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Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016

r o o d t u O Activities Youth Adventure Programme

Summer 2016

The Adventure starts here!

The Outdoor Activities team have been running our Youth Adventure Programme for over 20 years. This year has all your favourite activities in some of Scotland’s best locations. Some of our activities include Canoeing in the Trossachs National Park, Rock Climbing in the Southern Highlands and River Kayaking through the Perthshire hills. Our qualified instructors are able to take full advantage of what Scotland has to offer. A fantastic day is guaranteed, just bring your sense of adventure.

Our exciting activities run throughout the summer holiday period. We have activities to suit everyone with a flexible programme to ensure you don’t miss out on the action.

This year all our activities will take place at either our Victoria Buildings base, Action Outdoors Centre or the Helix lagoon.

Individual days and adventure weeks are available and we will be offering 45 minute long instructor lead sessions at the Helix.

This summer we will once again be offering a childcare element to the service at Victoria Buildings and Action Outdoors by opening our doors at 0830 in the morning and remaining open until 1700 after the activity has ended. During non-activity time participants will be closely supervised at the centre. Our activities all begin at 0900 and end at 1630.

Our Centres

Courses will be delivered from one of our centres detailed below. If you have any enquiries regarding any of the courses offered please contact our main office.

Victoria Buildings Adventure Days – Ages 9+

Our Victoria Building based activities will take place away from the Falkirk area taking in some spectacular scenery in challenging adventurous surroundings.

Action Outdoors Young Adventure Days – Ages 7 - 10

This summer, we will be using our Action Outdoor centre for our Young Adventurers on the same basis as our Victoria Buildings centre. There will be single days or the option to join us for the whole week.

Helix Lagoon – Ages 5+

Our Helix sessions will be delivered on the Lagoon to minimise your time spent travelling and maximise your time out on activity. Please see our Helix section for full details.

Main office Outdoor Activity Base Victoria Buildings, Queen Street, Falkirk Tel: 01324 506846

Action Outdoors Centre Redding Road, Brightons FK2 0AA

The Helix Park Meeting point – Lagoon slipway

Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016

Booking...

All bookings are to be made through the Falkirk stadium • By Phone (Card payments) Please call the Falkirk stadium on Monday to Friday 9am until 6pm

01324 506850

Please note we still need a signed copy of our under 18’s medical form before the start of the activity

• By Post - Please enclose a under 18’s medical form, booking form and payment.

Please send payment to Bookings Team Falkirk Community Trust Suite 1A, the Falkirk Stadium 4 Stadium Way Falkirk, FK2 9EE

• In Person - Falkirk Stadium Suite 1a (office hours Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm) Please Note: • We only take bookings on receipt of payment, we cannot accept provisional bookings over the phone • Confirmation of booking will be sent to your address, you will only hear further from us if your course has to be altered.

• We require an original medical form at the centre before the activity takes place. Please ensure this is sent in to Victoria Buildings prior to the activity date.

Course Information Kit list Participants on all courses are required to bring; • Towel • Complete change of clothing (including spare trainers) • Packed lunch and drinks • Any relevant medication ***All specialist equipment will be supplied. See our website for further information

Activity Levels: Our Activity courses are graded so everyone can get the most enjoyment out of their day. Please try to avoid booking onto a course above the participant’s ability level.

If you are unsure about the course levels please contact the Victoria Buildings centre.

BEGINNER to LEVEL 3 B - No experience 1 - One or two previous experiences 2 - Good Knowledge 3 – Intermediate Venues: For all courses the venues are not specified this is due to the nature of the activities and possibility of change If the advertised activity has to change due to weather, staffing of other unpredictable reasons, then an alternative activity will be offered.

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Our Adventure Days Canoeing Big boats equal big fun. Come and try it out, or if you’ve been in one before, improve your skills on one of our local lochs. You might even visit a cave, an island or a ruined castle.

Kayaking You may get wet, you will pick up skills and you will have a whole lot of fun. Our loch based kayaking courses are a great way to explore some stunning areas.

