The Venture Centre

Isle of Man

20-24 May 2013

What will we do?

Example Timetable  a.m. p.m. EveMonday20/5

Travel by Ferry to Isle of Man – Depart Heysham Port: 14:15

Intro to centreFire drills

Assault course

Coastal walk

Tuesday21/5

Target Archery  Vintage electric tram to Ramsey for  Kayaking

Dinghy Sailing/ Canoeing Target Shooting

Wednesday22/5

Abseiling Climbing Off road cycle skills

Field Archery

Wide game

Thursday23/5

Camp craft Skills

CampfiresCook own lunch

Raft building Raft racing

Operation Phoenix Team Challenge Competition

Friday24/5

Depart for ferry Arrive Heysham Port – approximately 12:15

   

Parent Worries!!!Ferry - Heysham to Isle of Man to Heysham •Services will be operated by the Ben-my-Chree with a crossing time of between 3h 15m and 3h 45m.•Children are together in one area on the ferry with the 4 adults.•Children are only allowed out on deck with an adult.•Children go to the toilets in groups of 2 or 3.•Please let staff know about any sea sick medication that will be taken before we sail and what we need to do for the return trip.

Parent Worries!!!Ferry - Heysham to Isle of Man to Heysham •Children to have healthy packed lunch – avoid sweets and fizzy drinks. •Have extra healthy snacks along as evening meal won’t be until 6:30-7:00 p.m.•Games, puzzles, books, etc. to play•I will phone Mrs Charnley and Mrs Harwood when we arrive at the Venture Centre. You will be able to phone them after 8:00 p.m.

Parent Worries!!!Venture Centre

•Family run business that has been operating for almost 30 years.•All their staff are qualified instructors in the various activities and pursuits; and all are first aid trained.•The Centre holds the following badges:

Parent Worries!!!• Children are in dorm rooms of 6 to 8 children to a room – boys

in one room/s and girls in another room/s.• Dorm rooms have key codes to enter.• School staff are on site just across from the dorm rooms.• Children are well fed.

The Venture Centre

Briefing Meeting

Dining Area

Dorm Rooms

The Activities

The Activities

The Activities

KitEssential ItemsSleeping bag and pillow caseWaterproof TopWaterproof over trousersSeveral pairs of trousers (Not Jeans)Warm SweatersShirtsUnderwearShortsSocksTraining Shoes or Boots for walkingExtra pair of old trainers or old gym shoes for water based activities (These will get very wet!!!)Swimming KitWashing kit and large towelNight attire – including your TeddyHat and Gloves dependant on time of yearTorch  Any medication - labelled

Other Useful ItemsWaterproof watch

Small rucksack / Day bag for carrying spare clothes waterproofs etc.

Small drinks bottle to carry water to activity locations

A couple of plastic bags for dirty kit, boots etc..Sun Block - try before we leaveInsect repellent – try before we leave

Please ensure all items are clearly marked with the child’s name. Clothes should be suitable for tumble-drying.

Please DO NOT bring radios, CD players, mobile phones, expensive watches, penknives, computer games, jewellery etc..

Please DO NOT bring sweets!

Spending Money

There is a Tuck Shop at the Centre. The children can buy postcards, pencils, pens and other small souvenirs. Sweets are available, but the amount that the children can buy at any one time is limited.

In the past children have taken £5 spending money.

What would you like?

Any questions????