Outdoor Adventuresfor Primary Schools in Rivington

Welcome to our place... Every child should have opportunity for physical development and learning in a natural environment.

With over 20 years’ experience, we tailor outdoor learning activities to help develop students’ communication skills, team work and self-esteem. Our fully qualified instructors are highly experienced and passionate outdoorsy experts who are lots of fun!

Canoe in Lancashire’s “Mini Lake District” Our charity-run outdoor learning centre has exclusive access to Lower Rivington reservoir which at approximately 2km long is the largest body of water for sailing and leisure in Lancashire; within an hour’s journey from Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside.

Outdoor Adventurous Activity Our Primary School Adventure Programme aims to practise and contextualise 2014 Primary Curriculum subject content in an engaging outdoor learning environment, with progressive routes through the years that increases physical activity and academic challenge whilst avoiding repetition. Please get in touch to get a quote and discuss your aims.

We are very flexible and can build any activities into a day or half day trip according to how themes fall through the school year. We can also deliver KS2 outdoor learning with physical challenge and adventure as fun-packed residentials from Year 4 upwards.

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investing in skil ls that last children a lifetime!

There’s plenty to discover and explore in our stunning woodland site (a protected conservation area). We’ve got lots and lots of trees, bushes and hidey holes to let imaginations and little feet run wild! To mirror the school day we’ve built a short break into each 2 ½ hour session.

Key Stage 1 outdoor learning

Session 1 (morning)

Session 2 (afternoon) Curriculum Links

Year 1 Human Compass

Shape Orienteering

15-20 minute break

Nightline

Nature Walk

15-20 minute break

Scavenger Hunt

• Compass directions (N,E,S,W) (Geog)

• 2D shapes (rectangle, square, triangle, circle) (Maths)

• Plant identification (Sc)

• Colours, patterns and textures (Art)

Year 2 Cardinal Cones

15-20 minute break

Treasure Island

Wild Den Building

15-20 minute break

Mini Beasts

• Basic map orientation; devise a simple map, symbols and key (Geog)

• Directional language (Geog)

• Simple food chains (Sc)

• Animal habitats (Sc)

Please contact us to discuss outdoor learning suitable for foundation stage and we will devise a personalised activity programme for your reception class.

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“ Thanks so much for our wonderful day - the children and al l our staff absolutely loved the day and al l the activities on offer.” Judith Foster, Anderton Primary School, Chorley (Year 1 day visit, May 2014)

In KS2 we emphasise the physical challenge of taking part in outdoor and adventurous activities. Paddling skills begin in Year 4 and progress through to Year 6. Our fully qualified instructors are experienced in developing the spiritual and social elements of team work whilst building students’ self-esteem and confidence, with laughter and fun!

Lower Key Stage 2 outdoor learning

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Session 1 (morning)

Session 2 (afternoon) Curriculum Links

Year 3 Star Orienteering

Map Symbols

Low Ropes

Abseil Tree

• Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities (PE)

• Use 8 compass points (Geog)

• Team building and communication (PSD)

Year 4 Archery

Fire-Building and Bread Making

Introduction to Open- Rafted Canoeing (Beginners’ paddle skills)

• Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities (PE)

• Outdoor campfire cooking (DT)

• First hand practical experiences (Sc)

• The water cycle (Geog)

Session 1 (morning)

Session 2 (afternoon) Curriculum Links

Year 5 Orienteering Course

Crate Stack or Tree Climb

Open-rafted canoeing competitive team games

• Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities (PE)

• Navigation/map reading (to British Orienteering standard)

• Air and water resistance (Sc)

• Problem solving

Year 6 • Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities (PE)

• Use 8 points of compass to navigate Ordnance Survey map (Geog)

• Outdoor campfire cooking (DT); minimal ecological footprint

Day visits can also be easily delivered as residentials – ideal as a one night taster for Year 5s. Year 6s could have an activity day to look forward to after SATs to let off steam. Or how about an ‘End of an Era Summer Trip’ for a Year 6 leavers’ treat?

Upper Key Stage 2 outdoor learning

“The Survival Games!”

Lake orienteering with off-site campfire lunch

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ResidentialsWe offer fully catered overnight stays for one, two or four nights for Year 4s and upwards. Our flexible residential activity programmes are a challenging mix of land and water activities, run by our staff until 8.30pm every evening. 20 en-suite bedrooms hold up to 70 across three accommodation blocks. Discounts are available over winter; an ideal time for thrilling night walks and cosy campfires. Get in touch for availability and prices.

Meeting Rooms and Away Days Our three meeting rooms and large conference room offer a peaceful and relaxing working environment, far away from the bustle of busy school life. Ideal for SLT meetings or project work or to host an INSET day off site.

INSETs and Team Building Days If the children can do it, why not you too! With over a dozen land and water activities on offer, it’s an ideal place to develop team work, integrate new staff and improve communication skills.

Outdoor Learning Cards Training Run activities in your own school grounds devised and approved by the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel (OEAP). The course covers Orienteering, Bouldering, Journeying, Team Building and Problem Solving. We are an approved OEAP trainer – get in touch for prices and course dates.

“ The children had an amazing experience. The staff helped to develop their self-confidence and were patient and supportive throughout. Nothing was too much trouble and the effort put into making us feel welcome was outstanding.”

Linda Clayton, Head Teacher, Brinscall St John CE Primary School, Chorley (One night residential for Year 5s, March 2014)

About UsWe are an outdoor learning and conference centre run by a charity - Lancashire Outdoor Activities Initiative (LOAI). LOAI has been encouraging schools, children and young people, families, youth and community groups to take part in and benefit from outdoor activities since 1989.

The Anderton Centre was originally run as a conference and training centre by United Utilities, who invited LOAI to run land-based activities in their grounds and sailing/water activities on the reservoir. In 2009 the charity took over the running of the Anderton Centre which meant we were able to offer fully catered residentials as well as day trips. We continue to work in partnership with United Utilities who still own the land and reservoirs. The Anderton Centre has exclusive use of lower Rivington reservoir for water-based activities.

Get in touch!Contact us to discuss how we can dovetail our expertise in outdoor learning with your schemes of work. Our charity-run centre can support your teaching and learning team in enriching childhoods and developing active children - investing in skills that last students a lifetime.

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