River Kayaking A day for more experienced kayakers. You will need to be confident in water and have a skill level above beginner. If you haven’t worn a spray deck before try our beginners kayaking course first before booking for a river trip.

White Water Rafting Up to eight people in a raft for some serious fun down one of Scotland’s classic rivers. Getting wet is guaranteed along with the fun. Open to all abilities with a sense of adventure.

Rock climbing / Abseiling Rock climbing at a local crag or if the weather isn’t good we will go indoor climbing. We can take anyone from absolute beginners to budding mountaineers. How high can you climb? How hard a route can you do? How big an abseil can you manage?

Find out this summer.

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Gorge Walking This is our easiest rock and water activity.

It’s a challenge to scramble up a steep river where there may be waterfalls and jumps. It’s great fun and very popular

Canyoning Exploring bigger canyons, where committing jumps and using ropes to abseil are essential to get down safely. For the more experienced adventurer only.

Coasteering Climb, jump and swim along a beautiful stretch of coast on this action packed adventure. You don’t have to be a strong swimmer to enjoy this activity and all the jumps are optional.

Blokarting Racing along, powered by the wind, inches above the ground – this is a fantastic experience. We really need the wind for this activity to run so if it’s a calm day we will do another activity instead.

Mountain Biking Mountain biking on single track terrain.

This summer we will run bike sessions to suit all needs, from beginner to more experienced riders. For those who want to explore a little further we are running a mountain biking expedition.

Bushcraft Learn a bit about surviving in the woods, build shelters, light a fire and get involved in a whole lot of fun! Based in Muiravonside Country Park this course will appeal to anyone who just loves being out of doors.

