PHASELS WOOD ACTIVITY CENTRE
There’s so much to do...
SCOUT BOOKLET & OUTDOOR BADGES
CONTENT ...
ABOUT US . . .
CAMPING LODGES ACTIVITIES INDOOR SPACES MOBILE EQUIPMENT MAP HOW TO FIND US LEADERS ... PROGRAMME IDEAS . . . BEAVERS CUBS SCOUTS EXPLORERS/NETWORK EVENTS
HOW TO BOOK
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If you have any questions or require more specific details on any of the facilities at Phasels Wood, then please do not hesitate to contact us or arrange to call in and see what we can offer. TO MAKE A BOOKING ENQUIRY ONLINE GO TO:
WWW.PHASELSWOOD.ORG.UK/BOOK-NOW CALL US ON: 01442 252851
EMAIL US AT: INFO@PHASELSWOOD.ORG.UK
INTRODUCTION
At Phasels Wood, we want to provide you and your group with a truly inspiring adventurous experience every time you visit. With an unrivaled choice of activities, set in 95 acres of meadows and woodland, there’s so much to do. We can offer complete packages with a full activity programme, off site visits, catering and transport; if you prefer to organise the details yourself, you can simply book a pitch or a Lodge and we’ll build it up from there. If you’re thinking of organising a district or county event, our team can help you with all aspects of planning and delivery. This brochure also outlines how we can help facilitate badge work that may not be as easy to achieve in your weekly meetings, from Beavers all the way through to Network. We’re looking forward to meeting you soon.
Doug Stack Activity Centre Manager
CAMPING
With a mix of rolling meadow, woodland glades and large camping fields, Phasels Wood has something for everyone when it comes to camping, whether on an overnight expedition or a weeks camp. Over the last 18 months we have worked to improve our camping experience, with new and refurbished toilet and shower facilities and new drinking water taps adjacent to every Seymour Field site. 2018 CAMPING & VISIT PRICES Per Person Camp Fee
per 24 hours
£4.00
Camp Fee Plus
includes self pitched tent hire per 24 hours
£6.00
Expedition Fee
17:00 - 09:00, maximum 1 night
£3.00
Day Visit Fee
2-8 hours
£1.00
Evening Visit
Free
REMEMBER LEADERS CAMP FREE! 2
EQUIPMENT HIRE TENTS
ALTAR FIRES
We offer a range of 5 and 10 man tents for hire with capacity for over 300.
Altar Fires and Grids are available to hire.
BENCHES & TABLES
MARQUEES
We offer craft and cooking tables for hire alongside table and bench combinations.
Our marquees come in a range of sizes from 6m x 6m to 100m x 12m.
We also have larger equipment such as cookers and lighting available either onsite or for your own event at another centre. Please contact us for more information and to discuss any requirements.
CATERING & PROVIDORE Catering is available all year round for groups of 12 to 500! We’ll cook it all, breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper, all served in Woodland Bites with plenty of seating both inside and out. We’ll even wash up afterwards! Our onsite shop, the providore stocks a wide range of snacks and drinks as well as badges, gifts and souvenirs. Woodland Coffee serves hot drinks all year round plus snacks and hot food throughout the year. Online shop now open, visit: www.phaselswood.org.uk/shop
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LODGES With a great choice of Lodges, there is bound to be one to suit your needs. They are a perfect alternative to camping or as a supplement for family or group camps. AVENUE LODGE Sleeps 16 with ensuite bedrooms, hall and fully equipped kitchen.* It has its own dedicated woodland camping area and campfire circle.
ROWAN LODGE Sleeps 38 with ensuite bedrooms, hall and fully equipped kitchen.* It has its own dedicated woodland camping area and campfire circle.
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THE CEDARS The Cedars sleeps 42 with male and female washrooms and showers, large hall and fully equipped kitchen.* It has its own dedicated field camping area and campfire circle.
THE JUBILEE The Jubilee is an equipped hall with camping facilities alongside. There is a basic kitchen area at one end equipped for 30 people.
