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ADVENTURE! 2014 Residential Trips for Primary Schools

WELCOME…

Our Centres

As we move into our 19th year of providing safe and exciting Residential Activity Breaks, JCA are looking forward to meeting each of the groups travelling with us in 2014 and are currently preparing for their experience of a lifetime! We have developed new activities at all of our centres, and this enhancement will continue through 2014 and ahead as we continually look to provide the best possible experience for your students combined with superb value for money*. Condover Hall, our magical JCA Centre of Excellence, is now moving into its fourth year of operation and with this move we are excited to be offering many new programmes and activities and continuing to delight all of our guests in our unique setting. In addition to this we have invested in a new activity centre in Hampshire, Rookesbury Park. This stunning former stately home is ideally situated amidst a 2000 acre private estate featuring a lake for water sports, outdoor sports courts and impressive heated outdoor pool.

in Hampshire. At these locations your students will enjoy having fun in the fresh seaside air and experience some of the outstanding scenery across the breathtaking coastlines.

Our JCA Centre of Excellence, Condover Hall, is a beautiful Elizabethan Mansion House steeped in history offering our widest range of outdoor activities such as High Ropes, Zip Wire, Kayaking, Body Zorbing, Bivi Building and Camp Fires. In addition to this the centre offers a magical and enchanting atmosphere with our unique themed internal rooms including a laser maze, grid of stones, tunnelling room, dance studio, buzz room and the Vortex Experience room. There is not a single child who has not been awestruck by Condover’s magnificence since our opening!

At our unique Countryside locations your students will have the opportunity to explore the natural environment in beautiful surroundings, such as Wiltshire, a private estate in the Welsh Black Mountains and Hampshire.

Welcome 1 Our Centres

Why JCA

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Our Pledge

Learning Outside the Classroom

Our Commitment to you

1 Condover Hall

We provide Water Sports activities at Bude, Croft Farm, Condover Hall, Glanusk Estate and Mill Rythe via access to canals, large lakes and beaches. In addition to this Croft Farm is our dedicated Water Sports Centre offering dinghy sailing, canoeing, katakanuing and the new craze of stand up paddle boarding! Children can even develop their skills on a 2-3 day course to achieve national accreditations in sailing, windsurfing or canoeing.

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4 Cholderton 5 Glanusk Estate 6 Rookesbury Park

Beachside Location Countryside Location Water Sports Centre

Bude - Cornwall

*We will not be beaten on price when comparing a like for like stay. ** We conform to National Governing Bodies’ Codes of Practice. We are full BAPA members, AALA licensed at Condover Hall and hold the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge and Adventuremark. See page 58 for more details.

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One Day Adventures

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Camping & Expeditions 48 Choice of Activities 49 - 53

Cholderton Farm - Wiltshire

Evening Entertainment 5

Rookesbury Park - Fareham Croft Farm - Gloucestershire

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Team Spirit Plus

Glanusk Estate - South Wales

Janie Burt (Travel Class Managing Director)

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Our Courses

We hope you enjoy our 2014 brochure and look forward to seeing you soon at one of our amazing locations.

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Team Spirit

Mill Rythe - Hampshire Excellence Centre

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School Grounds Adventures

Condover Hall - Shropshire

Be assured you are in safe hands, our staff and Centres are inspected and continually monitored by National Governing Bodies** and JCA are part of TUI Travel, one of the world’s leading leisure travel agencies.

let the adventure begin…

For the 2014 season JCA are operating in seven centres throughout the UK, each providing an excellent base for young people to experience new and exciting challenges in a safe, fun and friendly environment.

If you are looking for a beachside location then we can offer activities such as boogie boarding and beach games in Cornwall to pool snorkelling and aquajets

Every young person should be inspired and encouraged to venture outside their comfort zone as an essential part of learning and personal development, and each of our Centres aim to provide the best possible opportunities to do this. With Activity Centres across the country at Beachside, Countryside and dedicated Watersports locations, we are sure we have something to meet all needs and travelling distances. For those on limited budgets we can also provide ‘One Day Adventures’ or weekend options at a selection of our Centres, we can even bring adventures on to your school grounds!

Contents

Recruitment

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What’s Included

How to Book

Safety 58 FAQs

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T&Cs

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WHY JCA…

Why JCA? Value for money trips with our “price match” promise (see pages 57 and 59 for more details) One free Teacher place for every eight Students travelling instructor spends the whole duration with each group of 12 students, building confidence One (With the exception of some water sports and specialist activities)

Fun and friendly trips, aimed at introducing the students to new experiences Full Board accommodation and Insurance included 88% of last year’s Teachers marked the JCA Activities as Excellent or Good 92% of last year’s Teachers marked the JCA Instructors as Excellent or Good All documentation including Risk Assessments provided to help Teacher preparation evening packs supplied to include posters, DVD, powerpoint presentations Parent’s and parent evening flyers Easy payment plan to help all parents to budget for the trip Our friendly Sales and Customer Service Team will help you every step of the way in planning your trip

Let the adventure begin…

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Our Pledge…

Learning Outside the Classroom…

Our commitment to you…

We have pledged to engage in an ongoing process to sustain high-quality learning outside the classroom, by demonstrating that we have met six quality indicators:

Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age ability and circumstances. Young people of all ages benefit from real life ‘hands on’ experiences; when they can see, hear, touch and explore the world around them and have opportunities to experience challenges and adventure. They need to realise the relationship between school experiences and the wider world. The classroom environment doesn’t always provide young people with enough of these opportunities.

JCA are committed to ensuring that you and your students gain the most from your stay with us and as a result we are supporters of the Learning Outside the Classroom Badge and Adventuremark. All of our activities are developed with key Learning Objectives in mind. Students and adults will see each other in a new light.

● We have a process in place to assist users to plan the learning experience effectively

● We will provide accurate information about what we are offering

● We will provide activities, experience and resources which meet learner needs

● We will review the experience and act on feedback

● We will meet the needs of the users ● We have a safety management processes in place to manage risk effectively

Learning Outside the Classroom aims to get students and young people out and about. Experiences ranging from activity days to residential stays help motivate young people, reducing poor behaviour and truancy, while helping schools to raise attainment and meet Every Student Matters outcomes. There is an increasing body of evidence which clearly demonstrates the benefits for young people’s learning and personal development outside the classroom. In summary, when young people learn outside the classroom, they:

● are exposed to new experiences ● learn in different ways related to their learning styles ● are motivated to learn more and feel positive about learning ● become self-confident, developing self-esteem and self-awareness ● work together, fostering decision-making and teamwork ● improve communication skills with peers and adults ● are healthier, and their sense of well-being increases ● appreciate the links between formal and informal learning

Individuals who travel with JCA will gain self confidence, increased self discipline and improved co-ordination and concentration. Examples of activities that will enable this are Abseiling, Tri Golf, Archery, Cirque Du JCA and Leap of Faith.

Groups will develop self awareness, communication and negotiation skills, students will also use their own initiative more. Examples of activities that will enable this are Sensory Trail, Crate Stack, Climbing, Raft Building, Survival and Team Challenge.

Students will be put through Physical Challenges that link to the national curriculum. Examples of activities that will enable this are Dance Mania, Fencing, Canoeing, Swimming and World of Sport.

We want you to go green with our various Eco activities that will be on site. Students will learn about the environment around them from energy saving, identifying different plants and mini-beasts, to an exciting Night Walk.

JCA are Learning Outside the Classroom quality badge holders ensuring good practice, high quality teaching and learning experiences and risk management. Our courses promote personal, social and health education by:

● allowing young people to face new challenges and overcome fears ● developing coordination and mastering new skills ● developing effective communication skills ● adapting to new situations and environments ● solving problems and taking responsibility ● encouraging discipline and self control ● increasing self esteem and confidence ● promoting team work ● gaining independence ● promoting a healthy lifestyle ● developing a positive attitude towards others and balancing points of view

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We feel that the best possible trip combines all of the above and we can tailor your itinerary to suit your students! call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

“ Cannot believe how helpful and caring your staff are. Nothing too much trouble - wow. Staff were amazing so motivating and inspired - really made the effort to know children and personalities in order to get best out of each child.”

Condover Hall

JCA Excellence

Condover Hall is our JCA Excellence centre. This property was purchased exclusively for JCA during 2010 and has undergone a multi million pound refurbishment programme of both the main building and accompanying residential rooms. Set within the splendid Shropshire countryside with easy motorway access, this historic Mansion House is surrounded by beautiful gardens and rolling countryside, giving a secure and beautiful environment for all groups to enjoy.

A Condover school quote

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Per Student Per Night

We have created the Condover Crusade, a unique and exciting experience with a series of challenges throughout the estate including Code Breaker, Block Crane, The Buzz Room, Initiative Exercises and so much more. In the grounds we have built a superb High and Low Ropes course which will challenge, excite and motivate participants to overcome fears and push their boundaries. There are hundreds of reasons for choosing Condover Hall, here are just a few: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

All rooms have been refurbished to a high standard to ensure that everyone has a comfortable stay Our widest range of activities on offer Superb teacher rooms with flat screen TV’s and tea and coffee making facilities High and Low Ropes course Refurbished rooms for children and teachers Teacher’s coffee shop and bar All bedding included for children and teachers “Comfy” beds for everyone! Fantastic dining facilities Unique and state of the art themed internal rooms Superb landscaped grounds and gardens Safe and secure countryside location

Condover Hall JCA Excellence

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THE VORTEX is a single player ticket grabbing game that takes place in a free standing steel powder-coated booth. The player tries to catch as many VORTEX tickets as possible and place them in The Black Hole before a timer runs out.

Themed Rooms… Dance Studio

P.E

Our large mirrored dance studio allows students to learn dance routines as guided by our instructors in Dance Mania.

Grid of Stones

P.S.H.E

Grid of Stones, requires you to enter the room and learn by trial, error and memory which path through the stones is correct.

Laser Maze

P.S.H.E

Laser maze will test your ‘secret agent’ skills by climbing through laser beams without setting off the alarms. Can you reach the control box and disarm it before ‘detonation’?

Tunnelling Room

P.E

An indoor ‘Tunnel System’ allows participants to explore darkness, challenge their inner strength, search for clues, and work as a team.

Accommodation…

An unrivalled range of facilities…

The accommodation at Condover Hall has been refurbished with you in mind. JCA have invested in complete refurbishment of all of our accommodation using feedback from existing schools to ensure that rooms are comfortable and the facilities are practical. The accommodation comprises of several blocks, some within fenced areas. A member of JCA staff is on call 24 hours a day, in the evenings Senior Staff are on duty until 11pm and Porters patrol the grounds throughout the night from 11pm to 7am. Centre doors are secured in the evening but can be opened from the inside in case of emergency and security barriers guard the entrance to the site. Please contact our friendly school’s advisors to discuss facilities and your specific accommodation requirements.

With so many facilities and activities on site you will not have time to fit everything in. Our staff will speak to you about your group’s requirements so we can tailor your trip to the needs of your students and your learning objectives.

Children’s Dormitories

Spacious multi-bedded dormitories are available for students with bunk beds and complimentary bedding. Most dormitories offer en-suite facilities and depending upon the size of the group it may be possible to take over one or more of the accommodation buildings entirely. The residential buildings are set within a secluded and secure area of the grounds, yet still within easy reach of the main centre.

Teacher’s Rooms

Teacher’s rooms are comfortably furnished with flat screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary bedding. The teacher’s rooms are a mixture of twin and singles most with en-suite facilities within the same building but separate to the children.

Teacher’s Lounges

There are teacher’s lounges in each block accommodating very comfortable leather chairs, flat screen TVs and kitchen facilities (except Hodnet block).

