JCA Adventure - Condover Hall & Croft Farm brochure

Let the Adventure Begin!

JCA is a well-established residential trip provider, operating in activity centres nationwide for 25 years. We are experts in providing non-stop educational adventures for school trips and children’s group travel.

Our UK centres offer a combination of one-day or residential multi-activity courses, sports tournament weekends and birthday parties for young adventurers. Whichever option you choose, you can rest assured that the experience will promote education, learning new skills, personal development and of course, fun!

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JCA by the Numbers Learning Outside of the Classroom Committed to Outdoor Learning Group Leader Checklist Conquering Fears by Trying New Things Welcome to Condover Hall Activities at Condover Hall Accommodation at Condover Hall Facilities at Condover Hall Welcome to Croft Farm Activities at Croft Farm Accommodation at Croft Farm Facilities at Croft Farm Experience the Benefits of an Off Peak Residential Your Activity Trip Land-based Activities Land-based Activities Water-based Activities Indoor and Evening Activities What Makes a JCA Trip Extra Special?

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Introducing JCA

In 2019, JCA celebrates turning 25 years old! For two and a half decades we’ve been providing children with memorable residential experiences that shape their learning and development back at school. Our team have had a blast welcoming so many young learners to our centres and can’t wait to continue to do so for years to come.

To celebrate our landmark birthday, we’ve crunched the numbers and come up with some impressive JCA facts…

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students have experienced a JCA trip

trips enjoyed at our centres

days away by children (and adults!)

94% of teachers felt their learning objectives were met by their JCA adventure.

93%

schools have travelled with us

teachers have trusted us

of teachers rated our instructors as good or extremely good.

92%

of teachers rated the overall experience as good or extremely good.

92%

of teachers would recommend us to a colleague or friend.

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Learning outside of the classroom

We have truly had a wonderful time this year and our experience has exceeded any expectations.

The accommodation is five star, the food is fantastic and the staff and instructors are even more impressive.

- Eveline Day School

Discover outdoor learning Welcoming a range of young people to our centres since 1994, the experienced JCA team continues to provide schools and groups with tailormade residential activity breaks. A JCA adventure is a great opportunity for children to grow in confidence among their peers and with their teachers, to develop new and exciting skills. Our fantastic UK adventure centres provide safe and secure learning environments hosting a range of activities.

Accredited with the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge and membership to the Institute of Outdoor Learning and the British Activity Providers Association, we provide opportunities for children to develop their learning in the great outdoors. Our trips provide children with unique adventure activities, increasing their lpositive experiences with nature and propelling them towards a desire for lifelong learning. Lessons move outside of the classroom and the adventure begins with JCA! A report examining the benefits of residential trips presented the following results for children who had travelled.

83%

Secondary

are more confident

75%

Primary

get on better with students in their class

72%

Primary

have better behaviour at school

71%

Secondary

feel more strongly motivated to learn *data provided by the Brilliant Residentials campaign

Outdoor learning at a glance:

Key outcomes from a JCA adventure

• JCA recognise the positive impact of outdoor learning and make it a reality.

There are provisions set out by governing organisations in the development of outdoor learning, which help to shape the JCA programme at our centres. While each centre has its own specialisms, all provide the opportunity to develop in the following key areas:

• Our instructors work to inspire and help children learn and achieve.

• Our team can collaborate with teachers to better understand the needs of their group.

• All-round inclusion – opportunities for all children, no matter their circumstances.

Social and emotional awareness Awareness of the environment

Learning Outside the classroom with JCA

Skills specific to physical activities

JCA have been awarded full accreditation for the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge scheme and our activity trips have been recognised for their emphasis on safety, enjoyment, education and selfdevelopment. JCA recognise that learning can be an adventure, and an outdoor environment can help to embed a wealth of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours.

Self-motivation and desire for future learning

Freedom outside can reinforce children’s emotional well-being and allow them to embrace the natural world. Our centres provide open environments that encourage children to experience natural phenomena and pursue a desire to engage in learning. By helping children to participate with physical activity early they are more likely to remain active in later life and our outdoor adventure programmes strongly promote health and well-being. All the elements explored in a JCA residential can translate to creative thinking, productivity, good interpersonal relationships and resilience in the face of adversity.