Access to Lodges is from 17:00 on the day of arrival, unless by prior arrangement. *Please note sharp knives & chopping boards are not provided
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ACTIVITIES SELF LED ACTIVITIES
Our activities offer something for everyone of all ages and abilities. ACTIVITY
MIN AGE
GROUP SIZE
DESCRIPTION
3 Bed Trampoline
6
18
3 Linked trampolines, enclosed in safety nets
360 Traverse
6
18
Traverse the elements on the surface to complete the 360 experience
Aeroball
6
18
Almost like volleyball, not quite like basket ball and not a mere trampoline
Backwoods Cooking
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4-6 concrete slabs to allow multiple small groups to practice fire lighting skills
Batak
8
18
Improve hand-eye coordination
Buzzwire
8
18
Improve hand-eye coordination with this quirky game
Cresta Run
6
18
Wheeled sledges on a man made run over 50m long
Garden Games
6
18
Giant games to keep your group entertained for hours
Human Hungry Hippos
6
18
Giant inflatable version of the classic ‘Hungry Hippos’ game
Human Table Football
8
18
Giant inflatable version of the classic ‘Table Football’ game
Kurling or Skittles Alley
6
18
Wooden “alleys” offering classic skittles or Kurling
Low Ropes
6
12
Low Level multi-activity challenge trail
Nature & Environment
6
12
Discover the ecology of Phasels Wood
Orienteering
6
Pack of 12
Improve your navigation skills by finding markers throughout the site
Pedal Racers
6
18
Four pedal go-karts are rode round our circular track
Photo Quiz
6
Pack of 12
A fun tour of the site to identify pictures and answer questions
Pioneering
6
-
Create your project using our selection of poles and lashing lengths
Rolling Rock & Traverse Wall
6
18
A revolving climbing wall with pre-set levels, and a 25m traverse wall
Slacklines
6
18
Test your balance with our static slacklines
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INSTRUCTOR LED ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY
MIN AGE
GROUP SIZE
DESCRIPTION
3G Gyroscope
8
18
Simulates the 3G which pilots undergo everyday!
Abseiling
8
18
Descend from a tower 7m off the ground
Air Rifle Shooting
8
18
4 people shooting at a time to improve their skills
Archery
8
18
3 people shooting at a time to improve their skills
Bungee Trampolines
6
18
The feel of bungee jumping with none of the risk
Climbing
8
18
14 faces with a real crag feel
Crate Stacking
8
12
A fun activity that develops group and self-coordination
High Ropes
8
18
11m high, progressive high ropes course
Ice Climbing
11
12
Purpose built, 12m high, artificial ice climbing face
Kayaking
8
16
On the Grand Union Canal about 30 minute walk from the Centre
Nightline
8
12
Pairs work together to follow a rope whilst blind folded
Ridgeline Climbing
6
18
2 person climbing wall, perfect for younger ages
Shelter Building
6
12
Teams aim to build a watertight shelter in the wood
Spider Mountain
6
18
Ascend through the layers of web then descend the giant slide
Team Challenges
8
12
Set of 5 different challenges to encourage team work
Underground Tunnels
8
18
150m man made underground pipe system with surface supervision
Zip Wire
8
18
Exhilarating 80m run through the trees
Zorbs
6
18
Roll around our course in a giant inflatable ball
Should you hold the appropriate qualification, you can book these activities as self-led. With our self-led activities, if you’d prefer an instructor just let us know when booking.
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INDOOR SPACES Our indoor spaces are perfect for AGMs and section nights. Whether you’re looking to hold a sixer meeting of around 10 people or a pack movie night with 160, we have a building suitable for your needs! AFON CONCQUEST Available as one large hall or divided into two smaller halls. Can host meetings for up to 30 boardroom style, 60 classroom style or 160 theatre style. The building is fully equipped with projector and sound system. BRYNBACH A multi purpose training and meeting venue. Available as a lecture or meeting room with toilet facilities. Equipped with its own sink, fridge, microwave, water boiler, projector and sound system.
SARON Ideal for small meetings of up to 10 people or as a syndicate room with either the Brynbach or Afon Concquest.