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Classrooms

Five purpose-built classrooms are available for schools with additional curricular needs.

Cinema Room

The 60-seater Cinema Room is available for groups to use either for films or presentations. The room also has a small stage which could be used for performing arts workshops.

IT Suite

The two large IT Suites provide email and internet access and a range of relevant software. There are also facilities for using a laptop and wireless hotspots in the main body of the Hall.

Restaurant

The single-storey courtyard has been converted and extended to provide a large seated restaurant serving healthy balanced meals.

Swimming Pool Complex

The indoor pool has undergone refurbishment and now has a depth of 0.8meters at the shallow end and 1.2 meters at the deep end, thus offering safety for adults and students alike.

Access to Bomere Lake

The nearby Lake provides an ideal environment for an introduction to kayaking or raft building which is available April to October.

What’s included? ● Full board accommodation ● Full activity programme ● Full holiday insurance ● 1:8 free places for accompanying adults ● Activity group size maximum 1:12 Adult Cafe Area ● One dedicated, multi-trained instructor This area is equipped with wi-fi, per activity group for the duration of your tea and coffee facilities and is an course where applicable ideal place for adults to relax. ● Use of all equipment ● Evening entertainment programme Multi-activity Sports Hall ● Achievement certificates The sports hall offers valuable indoor space for activities during wet weather ● Free preview visit for the Party and also has its own changing rooms Leader - including single overnight with shower facilities. accommodation for up to 2 people if appropriate Condover Shop ● Twins receive 25% discount each on At Condover Hall we have a brightly the same trip (minimum party size of decorated shop selling JCA merchandise 30 full paying) and sweets. ● Transport to off-site activity locations (where applicable) All Weather Sports Areas ● Financial security - we are fully Three all weather, multi-use sports courts are bonded members of FTO, which available so that when the weather gets tough the guarantees complete financial sports still continue. protection of all monies paid to Travel Class Ltd. ● Easy payment plan High & Low Rope Courses ● Price Promise The Ropes Course is an exciting feature at Condover Hall, designed to test students, overcome fears ● Additional free places for and encourage trust and team work. This fantastic carers on a 1:4 free place adventure course includes nine challenge elements. ratio - if members of your group have specific Adults Bar requirements, please contact ‘The Orangery’ is a child-free zone where adults our Schools Advisors to can relax in the evening after a long day filled with discuss your individual exciting activities. The bar opens out onto the or group needs gardens at the back of the Hall. (evidence required)

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High Ropes Course…

Land Based Activities…

The high ropes challenge course is an exciting brand new purpose built facility at Condover Hall. This fantastic adventure course includes the following elements;

Archery

Abseiling

P.E

Coached by an instructor from the top of our purpose-built towers, students learn to control their descent as they travel to the ground. This activity develops students’ trust in other people as well as confidence in their own ability.

Climbing

P.E

This

challenging and exciting climbing activity takes place on our safe purpose-built tower. This activity introduces challenge by choice; developing trust and confidence as students learn to control their own route up the tower.

Crate Stack

P.S.H.E

P.E

Working in teams of 2 - 4, teams use the crates and work to try and construct the highest crate stack while stood on the top of it.

Gladiator Challenge

P.E

A vertical assault course where participants race against each other as individuals or in teams of two. Climbing various obstacles including a cargo net, peg poles and tyres.

High All Aboard

P.S.H.E

P.E

participants climb up a telegraph pole to the small platform at the top. Once at the top of the pole they must 4 hold hands and lean out as far as they can. This will test the trust within the group and the trust in the ropes.

High See Saw

P.S.H.E

P.E

Participants climb up a telegraph pole to the giant see saw at the top, they then wait for three more participants to climb. Once all of the participants are stood on the see saw they must try and level it out. This will test the trust within the group and the trust in the ropes.

The rudiments of this very popular activity are quickly learned using recurve takedown bows and 1.3m targets. This activity develops self-discipline, concentration and co-ordination skills.

Body Zorbing

P.E

Body Zorbing can be a team or individual based activity. Participants take part in Sumo, Football and other tumbling activities. Each participant wears their own Body Zorb and can tumble and bump into each other free from feeling any impact.

Buggy Building

D&T

P.S.H.E

Pioneering team building exercise. Teams build a moving buggy using poles and barrels to withstand a series of gruelling tests.

Cirque Du JCA

P.E

Science

Participants climb up a telegraph pole to the small platform at the top. The instructor and group then count-down to time when the participant needs to jump to catch the trapeze bar.

Multi Vines

P.E

Participants have the opportunity to climb as high as they wish, climbing through three different stages including balance beam, high wire and multi vines.

Low Ropes Course…

P.S.H.E

P.E

Perfect for all ages, our new purpose-built low ropes course encourages communication and co-operation, helping individuals build their confidence whilst developing their balance and co-ordination. Each challenge calls on the collective contributions of every team member - drawing on their ideas, support, and effort to achieve a team goal.

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P.E

The fascinating art of foil fencing requires concentration and discipline as well as agility. Full safety equipment is provided.

Initiative Exercises

P.S.H.E

Geography

P.S.H.E

Learning to use a map and compass to get from one marked point to another is a rewarding activity which requires concentration, communication and co-operation.

Pioneering

D&T

P.S.H.E

Teams need to develop their ideas as they explore assembling, joining and reinforcing techniques to make an invincible structure.

Rocket Launch

Science

Geography

P.S.H.E

Teams compete in rubbish based challenges to win scrap to use in the production of their very own water rockets.

Survival

Citizenship

Fencing

P.E

Maths

Eco Activities

Leap of Faith

P.E

Orienteering

Sensory Trail

Working in teams of 2 - 4, teams try to climb the Giant ladder, each rung of the ladder will be further away than the last. Teams must lift each other and climb on each other to get as high as they can.

P.S.H.E

intuitive and spontaneous, you will participate in a selection of up to 13 different fast action team or individual games.

Roll up, roll up! Our circus tuition allows creativity to flourish and co-ordination and concentration to develop through instruction in the arts of devil sticks, plate spinning, bubble blowing and other fantastic, fun activities. A range of Eco Activities can be included with exciting titles including Changing Woodland, Escaping Energy, Mini-Beast Hunt, Nature Trail, Night Walk, Quantum of Spies, Recycling for Real and Solar Car.

Jacobs Ladder

P.E

P.S.H.E

P.E

Leads participants over and around obstacles. By working together students take turns at leading as communication skills are developed and trust is built throughout the group.

Water Based Activities… Kayaking (Lake)

P.E

The nearby lake provides an ideal environment for an introduction to kayaking. Groups learn how to paddle and have some great fun on the water.

Raft Building

P.S.H.E

P.E

Working as a team, under the guidance of an instructor, students learn how to build a raft from ropes, wood and empty drums.

Wet & Wacky

P.E

A selection of pool based games and races aimed at all participants regardless of their ability within the water, including non-swimmers. The main emphasis is fun with water in a safe environment.

P.S.H.E

Given a disaster scenario, students need to quickly establish priorities, work as a team and make some important decisions. They then must put theory into practice and work on survival skills such as Shelter Building, Search and Rescue and First Aid.

Tri Golf

P.E

Participants learn the basics of golf and play against each other in a competition round at the end of the session using their new skills they have learnt.

Various testing scenarios are set up around our centres Zip Wire P.E to encourage lateral thinking and problem solving skills. Students will fly through the air during this fun and exhilarating activity. Our zip wire structures are Laser Conquest P.E constantly supervised; thoroughly safe and great fun! Taking place in the woods, using a state of the art advanced ‘phaser only’ laser tag system which is fun,

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Evening Entertainment Sessions… For more information School on Condover visit Weekends From our website

With a variety of evening activities to choose from your students will be kept entertained ‘till bedtime!

Busted

A Quiz where the winner is decided by the players and not by the amount of questions answered correctly. The group are split into teams and they try not to get busted by the other teams and voted off.

Campfire

A great chance for participants to showcase their own talents either as an individual or within a group, this activity is great for people to get to know one another and enjoy the centres surroundings during the evening.

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Egg Protector

Are you an egg’spert? This highly amusing activity is a chance for groups to invent their own egg protection device to withstand several gruelling tests. Who’s egg will become scrambled?

Per Student Per Night

Film Night

Students/Groups will watch a film suitable for the relevant age group in the cinema.

Giant Cluedo

The instructors will perform a story to the groups dressed as their favourite characters. Working in small teams participants complete different mental, physical and team tasks to gain clues to work out who committed the crime.

League Toppers

Groups must get from one point to another to complete different challenging tasks and puzzles. Teams must work together to gain as many points as possible to be top of the league tables.

Excursions

Dates 2014

● Enginuity Design & Technology Centre ● Munch Wenlock ● RAF Cosford ● Ironbridge ● Blists Hill Victorian Town ● Wroxeter Roman City ● The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre ● Alton Towers

3rd February 29th November 2014 (inclusive)

Manchester 1hr 45mins 73 miles Liverpool 1hr 25mins 66 miles

Leeds 2hr 20mins 112 miles

Condover Hall Birmingham 1hr 5mins 47 miles

Cardiff 2hr 25mins 109 miles

Bristol 2hr 20mins 112 miles

Nocturnal Safari

Students will experience the woodland at night/evening. They will look for mini beasts and consider what comes out at night and why. They will play different games in the woods e.g. capture the flag.

Run Around Quiz

Teams compete against each other to answer as many questions and complete different tasks in this active quiz.

Silent Disco

Disco’s have never been so much fun! It is hilarious to watch and even more fun to participate! With wireless headsets and a choice of two channels so you only listen to the music you want to hear.

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See pages 45 - 54 for more detail on these courses. Please note: Condover Hall is a JCA owned property

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At Condover Hall we offer a huge range of activities within the grounds of the Estate, inside the Mansion House and at our beautiful lakeside water sports location. An example itinerary has been outlined below to show how we structure your stay. As a party leader you will be able to choose your activity preferences and an individual programme will be created to suit your needs. Each of our instructors are trained in all of our land-based activities. You will therefore receive a dedicated instructor per group who will be fully involved in your programme; building fantastic rapport, confidence and team bonding with your students for the duration of your stay. If you are doing water sports or a specialist activity a separate instructor will be provided for this activity.

â&#x20AC;&#x153; Loved the silent Disco, well organised really enthusiastic staff and the children loved everything. We have had a fantastic time - your staff are amazing. We have had an excellent time.â&#x20AC;? A Condover school quote

Sample Itinerary Monday Morning

Morning

Travel to the Centre Tuesday Morning

Morning Zip Wire

Wednesday Morning

Morning

Abseiling

Tunnelling

Thursday Morning

Morning

Condover Crusade Friday Morning

Morning

Team Challenge / Presentation

Afternoon

Evening

Intro Tour

Climbing

Giant Cluedo

Afternoon

Evening

Body Zorbing

Archery

Film Club

Afternoon

Evening

Kayaking/Raft Building

Talent Show

Afternoon

Evening

Fencing

Survival

Silent Disco

Afternoon

Evening

Travel back to School

For more info about each activity see pages 49 - 54.