Providing high-quality outdoor learning experiences, a JCA adventure is a chance to participate in new and exciting activities and develop new skills. Our aim is to inspire children to achieve at their highest level and we ensure inclusivity is encouraged so that all children can access the activities. By committing to the huge benefits gained from learning outside the classroom, we are confident that JCA adventures provide a truly memorable and fun experience.

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Health and well-being

Individual attributes Life skills

Future prospects Holistic development of character Fun! These can be measured against several quality indicators to ensure children are provided with the best opportunities to develop during their outdoor adventure.

Maintaining the quality and effectiveness of JCA programmes JCA understand the importance of progressive formal education alongside experiences in non-formal settings. We believe a tailored outdoor learning experience can positively impact on attainment, retention, and work hand-in-hand with classroom education. Our JCA instructors are trained on specific activities, are selected for their understanding of the benefits of residential trips and have exceptional interpersonal skills to shape learning experiences for school groups.

Collaboration between teachers and JCA instructors allows children to develop holistically by understanding the individual and collective needs of the group.

Group Leader’s Checklist A residential trip can be a huge leap for some children and for group leaders the prospect of planning the trip can be equally daunting. Choosing the right activity centre that meets your educational aims and learning outcomes, provides an exciting activity programme and is a safe environment is of paramount importance. We have been developing our adventures for 25 years, and this has seen JCA become one of the leading providers of activity residential trips. Offering action packed curriculum linked itineraries, support throughout the booking process and your stay, plus exceptional value for money, organising your next school residential trip is made that much easier. ‌For these reasons and loads more, JCA ticks all the right boxes:

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For a lot of pupils, a JCA activity trip presents an array of new and exciting activities that they may not have heard of before, not to mention it could very well be their first time spending the night away from home. This can be an unfamiliar and scary environment, but it provides the perfect opportunity for your students to develop their self-confidence, overcome their fears, gain independence and simply get used to the experience of trying new things. Residential trips form an important part of growing up and provide an opportunity for a valuable learning experience.

Support from peers Close friendships are often formed on the school trip, with pupils coming together as they adjust and adapt to a new environment. While they remain under the instruction of group leaders and staff, students are given more freedom compared to being in the classroom, enabling them to come out of their shells and to bond with their classmates through new experiences.

Subsequently, this leads to improved confidence and peer support, allowing pupils to help one another conquer back in the classroom and beyond.

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Our instructors operate on a typical ratio of 1:12. This allows them to get to know each child - their strengths, weaknesses and personalities. It also helps the children get the most out of their JCA adventure, with instructors supporting children to help them overcome their fears and really embrace each activity.

Children have been seen to bond with and look up to instructors, and JCA are proud of the special relationships that often support the growth of confidence in pupils during their time at the centres.

Activities such as climbing, abseiling and water sports provide the perfect situation for your students to increase their resilience, determination and allay any fears they might have. With the support of teachers, instructors and other pupils, children will feel a boost of confidence to tackle the wall, the lake or the zip wire, and to push themselves beyond their comfort zone.

Once you see your students reach their goal with a huge grin on their face, you’ll soon witness a change in their attitude to tackling issues back in the classroom, trying new things and their overall self-confidence.

Improved resilience, well-being and self-confidence

Teachers also see other soft skills developing such as working as a team, considering others, handling conflicting opinions and problem-solving.

With a multitude of activities across our centres including abseiling, aerial trek, archery, canoeing, climbing, fencing, tunnelling and many more, there’s plenty of chances for your pupils to challenge themselves, build their confidence and eradicate any anxieties.

A JCA residential will help to develop, nurture and build character within your students, helping them to exceed personal barriers and become more engaged in learning - with teachers able to refer to these learning experiences and use them to their advantage back in the classroom.

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Highlights • Prestigious grade I Elizabethan Manor House • A wide range of land-based and water-based activities •A ll rooms are furnished to a high standard •S uperb teacher rooms with flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities • Coffee shop and bar exclusive to teachers • All bedding included for both children and teachers • Fantastic dining facilities, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner • Unique and state-of-the-art themed activity rooms • Superb landscaped grounds and garden to enjoy • Safe and secure countryside location, with 24-hour JCA staffing • On-site activity and nature lake • New accommodation block

The magic of Condover Hall Considered to be one of the most outstanding Elizabethan manor houses in England, Condover Hall is our historic, dedicated JCA centre. Set in Shropshire’s stunning countryside and surrounded by beautiful gardens, guests experience a sense of awe as soon as they pass through the grand gates. Condover Hall has easy motorway access and provides a secure environment to visiting school groups with 24-hour JCA staffing.

