Information for Parents and Pupils

Where are we?Ardmay House is located on the shores of

Loch Long, just outside the village of Arrochar.

Getting ready for your trip

What should I pack/not pack?Old comfy warm

clothesLots of socks and

underwearTrainersJammiesMidge repellent/sun tan

lotion (seasonal)Wash kit and towelLunch box and water

bottleDisposable camera

Do not bringX Ipods/MP3 PlayersX Mobile phones X Digital camerasX Electronic games

and equipmentX Brand new

clothes/jeans

Full kit-list available on the Ardmaywebsite: www.ardmay.com

Arriving at ArdmayCoach will leave from school – please don’t

bring any sweeties for the journey!Welcome to the house, find your bedroom

and getting to know the house and grounds.Find out your group and meet your instructor

for the week.Lunch at Ardmay – you won’t need a packed

lunch on Monday.Fire drill to make sure everyone knows where

the fire exits are.First activity – Forest walk.

Outdoor ActivitiesDuring the residential week at Ardmay House you will

take part in a variety of outdoor activities including:

Forest WalkCanoeingClimbing/AbseilingMountain AdventureProblem SolvingWeaseling

Staff and Safety

High staff to child ratio.

AALA licence

All staff enhanced disclosure checkedand highly qualified with NGB qualifications.

On a Monday evening, all pupils write a postcard to send home. They also keep a daily diary of the activities they have done each day.

Evening ActivitiesAfter dinner there will be some time to relax

and have a shower before the evening activities which run from 7-9pm.

These include:

Games night Beach art

At Ardmay we operate a healthy eating policy, serving a child-friendly, nutritious menu.

Breakfast: Cereals, toast with spreads, fruit juice.

Lunch: Filled rolls, fruit, crisps, biscuits and juice.

Dinner: Soup, choice of two main courses (always one vegetarian option) and a pudding.

Supper: Home baking and juice.Tuck shop: £1/day

End of the week – home time!On a Friday morning, we do a big clean up

before the bus arrives.

There is a chance to go to the souvenir shop to buy a memento of the trip.

We do a review of all we have achieved during the week before the closing ceremony, where each pupil will receive a certificate of achievement.

Any Questions?Further information including FAQs,a sample menu and kit list can be found in the ‘schools’ section of our website: www.ardmay.com

For any more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.By telephone: 01301 702 998By email: info@ardmay.com