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JCA Excellence

“ The Children Loved the activities and from a teachers point of view the safety is of paramount importance and thankfully it is top notch! All the children have said they do not want to go home that’s how good it was and the leaders were particularly brilliant.” A JCA school quote

Mill Rythe

£ +VAT

70 Per Student Per Night

Hampshire

This modern centre offers a high standard of accommodation with extensive grounds and outstanding facilities. There is so much to do including; a sports field, an outdoor and a heated indoor swimming pool and wonderful coastal walks around the harbour. The centre offers lovely views across Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Facilities

Accommodation

Excursions

Dates 2014

● All-weather sports pitch ● Tennis and netball courts ● Entertainment hall with stage ● Waitress and self service restaurant ● Heated outdoor pool and indoor swimming pool ● Bar ● Games Room ● Shop ● Climbing Tower

● 1- 2 bedroom en-suite heated chalets accommodating up to 5 people ● Colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities (teachers only) ● Accompanying adults accommodated in twin bedded rooms

● Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ● Arundel Castle ● Portchester Castle ● Netley Abbey ● Spinnaker Tower ● Fort Brockhurst

19th May- 11th July 2014 (inclusive)

Abseiling Archery Badge Making and Sand Art Beach Games Body Zorbing Buggy Building Cheerleading Cirque Du JCA Climbing Coastal Walk Dance Mania Eco Activities Fencing Initiative Exercises Mini Olympics Nocturnal Safari Orienteering Pioneering Pool Snorkelling and Aquajets Raft Building Rocket Launch Sensory Trail Sit On Top Kayaking Sports Activities Team Challenge Tri Golf Wet & Wacky Wide Games

See pages 45 - 54 for more detail on these courses. Please note: Exclusive to JCA guests Monday - Friday. Bristol 2hr 20mins 128 miles Southampton 38mins MILL 27mls

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London 2hrs 74mls Brighton 1hr 15mins 45mls

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An example itinerary has been outlined below to show how we structure your stay. As a party leader you will be able to choose your activity preferences and an individual programme will be created to suit your needs. Each of our instructors are trained in all of our land-based activities. You will therefore receive a dedicated instructor per group who will be fully involved in your programme; building fantastic rapport, confidence and team bonding with your students for the duration of your stay. If you are doing water sports or a specialist activity a separate instructor will be provided for this activity.

Sample Itinerary

Sample Itinerary Monday Morning

Morning

Travel to the Centre

Afternoon

Evening

Intro Tour

Archery

Giant Cluedo

Tuesday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Team Challenge

Wet & Wacky

Dance Mania

Pool Snorkelling

Cinema Night

Wednesday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Fencing

Climbing

Raft Building

Initiative Exercises

Dance Mania

Thursday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Abseiling

Orienteering

Disco

Afternoon

Evening

Beach Games Friday Morning

Morning

Team Challenge / Presentation

Travel back to School

For more info about each activity see pages 49 - 54

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“ The JCA team couldn’t do enough to make our trip safe and enjoyable. We will definitely be booking again in the future. Senior Management team were excellent - always visible.” A JCA school quote

Bude

£ +VAT

Per Student Per Night

Cornwall

Bude Holiday Park is set in 21 acres of outstanding countryside and farmland and only a short distance to Bude’s beaches and cliff-top walks. Crooklets Beach, just a short walk away with its Atlantic rollers, is famous for surfing and the first breathtaking glimpse of the miles of golden sandy beaches and magnificent coastline will be a sight remembered long after your trip is over.

Facilities

Accommodation

Excursions

Dates 2014

● Outdoor pool ● Entertainments room with stage ● Restaurant and bar ● Games Room ● Children’s playground ● Supermarket ● Laundrette

Modern mobile homes comprising of: ● 2 - 3 bedrooms each with 2 beds (either twins or single) ● Kitchen area (cookers are disabled and kettles removed for safety) ● Living room with sofa bed and 2 single berths ● Accompanying adults accommodated in twin bedded rooms (fitted with cookers, kettles and TV) ● Shower room with wash basin and WC

● Eden Project ● Boscastle ● Torrington 1646 Experience ● Lost Gardens of Heligan ● Newquay Zoo ● Blue Reef Aquarium ● Clovelly ● Bodmin Jail

19th May - 11th July 2014 (inclusive)

Abseiling Archery Beach Games Boogie Boarding Cirque Du JCA Climbing Dance Mania Fencing Initiative Exercises Mini Olympics Open Canoeing Orienteering Rocket Launch Sensory Trail Team Challenge Tri Golf Wet & Wacky Wide Games All activities subject to change.

See pages 45 - 54 for more detail on these courses. Please note: JCA guests occupy an exclusive area but share facilities with other families.

BUDE

Bristol 2hr 40mins 128 miles Taunton 1hr 50mins 83mls Exeter 1hr 35mins 59mls

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

Sample Itinerary Monday Morning

Morning

Travel to the Centre Tuesday Morning

Morning

Boogie Boarding

Afternoon

Evening

Intro Tour

Tri Golf

Busted Quiz

Afternoon

Evening

Archery

Initiative Exercises

Egg Protector

Wednesday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Fencing

Climbing

Sensory Trail

Raft Building

Dance Mania

Thursday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Abseiling

Orienteering

Disco

Afternoon

Evening

Canoeing Friday Morning

Morning

Team Challenge / Presentation

Travel back to School

For more info about each activity see pages 49 - 54.

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

“ Really pleased with the site. Nicely contained with all activities easily accessible. Rooms clean and comfortable. Overall booking experience was effective and communication was great.” A JCA school quote

Cholderton Farm

£ +VAT

Per Student Per Night

Wiltshire

Nestled in 28 acres of beautiful countryside, Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm is located on the Wiltshire and Hampshire border. Only 4 miles from Stonehenge, you can witness stunning views to Salisbury Cathedral. The farm is one of only 16 approved farm parks within the UK and provides an excellent opportunity for young people to experience animals up close safely, within a tranquil and natural setting.

Facilities

Accommodation

Excursions

Dates 2014

● Education centre ● Lounge ● Ewe tree cafe ● Disabled facilities ● Rare breed animal farm on site ● Adventure play area ● Purpose built fire pit ● Beautiful gardens and BBQ facilities ● Tractor and trailer rides payable locally

● Dorm style accommodation (2-10 beds per dorm) ● Exclusive accommodation ● Accompanying adults accommodated in twin bedded rooms

● Stonehenge ● Salisbury Cathedral ● Longleat ● Middle Wallop Museum of Flying ● Andover Museum ● Thruxton Motor Circuit

12th May - 11th July 2014 2nd September - 1st November 2014 (inclusive)

Abseiling Archery Bivi Building Body Zorbing Buggy Building Cirque Du JCA Climbing Dance Mania Eco Activities Fencing Initiative Exercises Mini Olympics Nocturnal Safari Orienteering Pioneering Rocket Launch Sensory Trail Survival Survival Extreme Team Challenge Tri Golf Wide Games

Birmingham 2hrs 25mins 111mls

See pages 45 - 54 for more detail on these courses. Please note: Exclusive to JCA guests Monday - Friday.

London Bristol 1hr 50mins 1hr 30mins 82mls 57mls CHOLDERTON Taunton 1hr 30mins FARM 73mls Salisbury 25mins Exeter 12mls 2hrs 94mls

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

Sample Itinerary Monday Morning

Morning

Travel to the Centre

Afternoon

Evening

Intro Tour

Climbing

Giant Cluedo

Tuesday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Archery

Mini Olympics

Initiative Exercises

Rocket Launch

Busted Quiz

Wednesday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Abseiling

Survival

Orienteering

Code Breaker

Talent Show

Thursday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Sensory Trail

Cirque Du JCA

Fencing

Body Zorbing

Disco

Friday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Team Challenge / Presentation

Travel back to School

For more info about each activity see pages 49 - 54

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

“ We witnessed a new dynamic of student friendships, independent thinking and confidence hugely developed in a really mixed ability group. A really worthwhile programme.” A Class Adventure School quotation

Glanusk Estate

£ +VAT

South Wales

Working in conjunction with our sister company, Class Adventure, our Base Camp is located within the stunning surroundings and security of the private 20,000 acre Glanusk Estate and all activities are carried out within the estate boundaries which there is no public access. The accommodation provided is a tented village of bunk tents which is equipped with all necessary facilities. Real adventure can be found when Wild Camping, Climbing, Orienteering, Kayaking, Adventure Trekking, or completing Bushcraft and Mountain Rescue Activities. We offer a range of 3 - 5 Day itineraries - all designed to enable your students to experience life outside their comfort zone. They will enjoy challenging yet fun outdoor adventures in the beautiful surroundings of the Black Mountains.

Per Student Per Night

Facilities

Accommodation

Dates 2014

● Walled garden estate ● 20,000 acres private land ● Toilets ● Showers ● Marquee Restaurant ● Climbing Tower ● Remote camp facilities

● Prebuilt bunked tents ● Or remote camp where you pitch tents supplied by Class Adventure

20th May - 19th July 2014 (inclusive)

Adventure Trekking Buggy Building Bushcraft Climbing Kayaking Mountain Rescue Activities Orienteering Team Tasks Wild Camping Manchester 2hrs 45mins Liverpool 174mls Leeds 2hrs 52mins 3hrs 11mins 138mls 213mls See pages 45 - 54 for more detail on these courses. Please note: Exclusive to JCA and Class Adventure guests Monday to Friday.

GLANUSK ESTATE Cardiff 47mins 39mls

call: 0844 463 6581 email: enquiries@classadventure.co.uk web: www.classadventure.co.uk

Birmingham 1hrs 35mins 94mls

London 2hrs 40mins 163mls

Bristol 1hr 56mls

An example itinerary has been outlined below to show how we structure your stay. We employ experienced outdoor instructors who will ensure your programme is exciting, rewarding and developmental. All of our delivery staff undergo enhanced CRB/DBS checks, are first aid qualified and hold the necessary National Governing Body qualifications required for the activities we deliver. In addition, all our staff have attended Class Adventure training programmes and are assessed in line with industry best practice using NGB standards as a benchmark. Each of our instructors are trained in all of our land-based activities. You will therefore receive a dedicated instructor per group who will be fully involved in your programme; building fantastic rapport, confidence and team bonding with your students for the duration of your stay.

Sample Itinerary Monday Morning

Morning

Arrival & Welcome Tuesday Morning

Morning

Kayaking Wednesday Morning

Morning

Mountain Rescue Scenarios Friday Morning

Afternoon

Evening Evening Activity and overnight at Base Camp

Afternoon

Evening Evening Activity and overnight at Base Camp

Climbing Afternoon

Orienteering

Team Challenge Thursday Morning

Afternoon

Morning

Decamp and Trek to Base Camp

Afternoon

Adventure Trek Afternoon

Afternoon

Make camp, Evening Activity and overnight at Remote Camp Evening Evening Activity and overnight at Remote Camp

Bushcraft Afternoon

Evening

Afternoon

Evening

Departure

For more info about each activity see pages 49 - 54

call: 0844 463 6581 email: enquiries@classadventure.co.uk web: www.classadventure.co.uk

Rookesbury Park

£ +VAT

70 Per Student Per Night

Fareham

Rookesbury House is a stunning former stately home situated at the top of a picturesque hill amidst a 2000 acre private estate. With its grand entrance through the gate keeper’s lodge and the drive sweeping through fields of arable crops to the house, you can be sure of a secure and calming setting at this former prestigious boarding school.