Within the grounds we have constructed a wide array of outdoor and indoor adventure activities, and we continue to develop Condover Hall year-on-year. Chosen to challenge, motivate and excite participants of all ages, activities will support individual and collective development as fears are thwarted and boundaries pushed. Featuring high and low ropes courses, a high aerial trek and a series of indoor and land-based activities. Children can fly through the trees on our zip line, scurry through the indoor tunnels or develop pinpoint accuracy on the archery range.

Condover Hall has activity and nature lakes which host an exceptional range of waterbased activities. Pupils can develop their confidence on the water with comfortable equipment that is sized to the junior market.

With an unrivalled choice of facilities and activities for school groups in this stunning location, the hardest decision to make at Condover Hall is what to do first!

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I can’t praise you all enough, everything from the admin to the cleaning team ran like clockwork! I know that doing the same things over and over can be monotonous, and trying to keep the enthusiasm high can be difficult at times, but I can say that everyone at Condover always give it their all as if it’s the first time they have done it‌ and that is special.

Wodensfield Primary School

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Climbing

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Activities at Condover Hall

High Ropes

Aerial Trek

Sensory Trail

Archery

Abseiling

Zip Wire

ACTIVITIES AT CONDOVER HALL JCA provides an array of outstanding activities for primary and secondary school groups to enjoy. There to support teachers in every way, our on-site team at Condover Hall ensure we are fully equipped to meet your children’s learning objectives while enjoying every minute of their residential trip.

Our flagship activity centre, set in the Shropshire countryside, offers the ideal combination of outdoor and indoor adventurous activities. Grade I listed Condover Hall intertwines the charm of rural Britain with physical activities to provide groups of all ages with an adventure to remember.

Fencing

Kayaking

Condover Hall makes for the perfect setting for your school residential trip boasting a range of activities, including:

• High aerial trek • High and low ropes courses • Abseiling and climbing on purpose-built towers • Kayaking, raft building and open top canoeing on the on-site lake • Zip wire in the forest • Archery • Fencing • Buggy building • Sensory trail • Indoor tunnelling room • Indoor laser maze and grid of stones • Laser conquest inside a giant inflatable maze We work with a unique policy of one dedicated instructor per group for the duration of your stay. This means an instructor to child ratio of typically 1:12 (the maximum an activity group size can be is 15; we will inform you closer to your stay if your group size will be more than 12).

Activities at Condover Hall apply to a broad range of subject areas and learning outcomes, promoting education, personal development and of course, fun!

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ACCOMMODATION AT CONDOVER HALL After groups tire themselves out with action-packed days, Condover Hall offers accommodation designed and furnished based on feedback from schools to ensure rooms are both comfortable and practical. We continue to invest and improve on our accommodation year-on-year to keep groups comfortable.

Teachers’ Room

For the children There are options of multi-bedded dorms (4 – 12 beds) for students, with most offering en-suite facilities. Depending on the size of the group it may be possible to take over one or more of the accommodation buildings entirely to guarantee your group stays together.

All accommodation blocks are separate to the main hall, close by and set within a secluded and secure area.

For the adults

Teachers’ Lounge

To provide teachers with a cosy retreat during their stay, rooms are furnished with flat screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary bedding.

Rooms are a mixture of twins and singles, mostly with en-suite facilities in the same building as the children. Condover Hall also features adult lounges, situated within the accommodation blocks (with the exception of Hodnet Block). These are comfortably furnished with leather chairs, flat screen TVs, and kitchen facilities, so teachers can relax once the children are in bed.

Safe and secure The safety and security of all JCA groups is our number one priority. All who visit on a residential basis are accommodated in purpose-built blocks set within the grounds. A JCA team member is on call 24 hours a day to support groups during their stay. Senior staff members are on duty until 10:30pm each day with night security team members patrolling between the hours of 10:30pm and 07:30am.

Centre doors are secured in the evening, but can be opened in case of emergency and security barriers guard the entrance to the site.

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Bathroom

Students’ Room

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Accommodation at Condover Hall

Accommodation is amazing, children loved the dormitories.

