What is the cost?
All our programmes are genuinely tailored to each school booking with us and this is one of the real benefits of our Centre. This does mean that due to different lengths of stays, time of year, group size etc to obtain a definite price for your school it is best to give Claire a call on 01288 362900. When she knows your requirements she will be able to give you the price straight away.
Which Weeks and weekends are available?
The availability for weeks and weekends changes on a daily basis. To find out which dates are still available give a Claire or Andy a call on 01288 362900 and she can give you this information straight away.
How do we book?
- Call Claire or Andy on 01288 363900 to check if the dates you are looking for are available. They can tell you this straight away and also confirm you the price.
- Further information and booking forms are then sent to you together with an invoice for one third of the cost of your programme. On receipt of these we will write to you straight away to confirm your booking.
- Risk assessments, kit lists are then sent to you
- You will be required to inform us any medical conditions, dietary requirements and fill in the room sharing planner.
- The Centre Manager will contact you well before your arrival to ensure you are happy with everything and to discuss any questions you still may have.
Medical conditions and dietary requirements
Before your programme your school will be asked to provide us with information regarding any medical conditions and dietary requirements.
Will there be another group at the centre
We can offer sole occupancy of our Centre to school groups depending on group size provided this is confirmed at the time of booking. If you have not booked sole occupancy there will be another group sharing the Centre. Sometimes if all the group sizes are small we may have several different schools at the same time. We do however take age range into consideration when taking more than one school.
Room sharing arrangements
Once you have booked we send you as room planner which shows how many beds are in each room so you can plan who’s sharing with who from your school. Teachers are accommodated in close proximity to your children’s rooms.
Do we have to pay for staff?
We offer 1 free staff place per 10 children. 1:10, 3:30 etc. If you bring a group over the 10 (say 12 we would give you 2 free staff places.
Do you to provide transport from our school to the Centre
Your school is responsible for proving transport to and from your school. Many groups bring a minibus as well as a coach to help with groups over the capacity of one coach to keep costs down. We can provide you with a contact number for our local Bude coach company to see if this is a cheaper option for you. Once your group is here we provide all the local transport using minibuses which is included in the cost of the programme.
Can you email through Health and Safety/insurance documentation etc
Yes. We email all risk assessments and other relevant health and safety documents by PDF for your convenience.
Can you confirm all staff are CRB checked?
Yes. All our team have enhanced CRB checks and we can confirm this in writing to you.
Are you AALA Licensed?
Yes, Outdoor Adventure was one of the first Centres to be licensed by AALA and is inspected every 2 years.
What other accreditations do you have?
The Centre also holds the, Learning outside the Classroom badge and Adventure mark as well as being an approved Centre for the BCU, SurfingGB, RYA and also has been accredited by the John Muir environmental Award scheme and Investors in People.
Will your Centre be on our local County Council approved Centre’s list for Schools to use
As we have been operating since 1981 it is very likely we will be however in the unlikely case that we are not this is a quick process and can be done by Outdoor Adventure completing one County Council form.
Is all the equipment provided and what should we bring
All specialist equipment including wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets are provided. The children just need to bring their personal kit for a week away. We send a kit list to the school to help children den parents to know what to pack.
Is food included?
Yes – we provide all meals
Can we do activities with you without staying there?
Yes, Outdoor Adventure provides all of its activities on a non-residential basis as well. Just call Claire or Andy on 01288 3623900 to book.