Facilities

Accommodation

Excursions

Dates 2014

● Classrooms ● Garden ● Lake for Watersports ● Lounge ● Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool ● Sports Courts ● Sports Pitches ● Teachers Lounge ● Woodland

● Multi bedded childrens bedrooms sleeps 6 and 12 ● Shared bathroom facilities close to the bedrooms ● Teachers accommodated in twin rooms ● Single rooms also available ● Bathroom facilities close to the bedrooms

● Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ● Arundel Castle ● Portchester Castle ● Netley Abbey ● Spinnaker Tower ● Fort Brockhurst

19th May – 11th July 2014 (inclusive) 8th September – 3rd October 2014 (inclusive)

Abseiling Archery Buggy Building Cirque Du JCA Climbing Dance Mania Eco Activities Fencing Initiative Exercises Kayaking Mini Olympics Nocturnal Safari Orienteering Pioneering Raft Building Rocket Launch Sensory Trail Survival Survival Extreme Team Challenge Tri Golf Wide Games

See pages 45 - 54 for more detail on these courses. Please note: Exclusive to JCA guests Monday - Friday. Bristol 2hr 108mls

Reading 1hr 19mins 46mls

ROOKESBURY

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

London 1hr 44mins 81mls

Brighton 1hr 22mins 56mls

Sample Itinerary

Sample Itinerary Monday Morning

Morning

Travel to the Centre

Afternoon

Evening

Intro Tour

Climbing

Giant Cluedo

Tuesday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Kayaking

Raft Building

Initiative Exercises

Orienteering

Busted Quiz

Wednesday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Survival

Tri Golf

Abseiling

Cirque Du JCA

Dance Mania

Thursday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Sensory Trail

Archery

Fencing

Mini Olympics

Disco

Friday Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Team Challenge / Presentation

Travel back to School

For more info about each activity see pages 49 - 54

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

“ Very impressed by the organisation and response from JCA. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Had a great time. Thanks for all your help the group have loved it.” A JCA school quote

Croft Farm

£ +VAT

Per Student Per Night

Gloucestershire

Gloriously located in the heart of the Cotswolds near the historic town of Tewkesbury, Croft Farm boasts its own 12 acre lake with easy access to the River Avon. The lake is the central feature of the site and the base for a wide range of water sports activities with the river providing some more adventurous paddling. The site also has an abundance of green space for an excellent selection of land-based activities.

Facilities

Accommodation

Excursions

Dates 2014

● 12 Acre lake (chest depth) ● Shop ● Clubhouse ● Bar and eatery ● Teacher’s retreat ● Security night porter ● Laundrette ● Sports field ● Marquee

● Purpose built Scandinavianstyle log cabins, designed with students in mind ● 2 - 4 beds in each cabin with heating and lighting ● Accompanying adults accommodated in twin bedded rooms

● Tewkesbury Abbey ● Steam Railway ● Heritage Museum ● Berkely Castle ● Forest of Dean ● Frampton Court ● Gloucester Cathedral

4th March - 1st November 2014 Term time. School holidays on request.

Students are required to bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Bedding is provided for adults.

Abseiling Archery Body Zorbing Canoeing (Lake/River) Cirque Du JCA Climbing Dance Mania Fencing Initiative Exercises Katakanuing Kayaking (Lake/River) Mini Olympics Orienteering Raft Building Rocket Launch Sailing Sensory Trail Stand Up Paddle Boarding Team Challenge Tri Golf Wide Games Windsurfing We also offer the opportunity for students to spend 2-3 days on a course to achieve national accreditations in dinghy sailing, windsurfing or canoeing (stage 1 and upwards). Please enquire for details.

See pages 45 - 54 for more detail on these courses. Please note: JCA guests occupy an exclusive area but share facilities with other families.

Birmingham 1hr 43mls

CROFT FARM Bristol 1hr 49mls Exeter 2hrs 120mls

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

London 2hrs 45mins 122mls Southampton 2hr 20mins 108mls

Sample Itinerary Monday Morning

Morning

Travel to the Centre Tuesday Morning

Morning Kayaking

Wednesday Morning

Morning

Fencing

Climbing

Thursday Morning

Morning Canoeing

Friday Morning

Morning Sailing

Afternoon

Evening

Intro Tour

Archery

Giant Cluedo

Afternoon

Evening

Team Challenge

Sensory Trail

Egg Protector

Afternoon

Evening

Raft Building Extreme

Dance Mania

Afternoon

Evening

Abseiling

Fencing

Disco

Afternoon

Evening

Travel back to School

For more info about each activity see pages 49 - 54

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

One Day Adventures JCA Adventure Quest - great value adventure days… …offering the chance to experience JCA for a single day School, youth and team days from £25 per person + VAT. Give your group a taste of JCA adventure at great prices. Choose from one day or overnight experiences, packed with fun challenges at sites across England! Your group will come away with more than just smiles on their faces as our instructors facilitate skills development such as teamwork, communication and leadership. During the JCA Adventure Quest Day your students will have the opportunity to experience a JCA Adventure trip by mastering the high ropes in a series of challenges that promote teamwork. Students have such an amazing time on JCA Adventure Quest days that they are keen to come back the following year on an extended JCA residential trip.

JCA Adventure Quest days are ideal for… ● Breaking down barriers ● Encouraging trust across friendship groups ● Improving awareness of others ● Prefect training

● Induction and transition days ●C hallenging individuals to try something outside their comfort zone ● Improving self belief and confidence

Bushey One Day

Condover Hall One Day

Located just off the M1 and M25, this site can be accessed from far and wide. You feel miles from anywhere once nestled in this curious wood with the occasional wartime hanger and bunker to add character to the adventure. Our activities are inconspicuous in the trees and keep the group guessing all the way.

We are proud to present Condover Hall, set in the splendid Shropshire countryside and conveniently situated close to the M54, providing quick and easy access to the M6 and M5. At this venue we are able to offer land based activities throughout the week or a special watersports adventure day on Fridays only.

Facilities ● New toilets ● Changing facilities ● Foul weather shelter (it is only the very worst weather that forces us inside) ● Car and coach parking ● Tea and coffee for teachers and assistants

3D Web Amazon Block Crane Climbing Wall Crate Stack Electric Maze Fuel Carry Incoming Tide Sheep Island Hopping Jacobs Ladder Memory Lane Toxic Waste Water Challenge and Shepherd

then spend the maximum time on site giving the group additional team challenges.

Facilities ● Purpose-built High & Low Ropes course ● Indoor Activity Rooms

● Indoor Sports Hall ● Toilet and Changing facilities ● Car and Coach Parking

Archery Block Crane Chasm Cross Crate Stack Grid of Stones Jacobs Ladder Gladiator Wall Kayaking Leap of Faith Raft Building Sensory Trail Spiders Web Tunnelling Toxic Waste Zip Wire And lots more!

● Teachers go free ● They are lots of fun whilst also being developmental ● Local sites reduce travel time, costs and increase time on activity ●O f the opportunity to try out JCA before booking longer residential trips. ● J CA Adventure Quest safety standards, procedures and policies are managed by our team of experts who ensure a safe balance of risk and challenge. ● JCA are Learning Outside the Classroom and Adventuremark badge scheme holders, ensuring your risk is managed effectively and a quality learning experience is guaranteed.

Extend your experience to include an overnight stay, you can

Activity choices are dependent on numbers and availability.

Teachers choose JCA Adventure Quest days because…

Safety first…

Condover Hall Residential

Activity choices are dependent on numbers and availability. Manchester 73 miles

Leeds 112 miles

Liverpool 66 miles

Birmingham 103 miles

Peterborough 78 miles Northampton 53 miles

Bushey Southampton 86 miles

London 20 miles

Condover Hall

Waters ports from ju Fridays st

£35

Birmingham 47 miles

Cardiff 109 miles

Bristol 128 miles

plus VA T

…reaching new heights in adventure

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

Activities at your School… 1 Day Team Building and Activity Programmes

2 - 3 Day Team Building Programmes

Delivered within your school or college grounds, or at a nearby location

Delivered within your school grounds or at a nearby location

A 1 Day programme based on your school grounds or in nearby open space, we bring our team building leadership and development challenges and activities to you. Facilitated by an experienced team of Class Adventure Leaders, our Team Spirit challenges and activities are tailored to your students’ age group to ensure progression and a fun problem solving day. Whether delivered as a team building day, an introduction to leadership, a year group bonding session, or for prefect training, this programme is extremely popular for all student age groups. Learning outcomes derived from completion of the activities will include – improved communication, teamwork, leadership and problem solving skills, and the programme builds trust and consideration for others. Designed to be used as a medium to stretch minds and develop character, Team Spirit will bring out the best in all participants. Students are encouraged to review their performance and evaluate results as a peer group so they learn from their experiences. There are no associated transport costs for your school or your students. Logistics are straightforward - there is no need for your students to leave the school grounds, and the programme is delivered in line with your school timetable.

An extension of our 1 Day itinerary, Team Spirit Plus includes an overnight camp to aid development and teach self sufficiency skills. Students will experience life under canvas within the safe environment of your school grounds. This programme can be used as a progression onto our longer residential programmes. Team Spirit Plus incorporates all of the team building, leadership and developmental elements of our 1 Day option but is also an exciting, fun and rewarding introduction to camp craft. Students will learn to take responsibility for their own meals, camping area, tent, group and fellow team members. We encourage maximum participation and the life skills and benefits gained from this experience are numerous. As well as the developmental challenges and activities, Class Adventure provides all of the necessary camping and cooking equipment required. As the programme is delivered on your school grounds, there are no associated transport costs.

Group size:

Up to 200

Group size:

Up to 120

Age:

6 - 18+

Age:

6 - 18+

Options:

Junior or Senior itinerary

Options:

Junior or Senior itinerary

Team Spirit and Team Spirit Plus are provided in conjunction with Class Adventure, a sister company of JCA.

Camping at your School…

call: 0844 463 6581 email: enquiries@classadventure.co.uk web: www.classadventure.co.uk

Team Spirit and Team Spirit Plus are provided in conjunction with Class Adventure, a sister company of JCA.

email: enquiries@classadventure.co.uk web: www.classadventure.co.uk

Our coursesâ&#x20AC;Ś

Action & Adventure course Our land-based Action & Adventure course provides groups with the opportunity to experience new adventures and learn new skills through a wide range of exciting and challenging activities from climbing and abseiling to archery and fencing. This course is available at all of our centres and has been designed to promote teamwork and leadership skills, encourage participation and allow pupils to understand responsible risk management. We encourage each individual to set their own goals for every challenge, allowing everyone to progress at a pace that suits them. Each day your group can participate in up to five activity sessions, and with over 60 to choose from, each session provides the opportunity to learn and develop a wide variety of skills. Action & Adventure Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Morning Travel to the Centre Archery Tri Golf Abseiling Survival Sensory Trail Trapeze Team Challenge / Presentation

Afternoon Afternoon Intro Tour Climbing Initiative Exercises Code Breaker Orienteering Body Zorbing Fencing JCA Instructor Award Travel back to School

Evening Giant Cluedo Busted Quiz Talent Show Disco

Activity & Education course Our Activity & Education course allows groups to participate in the land-based activities and also take the opportunity to visit some of the wonderful local attractions including historical castles, educational museums and local points of interest. Let us tailor make a course to your needs. Wherever possible we will help to advise on suitable excursions in the area. If you would like to include off-site excursions we will offer a reduced rate for your course (excluding transport costs and excursion prices). Please specify your requirements at the time of booking. Activity & Education Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Morning Travel to the Centre

Afternoon Afternoon Intro Tour Archery Off-site excursion Fencing Climbing Initiative Exercises Abseiling Off-site excursion Team Challenge / Presentation Travel back to School

Evening Giant Cluedo Nocturnal Safari League Toppers Disco

Please note: Transport costs and appropriate entry to attractions not included.