Spurgeons Young Carers

Adults’ Bar

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Facilities at Condover Hall

Gift Shop

Games Room

Tuck Shop

Games Room

Restaurant

Restaurant

FACILITIES AT CONDOVER HALL Our ongoing commitment into making Condover Hall the best it can be has not only resulted in outstanding activities but also unrivalled facilities. We’ve continued to invest in Condover Hall in the years since it opened it’s grand gates as a residential centre and continue to make every group’s experience a memorable one.

Condover Hall’s fantastic range of facilities includes the following:

Cinema Room

Classroom

Swimming Pool

• Indoor swimming pool complex • All-weather sports courts • Sports hall • Indoor dance studio • Indoor games rooms • Wi-Fi hotspots • Cinema room for films and presentations • Grade I listed gardens • Extensive woodland • Classrooms and meeting rooms • Adult bar ‘The Orangery’ (over 18s only) • Restaurant • Adult café area • Tuck shop and gift shop We welcome groups to make use of any of these facilities during your stay, just discuss your requirements prior to travelling and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.

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Highlights • Dedicated water sports centre with easy access to the River Avon • 12-acre lake (only chest deep) • An unrivalled range of land-based and water-based activities •C omfortable timber lakeside café, from which adults can watch the activities and enjoy some great food • On-site adventure playground and game room • Purpose-built Scandinavian style heated log cabins • Safe and secure lakeside location with 24-hour JCA staffing • New accommodation options from 2019 • Offers expert tuition through an approved Royal Yachting Association •A ll watersport equipment is designed for juniors - all safety and water sport equipment included

Wet and wild adventures at Croft Farm Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, near the historic town of Tewkesbury, is Croft Farm waterpark. Boasting its own 12-acre lake and access to the River Avon within walking distance, this specialist centre is the ideal choice for schools seeking a school trip full of water-based challenges.

The idyllic setting, with a footpath meandering down to the river, provides groups with a range of options for outdoor activities on both land and water.

Under the expert tuition of the Croft Farm team, children will get stuck in with a comprehensive range of water sports ranging from sailing, stand-up paddleboard, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and loads more! Using equipment specifically designed to support the junior market, children are in a strong position to develop their skills and confidence on the water quickly. The site also has an abundance of open space for an excellent selection of land-based activities.

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The JCA staff were very welcoming, creating a friendly atmosphere. In fact, throughout our stay the JCA staff were so energetic with the children. From organising our visit beforehand to any activity aspect of our stay, we have been well looked after by everyone. We always enjoy visiting Croft Farm.

Broughton Fields Primary School

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Sensory Trail

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Sailing

River Kayaking

Archery

Windsurfing

Katakanuing

Raft Building

ACTIVITIES AT CROFT FARM Providing pupils with varied learning experiences is a big part of supporting their development and learning outside the classroom. The Croft Farm waterpark offers school groups an unmatched environment allowing children to engage with a course of exciting water sports. Under the expert tuition of a Royal Yachting Association approved school, children can grow in confidence, conquer fears and achieve new things on the water at Croft Farm. Our activities include:

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Kayaking

• Canoeing on the lake or river • Kayaking on the lake or river • Stand-up Paddleboarding • Katakanuing • Sailing • Windsurfing • Raft building • Climbing • Abseiling • Sensory trail • Orienteering • Archery This family-run centre provides the perfect base for groups to engage in a broad range of water and land-based activities that support their growth and development.

Climbing

For those wanting to develop their skills in windsurfing or sailing and become a real pro on the water, Croft Farm offers 2-3 day courses!

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ACCOMMODATION AT CROFT FARM Your school’s waterside adventure at Croft Farm will be based in comfortable and practical accommodation with the natural outdoor atmosphere that reminds groups they are staying somewhere truly unique.

Scandinavian Cabins

For the children The majority of our groups are accommodated in 2 and 4 bedded heated chalets, located in close proximity to the toilet and shower blocks. A popular choice with our school groups are the recently added Scandinavian-style heated log cabins, sleeping up to 4. These cabins contain a basic living room, en-suite facilities and a large veranda ideal for storing wet items and muddy footwear.

For the adults Teacher and group leader’s rooms are comfortably furnished and include twin beds, complimentary bedding, tea and coffee. A recent addition to the Croft Farm accommodation, Party Leaders are allocated an exclusive separate external shower and toilet unit next to the adult rooms. In addition to the chalets, our teacher’s retreat area offers a change of scenery for adults and includes comfy sofas and chairs, tea and coffee facilities.

