Rockley schools brochure 2017

School & Group Activity Trips school & group activity trips

KS2, KS3, KS4 & post GCSE France & UK 2017

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ROCKLEY THROUGH THE YEARS

2007 2000

1976 1980 ROCKLEY WATERSPORTS FOUNDED

Second activity centre in Poole Harbour

1990

1989

Second centre in France La Rive

First centre in France La Reserve

New building & residential lodge at Rockley Point

2003 Third centre in France Azurivage

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS ockley was founded in 1976, with a handful of sailing dinghies and a caravan on the R beach at Rockley Point in Poole Harbour. We started as a family business with the simple idea of getting people on the water and having fun whilst learning and improving.

Fast-forward 40 years and Rockley has grown and developed to include some of the UK’s most highly regarded residential activity trips for children and young people, with the same emphasis on learning by doing. Our original aims are still very much at the heart of our activity programmes today, which focus on building self-confidence through personal achievement and having fun! From our Poole-based office our team now manage 5 watersports activity centres between the UK and France and continually develop our programmes on and off the water providing the highest possible quality training and outdoor experiences. We think that we have found the right balance of enjoyment and learning that satisfies both the pupils on the trip and the leaders who, very generously, give up their time to run the trips. We look forward to welcoming you and your group to one of our centres. Peter & Lis Gordon, Rockley Owners & Directors 2

Opened Watersports Centre at Poole Park

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2016 2015

Launched Rockley Academy - offers world class instructor training

Launched the BTEC L3 Sport course - now takes 100+ students

2014 Opened new centre in France - Le Lac Mimizan

CONTENTS

2009

2011

Opened Harbour’s Edge Beach Cafe & Watersports

Watch this space!

ROCKLEY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

Rockley Adventure Learning outside the classroom The National Curriculum Why choose Rockley Adventure Meet our managers

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What you can do Where you can go

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Rockley schools team Our French centres Our UK centres Rockley team

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Living & sleeping Travel Safety

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All you need to know Booking conditions What else do we do Prices

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BELIEVE & YOU WILL ACHIEVE The educational value of an activity trip to a Rockley Adventure centre lies in the unique combination of social, physical and environmental experiences. Our trips offer young people a sense of achievement and the opportunity to succeed in a non-competitive, outdoor environment. This helps build self-confidence and an awareness of personal strengths and abilities that may have been hidden in the classroom.

Helping young minds achieve extraordinary goals We aim to offer an outdoor learning experience that promotes every child’s self-esteem and emotional well-being and encourages pupils to respond positively and confidently to new challenges and opportunities. An activity trip with Rockley Adventure is focused on enhancing learning through the unique combination of our natural environment, together with the passion and expertise of our dedicated team. Whether they are taking to the water sailing, raft-building with classmates or facing the high ropes challenge, pupils develop a belief that they can achieve success both at school and in life.

Inspiring independent minds

What we work towards:

Our mission is to empower children by giving them the environment in which to develop key skills. We believe that a positive learning experience outside of the classroom will increase confidence by participation and promote independent development.

Make a Positive Contribution • Awaken environmental awareness • Increase social awareness Achieving Economic Wellbeing • Increase confidence & aspirations • Broaden horizons

Working together, learning together, playing together

Enjoyment & Achievement

The relationships that develop between pupils and their teachers, working together towards a common goal, is one that cannot be recreated easily in school, but is one that can be encouraged through a Rockley Adventure trip. As teachers and pupils share their adventure experience, pupils are motivated to work with and respect their peers, all of which contributes to their enjoyment and desire to learn.

• Motivate through enjoyment • Motivate through an appetite for learning Staying Safe • Learn to look after yourself • Learn about risks & how to manage them Being Healthy • • • •

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Healthy eating Healthy living Active body Active mind

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WELCOME “An excellent week. the girls have embraced every activity and received a lot in return. thanks especially for getting some of our girls 'out of their shells'.�

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discover the great outdoors We understand and welcome the growing importance of outdoor education as part of a balanced curriculum, particularly in an increasingly urban world. A Rockley Adventure trip is based around the enhanced learning experience of our very own “Rockley Classroom”.