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

Survival & Survival Extreme course Survival & Survival Extreme takes your group one step closer to nature as they learn how to live self sufficiently during a 24-hour overnight expedition. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn several aspects of survival such as fire lighting, shelter building and rescue techniques. At the end of the course you will have a greater understanding of nature and its resources. Using your bushcraft skills will ensure your outdoor overnight experience is challenging and informative. Survival Extreme adds the option of eating and sleeping in your overnight bivi. Survival & Survival Extreme Morning Morning Monday Travel to the Centre Tuesday Pioneering Ramble Wednesday Sensory Trail Wide Games Thursday Rescue Orienteering Friday Team Challenge / Presentation

Afternoon Intro Tour

Afternoon Archery Climbing Tri Golf Changing Woodland Buggy Building Abseiling Travel back to School

Evening Camp Fire Nocturnal Safari Overnight Bivi Disco

Eco Challenge Our Eco challenge course is a fun, dynamic, themed option for young people, which highlights important issues and encourages groups to understand and care for the environment. This course is available at most of our centres and provides the ideal opportunity to reinforce environmental studies within the National Curriculum, as well as offering loads more JCA activities. Groups participating in this course will have a real opportunity to develop an awareness of the natural wild environment and learn more about their responsibility to conservation. This course includes activities and games to help students appreciate Biospheres, Natural Resourcing, Energy Efficiency, Recycling, Solar Energy as well as any of our land-based activities. Eco Challenge Course Morning Morning Travel to the Centre Monday Buggy Building Tri Golf Tuesday Pioneering Climbing Wednesday Mini Beast Hunt Changing Woodland Thursday Team Challenge / Presentation Friday

Afternoon Afternoon Intro Tour Archery Escaping Energy Ramble Sensory Trail Initiative Exercises Abseiling Orienteering Travel back to School

Evening Nocturnal Safari Egg Protector Survival Disco

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

Camping and Expeditions…

Our courses… Water sports course Our water sports course takes advantage of our fantastic coastal and lakeside locations where groups can enjoy such activities as Canoeing, Windsurfing and Boogie Boarding plus a full range of land-based activities. This course challenges students to learn new techniques and understand water safety whilst increasing their confidence through individual and team tasks. Groups can choose between two and four half day water sports sessions (centre dependent and supplements may apply). Water sports Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Morning Morning Travel to the Centre Boogie Boarding Fencing Climbing Canoeing Team Challenge / Presentation

Afternoon Afternoon Intro Tour Archery Code Breaker Water Walkerz Tri Golf Mini Olympics Abseiling Orienteering Travel back to School

Evening Giant Cluedo Egg Protector Dance Mania Disco

Boogie Boarding is only available at Bude.

Water sports Plus course This adventure water sports course offers you the opportunity to spend an entire midweek on the water, participating in a superb range of high adrenaline water sports activities including Sailing, Katakanuing and Raft Building. Supplement from £60pp + VAT will apply for all water sports + courses. Water sports Plus Morning Morning Monday Travel to the Centre Tuesday Kayaking Wednesday Canoeing Thursday Sailing Friday Raft Building Extreme

Afternoon Afternoon Intro Tour Stand Up Paddle Boarding Raft Building Windsurfing KataKanuing Travel back to School

Evening Giant Cluedo Busted Quiz Talent Show Disco

Water sports plus is only available at Croft Farm.

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

Our Sister company Class Adventure can run everything for you from a Team Spirit Day on your school grounds (see page 43-44), a Base Camp programme in South Wales (see page 29-32) right through to a summit trek on Mount Snowdon or a River Expedition on the River Wye. They are also able to run programmes incorporating trekking and bushcraft at Condover Hall and similar programmes within the Peak District, Ashdown Forest and various UK wide locations. Class Adventure has the knowledge, experience, ability and resources to make outdoor education both developmental and exciting. We are committed to the delivery of high quality, experiential, outdoor adventure education programmes for student groups from Year 3 to Year 13 and above.

The Lake District Snowdonia Condover Hall Black Mountains

Multi Activity Adventure Programmes

Multi Activity Base Camp

A taste of real self and team reliance. 2-Day to 5-Day residential and camping based Adventure Education programmes at stunning rural locations nationwide, with specific multi activity options.

Our Base Camp is located within the stunning surroundings and security of the private 20,000 acre Glanusk Estate and all activities are carried out within the estate boundaries.

Team Spirit

Trekking Expeditions

A 1 Day programme based on your school or college grounds, or at a nearby location, we bring our team building, leadership and development challenges and activities to you.

Your students will operate in teams, take on responsibilty and experience life in a mountain environment. Our trekking expeditions are designed to be exciting, rewarding and inspiring.

Team Spirit Plus

Adventure Activity Days

Delivered within your school or college grounds, or at a nearby location. An extension of our 1 Day itinerary, includes an overnight camp to aid development and teach self sufficiency skills.

Activity Days are designed to challenge students, for them to learn exciting new skills and have a memorable day out with their peer group.

River Expeditions

Adventure Residentials

Our River Expedition programmes encourages students to take responsibility for planning and managing their own canoe based expedition along one of the classic waterways of the UK.

Class Adventure works with a network of partners at a variety of Nationwide locations to provide our residential or camping based adventure programmes.

The Peak District Staffordshire Moorlands River Wye

Ashdown Forest

Ashdown Forest Black Mountains Condover Hall River Wye Snowdonia Staffordshire Moorlands The Lake District The Peak District ✆ 0844 463 6581 | enquiries@classadventure.co.uk | www.classadventure.co.uk

Choice of all JCA activities… Please visit the centre pages to see what activities take place at which centres.

Abseiling Coached by an instructor from the top of our purpose-built towers, pupils learn to control their descent as they travel to the ground. This activity develops pupils’ trust and confidence.

Archery The rudiments of this very popular activity are quickly learned using junior bows and 1.3m targets. This activity develops selfdiscipline, concentration and co-ordination skills.

Badge Making & Sand Art Time to get all creative and turn your masterpiece into your very own badge, or create yourself a special souvenir from sand.

Beach Games/Walk Kabadi, beach volleyball and sand-castle competitions can be played on the gorgeous beaches surrounding our centres. Creating competitive team spirit through energetic fun!

Body Zorbing Body Zorbing can be a team or individual based activity, participants take part in Sumo, Football and other tumbling activities. Each participant wears their own Body Zorb and can tumble and bump into each other free from feeling any impact.

Boogie Boarding This popular water sport is easy to learn and quickly produces a great sense of achievement and much enjoyment. Boogie Boarding involves lying on a lightweight body board and riding the waves into the shore.

Buggy Building Pioneering team building exercise. Teams build a moving buggy using poles and barrels to withstand a series of gruelling tests.

Buzz A challenging activity designed to test the team’s abilities to move through twists and turns without setting off the buzzer.

Canoeing Paddles up, as you put on your spray decks and take in the

rivers and waterways of the beautiful British countryside. Full instruction and safety gear will be supplied.

Changing Woodland - ECO Students investigate plants and trees to identify and measure flora, create a collage and consider how they may adapt to changing situations.

Cheerleading Pom pom party time! Come along and learn a choreographed cheerleading routine performing your moves as a group to a high energy tune.

Cirque Du JCA Circus tuition allows creativity to flourish and co-ordination and concentration to develop through the art of devil sticks, plate spinning, bubble blowing and more.

Climbing Our purpose built towers help to develop trust and self-confidence within students as they aspire to conquer the peaks painted at various stages of the climb. A fully rigged safety system is in place.

Coastal Walk At our coastal centres groups can enjoy a walk along some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the UK. Escorted by JCA instructors, students play games as they discover many historic and natural wonders.

Condover Crusade A unique and exciting experience for the students to work their way round a series of challenges throughout the estate including our Mirror Maze, Buzz Room, Initiative Exercises and so much more.

Dance Mania This activity introduces the concept of fitness and healthy living in a fun context and you learn the JCA dance ready for the Disco!

Escaping Energy - ECO Small groups will be given a model of a house that leaks energy; they will then race to stop the energy escaping by following the clues placed around the centre.

call: 01273 647 230 email: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk web: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

Fencing The fascinating art of foil fencing requires concentration and discipline as well as agility. Full safety equipment of face mask, padded jacket, gauntlet and protective tipped foils are provided.

Grid of Stones Players learn by trial, error and memory which path through the stones is correct. A correct stone lights green, and an incorrect stone it lights red. ALL other lights go out if a player steps on the wrong stone.

High Ropes Our high ropes activities offers a fantastic introduction to climbing. There are nine elements to the High Ropes activities including:

- Crate Stack Students work together in teams to get their group as high as possible adding crates to the stack without it collapsing. Fully supervised by our Instructors and a belay rope to ensure that when the crate does tumble, students can be safely lowered to the ground to rejoin their teams.

- Gladiator Challenge A vertical assault course where participants race against each other as individuals or in teams of two. Climbing various obstacles including a cargo net, peg poles and tyres.

- High All Aboard In groups participants climb a telegraph pole to the small platform at the top. They then hold hands and lean out as far as they can. This will test the trust within the group and in the ropes.

- High See Saw In groups participants climb up a telegraph pole to the giant see saw at the top. They must try and level it out. This will test the trust within the group and in the ropes.

- Jacob’s Ladder A series of horizontally suspended logs with progressively wider gaps between them. The objective is for the team to ascend the giant ladder using only each other and the logs for support.

The activity promotes communication, discussion, leadership and decision making.

- Leap of Faith Participants climb up a telegraph pole to the small platform at the top, the instructor and group count down for when the participant needs to jump to catch the trapeze bar.

- Multi Vines Participants have the opportunity to climb as high as they wish, climbing through three different stages including balance beam, high wire and multi vines.

- Postman’s Walk Participants climb up the ladder onto the first level of the elements, they must then cross the balance beam to reach the other side there they decide whether to go up or down, if they chose to go up they climb to the next level which is the Postman’s walk.

- Trapeze This is an individual challenge where each participant can succeed within their own parameters and climb a 30ft pole. From the top platform they then jump out to reach the trapeze which hangs in front of them.

Initiative Exercises Various testing scenarios are set up around our centres to encourage lateral thinking and problem solving skills. Under the guidance of an instructor, pupils work as a team and use their own initiative to overcome challenges.

- Amazon Working as a team the group must retrieve the ‘Toxic Container’ from the island without falling into the Toxic pool. Time is limited, as the bottle may fall off the island at any time.

- Bishops Finger Teams must work out how to remove tyres from the Bishops Finger, using only themselves. The aim of this exercise is to develop trust, self confidence, physical exercise and group dynamics through teamwork.

- Block Crane Blindfolded the teams must communicate with the un-blindfolded to

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Choice of activities continued… lift then place the coloured blocks onto their corresponding stump using only the equipment provided. This is an activity based around communication and trust.

- Bridge Cross Teams must cross the bottomless pit using only the equipment provided. The aim of this problem solving activity is to develop trust, self confidence, physical exercise and group dynamics.

- Code Breaker Participants are faced with the challenge of deciphering symbols and letters, the symbols represent letters of the alphabet. The challenge is to unlock 30 securely locked boxes, within each box is a key that will unlock one of the boxes.

- Electric Maze / Spiders Web A grid of electrified squares and wires is preventing you from reaching the other side, but which squares are live? You must take it in turns to cross the maze one person at a time being careful not to touch the wires.

- Fuel Carry The team must transport the bowl of water around the obstacle course without spilling any of it and carefully lower it into the floor at the finish.

- Incoming Tide Get members of the team off the ground by building a pyramid structure. Up to 3 members of the team can stay on the ground and act as safety officers.

- Search & Rescue Working as a team, you must locate certain equipment you’ll need to set up a tyrolean (rope crossing) over the stream to obtain codes or rescue a person.

- Towers of Hanoi A challenging and fun problem solving exercise, ground based, designed to encourage team building and communication.

- Toxic Waste You must retrieve the container using the equipment provided,

but without entering the contaminated zone.

Mini Olympics

Quantum of Spies

- Whistle Test

Groups can experience the thrill of becoming an Olympian!

