been specifically selected for their capacity to offer a range of fantastic activities and enhance both the pupil and group leader adventure experience.

Prices from just ÂŁ500pp

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e Lac Mimizan caters for a wide range of abilities and ages.

Its 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 require!

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Based on the shores of the large freshwater lake of Étang d’Aureilhan & close to the beautiful seaside town of Mimizan Plage Sheltered location offering a great introduction to watersports activities Short walk to the beach

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Quiet & relaxed location Table tennis, boules, beach volleyball pitch & basketball Al fresco bar Adjacent to a fantastic high ropes park with stages set in the spectacular pine trees Fabulous cycle routes & trails Swimming pool

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AzuRivage

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zuRivage offers the perfect setting in which to boost confidence and develop teamwork. Youngsters and Group Leaders alike enjoy the personal feel and tranquil nature of this location. The campsite atmosphere coupled with the variety of activity programmes available make it an ideal choice for your group.

Why AzuRivage?

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Campsite boasts a unique French ambience Based on a large freshwater lake Offers perfect conditions for a multi-activity programme Safe access to the lake Close to the pretty town of Soustons Experience the local surf culture at the nearby towns of Hossegor and Biarritz Al fresco bar On-site supermarket Outdoor swimming pools with slide

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a Rive specialises in multi-activity programmes with variety and fun being the key to its relaxed and yet professional environment. Set in a beautiful and safe learning location, it is ideal for energetic groups that thrive on challenging activities.

Why La Rive?

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Large campsite beach Based on a large freshwater lake Safe and shallow water activity area Private channel offering safe access to the lake On-site supermarket

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Outdoor and covered swimming pools Multi-sports pitch Restaurant & bar facilities Accommodation area nestled just 50 metres from the beach, nestled amongst the pine trees offering a sheltered area

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The Best Kind of Outdoor Adventure

Camping

Eating

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. In France our camping trips really do provide the best kind of adventure!

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.

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

The benefits: • • • • • • •

Helps youngsters develop a sense of adventure Builds resilience Gives young people the freedom to explore Boosts creativity and imagination Releases stress Promotes happiness Brings young people closer to nature

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Sleeping

Travel

A trip with Rockley Adventure means getting the most out of outdoor living and camping. All youngsters are grouped in their accommodation according to their age and sex. Our three lakeside centres in southwest France are uniquely arranged where we have our own area for our tents. Our areas are made up of chalet-style tents, which sleep, on average, six children. Each tent has lanterns, metal frame beds and for added safety, a personal alarm. As Group Leader, your tent will also have a fridge and refreshments to welcome you on arrival. It will be sited a short distance from your group.

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.

At our UK centre, Rockley Point, your group’s accommodation may consist of bunk room and mobile homes. Bunk accommodation sleeps six to eight pupils and has its own bathroom. Group Leaders will share rooms.

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Door to door convenience No regional supplements Reclining seats and seatbelts Stereo / pa system and DVD Toilet Air conditioning Minimum of two drivers Optional stopovers for Disneyland Paris and/or Futuroscope Regular stops and driver changes

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Our UKCentres

Prices fromjust £99pp

Rockley Point

Poole Park Lake

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The UK’s premier provider of watersports training with unrivalled levels of instructor expertise Dinghy sailing - youngsters can gain RYA certificates according to ability Kayaking, windsurfing and multi-activity sessions Residential facilities as well as a beautiful sandy beach and beachside cafe

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Shallow and extremely safe activity area Best for introduction to watersports RYA certificated sessions available Short taster sessions and multi-activity sessions in sailing, windsurfing and kayaking Affordable for most, making watersports even more accessible

Poole Harbour offers some of the most idyllic waters to engage in adventurous activities.

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UKResidentials

Below is a sample plan for our 5-day residential adventure trips to our UK Rockley Point centre. Activities can vary depending on your group’s specific needs and can be changed accordingly.

Sample 5-day plan Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

AM

Pico sailing

Kayaking

Raft building

MegaSUP

Activity zone

Lunch

At centre

At centre

Beach picnic

Harbourside beach

At centre

PM

Catamaran sailing

Windsurfing Paddle boarding

Sailing

Evening

Team games

Initiative exercises

BBQ & Rockley challenge

Team games

Speak to our teamto talk about your bespoke multi-activity or an RYAsailing trip

Your Trip Your Way During a Rockley Adventure trip, we believe that youngsters will develop knowledge, understanding, resilience, teamwork and a sense of pride in undertaking new challenges and believe that such opportunities as part of their education can enhance their progress in learning.

Our School &Groups Team The School and Groups Teamare made up of a bunch of individuals with a wealth of experience and youthful energy. They are uncompromisingly passionate about watersports and the outdoors and are dedicated to exceeding your customer expectations.

Jack

Keiron

Sara

Cath

Jack is our School and Groups Manager and has been part of the Rockley family for over nine years. A dedicated father of three girls, he is also a Governor at his daughter’s school. Not only keen to play an active role in his girls’ education, it also gives him great insight and experience of the education system.

Before joining the Rockley team back in 2009 Keiron used to be a ski instructor at Christchurch Dry Ski slope.

Alongside his love of skiing and sailing, he also likes to enter the odd running event - a favourite being the challenging Studland Stampede. You’ll also often see him running round Poole park Lake on a Saturday park run!

Former Primary School teacher, Sara spends some of her spare time open water swimming as a member of the East Dorset Sea Swimming Club, recently completing the 6.5km Round Brownsea Island swim. She is a qualified Dive Master and has swam with manta rays and whale sharks in Asia. She has also jumped out of a plane!

A true lover of the water and sailing, Cath lives on her very own yacht. She is also hugely passionate about protecting our environment and is the driving force behind Rockley’s environmental ethos. Cath started her journey with Rockley as a young Dinghy Instructor in 2007 before joining the School and Groups Team in 2018.

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Our Staff 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, it is our team who ensure that a trip with us is the one you and your school choose year after year.

Great time had by all, Keep up the good work Renfrew Town Sea Scouts

Carefully Selected All members of our team do everything they can to ensure you and your group have the best possible time with us. They have been chosen for their

professionalism, enthusiasm, their passion for the outdoors and their ability to instil a sense of fun into all aspects of your trip; from teaching to our programme of evening activities.

Highly Qualified Being part of the Rockley group we can boast the highest level of qualified staff with seven RYA Coach Assessors and seven Senior Instructors amongst our permanent staff. We are dedicated to the continuous training and development of all staff in order to maintain our high standards of excellence.

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What’s included

What’s not included

• Standard programme of activities • Instruction & supervision • Use of all necessary equipment • RYA certificates for those on sailing courses • Full board accommodation • FREE places for Group Leaders & accompanying adults • Daily manager meetings • Travel insurance for groups departing from the UK • All prices are fully inclusive • Return coach travel (French trips ONLY) • Ferry fares & tolls, where applicable

• Meals on the journey • Sleeping bags & pillows • Optional extra activities / excursions • RYA logbooks • Group Passport or visas • Insurance for groups travelling from outside the UK

other transport options are available on request

Concessionary places FREE leader places on a ratio of 1:10 full paying places

Our Environmental Pledge At Rockley we are very passionate about doing our bit to protect our environment and we are dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint. Over the past few years we have taken small and big steps to change how we operate across all our centres. These have included: • • •

No single use plastics Beach cleans Changing the way we run our sessions in order to reduce the use of our powerboats and therefore fuel

“We love the waters we use and we have a responsibility to protect themand encourage others to do the same.” Pip Woods, MD www.rockley.org/schools

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