It is the combination of our unique centre environments and passionate, experienced and knowledgeable team which place the children at the centre of all that we do. The Rockley team is always available to work with Group Leaders to plan activity programmes and individual sessions to ensure specified learning objectives are met and participants reach the highest level of attainment that’s possible.

life is for adventure “Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstance.”

Learning outside the Classroom Manifesto (2006)

Why is learning outside the classroom important?

ACHIEVEMENT

DEVELOPMENT

MOTIVATION

Raises achievement in school

Advances personal and social development

Improves motivation and behaviour

CHALLENGE

WELL BEING

SENSE OF PLACE

Encourages risk

Promotes personal well being

Gives young people a sense of place

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The National Curriculum identifies six key skills that “help learners to improve their learning and performance in education, work and life�. Rockley Adventure programmes are highly effective at developing four of the key skills.

Communication

Working with others

Improving own learning performance

Problem solving

2008 Ofsted Report - Learning outside of the classroom. How far should you go?

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KEY SKILLS

KEY SKILLS

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supporting development The transition from primary to secondary school and adapting to life at secondary school can be a challenging time for pupils. Our range of adventure trips are designed to support this time in their lives by encouraging pupils to positively interact with each other and to develop their social and personal skills so that they can form new friendships and grow into confident individuals.

Recognised Qualifications

National Curriculum Key Stages 2, 3 & 4

Duke Of Edinburgh Awards

BTEC LEVEL 2 & 3

Rockley Adventure activity programmes develop higher-level skills through coaching in any of the core activities and satisfy all the areas of the Outdoor and Adventurous Activities section of the PE National Curriculum at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4. By setting progressive, challenging and attainable goals, groups can use a Rockley Adventure trip as a great new environment in which to help deliver training in the transferable skills that help children with their transition between the key stages and into the wider world.

Schools can choose to concentrate on a specific activity and in doing so can gain National Governing Body qualifications and work towards Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

We also offer bespoke trips for BTEC students to enable them to gain the skills to put towards their qualifications. Whether this is helping with watersports theory sessions or on the water practical assessments, Rockley deliver the perfect course to help your students achieve the desired grades and experience.

As an RYA recognised training centre and an approved activity provider of the DofE scheme, pupils can now put their boating achievements towards a bronze, silver or gold award and also complete the residential sections of the award.

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DEVELOPMENT

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a residential adventure Rockley Adventure offers a safe, secure and happy setting for children to experience a residential trip away from home. With space for adventure, we offer diverse and challenging experiences which will inspire and excite your pupils.

Standing on their own feet Residential trips can help secondary school-age children to develop independence and bond with their peers and teachers in informal settings.

They provide a wonderful opportunity for children to begin their journey as independent people with lives outside their own homes.

A residential week with Rockley Adventure provides valuable opportunities for promoting teamwork, social skills and communication skills. We firmly believe that positive and enjoyable learning experiences, in such a unique environment, create more effective and beneficial learning outcomes.

With a highly qualified and committed team of staff chosen for their passion for the outdoors and ability to instill a sense of fun into all aspects of your trip, from teaching to our programme of ‘after hours’ activities, we will ensure that your pupils are engaged in exciting and stimulating activities throughout their stay.

“thank you for providing our pupils with such a positive life experience" John Smeaton School

Top 6 reasons to choose Rockley Adventure

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It’s simple but true - you and your group come first with us.

Your safety and enjoyment are always our number one priority.

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You and your group will benefit from a huge depth of knowledge acquired through more than 40 years of involvement with teaching and leading young people on activity sessions in the outdoors.

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We have been very careful to select locations for our centres that provide our unique blend of quality and well-appointed campsites with safe yet challenging sailing areas set in spectacular and beautiful surroundings.

Our programmes use modern equipment and a high level of instructional staff. We work continually with our Group Leaders to assess every aspect of our trips to improve year after year.

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The Rockley Classroom will make your trip an unforgettable, incredible learning experience and action adventure, all rolled into one superb trip.

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We give full support to all Group Leaders right from your initial enquiry to returning your group to school. Our schools team have worked as instructors and centre managers themselves and have extensive knowledge of our activities and procedures to provide you, your group and school management team with all the information required.