Students’ Room

Safe and secure The safety and security of our groups is our number one priority. All JCA residential visitors are accommodated in blocks set within the grounds that are covered by CCTV. There are areas of the site that are used by the public, which are clearly marked and not used by groups during their stay. A JCA team member is on call 24 hours a day; senior members of staff are on duty until late who will then hand over to a night porter from 22:30 until the morning. A night security team member is based in the office observing the CCTV system and making regular patrols of the site. The main entrance gates are locked automatically at 11.30pm and re-open at 6.30am. In the event that anyone wishes to leave or enter the site during these times they must contact a member of staff for the code to open the gates.

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Teachers’ Retreat

Teachers’ Retreat

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Accommodation at Croft Farm

Chalets

Thank you to and your staff for all the help you have given us in making Year 5’s trip to Croft Farm such a success. The children came back very tired but looking healthy and happy and full of stories about their visit.

Elmbridge Junior School

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FACILITIES AT CROFT FARM Croft Farm is a year-round holiday destination and is perfectly set up well to support school groups. With a range of additional facilities to make your stay even more enjoyable, Croft Farm is the ideal destination for your residential trip, catering to the adults and students in your group alike. The comfortable timber clubhouse with TV and café is a great place for adults to relax and watch the antics on the lake while groups get stuck into their water-based activities, if they choose. All meals are taken in the clubhouse too, which makes for a picturesque view while refuelling before the next energetic activity.

Other facilities include:

• On-site Royal Yachting Association School • 12-acre lake (only chest deep) • Access to the River Avon a short walk away • Sports fields • Lakeside café • On-site adventure playground • Games room • Marquee area • Campfire • Adults’ gym • Function room/classroom Our package can be adapted according to the differing needs of your group, just discuss your requirements prior to travelling and we’ll be happy to accommodate you.

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Far more than just a school trip, our residentials provide an outdoor learning experience that can provide lifelong memories for your pupils and be one of the best first experiences children spend away from their parents or guardians. With JCA, your school residential doesn’t have to be taken in the height of summer, in fact there are some extremely rewarding benefits of taking a JCA activity trip during autumn and spring.

Boost pupil’s resilience, self-confidence and wellbeing Allowing your students to challenge themselves and in a residential environment can enhance their willingness to try something new and further their self-belief. Taking the trip earlier in the school year will increase your students’ self-confidence and participation back in the classroom - setting them up for the rest of the academic year or perfect for pre-exam teaching.

87% of secondary students felt more confident to try new things after a residential

Create lasting relationships between students, teachers and the whole class The change of environment on a residential brings a new dynamic for children to adapt to, it helps them explore options beyond their fixed ‘home’ or ‘school’ personality and gives them the opportunity to truly be themselves - this allows deeper relationships to be formed and sustained back in school, boosting cohesion and fostering a sense of belonging. The sooner the residential, the sooner children can bond with one another and the sooner teachers get to know their pupils, leading to a more trusting and respectful relationship on return to the classroom, and throughout the year.

Residentials are also perfect for smoothing student’s transition experiences, such as their first few months back in class, whether that’s with new or returning classmates.

79% of primary pupils said they know their teacher better as a result of their residential and 84% of secondary students said they get on better with

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Uncover new learning opportunities, embed learning back in the classroom and increase engagement with learning Ignite a passion for learning in your pupils that can be taken back into school life and nurtured throughout the year. Going on an off-peak residential leads to improved student engagement in learning, which can have a longterm impact on their education or give that much-needed boost before important exams.

The residential will also give teachers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of their students, how pupils interact with activities differently to how they may typically approach tasks in the classroom, how teachers can respond to them and a range of new learning opportunities to be practised back in the school environment.

Positive changes in behaviour and attendance Residentials have also been proven to lead to improved behaviour and attendance post-trip. Better relationships and understanding between staff and students results in better behaviour within the classroom, often stemming to an increase in attendance.

72% of primary pupils said that their behaviour at school is

better after a residential

Greater return on investment As a Party Leader aiming to take your students on an activity trip, you don’t want to place a large financial burden on the children’s families.