A fun, problem solving challenge, designed to improve team building and communication.

These sessions focus on team work and encourage groups to explore cultural identities through various athletic events.

It’s Cold Outside - ECO

Mini-beast Hunt - ECO

Enhance observation skills and learn scientific techniques. This activity includes survival, overnight camp, finger printing, plaster casts of tracks and threads, signalling using Morse code and semi fore, coding, comms, reconnaissance, camouflage, info gathering and fire building.

Working in groups, students build a shelter in which they can take refuge for the night. The objectives of this exercise are to consider shelter requirements as well as which resources are readily available.

KataKanuing This activity will give students all the excitement that sailing a catamaran has to offer. Our custom built Katakanus present a new and exciting sailing experience as students adventure down the river at Croft Farm.

Kayaking (Lake) The lake at Croft Farm provides an ideal environment for an introduction to kayaking. Groups learn how to paddle and have some great fun on the water. Shore instruction includes canoe entry, capsize drill and paddling skills.

Kayaking (River) With our fully qualified instructors your group can enjoy an adventurous yet safe journey along the River Avon. This is available at our Croft Farm Centre.

Laser Conquest Taking place in the woods, using a state of the art advanced ‘phaser only’ laser tag system which is fun, intuitive and spontaneous, you will participate in a selection of up to 13 different fast action team or individual games.

Laser Maze Your Mission if you choose to accept it is to negotiate your way through the Laser beams without setting off the alarms to reach the Control box and disarm it before ‘Detonation’.

Low Ropes Course Less than a metre off the ground, this exercise lowers the degree of physical difficulty but promotes the role of teamwork and communication.

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Explore the undergrowth using magni jars and pooters (scientific equipment used to catch bugs). Then identify mini-beasts using an ID chart before creating natural habitats for further study.

Nature Trail A chance for your group to relax as they wander through tranquil areas of countryside taking in the abundance of flora and fauna.

Netball Weekends JCA are pleased to announce their Weekend Residential Netball Tournaments at Condover Hall. In conjunction with H.C Tournaments we enable teachers to focus on coaching teams.

Open Canoeing Our Open Canoes offer an accessible and fun introduction to life on the water. Open canoes are the more traditional form of canoe.

Orienteering

Raft Building Working as a team, under the guidance of an instructor, students learn how to build a raft from ropes, wood and empty oil-drums. The raft will then be used to transport students across the water without them getting wet, sort of!

Recycling for Real - ECO Students will learn about the recycling possibilities of household waste as they take part in the rubbish race. Groups will be introduced to the process of paper recycling and given the chance to make their own paper.

Rocket Launch Teams compete in rubbish based challenges to win scrap to use in the production of their very own water rockets.

Sailing

Learning to use a map and compass to get from one marked point to another is a rewarding activity which requires concentration, communication and co-operation of team members.

Catch the wind and glide through the water in our excellent Topaz dinghies, perfect for beginners. This session will introduce students to this exciting and fast growing sport.

Overnight Bivi

Sensory Trail

Students will receive an introduction to constructing and making an overnight bivouac and learn about teamwork. Working together to erect shelters in which they will spend the night and gather dead wood for the campfire.

Blind-folded, students follow a rope course through trees which leads them over and around obstacles. By working together pupils take turns at leading as communication skills are developed and trust is built throughout the group.

Pioneering

Sit On Top Kayaking

Teams need to develop their ideas as they explore assembling, joining and reinforcing techniques to make an invincible structure that will withstand the most gruelling of tests!

A fun, safe and easy form of kayaking for everyone. In this session students will be taught different paddling techniques and then use their skills to play exciting games.

Pool Snorkelling and Pool Aquajets

Solar Car - ECO

Fins, snorkel and mask at the ready. Learn how to get around below the surface by snorkelling in the heated pool as well as playing underwater games and races with the help of our amazing propelled aquajets.

By learning about solar energy and using the power of the sun, (or a desk lamp on dark days) students are supplied with solar kits and recycled materials to create a moving vehicle.

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Choice of activities continued… Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Tunnelling

SUP (Stand up Paddle Boarding) river trips - an amazing new sport that I am sure will be enjoyed by all participants.

An indoor “Tunnel System” that will allow participants to explore, darkness, challenge their inner strength, search for clues, codes and work as a team.

Survival Given a disaster scenario, pupils need to quickly establish priorities, work as a team and make some important decisions. They then must put theory into practice and work on survival skills such as Shelter Building, Search and Rescue and First Aid.

Survival Extreme

Vortex THE VORTEX is a single player ticket grabbing game that takes place in a free standing steel powder-coated booth. The player tries to catch as many VORTEX tickets as possible and place them in The Black Hole before a timer runs out.’

Campfire

Cinema Night

A selection of pool based games and races aimed at all participants regardless of their ability within the water, including non-swimmers.

Town Walk

A Quiz where the winner is decided by the players and not by the amount of questions answered correctly. The group are split into teams and they are trying not to get busted by the other teams and voted off.

Wet & Wacky

Trash Band - ECO

Using a selection of our activities, this event is often enjoyed as the last session of a schools course in order for the instructional groups to use skills learned during the week in competition with other teams.

Busted

Walk on water whilst inside our giant inflatable balls, can you get from one side of the pool to the other without falling over?

Water Walkerz

Team Challenge

With a variety of evening activities to choose from your students will be kept entertained ‘till bedtime!

Tailored to your groups requirements this session can include a 24hr overnight self-sufficient expedition and focus on different survival aspects such as fire lighting, shelter building and rescue techniques. Ever thought modern music was rubbish? Well now it quite literally is! Students create musical instruments and outfits from waste.

Wide Games Teams are challenged to take the oppositions territory by use of imagination and initiative.

Windsurfing Beginners kit and qualified instruction will ensure groups get to grips with this most challenging water sport. The sense of achievement gained from control on the water is second to none.

Watch a classic movie on our large screen. Popcorn and drinks available. Available at Mill Rythe only.

Disco

Karaoke Who has the JCA Factor? Sing your hearts out to the latest and classic songs on offer. Are you the next pop superstar or new girl or boy band?

League Toppers Groups must get from one point to another to complete different challenging tasks and puzzles. Teams must work together to gain as many points as possible to be top of the league tables.

Nocturnal Safari - ECO Nocturnal mini-beasts need to be studied under the cover of darkness to find out what they do and why they do it. Other night time activities include: astrology and communicating by Morse code.

Showtime

Egg Protector

Guided tours into the heart of local towns and villages are arranged for groups to explore and discover the local culture and historical attractions.

World of Sports

Tri Golf

Introduces the participants to varied and challenging team sports from around the world.

Zip Wire

Giant Cluedo

Participants discover new limits and levels of confidence, facing their fears to jump off the platform and zoom down the Zip wire.

The instructors will perform a story to the groups dressed as their favourite characters. Working in small teams participants complete

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different mental, physical and team tasks to gain clues to work out who committed the crime.

Normally done on the last night this brings all the schools together Run Around Quiz for a fun and energetic end to their trip. With all the latest songs and Teams compete against each other to answer as many questions and plenty that everyone will know the dances to, this is a great place for complete different tasks in this active quiz. kids to socialise. Are you an egg’spert? This highly amusing activity is a chance for groups to invent their own egg protection device to withstand the several gruelling tests. Who’s egg will become scrambled?

Participants learn the basics of golf and play against each other in a competition round at the end of the session using their new skills.

Evening Entertainment Sessions…

The Entertainments Team will put on a cabaret show for the students to sit back and enjoy. Available at Mill Rythe only.

Silent Disco Disco’s have never been so much fun! It is hilarious to watch and even more fun to participate! With wireless headsets and a choice of two channels so you only listen to the music you want to hear. Available at Condover Hall only.

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Recruiting, Supervising and Training As a recognised Investor in People, we understand that the training and development of staff is the key Sample Itinerary to any successful company. Recruitment Three Steps to recruiting JCA staff… 1. Many of our centre staff have worked for JCA in previous seasons and choose to return year after year. We also place advertisements in specialist publications to attract new recruits. 2. Prior to recruitment, all staff are required to complete a detailed JCA application form. Individuals are then selected for interview and are assessed on their enthusiasm, friendliness and suitability to work with students. 3. T wo mandatory references are taken for each potential employee, plus an enhanced disclosure to the Criminal Records Bureau (or equivalent government agency).

Instruction and Supervision ● Our instructor to student ratio is a maximum of 1 to 12 for land-based activities, 1 to 8 for surf activities and 1 to 8 for all other water sports. These ratios comply with the strict standards of the appropriate governing bodies. ●W e lead the way in the multi-activity industry by training our instructors in all of our activities (with the exception of water sports where we employ specialist instructors). ●W e aim for each individual to be qualified in every activity and offer the unique policy of one dedicated multi-trained instructor per group for the duration of your stay. ●H aving a multi-skilled instructor helps us to understand the strengths, limitations and personalities of each student which, in turn, helps students to reach their full potential through trust and support. ● A full list of instructors’ names and qualifications are held on-site and is available to groups upon request.

Professional Training ● Successful applicants are offered provisional contracts of employment which are subject to satisfactory completion of our intensive training course. ● The training course prepares them for their future role and involves coaches from national governing bodies as well as extensive in-house training by managers and/or senior instructors. ● Successful staff must then complete a probationary period of work, during which time they are supervised and assessed by senior JCA instructors. ● Instructors are provided with our comprehensive company training manual which includes: Activity Sessions Standards and Procedures - Strict Safety Standards and Guidelines for the conduct of all activities. Other subjects include health & safety at work, student protection, group management and other essential skills.

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What’s included?

How to Book…

Safety is our top priority…

● Full board accommodation

Making a booking with JCA couldn’t be simpler and our team are here to help and give you advice every step of the way. 1. Call Us

Health and Safety

● Full activity programme ● Full holiday insurance ● 1:8 free places for accompanying adults ● Activity group size maximum 1:12 ●O ne dedicated, multi-trained instructor per

activity group for the duration of your course where applicable ● Use of all equipment ● Evening entertainment programme ● Achievement certificates ● Free preview visit for the Party Leader including single overnight accommodation for up to 2 people if appropriate ● Party Leader concessions - 25% discount on student price for the partner and up to 2 of the Party Leaders’ students ● Twins receive 25% discount each on the same trip (minimum party size of 30 full paying) ●T ransport to off-site activity locations (where applicable) ●F inancial security - we are fully bonded members of FTO, which guarantees complete financial protection of all monies paid to Travel Class Ltd. ● Easy payment plan ● Price Promise ● A dditional free places for carers on a 1:4 free place ratio - if members of your group have specific requirements, please contact our Schools Advisors to discuss your individual or group needs (evidence required)

Call our friendly, knowledgeable JCA Schools advisors to discuss your requirements. We will help to create a package that suits your groups’ needs. 2. Make A Booking

Choose your Centre, type of course, dates, duration and the number in your party. We will provisionally book this in for you and hold your booking for a maximum of 28 days. We will ask for a first deposit but please remember a provisional booking does not form any part of a contract until payment is received. Payments are normally based on the following: Deposit Mon to Wed Wed to Fri Mon to Fri

First £25 £25 £40

Interim £35 £35 £60

Balance 10 weeks before travel 10 weeks before travel 10 weeks before travel

An Interim invoice will be sent upon receipt of your First Deposit with payment due 8 weeks after the date of issue. In the event of a cancellation, the First Deposit and Interim payment can be transferred to another student, but if there is no replacement then the First deposits and Interim payments are non-refundable. The Final Invoice will be sent fourteen weeks prior to departure and should be paid no later than ten weeks prior to departure. Please see our full terms and conditions for more detailed information. Bookings made within 15 weeks of the departure date; The timescale within which payment must be received will be discussed at the time the provisional booking is made and will depend on how close to your departure date the booking is confirmed. If the payment required to confirm the booking is not received by the agreed deadline then the provisional booking will be cancelled.