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Adventure

Meet our managers The Centre Manager is pivotal to a great centre. Our Management Team are chosen for their experience and ability to develop every element of a watersports centre. As a Group Leader, you need to feel confident that your pupils are in the best possible hands which is why we only employ the best!

ALEX DODDS lE lAC MIMIZAN

Started at Rockley; 2013 following 10 years of running centres across the world including New Zealand and Greece Loves; all sports both on and off the water - windsurfing, climbing, skiing and cycling.

During the winter; Alex is an integral part of the UK team, working at our flagship centre in Poole with our BTEC and Academy students.

"THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN HAVE AS A CENTRE MANAGER IS A PASSION FOR THE SPORTS. A LOVE FOR WHAT YOU DO AND WHERE YOU DO IT, AND AN ABILITY TO INSPIRE PEOPLE AROUND YOU"

kes to be a what it ta r .. . g ood manage Started at Rockley; 2011 as an activity instructor and has worked his way through the Company.

Loves; Sailng and cycling What makes him so good? His work ethic, focus, organisational skills and his clear love of watersports He also has a number of qualifications to his name including RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Safety Boat and BSUPA Instructor.

KATE MURPHY AZURIVAGE Started at Rockley; 2013 as an Admin Assistant straight from University During the winter; Kate assists the Schools Team and is in constant contact with all the schools who will be visiting AzuRivage for the following year What makes her so good?

Kate is an instant hit with the youngsters, develops great relationships with Group Leaders and is highly respected by the staff.

WILL MURRAY lA RIVE

Started at Rockley; 2011 and has worked as an instructor at our centres both in the UK and France. As Poole Park Manager, AJ looks after up to 400 school children a week when we host our school watersports festivals.

What makes her so good? Her vibrant nature makes her a firm favourite with both pupils and teachers She also has endless qualifications to her name; RYA Senior Instructor, RYA Start Windsurf Instructor, RYA Powerboat Instructor, BSUPA Instructor.

Started at Rockley; 1979 and is at the heart of everything that Rockley does.

What makes him the best?

Affectionately known as 'Straw' he has a wealth of experience and qualifications; RYA Coach Assessor, RYA Powerboat Instructor, RYA Centre Inspector and is one of the most highly regarded figures within the watersports industry.

OF BEST PART .

THE JOB..

andy smith rockley point

aj windsor poole park

“Watching children who have come to us with no experience on the water, jumping straight into the activities and coming off sessions with massive smiles on their faces is amazing.�

Kate Murphy, Centre Manager AzuRivage

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activities to get excited about At Rockley Adventure we offer a whole range of activities designed to engage young people and encourage them to embrace adventure and learning - something that cannot always be achieved in the classroom.

Rockley Adventure activities are based around an exciting mixture of fun and games, exploration of the creeks, channels and beaches and voyages of discovery all of which provide physical and mental challenges, develop individual skills and encourage cooperation and working as part of a team.

Paddle Power!

surf's up!

HIGH ROPES

i'm sailing!

Splashtastic Dinghy Sailing CATAMARAN SAILING RAFT BUILDING SURFING

Exploration

HIgh ropes KAYAKING RAFTING CLIMBING MOUNTAIN BIKING WINDSURFING WATERFLUME PARK 12

I can do it!

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“WE REALLY HAVE STUMBLED UPON AN ABSOLUTE GEM. OUR PUPILS HAVE EXPERIENCED SOMETHING WITH ROCKLEY THAT WILL BE HARD TO EMULATE ANYWHERE ELSE.” 13

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MULTI-ACTIVITY

learning outcomes

With a wide range of activities on offer, our multi-activity programmes allow pupils to flourish in a non-academic environment and develop improved relationships whilst reaching their highest potential.

Encourages leadership and teamwork Motivates pupils to challenge themselves physically and creatively

Challenging

Promotes good communications between pupils

By enticing pupils out of their comfort zone and creating situations that may be new or unfamiliar to them, pupils are encouraged to take a positive approach to problems and find effective solutions.