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MOBILE EQUIPMENT
Let us bring the Phasels Wood experience to you. Choose from a wide range of mobile activities to create an activity day at your venue or provide a centre piece activity for your event. We have a choice of operator led activities and activities that can be self-led, so we can put together a package to suit your budget. Perfect for bringing adventure and excitement to district fun days and fundraisers. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ... Rolling Rock Spider Mountain Ridgeline & Vertical Wall 3G Gyroscope Bungee Trampolines Archery Team Building 360 Traverse
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Batak & Buzzwire Pedal Karts Garden Games Kurling & Skittles Human Table Football Land Zorbs Slacklines 3 Bed Trampoline
HOW TO FIND US
Phasels Wood Activity Centre is just 3 miles from Junction 20 Northbound of the M25 towards Hemel Hempstead on the A41. The entrance is in the second lay-by from the M25 roundabout. There is a sign just before the lay-by: ‘Scout Camp access via lay-by’ There is no postal address or postcode for the main entrance. We recommend using Google maps to find us! On arrival drive up to the automatic barrier and follow the appropriate signs. At busy times you will be directed to the nearest available parking and therefore you may have a 5-minute walk. The barrier is automatic between 08:00 and 22:30. Outside these times please make alternative arrangements for access. If arriving via coach, please park in the first car park off the A41 and walk to the camp centre. Please ask the group leader to contact reception on 01442 252851, 15 minutes before your arrival so we can arrange for staff to meet you. Please note, dogs are not allowed on site at any time, except for guide/hearing dogs.
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LEADERS
We recognise the time and effort leaders put into Scouting, so here at Phasels Wood Activity Centre we don’t charge for leaders for day visits or camping.* If you wish to use Phasels Wood as part of your programme, take advantage of our free evening visits! With 95 acres of meadows and woodland there’s plenty of space to run wide games and much more! Activities such as Backwoods cooking and Pioneering are free to use, although instructors can be provided should you require them. Why not make the most of our leaders camp for free and book your leaders planning camp today! Apart from our set events throughout the year, we can host anything from the smallest of district events to the largest of County camps, from Beaver fun days to pack holidays, we are the perfect venue for your needs. *Leaders Camp free form must be returned 1 week before your visit.
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PROGRAMME IDEAS...
BEAVER ACTIVITY DAY AT PHASELS WOOD 25th February 2018 Beaver Activity Day; introduces Beavers to their My Adventure Challenge Award. Maximum capacity 24. ÂŁ5 per Beaver for the day, leaders attend for free, bring packed lunch. SECTION 1: Challenges Beavers to try two adventurous activities. At the Activity Day the Beavers will get the opportunity to complete this section by trying the cresta run and the pedal go-karts. SECTION 2: The Beavers have to take part in six other outdoor activities. Den building will count as one of these activities. SECTION 3: The nature and environment walk covers this section. SECTION 4: Is to be covered separately. Sections 1-3 of the Explore Activity Badge are also covered. To book, go online to www.phaselswood.org.uk
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ACTIVITY BADGES Our centre offers the space and resources to facilitate badges that you may not necessarily be able to run within your regular meeting. So whether it be a scavenger hunt or water fight, Phasels offers a safe environment for you to run evenings as part of your own weekly programme. EXPLORE ACTIVITY BADGE - Groups can use our safe and secure facilities to explore the woodlands for section 1 of this badge. SPACE ACTIVITY BADGE - Free evening visits allow Beaver colonies the opportunity to get out of the hut. Away from light pollution, our site offers a great space to view the night sky clearly.
CHALLENGE BADGES The Beaver Activity Day helps Beavers complete elements of the My Adventure Challenge Badge and gets the Beavers used to the outdoor activity centre environment, which in turn will help with the My Outdoors Activity Badge where Beavers have to go on a sleepover or camp.
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NAVIGATOR STAGED ACTIVITY BADGE AT PHASELS WOOD 24th February 2018 10am - 4pm Navigator Staged Badge. Maximum capacity 12. £5 per Cub for the day, leaders attend for free, bring packed lunch. To book go online to www.phaselswood.org.uk STAGE 1 SECTION 5 & 6: ‘Use a map during an outdoor activity’ Groups can complete this section by using our basic orienteering course. STAGE 2 SECTION 3 & 7: Using a Topographical map of our site, Cubs can learn how to use the key of the map. Demonstrating to a leader they know how to dress appropriately for the activity and outlining what equipment the group will need. STAGE 3 SECTION 4 & 5: Use one of our pre set 8km hike routes to navigate your groups way to complete this section. Demonstrating on the hike you know how to dress appropriately for the activity and outlining what equipment your group will need.