With JCA, our residentials taking during low season are offered at a discounted price, providing schools and parents or guardians with the benefit of a greater return on investment. With cheaper prices per person compared to the peak season and the advantage of reaping all the benefits from the residential throughout the year, low season activity trips are not to be overlooked.

Data taken from Learning Away’s Winter Residentials campaign.

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With the needs of your pupils in mind, Party Leaders will be presented with all the options for a JCA programme to identify the activities best suited to your school group.

In the following pages you’ll find a short overview of our exciting activities on offer, or more detail can be found online at jca-adventure.co.uk or when talking with our experienced Account Managers. Our instructors are trained in all of our land-based activities and will remain with your group for the duration of your stay. Expert water sports and specialist activity instructors will also support your group subject to your final itinerary. We believe our instructors are a key part of your activity trip and should be fully involved throughout to support your pupils, build a rapport, develop skills and confidence and bring the JCA adventure to life!

We’re flexible If you can’t join us for four nights that’s no problem; JCA have lots of trip options to suit your group, just let us know your preferences and we’ll be happy to tailor your visit accordingly.

• 1 and 3 night trips available (excluding mid-May to mid-July) • 2 night trips available (check-in must be Monday or Wednesday) • Weekend trips available for 2 or 3 nights throughout the year • Activity days available (excluding mid-May to mid-July) • All four night itineraries include water sports • All itineraries include evening entertainment • Request your favourite activities • Land-based activities included as standard • All children from your group experience the same activities • E xtra water sports sessions can be added for a supplement charge

• Action-packed timetables to support children’s development • We tailer the activity timetable based on your groups preferences.

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Yet another fabulous week!

Wonderful food and accommodation, not one complaint! All instructors were amazing - enthusiastic, patient, knowledgeable, accommodating, safety conscious, fun loving and dedicated to children having the time of their lives...

Our groups leader was amazing, even taking the time to sit with the children to have lunch, showing a dedication to memories that children will remember forever.

Wodensfield Primary School

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Group leaders can choose their activity preferences and an individual programme will be created to suit your needs. Our instructors are trained in all our land-based activities, therefore a dedicated instructor per group will be fully involved in your programme. This helps to build a fantastic rapport, confidence and team bonding with pupils for your stay. Water sports, some rope activities or another specialist session may require a different instructor.

Condover Hall MONDAY MORNING MORNING Travel to centre

AFTERNOON Intro Tour

AFTERNOON Abseiling

EVENING Campfire

MORNING

AFTERNOON

AFTERNOON

EVENING

Archery

Tunnelling & Laser Maze

High Ropes

Film Night

MORNING

AFTERNOON Zip Wire

AFTERNOON Mini Olympics

EVENING Run Around Quiz

MORNING Jacob’s Ladder

AFTERNOON Crate Stack

AFTERNOON Initiative Exercises

EVENING Silent Disco

TUESDAY MORNING Sensory Trail

WEDNESDAY MORNING Kayaking

THURSDAY MORNING Climbing Tower

FRIDAY MORNING Team Challenge

MORNING Presentation

AFTERNOON AFTERNOON Travel Back to School

EVENING

AFTERNOON Intro Tour

AFTERNOON Mini Olympics

EVENING Cluedo

AFTERNOON AFTERNOON KataKanuing

EVENING Campfire

Croft Farm MONDAY MORNING MORNING Travel to centre

TUESDAY MORNING Orienteering

MORNING Fencing

WEDNESDAY MORNING MORNING Raft Building

AFTERNOON Abseiling

AFTERNOON Climbing

EVENING Run Around Quiz

AFTERNOON

EVENING Disco

AFTERNOON AFTERNOON Travel Back to School

EVENING

THURSDAY MORNING MORNING Stand-up Paddleboarding

AFTERNOON Sailing

FRIDAY MORNING Archery

MORNING Presentation

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Condover Hall

Croft Farm

Abseiling

Aerial Trek

Buggy Building

Circus Skills

Groups will take to the abseiling tower and get the adrenaline pumping as participants commando jump their way to base.

Groups must work together in this team-building exercise to build their buggy out of designated materials to withstand a series of gruelling tests.

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Our unique aerial trek gives children of all abilities a series of rope climbing challenges around a course which allows for several participants at once.

Children can practice circus skills such as juggling, diablo, plate spinning, slack-lining and more, developing coordination and creativity.