Here To Help The JCA School Service Team are on hand throughout your preparations and will be happy to assist with any queries from dietary requirements to booking your excursions. We use reputable and established companies who are inspected and audited by a member of our staff. We can provide additional information to your Local Authority, parents, governors and students. We are approved by many LAs from all over the country. If required, we can even complete the LA form for you!

Party Leader Information Pack Our Party Leader Information Pack has been compiled with the assistance of teachers with ease of use in mind. Our comprehensive Safety Management System and Risk Assessments should provide all the information and reassurance that is required. We’ll help you tailor your course to suit your needs, so you get to choose which activities you would prefer to do.

● All of our centres comply with Health & Safety requirements and we hold copies of their Public Liability Insurances. ●O ur Safety Management System has been externally inspected and verified and each member of staff is trained to the

standards depicted. ●W e have a formalised Emergency Procedures Plan, of which all staff have received training, and in the unlikely event of a serious emergency we have the support of the TUI Crisis Management Team. ● Our instructors carry a First-Aid Kit on all activity sessions and hold the Health & Safety Executive Appointed Person Award. In addition to this, a senior member of staff at each centre holds the First Aid at Work qualification. ● Daily safety and equipment checks are conducted and recorded at all of our centres. Any equipment showing signs of wear is immediately taken out of commission and replaced. ● We have carried out thorough Risk Assessments for all activities, and generic documents are available to download via our website. ● Any accidents or near misses are recorded and analysed and corrective action is taken to ensure that they are avoided in the future.

Security ●T he accommodation styles might vary but the emphasis on security does not. Our operating systems at each centre ensure that we

meet the highest standards of security. Some of these measures include: Fire Drill

This is held on your first day, you will be notified of time and assembly point.

Fire Safety

All of our centres comply with UK standards.

Security

A member of JCA staff is on call 24 hours a day. In the evenings Senior Staff are on duty until 11pm. In addition to this at selected sites Porters patrol the grounds throughout the night from 11pm to 7am

Let The Adventure Begin!

JCA Staff

All staff wear a JCA uniform and a name badge with photograph.

When you arrive at centre you will be welcomed by the Centre Manager and Senior Instructor who are there to ensure that you have the most enjoyable stay. They will go through health and safety and site information to ensure your group are aware of site rules. Each activity group (maximum of 12 per group) will have their own dedicated instructor for the duration of their stay. This enables the students to build a great rapport with their instructor giving them the confidence to reach their full potential.

Visitors

All visitors are required to sign the visitor book upon arrival and wear a visitor badge.

● In addition to these, the majority of our centres have clearly defined perimeters with security barriers and some operate

CCTV security. ●W e will be happy to provide full details of your chosen centre.

Governing Bodies and Accreditation We acknowledge the roles of a range of regulatory and advisory bodies and we strive to exceed the standards defined by BAPA, AALS, HSE, DFES and a range of sporting National Governing Bodies.

Price Promise We will not be beaten on price when comparing a like for like stay!

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Frequently asked questions… Why is a Residential Course so important to our school? In addition to covering several key aspects of the National Curriculum, a visit to a JCA centre provides your group with a brand new learning environment to build confidence and develop independence. Your group will experience challenging and exciting adventures in a safe and secure setting that will encourage team building and most of all, FUN! This is widely recognised and supported by all the leading political parties and is demonstrated through recent investment. “School trips are an integral part of school life… Teachers and pupils gain immensely from such trips, not only do they have a high educational content, but they allow teachers and pupils to get to know each other better in a different environment from the classroom”. National Union of Teachers.

How do you compare to your competitors? JCA is one of a select few UK Schools Activity Companies to provide you with one dedicated instructor per activity group for the duration of your stay. This enables the instructors to understand the strengths, limitations and personalities of each individual and helps them reach their full potential through this trust and rapport. We are confident that our prices are the most competitive, our packages are inclusive of full holiday insurance and we always offer 1:8 free places for accompanying adults. We won’t be beaten on price! (With the exception of any special offers).

We have always travelled with another company and would like to change but I am not sure I can cope with all the paperwork? We make it easy! We can send you our Safety Management Policy and risk assessments and will even complete your EV form for you. It is likely that we are already approved by your Local Authority as we have been working with schools from their area for years. Our staff have attended the Education Visits coordinator course, so they understand what is required when

you are booking a trip. We encourage Party Leaders who are not familiar with the JCA experience to join us on our preview visit events to meet the team and other teachers. These events provide you with the ideal opportunity to view the centre and surroundings and ask our staff any questions.

Our school is on a tight budget, how can you help? All of our prices are extremely competitive and our packages have been designed to suit everyone’s needs. If your school is on a tight budget you can take advantage of our off-peak dates and tailored durations, including part weeks and weekends.

We are unable to book anything yet as we don’t know our exact group size? We make it easy; you can secure your preferred centre and dates with a non-refundable Holding Deposit of only £20 per person (+VAT). Holding Deposits will be taken to represent your maximum group size. Should your group size decrease after receipt of your holding deposit, the excess payment received will be credited against the final balance invoice.

Are your centres and activities accredited? All of our centres and activities operate to the highest safety standards and we continually monitor, assess and develop our procedures to ensure that those standards are consistently maintained. We conform to several National Governing Bodies’ Codes of Practice and always strive to exceed their standards. For more information on our accreditations, please refer to page 5 and page 58.

What specialist equipment do you provide? Helmets and buoyancy aids are supplied and must be worn as directed by our staff. Wetsuits are also provided where applicable. Specialist equipment for all our activities is supplied free of charge in our prices.

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Is our group insured or do we need to organise separate insurance? Fully comprehensive insurance is always included free of charge in our prices. It covers each student and adult from the moment your booking is confirmed until you return back to school after your trip, including travel and all our activities. We will provide you with a detailed policy document for your reference.

What happens in the evenings? Our team of instructors will ensure that every evening is packed with fun activities to make every day memorable, and send the students to bed with that wonderfully content feeling of tiredness and happiness combined! A duty instructor will then be on call throughout the night.

Do you cater for students with specific needs?

We would like to visit local attractions during our stay, is this possible?

Absolutely! We are dedicated to providing every young person with the opportunity to enjoy the JCA experience. Many special needs students and groups travel with us every year, as most of our activities can be adapted to suit the needs of the individual student. We will be happy to discuss your specific requirements at the time of booking.

Yes! Our Activity and Education course offers groups the opportunity to visit some of the wonderful local attractions. We will be happy to organise a full or part programme for your group. We will also gladly help to recommend excursions from any of our centres for you if require, however, as we are not part of TOMS, we cannot arrange your transport.

How will our school be split into individual activity groups?

What happens if it rains?

We have a unique policy of one dedicated multi-trained instructor per activity group for the duration of your stay. The maximum number of students per activity group is 12 - you will decide how the group is split.

Most activities can continue in wet weather and extra time will be allocated for everyone to dry off properly. If the weather is extreme and activities cannot take place, the Centre Manager will implement the centres’ Wet Weather Plan.

Do we keep our instructors all week?

Can your staff administer first aid and medication?

Your instructors will stay with your groups throughout your course, although there may be some cases where you will have another instructor for a specialist activity session such as water sports.

All of our instructors are First-Aid trained, however it is the responsibility of the accompanying adults to administer any medication that is required or prescribed.

How many free places do we get and how many adults can we bring?

What happens in an emergency?

For every 8 students, you are entitled to 1 free adult place. We do not insist that you take up this allocation, however you will need to take an adequate number of adults to supervise your group on a ‘loco parentis’ basis. You are welcome to bring additional adults at a supplementary charge.

All of our staff are trained to deal with issues in a fast and efficient manner. A member of our on-site staff will be on duty 24 hours at day throughout your stay. There is a mobile phone available at each centre in the unlikely event of an emergency.

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A - Booking Confirmation 1. All bookings are made with Travel Class Ltd. (the company) the registered office of which is Tui Travel House, Crawley Business Quarter, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QL. 2. Travel Class Ltd is a member of ABTA with membership number V7530. Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the Guide to ABTA’s Scheme of Financial Protection. These booking conditions and this brochure comply with their code of conduct for tour operators. 3. In order to ensure that the monies you pay are protected we will issue a booking confirmation showing the details of the services that you have booked including the dates, centre, numbers travelling, price and the amount of money to be paid and already received. You should check these details carefully and contact us immediately if you have any queries. 4. A contract will only exist when the company has received and acknowledged in writing by means of confirmation of booking, with the appropriate deposit payment. A signed Booking Form should also be included. 5. The Booking Form must be signed by a person who is authorised by all members of the party (or by their parent/guardian if they are under 18) to act on their behalf. The person who signs the booking form must ensure that all members of the party are aware of these booking conditions and agree to be bound by them. 6. No additions, alterations, amendments, promises or deletions may be made regarding these booking conditions, except by a director of the company in writing and signed by a director.

Netball Weekends The following booking conditions apply for external bookings for Netball weekends. Where the booking is made more than 84 days (12 weeks) before the start of the event, a holding deposit of £25pp (plus VAT) is due based on the expected number of attendees. An invoice for the final balance will be raised 84 days (12 weeks) before the start of the event and will be due for payment 70 days (10 weeks) before the start of the event. Where the booking is made less than 84 days (12 weeks) before the start of the event, a final balance invoice will be raised for the full amount and payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) before the start of the event.

Deposit

First

Interim

Balance

Mon to Wed

£25

£35

10 weeks before travel

Wed to Fri

£25

£35

10 weeks before travel

D - Alteration to a Confirmed Booking by the Party Leader

Mon to Fri

£40

£60

10 weeks before travel

1. A Provisional booking will be held for 28 days, unless agreed otherwise by the Head of Sales. 2. Payments will be requested in instalments and the final balance will be due 10 weeks prior to your departure. The number of instalments will depend on how close to your departure date your booking is confirmed. The minimum will be 1 and the maximum will be 3. Payments are normally based on the following:

3. The company reserves the right to cancel any booking, and apply cancellation charges, if payments are not received as requested. 4. For reservations with a low cost per person, then the payment schedule shall be reduced to 1 or 2 payments dependant on the value of the booking. A 2.5% credit card fee will be applied to the total value of an invoice if payment is made by credit card. For all bookings; 1. A First Deposit will be due based on your group size. In the event of a cancellation once payment has been received, the deposit can be transferred to another student, but if there is no replacement then the First deposits are non-refundable. 2. An Interim invoice will be sent upon receipt of your First Deposit with payment due 8 weeks after the date of issue. In the event of a cancellation, the First Deposit and Interim payment can be transferred to another student, but if there is no replacement then the First deposits and Interim payments are non-refundable. 3. The Final Invoice will be sent fourteen weeks before departure. The Final Balance payment must be received no later than ten weeks before departure. 4. Supplementary Invoices will be raised for any agreed increases in party size at any stage after the issue of the First Deposit Invoice. These must be settled in accordance with the due date on the Invoice. Bookings made within 15 weeks of the departure date; 1. The timescale within which payment must be received will be

Majeure” or industrial action.