Forges life-long friendships Supports physical, personal, emotional and social development

Activities Multi-activity programmes combine a variety of activities from sailing, windsurfing and kayaking to raft building and high ropes which will challenge personal ability, inspire creative thinking and teach pupils to respond positively to each other.

What they said

“ enjoyable wide range of activities. set up and location made it easy for teachers and fun for pupils�

Sample week DAY 1

A sample plan for a multi-activity adventure to France.

Guildford High School

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DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

DAY 7

DAY 8

AM

Arrive for breakfast Pico sailing

Mountain biking

Aqualand (day out)

Dart sailing (Day sail)

Windsurfing

Trail biking

Arrive back at school

Lunch

At centre

At centre

Biscarrosse Plage

Lakeside beach

At centre

At centre

PM

Depart / Travel

Pico sailing

Kayaking

Dune du Pyla

Dart sailing

Kayaking

Stand up paddle boarding

Evening

Travel

Welcome & orientation

Centre challenge Team building

Visit to Biscarrosse Plage

French affair

Final feast & depart

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learning outcomes

With beautiful harbour - or lake-side locations as their ‘classroom’, pupils learn key life skills without realising it.

Promotes positive interaction between pupils Encourages leadership and teamwork

Thrill of sailing

Builds confidence and self-esteem

Whether taking the helm of their own dinghy or sailing as part of a team, a sailing adventure will encourage independence as well as cooperation.

Faced with the natural elements watch your pupils thrive in this new and often challenging environment as they are encouraged to test their own physical, mental and social capabilities.

Recognition of personal achievements beyond the classroom Importance of pursuing a healthy lifestyle

Love learning With a range of different types of sailing boats, we can offer pupils the best and most suitable sailing experiences so that they will learn quickly and become more self-assured. Sailing is outdoor adventure at its best, as pupils acquire new skills and hopefully a love of the water and the outdoors.

What they said

“the complete package was exceptional from booking to the end."

Sample week DAY 1

A sample plan for a sailing adventure to France.

Broadwater School

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DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

DAY 6

AM

Arrive for breakfast Pico sailing

Upwind practice

Sailing a Day out/ Pick up Sailing triangular course Visit to Arcachon moorings & coming backwards alongside

Lunch

At centre

At centre

Lakeside beach

Dune du Pyla

At centre

Lakeside beach

Man overboard

Regatta afternoon

PM

Depart / Travel

Upwind sailing

Gybing & Five essentials downwind sailing

Dune du Pyla explore

Evening

Travel

Welcome & orientation

Evening out

Centre challenge Final feast Buffet/BBQ

Team building

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DAY 7

Certificate presentation/ depart

DAY 8 Arrive back at school

ACTIVITIES

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explore and enjoy Our week long programmes include the chance to explore the local area and take part in activities away from our centres. We have a choice of excursions from which you can tailor a day to suit your group and budget.

France From any of our French centres we offer an inclusive excursion day to Dune du Pyla. Visit the highest dune in Europe, reaching a height of 107m, at the summit, the view is spectacular. On a clear day, take in the breathtaking panorama of the Atlantic coast, Arcachon Bay, the Landes pine forest and even the Pyrenees.

Round the day off with a trip to the pretty, chic resort town of Arcachon for a spot of retail therapy and to experience local French life.

Optional extra excursions can include a visit to AquaLand, a water flume park, a visit to the Pyrenees for a white water rafting experience or challenge your group with a session at a High Ropes course.

UK From our UK centre we can offer a range of optional extra activities.

Visit England’s first natural World Heritage site – the Jurassic Coast. The spectacular and historic 95 miles of coastline also includes other famous Dorset attractions such as Lulworth Cove, Chesil Beach, Corfe Castle and Brownsea Island.

For environmental activities we have teamed up with Dorset Wildlife Trust at their Kingcombe Field Studies Centre to offer hands-on explorations of the natural world suitable for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4. Poole Quay and the ancient Saxon walled town of Wareham offer historic buildings and quaint shopping.

For energetic groups, Splashdown, a local waterflume park is a must-do, or you could book a session at a High Ropes course.

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The Rockley Schools Team, consists of the Rockley Adventure dedicated sales and support staff who are at your disposal to offer a personal planning service so that your trip with us is as easy as possible. We have plenty of experience so we’ll be with you all the way, providing support, giving guidance and answering questions.