Archery

Young archers will develop concentration, self-discipline and co-ordination in full safety gear under the tuition of a qualified Archery GB instructor.

Egg Protector

Fencing

High Ropes

Initiative Exercises

Low Ropes

Mini Olympics

School groups to invent their own egg protection device to withstand several gruelling tests, whose egg will be scrambled?

Children will learn to think outside the box and work together as a team with these outdoor learning initiative exercises.

Children will be encouraged to develop concentration, discipline and agility through the fascinating sport of fencing while wearing full safety gear.

JCA low ropes are less than a metre off the ground to eliminate any fear of heights and are made up of a combination of rope-based obstacles and challenges.

Children are introduced to climbing in a thrilling, fun and safe way with various challenges to conquer such as Crate Stack and Jacob’s Ladder.

Young athletes will experience the thrill of being an olympian during this exhilarating session trying out different activities based on olympic events.

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Condover Hall

Croft Farm

Orienteering

Climbing

Rocket Launch

Sensory Trail

Young outdoor explorers will practice map skills and learn to use equipment such as compasses as groups navigate around the JCA site.

Teams must complete challenges to win scrap components that will go into the production of their very own water-powered rockets!

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Young climbers will each get the chance to reach the summit on purpose-built climbing towers while being encouraged from their peers.

Blindfolded, children will learn to use and develop other senses and build communication as they navigate along the muddy trail and through a series of tasks and games along the way.

Survival

Wide Games

Team Challenge

Zip Wire

Children will be provided with a survival scenario, which will require them to quickly establish priorities, be resourceful and devise a plan together.

Working together, teams will overcome challenges to collect parts of an artefact to build at the end of the session.

Played in a large open space comprising different games, objectives and challenges, wide games are inclusive and require imagination and initiative.

Children will fly through the air like a monkey swinging under a forest canopy on JCA’s incredibly fun zip wire.

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Condover Hall

Croft Farm

Canoeing - Lake

Katakanuing

Pool Snorkelling

Canoeing - River

Kayaking - River

Raft Building

Under the guidance of a specialist water sports instructor pupils will have fun learning the fundamentals of canoeing.

Children take to their canoes and explore the rivers and waterways of the beautiful countryside under the tuition of a specialist watersports instructor.

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Custom-built, mini catamaran boats made for six children who will have to learn to navigate their vessel as a team.

River kayaking with JCA is aimed at groups who are in need of a more advanced challenge on the water as they take on the local waterways in their kayaks.

Pool snorkelling teaches children how to get around on the surface of the water and use the breathing apparatus in a calm environment.

Teams of pupils will work together to build a raft from raw materials under the guidance of their instructor. Whose vessel will make it across the water?

Sailing

Wet & Wacky

JCAs sailing dinghies are specially made for the junior market and therefore ideal for children to learn on our shallow 12-acre lake and be introduced to the thrilling pastime.

Kayaking - Lake

Our lakes provide an ideal environment for an introduction to kayaking for children, without a current to contend with.

A selection of fun pool-based games suitable for participants of any ability, including non-swimmers.

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Known as SUPing, this versatile and fun sport enables young learners to enjoy being on the calm water at Croft Farm and encourages balance – who can stay on their board until the end?

Windsurfing

A qualified instructor will take groups of all abilities through learning this thrilling sport and help young adventurers get to grips with windsurfing during their time at Croft Farm.

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INDOOR

ACTIVITIES Available at

Condover Hall

Croft Farm

Dance Mania

Grid of Stones

Laser Maze

Tunnelling

Children invent their own dance move which is worked into a sequence composed of all the groups’ moves for a final, show-stopping performance at the end of the session.

Laser Conquest

Taking place in a giant inflatable arena, participants must roam around the area searching for the opposition with fazers to take out the other team in a game similar to laser quest.

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Pupils will enter stealth mode in this indoor activity as they manoeuvre their way around the maze, avoiding the laser beams.

Grid of Stones is an activity unique to Condover Hall where players must apply memory and concentration skills to navigate across a high-tech room with light up ‘stones’ on the floor.

An exciting, challenging activity in which participants will navigate through our purpose-built indoor tunnel system.

EVENING

ACTIVITIES Busted

Campfire

Disco/Silent Disco

Film Night

Giant Cluedo

League Toppers

Nocturnal Safari

Run Around Quiz

Busted turns the rules of a traditional quiz on their head with the winner dictated by the other players and not the amount of correct answers given.

