carlton lodge
ACTIVITY centre
The group were all “encouraged and supported to achieve their goals amazing instructors! College Tutor, North Yorkshire
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WHY CHOOSE US? With over 30 years experience in providing safe, enjoyable activities for young people, Carlton Lodge is the ideal choice. Situated just 10 minutes from the newly upgraded A1 and less than ½ mile from the nearest Train station, Carlton Lodge is easy to get to from anywhere in the country. Our standard or bespoke packages offer the maximum flexibility to meet your aims and more importantly your budget. Carlton Lodge boasts its own lake for water sports and a newly refurbished climbing wall. These two assets complement our other activities on our 12 acre site, meaning we can cater for any need from the adrenaline fuelled 100m Zip Wire to the more relaxing Archery. Our activities are run in a way that can be linked to the National Curriculum and meeting the requirements within it. With 3 separate, self contained residential buildings you can be sure of individual attention in your own space. Carlton Lodge is licensed and inspected by the Adventurous Activities Licensing Service (AALS) and was one of the first outdoor centres in the country to gain the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge (LOTC), this in conjunction with approved supplier status from NYCC’s Educational Visits Advisor give you confidence that everything is in place to cover all your Health and Safety requirements. Our staff also hold the relevant National Governing Body (NGB) qualification or complete our intensive in house training for the relevant activities. We also ensure all our activity staff undertake basic youth work training to make sure the young people get the maximum out of their visit. The facilities in conjunction with our high quality activity staff make Carlton Lodge a fantastic venue to bring young people to what will be the experience of a life time. But you don’t need to take our word for it, we’ve included in this brochure, some quotes from our customers!
WHAT CAN YOU DO? Since 1970 Carlton Lodge Activity Centre has been providing flexible, affordable activities and accommodation for schools. Whether you’re looking for a 3 or 5-day residential, a 1-day package or just an individual activity session, we can provide the programme to meet your needs! Our Inclusive 3-Day Package is the ideal residential for a short break, suitable for all age ranges. Programmes run from Monday, Wednesday or Friday and are all inclusive, including evening activities. The Inclusive 3-Day Package can be run entirely on-site at Carlton Lodge, or tailored to include days further afield. Packages have been designed to include a mixture of fun and challenge, making sure everyone has a great time and gets the most from their experience. Our Inclusive 5-Day Package is the ideal residential for a medium-length break, suitable for all age ranges. Programmes start on Mondays and are all inclusive, including evening activities. The Inclusive 5-Day Package is a mix of on- and off-site activities tailored to include a stimulating combination of adventure, learning and discovery. Any combination of courses can be put together to create a bespoke package. Please contact the booking team to create your unique Carlton Lodge Experience.
Day 1 Group One
13.30
15.00
High Ropes
Day 2 19.00
09.30
11.00
13.30
15.00
19.00
09.30
11.00
Night Walk
Kayaking
Raft Building
Challenge Course
Orienteering
Scavenger Hunt
Problem Solving
Archery
Scavenger Hunt
Challenge Course
Orienteering
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Problem Solving
Archery
Night Walk
Raft Building
Kayaking
Three
Archery
Problem Solving
Night Walk
Challenge Course
Orienteering
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Day 3
High Ropes Kayaking
Raft Building
Scavenger Hunt
High Ropes
It was the best school trip ever, I would like to go back and do it all again Maddison, aged 10
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Accommodation Carlton Lodge is situated in an ideal location on the borders of both the North Yorks Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. Over the years The Centre has worked closely with a great diversity of groups and individuals providing quality, safe and enjoyable experiences in the great outdoors. Carlton Lodge residentials are about the activities. The accommodation is basic, all bedding is supplied but you will need to bring your own towels. Guests are accommodated in dormitory style rooms from twin rooms to larger dormitories of up to twelve. Carlton Lodge can accommodate up to 98 people in our 3 purpose-built accommodation units. We can also offer additional capacity through our on-site camping facilities, including a modern shower and toilet block. Disabled facilities are also available. Fully catered and self catering accommodation is available. Most special diets can be catered for without prior notice and healthy needs are provided for all visitors.
Bunkhouse The Bunkhouse can be booked on a fully- or self-catered basis and can accommodate a total of 24 people in dormitories varying in size from 2 to 8 beds.
Sports The sports complex can be booked on a fully- or self-catered basis and can accommodate a total of 36 people in dormitories varying in size from 2 to 12 beds. It has a combined dining and lounge area and is equipped with a stairlift for those with limited mobility.
Stables The Stables can be booked on a fully catered basis and can accommodate a total of 36 people in dormitories varying in size from 2 to 8 beds. The Stables feature a dining area and separate communal lounge, as well as 3 downstairs wheelchair-accessible rooms with adjacent accessible showers and toilets.
Catered Camping We are now offering camping space for up to 36 people - a truly 'in tents' experience! You can bring your own tents or we can arrange to supply them for you. Camping groups will be allocated their own washing and dining facilities. Camping is a great value way to enjoy a residential activity programme, and itself offers additional opportunities for learning and personal development.
Frequently Asked Questions How does Carlton Lodge make sure the activities are safe? We do everything we can to ensure your visit to Carlton Lodge is safe and enjoyable. Through proper governance including inspections by the Health and Safety Executive to retain our Adventurous Activities licensing service license, regularly reviewed risk assessments, Environmental Health inspections, Adventuremark Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge assessment and observation of instructors by the Chief Instructor and their deputy. We strive to meet the highest standards to minimise and remove any risks associated with adventurous activities.
Do group leaders need to participate in the activities? We feel that the participation of group leaders and young people together on activities can be a very powerful tool. Many group leaders reflect on the improvement of the relationship between themselves and young people after completing a residential course. We therefore actively encourage group leaders to fully participate in all the activities.
What dietary requirements and allergies can you cater for? With over 5000 young people visiting each year, we come across the full range of dietary requirements and allergies. This means we have the experience to deal with any special requirements your group may have.
Do we get our own building to use? We provide each group with its own building. Upon arrival we provide you with the keys to the accommodation, this gives you the ability to come and go as you please as well as providing that piece of mind that the building is secure when you need it to be.
What Carlton Lodge staff support is available at night? We give the group leader the telephone number of the ‘Duty Manager’ who can be contacted to deal with any problems. The responsibility of pastoral care of the young people rests with the group leaders with, of course, our support.
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It will provide them with a lifetime of great memories Primary School Teacher
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we are passionate about helping young people TO realise their potential and we believe that ‘life is about taking chances and never forgetting them’. a visit to Carlton Lodge will be something young people will remember positively, for the rest of their lives. David Sharp, Chief Executive, Carlton Lodge
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ACTIVITY centre bookings and enquiries: Please contact us on 01845 522145 for further information, or Email: carltonlodge@nyy.org.uk
site visits: If you would like to arrange a site visit, then please contact us and we would be delighted to explain and show you in more detail what we can offer your group. We are very happy to come to you and give a presentation or informal talk. We are committed to the highest possible standards of care and will do everything we can to ensure your experience is a great one.
Carlton Lodge Activity Centre is wholly owned by North Yorkshire Youth Limited Registered Office: Carlton Lodge, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 4NJ Registered Charity No. 1116521. Registered in England Company Registration No. 5883684
www.carltonlodge.org.uk