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ACTIVITY BADGES Our centres offers the space and resources to facilitate badges that you may not necessarily be able to run yourself. Be it archery, climbing or abseiling, our instructors will deliver the adventure for you. BACKWOODS COOKING ACTIVITY BADGE - Groups can take advantage of our free evening visits to use our backwoods cooking areas free of charge. It provides users with suitable space to run the different elements required for the badge; Learn how to light a fire, cook something using a billy, cooking something on a stick, cook something on embers of a fire.
CHALLENGE BADGES Elements of Our Adventure Challenge Award, Our Outdoor Challenge Award, Team Leader Challenge Award and Teamwork Challenge Award can be completed with the help of our facilities here at Phasels Wood. For example, all sections of Our Adventure and Our Outdoor Challenge Award Badges can be completed during a pack holiday or over several evening visits.
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MASTER AT ARMS ACTIVITY BADGE AT PHASELS WOOD If you have completed the NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme in Air Rifles or Air Pistol shooting you automatically earn this badge.
SECTION 1: Participants must train for at least six sessions in either Archery or Air Rifles. These activities are available to book throughout the year at Phasels Wood with or without an instructor. SECTION 2: Over these 6 sessions, the participants can learn and show how to follow the safety rules associated with the activity. SECTION 3: Participants must take part in their chosen activity at an officially supervised contest: - The National Scout Archery Competition: 11th - 13th May 2018 Phasels Wood, Kings Langley - The National Scout Rifle Championships: 19th - 21st October 2018 NSC Bisley, Surrey
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ACTIVITY BADGES Our centre offers the space and resources to facilitate badges that you may not necessarily be able to run yourself. CLIMBER ACTIVITY BADGE - The Phasels Climbing complex is a spectacular outside structure consisting of 14 faces with the real crag feel. Sessions are available to book throughout the year, the complex is floodlit to allow evening use. ACTIVITY CENTRE SERVICE ACTIVITY BADGE - Scouts can volunteer to participate in site service either on camp or separately. This can be arranged prior to visiting.
CHALLENGE BADGES We can facilitate elements of each of the following Challenge Badges; Adventure, Outdoor and Teamwork. As an adventurous outdoor activity provider, we can bring something new to your Scouts which will provide them with an exciting challenge.
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ACTIVITY BADGES AT PHASELS WOOD ACTIVITY CENTRE SERVICE ACTIVITY BADGE - Phasels Wood can offer Explorers the opportunity to complete this badge by offering 4 weekends across April, May, August and September where Explorers can come and help with projects on site and general site maintenance. At least 5 days of site service on 2 separate occasions are required to achieve this badge.
• 14th - 15th April • 11th - 12th August
• 19th - 20th May • 14th - 16th September
BECOME A VOLUNTEER... For those already with this badge and still looking to participate in site service, why not become part of our volunteer crew helping out when you can throughout the year and at our big events!
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ACTIVE SUPPORT UNIT... At Phasels Wood we offer Network members the opportunity to join our Active Support Unit (ASU), a Scout Association recognised programme. It allows members to give their time to Scouting on a flexible basis. BECOME A VOLUNTEER... We are always eagar to welcome new volunteers to the team, to help with our big events or within their free time. TRAINING COURSES... Run throughout the year and, when possible, are offered out to local people within scouting. WORK EXPERIENCE... For those looking to work within the outdoor education sector, why not visit us for some work experience or even become part of the Phasels Wood team. STAGED BADGES & AWARDS... We can help you facilitate sections of badgework and awards. This includes D of E Gold residentials held throughout the year.
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EVENTS AT PHASELS
HERTFORDSHIRE NATIONAL SCOUT SUMMER ACTIVITY SCOUTS ARCHERY COMPETITION SCHEME CHILTERN CHALLENGE 11TH - 13TH MAY 2018 MONDAY - FRIDAY 3RD - 5TH MARCH 2018 6TH - 31ST AUGUST 2018
ASAP 14TH - 16TH SEPTEMBER 2018
BADGE DAYS AT PHASELS Beaver Activity Day 25th February 2018 Cub Navigator Staged Activity Badge 24th February 2018 Explorer Activity Centre Service Badge 14th - 15th April, 19th - 20th May 11th - 12th August & 14th - 16th September
WWW.PHASELSWOOD.ORG.UK/EVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION, RISK ASSESSMENTS, MENU IDEAS AND MUCH MORE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.PHASELSWOOD.ORG.UK CALL US ON 01442 252851 OR EMAIL US INFO@PHASELSWOOD.ORG.UK