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Week 1

4th to 8th July

Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Age

Ability

Cost

Mon

Gorge Walking

9+

B

£28.40

Tues

Rock Climbing/Abseil

9+

B

£28.40

Wed

Coasteering

9+

B

Thurs

Whitewater Rafting

9+

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Blokarting

9+

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130

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Time

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Week 2

11th to 5th July

Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Age

Ability

Cost

Time

Mon

Blokarting

9+

B

£28.40

Tues

Whitewater Rafting

9+

B

£28.40

Wed

Rock Climbing/Abseil

9+

B

Thurs

Gorge Walking

9+

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Mountain Bike

9+

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Mon

Canoe / Kayak

Age

Ability

Cost

7 - 10

B

£28.40 £28.40

Time

Tues

Blokarting

7 - 10

B

Wed

Mtn Bike / Bushcraft

7 - 10

B

Thurs

Rock Climbing/Abseil

7 - 10

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Gorge Walking

7 - 10

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130

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Week 3

18th to 22th July

Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Age

Ability

Cost

Time

Mon

Coasteering

9+

B

£28.40

Tues

Bushcraft

9+

B

£28.40

Wed

Loch trip - Kayaking

9+

B

Thurs

Blokarting

9+

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Rock Climbing/Abseil

9+

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Mon

Rock Climbing/Abseil

Age

Ability

Cost

7 - 10

B

£28.40 £28.40

Tues

Canoe / Kayak

7 - 10

B

Wed

Gorge Walking

7 - 10

B

Thurs

Mtn Bike / Bush craft

7 - 10

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Blokarting

7 - 10

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130

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Time

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Week 4

25th to 29th July

Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Age

Ability

Cost

Time

Mon

Mountain Bike

9+

B

£28.40

Tues

Blokarting

9+

B

£28.40

Wed

Bushcraft

9+

B

Thurs

Canoe Trip

9+

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Gorge Walking

9+

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Mon

Rock Climbing/Abseil

Age

Ability

Cost

7 - 10

B

£28.40 £28.40

Time

Tues

Gorge Walking

7 - 10

B

Wed

Canoe / Kayak

7 - 10

B

Thurs

Blokarting

7 - 10

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Mtn Bike / Bush craft

7 - 10

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130

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Week 5

1st to 5th August

Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Age

Ability

Cost

Time

Mon

Coasteering

9+

B

£28.40

Tues

Canoe / Bushcraft

9+

B

£28.40

Wed

Rock Climbing/Abseil

9+

B

Thurs

Loch trip - Kayaking

9+

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Blokarting

9+

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Mon

Mtn Bike / Bush craft

Age

Ability

Cost

7 - 10

B

£28.40 £28.40

Tues

Rock Climbing/Abseil

7 - 10

B

Wed

Canoe / Kayak

7 - 10

B

Thurs

Blokarting

7 - 10

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Gorge Walking

7 - 10

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130

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Time

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Week 6

8th to 12th August

Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Age

Ability

Cost

Time

Mon

Gorge Walking

9+

B

£28.40

Tues

Loch trip Kayaking

9+

B

£28.40

Wed

Blokarting

9+

B

Thurs

White Water Rafting

9+

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Mountain Biking

9+

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130 Action Outdoors – YOUNG ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Age

Ability

Cost

Mon

Rock Climbing/Abseil

7 - 10

B

£28.40 £28.40

Time

Tues

Mtn Bike / Bush craft

7 - 10

B

Wed

Gorge Walking

7 - 10

B

Thurs

Blokarting

7 - 10

B

Drop off 08.30 £28.40 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Canoe / Kayak

7 - 10

B

£28.40

Full adventure week £130

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Week 7

15th to 19th August

Victoria Buildings - ADVENTURE DAYS Date

Activity

Age

Ability

Cost

Mon

Coasteering

9+

B

£28.40

Mon

Mtn Biking – Glen Tress

11+

2

£28.40

Tues

Bushcraft

9+

B

£28.40

Wed

Rock Climbing/Abseil

9+

B

Wed

Canyoning

11+

2

Thurs

Kayak Trip

9+

B

£28.40 Drop off 08.30 Activity 09.00 – 16.30 £28.40 Pick up 17.00 £28.40

Fri

Gorge Walking

9+

B

£28.40

Fri

River Kayaking

11+

2

£28.40

Full adventure week £130

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Time

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The Helix Adventure starts here!

This Summer Falkirk Community Trust – Outdoor Activities Team will be delivering Paddlesports sessions on the Helix lagoon. We will be offering instructor lead activities for young people and families to try Kayaking, Canoeing and Katakanuing.

This summer our sessions will be on the hour from 13.00 until 16.00 and give you 45 minutes of fun on the water. For all sessions we will be taking walk-up bookings only.

KAYAKING

CANOEING

Katakanu

Paddlepower If you join us for multiple sessions and want to improve your skills we can award SCA “Paddlepower Awards”, where progress is certificated. This course runs to Scottish Canoe Association standards.

Booking This summer we will be taking walkup bookings ONLY. PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE SESSION IS DUE TO START. Course Information

The five Paddlepower Awards are: Start, Passport, Discover, Explore and Excel

Meeting All courses will run from The Helix Lagoon Area. ALL courses will meet at The Helix by the CAFE which is situated next to the Lagoon.

Each award builds on the last to help the paddler become more confident and skilled on the water.

Parents For any parents wanting to join their children on activity that’s fine, all sessions are open to adults accompanying their child.

Kit list Participants on all courses are required to bring; • Towel • Complete change of clothing (including spare trainers) • Any relevant medication ***All specialist equipment will be supplied.

See our website for further information

The Helix Date Monday to Friday

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Activity Kayaking Canoeing Katakanuing

Age 5+

Adults only when accompanying under 18’s

Ability

Cost

Time

All

£7.50

13.00 – 13.45 14.00 – 14.45 15.00 – 15.45 16.00 – 16.45

per session

Note the details here and make sure you don’t miss any of your booked Summer outdoor Activities: Date from

Date to

Time

Activity

Location

Outdoor Activity Base, Victoria Buildings, Queen Street, Falkirk.

Tel: 01324 506846

www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/outdoors

Summer Outdoor Activities - Falkirk Community Trust 2016

www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/outdoors Outdoor Activity Base, Victoria Buildings, Queen Street, Falkirk. Tel: 01324 506846