F - Cancellation or Changes made by the Party Leader Notice of cancellation or changes must be made in writing by email to bookingchanges@jca-adventure.co.uk. If you cancel by telephone the company must receive a confirmation in writing from the party leader who signed the booking form within 48 hours. Cancellation charges will be made on the following basis: When notification received in writing

Cancellation charge per paying person

Upon receipt of the First Deposit payment

All monies paid for the individual

After due date of the Interim Deposit invoice

All monies due for the individual

69 - 29 days prior to departure

60% of total trip cost for the individual

C - Pricing Policy 1. The price of your course is subject to surcharges on governmental action. Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the course price which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged. 2. If this means paying more than 20% on the course price, you will be entitled to cancel your course with a full refund of all money paid, except for any premium paid to us for course insurance and amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel because of this you must do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on the invoice. 3. The company reserves the right to levy a charge at its discretion if the booking payment plan is not adhered to. (£5 per person for each weeks delay in receipt of payment). 4. The prices and information printed in this brochure are correct at the time of publication. We reserve the right to increase or reduce these prices or alter any offers or information at any time after publication and in any subsequent editions of the brochure. 5. Clients will be advised of any changes to date at the time of booking.

B - Booking Payments

discussed at the time the provisional booking is made and will depend on how close to your departure date the booking is confirmed. If the payment required to confirm the booking is not received by the agreed deadline then the provisional booking will be cancelled. TRAVEL WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IF ANY PAYMENTS DUE ARE OUTSTANDING.

1. Subject to availability, the company will accept additional numbers provided the same deposits are paid as those already paid by the rest of the party. 2. Should the Party Leader wish to substitute the names of party members prior to the issuing of timetables and rooming details, the company must receive notification immediately in writing. 3. If timetables and rooming details have been issued, substitutions can be made as long as we are informed in writing no less than two weeks before departure date. If such change occurs, an amendment fee of £10 per person will be charged to cover our administration cost.

E - Alteration to a Confirmed Booking by the Company 1. If the company has to make a material alteration to a course after the final balance has been paid, the company will ensure that the client is offered an alternative similar course or a complete refund, and receives suitable compensation. A material alteration means: a significant change of Activity Centre; a change of accommodation to that of a lower category and/or price; a change of journey time imposing substantial inconvenience on clients or involving a reduction in time spent at the centre which is significant in relation to the length of the course. Compensation relates to the number of days prior to departure date. Compensation per paying person: More than 56 days - £0 55 - 29 days - £5 28 - 15 days - £7 14 days or less - £10 These payments will not be made if the charges are due to “Force

28 - 15 days prior to departure

80% of total trip cost for the individual

14 - Departure day

100% of total trip cost for the individual

11. Your insurance premium is included in the price of your course. If your cancellation falls within the terms of the policy, you may make a claim on it. In any event, the insurance premiums are not refundable. 2. If any cancellation reduces the total number of paying persons to below the minimum number required for a particular course, we reserve the right to alter the course price and/or concessionary price (or concession) accordingly for all remaining paying group members. 3. If the Party Leader wishes to make an amendment or alteration to the confirmed booking details, we will do our best to meet the request. If the changes requested involve a major alteration to the confirmed booking, for example a change of centre, accommodation or departure date we reserve the right to treat the change as a cancellation and to apply cancellation charges as set out above and to treat the amended arrangements as a new booking. 4. Any minor changes, for example a change in meal arrangements, etc. will incur a charge of £10 per party to cover our administration costs. NETBALL WEEKENDS Cancellation charges will be made on the following basis: When notification received in writing Cancellation charge per paying person • Upon receipt of the First Deposit payment: All monies paid for the individual • 69 - 29 days prior to departure: 60% of total trip cost for the individual • 28 - 15 days prior to departure: 80% of total trip cost for the individual • 14 - Departure day: 100% of total trip cost for the individual

G - Cancellation by the Company 1. Although we will do our best to provide residential activity courses as shown in this brochure, there might be occasions, because of change in circumstances beyond our control, when we have to make changes to or cancel holidays both before and after the party leader has booked. We reserve the right to make such changes at our absolute discretion. Most changes, if necessary, will be minor. 2. Occasionally, we will have to make a significant change to a confirmed booking, in which case we will advise you as soon as possible. If such a change occurs, we will provide you with a choice of (a) accepting the change; (b) purchasing another course from us if available (and paying the extra cost or receive a refund in respect of any price difference), or (c) receiving a full refund of all the monies paid. If we are forced to make significant change, we

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will pay you compensation on the scale set out in E. above (except where the significant change or cancellation is made as a result of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which we could not have avoided even with all due care which includes, but is not limited to, events listed below under “Force Majeure”). 3. Please note that no compensation is payable regarding a minor change and in all cases we do not accept responsibilities for any cost incurred as a result of any change. Please note that if your Final Balance is not paid by the correct date for any reason you will not be entitled to compensation. 4. “Force Majeure” means circumstances such as war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions and all similar events outside our control. In these circumstances, we cannot offer compensation or refund, for any cost incurred by you where the company is forced to cancel, delay, curtail or change your holiday in any way, or where the performance or prompt performance of our contract with you is prevented or affected.

H - Our Liability 1. The company accepts responsibility for the service which it provides. Many services included in your overall course provision such as the services provided by the site, coach companies or other transport operators are provided and performed by organisations over whom Travel Class has no direct control. However, the company accepts responsibility for providing all the various parts of your trip to a reasonable standard and the company has done its best to ensure that the services provided by its various suppliers are efficiently supplied and are of a reasonable standard. The company accepts the responsibility for acts and/or omissions of its employees, agents, subcontractors and suppliers provided they were at the time acting within the scope of or in the course of their employment agency or contract of supply. This acceptance of liability does not apply where the term and definition of “Force Majeure” as defined in these conditions occurs. In all cases where personal injury, illness or death occurs, the companies liability is limited to the trip price (excluding insurance premiums and any alteration/amendment charges) of the person(s) affected in total. 2. The company also accepts responsibility for the death, injury or illness of any member of the party which occurs as a result of failure to perform or improper performance of any part of our contract with you by any of the companies employees, agents or subcontractors, provided they were at the time acting within the scope of or in the course of their employment, agency or contract of supply, with the exception that the failure to perform or improper performance was due to your own acts and/or omissions, or those of any third party not connected with the provision of your trip arrangements and which were unforeseeable and unavoidable, or an event which either ourselves or the suppliers of the service(s) could not have foreseen or forestalled even with all due care. As far as sea carriage is concerned the companies liability is limited as if we were carriers within the appropriate national convention. Our acceptance of this liability is conditional upon your notifying us in writing within 28 days of your return from your trip, and where any payment is made to you or a member of your party by us or our insurers, we reserve the right to claim against any third party responsible. It is also a condition that the person(s) in receipt of such payment will assign to ourselves or our insurers any rights they may have to claim against any third party. 3. You must also agree to give ourselves or our insurers your full cooperation. 4. Should you or any member of your party suffer illness, injury or death during the period of your trip by misadventure arising from any activity which does not form part of the services we are contracted to provide, we shall do our best at our absolute discretion to give assistance, guidance and financial assistance, where appropriate, up to a limit per booking of £5,000 cost to ourselves. 5. Under the terms of your insurance, all the members of your party are

covered for medical expenses, medical emergency service and legal expenses cover. If any costs incurred by the company in providing you with the aforementioned financial assistance are for insured risks or in the event of a successful claim against a third party, the company reserves the right to recover costs from the party member concerned.

I - Complaints Procedure 1. If there is a problem during the course, the party leader should speak immediately to the Centre Manager who will probably be able to resolve it. 2. If the problem cannot be resolved at the Activity Centre during the course, the Party Leader should write to the company with full details on his/her return within seven days. 3. Disputes arising out of, or in connection with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled may be referred to arbitration, if the customer so wishes, under a special Scheme arranged by the Association of British Travel Agents, and administered independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. 4. The scheme provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customers in respect of costs. Full details will be provided on request or can be obtained from the ABTA website (www.abta. com). The Scheme does not apply claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims, which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The Scheme can however deal with compensation claims, which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,000 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. The application for arbitration and Statement of Claim must be received by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators within nine months of the date of return. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if the company agrees, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement.

J - The Party Leader’s Responsibility 1. The Party Leader should ensure that all party members observe all laws and customs at all times. 2. The Party Leader is in loco parentis and should at all times be responsible for the party’s welfare and the good behaviour of the party towards property and other people and to ensure that party members should be acting reasonably at all times. He/she should ensure that any damage caused by any member of his party is paid for immediately at the centre. He/she should ensure adequate supervision of party members at all times. 3. The company reserves the right in its absolute discretion to cancel a course at any time should the representative of the company or member of the senior management of the company or other agent/supplier/carrier/owner or manager of the Centres or accommodations or other person in authority consider that the behaviour of the party is unacceptable. The responsibility of the company for the party and its expenses will then end. No compensation payments will be considered. Full cancellation charges will be applied and no refund will be given. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for any cost incurred as a result.

K - Summary of Policy Cover As we are an appointed representative of Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited, who, with, Insurers Union Reisversicherung AG (URV), who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), we are able to offer you travel insurance covered tailored for JCA courses. A summary of cover Is provided below, and the full insurance policy can be viewed and printed online in the secure Party leader Area on www.jca-adventure.co.uk. All insurance documentation will be sent out to the Party Leader. A. PRE-TRAVEL POLICY Policy Section

Maximum Benefit

Excesses

up to £3,000

£25

Cancellation

Loss of deposit

up to £3,000

£10

Policy Section

Maximum Benefit

Excesses

Departure delay

up to £100

Nil

Delay abandonment

up to £3,000

£25

Delayed arrival

up to £100

Nil

Missed departure

up to £500

Nil

Personal possessions

up to £1,000

£25

Single article limit

up to £200

Valuable limit

up to £200

Delayed possessions

up to £100

Nil

Personal money

up to £200

£25

Party leader

up to £1,000

£25

Cash limit

up to £200

Emergency medical expenses

up to £5,000,000

United Kingdom limit

up to £10,000

B. TRAVEL POLICY

£25*

Hospital benefit

up to £300

Nil

Curtailment

up to £3,000

£25

Personal liability

up to £2,000,000

£25**

Organisers liability

up to £5,000,000

£100

Personal accident

up to £25,000***

Nil

Legal advice and expenses

up to £5,000

£100

*Nil excess for persons aged under 18 years. **Increased to £100 in respect of rented property damage only. ***Please see personal accident section for details of amount of payment. Your policy does not provide cover for re-occurring or pre-existing health conditions. If an insured-person over 16 travelling anywhere, or an Insured-person under 16 travelling outside the United Kingdom has ever had a heart or circulatory related problem, a stroke, cancer, any health problems, diabetes, any psychological conditions, or any other health condition which has been treated in hospital or has been referred to a specialist in the last 2 years you should phone our Medical Referral Helpline quoting JUNIOR CHOICE ADVENTURE on 0845 1300 198 to see if cover is available. We will confirm any special terms in writing. You should also tell us if your health or medication changes between buying this policy and travelling. You must tell us if you have a close relative whose health may make it necessary for you to cancel or cut short your trip. Please telephone our Medical Referral Helpline quoting JUNIOR CHOICE ADVENTURE on 0845 1300 198 with details to see what cover is available.

L - Brochure Accuracy The company has endeavoured to provide accurate information in the brochure at publication. However there may be circumstances out of the Company’s control where certain facilities are unavailable or out of operation. The company cannot foresee such circumstances but will make Party Leaders aware of any changes necessary in arrangements as soon as is possible. This contract is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England. Please note that all programmes are samples only and some photographs are general activity shots. JCA reserves the right to change any activity at its discretion. Water sports will generally commence mid April; weather permitting and outdoor pools are usually open from mid-May. Please note that all points covered in the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ section of this brochure also form part of these Booking Conditions. All bookings are subject to these Booking Conditions. All quotes stated in this brochure are based on feedback from real schools at centres currently operated.

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