Children will be set a scenario and then need to visit different locations around the centre to complete different tasks to solve the mystery.

Enjoy chilling out with your group after a full-on day of activities. Instructors will encourage children to share talents and stories as everyone comes together for a traditional evening campfire.

Engaging the mind, League Toppers will see children use problem solving skills and ingenuity to win points and complete a series of challenges and puzzles.

Disco night brings all groups together for a fun and energetic final evening of throwing shapes. Silent discos use wireless headsets and a choice of channels so you only listen to the music you like.

Children will take to the centre’s woodlands and outdoor areas to discover the environment around them.

Movie night is a great opportunity to reflect back on the day’s events with friends and enjoy a classic film – don’t forget the popcorn!

Children must get their thinking caps and running shoes on as they compete in this active quiz.

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The Final Details

Everything was absolutely fabulous! A wonderful week of fantastic events. We have had an excellent week and all the staff have been cheerful and welcoming, not only the ones who were assigned to us. The catering team were excellent with the children. Well done JCA. Oleander Preparatory School

WHAT MAKES A JCA TRIP EXTRA SPECIAL? The best instructors

We understand that the training and development of staff is the key to any successful company. With many of our centre staff returning each season to support schools during their trip, JCA are able to build upon a strong team of enthusiastic individuals. Our intensive training course and continued development prepares our instructors for future roles within JCA and our centres as well as coaching positions for national governing bodies.

• I n compliance with the strict standards of the industry governing bodies, our instructor to child ratio is typically 1:12 (and up to 1:15 if deemed necessary) for land-based activities and 1:8 for watersports.

•W e lead the way in the multi-activity industry by training our instructors in all of our activities (with the exception of watersports and some rope sessions where we employ specialist instructors).

•O ur multi-skilled instructors work with teachers to better understand the strengths, limitations and personalities of each child to help support their development.

•W e believe in one instructor remaining with your group for the duration of your stay to support the group and build trust.

•A full list of instructors’ names and qualifications are held on-site and is available to groups upon request.

The package • Full-board accommodation • Full activity programme • Full holiday insurance • 1:8 free place for accompanying adults • Activity group sizes are typically 1:12 • One dedicated, multi-trained instructor per group for the duration of your stay • Use of all equipment • Evening entertainment package • Achievement certificates • Free preview visit for the Party Leader • Party Leader concessions - a 25% discount off the student price is offered to partners and up to two of the Party Leader’s children • Twins receive a 25% discount each if travelling on the same trip (minimum group size 30 full paying) • Financial security - JCA are fully-bonded members of FTO, which guarantees complete financial protection of all monies paid to Travel Class Ltd (JCA) • Easy payment plan • Price promise • Additional free places for carers on a 1:4 ratio. If members of your group have specific requirements, please contact your Account Manager to discuss your individual or group needs.

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That’s Not All...

JCA operate four fantastic UK centres, why not try out our Hampshire-based centres too?

ROOKESBURY Rookesbury Park is situated amongst picturesque rolling hills in Hampshire, with widespread green space and an impressive manor house where students will feel at home. The centre is home to an on-site lake, swimming pool and many activities such as climbing, abseiling and low ropes take place in the extensive and enchanting forest.

MILL RYTHE Enjoy an exciting island escape at Mill Rythe, our second southern-based location. This expansive centre enjoys a stunning location adjacent to the harbour and boasts views across the water. Students will love the high ropes course, on site lake, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, climbing wall and many more activities.

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NETBALL & FOOTBALL ACTIVITY WEEKENDS Bring your junior sports team to Condover Hall and take part in a friendly tournament alongside exhilarating activities, making for an action-packed weekend! As part of the sports programme, there are also weekends available for primary-aged and adult teams. Can you become the Champions of Condover?

FAMILY ADVENTURES Bring the whole family to Condover Hall during the school holidays to take on JCA’s activities and challenges as a team, which will strengthen family bonds and provide quality time together.

Ask us about children’s birthday parties at Condover Hall!

Discounts of up to 30% are available to school residential trip leaders!

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Get in touch today and provide your school group with an outdoor learning experience that supports personal development, breeds confidence and delivers unforgettable memories.

t: 01273 647230 e: enquiries@jca-adventure.co.uk w: jca-adventure.co.uk