We are here to help:

We can...

Visit your school to talk through your trip with you, other teachers and school management Help you with your LEA and / or school proposal (and provide you with risk assessments) Come and launch your activity trip at a school assembly or pupil presentation Hold a parents evening or answer any concerns or questions in person

Keiron Ranking

Jack Clark

KATE MURPHY

Safety is our priority Over the past 40 years we have worked hard to earn the enviable reputation for the exceptional high standards which we apply to all our centres.

Provide posters, flyers and promotional material to generate interest Provide you with 24 hour contact details Welcome you to our centres and catch up with you at regular intervals each day

Value for money Our residential trip includes full-board accommodation, instruction by qualified instructors and use of all equipment. We offer flexible adventure trips to suit the varied needs of your group. Whether you want a day, a weekend or a week long trip, we can offer an adventure that works for you.

With you every step of the way Our friendly and experienced team are happy to come and give presentations whether it be attending a school assembly to generate enthusiasm or a parents evening to provide reassurance and to answer any questions. They can assist you with all the logistical planning so that organising your trip is as straightforward as possible.

Come and see for yourself For complete confidence and to get a real sense of our fantastic adventure package, why not come and check out the adventure on offer and join us on one of our inspection visits.

Added value

No hidden extras EXTRA FREE places for groups of 40+ Concessionary staff places What they said

“The Rockley team were organised, efficient, accommodating, friendly, dealt with all our requests and issues promptly - we could not ask for more from you!”

The Cooper School

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SCHOOL'S TEAM

Making things Easier

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our french centres We have three activity centres based in France, all located around lakes in the Aquitaine region of southwest France. Our three centres are on the shores of freshwater lakes fringed by forests and sandy beaches and all just a few miles from the fabulous Atlantic coast. They offer quality facilities, swimming pools and entertainment as you would expect from high graded sites.

South West France - Aquitaine Aquitaine stretches from Poitou-Charentes in the north down to the Spanish border in the south.

The region is characterised by sandy beaches backed by pine forests. To the north lie rolling vineyard-covered hills between Bordeaux and Bergerac, the densely forested Perigord with its prehistoric caves lie to the east and the mountains of the Pyrenees lie to the south. It enjoys sunny weather for much of the year, with temperatures ranging from 10째C in January to 32째C in August.

The Aquitaine forest supports fantastic wildlife with kites, shrikes, owls and hoopoes as well as delightful red squirrels. The lake margins are full of insect and amphibious life with dragonflies, butterflies, lizards, newts, frogs and even terrapins.

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centre facilities

Large campsite beach Private channel offering safe access to the lake Outdoor and covered swimming pool Multi-sports pitch Restaurant & bar facilities On-site supermarket

PRICES FROM JUST £415 PER PERSON

La Rive specialises in multi-activity programmes with variety and fun being the key to its relaxed and yet professional environment. Perfect for energetic groups that thrive on challenging activities, testing all ages and ability levels in a beautiful and safe outdoor environment.

Situated on the shores of the beautiful Lac Cazaux, La Rive is the most northerly of the watersports centres we operate in southwest France.

Safe and idyllic The shallow waters and gently shelving sandy beaches offer some fantastic lunch spots to sail to. Whether it’s Navarrosse 2 miles to the south or Maguide 3 miles to the west, wherever your instructor chooses as the day’s destination, the sense of adventure and achievement your group will feel will be one of the highlights of their trip.

Our accommodation is nestled less than 50 metres from the beach amongst the pine trees of the Landaise forest, offering a welcome shady retreat after a busy day of activities.

Action packed adventure With a lively, holiday atmosphere, La Rive holds a four star rating and benefits from a range of facilities including an on-site supermarket, outdoor and covered swimming pool, multi-sports pitch, a restaurant and bar for the adults.

WHAT THEY SAID

“ANOTHER AMAZING WEEK. A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL AT ROCKLEY FOR MAKING THIS A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE GIRLS” Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

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FRANCE

Rockley La Rive

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Azurivage Students and Group Leaders alike enjoy the personal feel and tranquil nature of the centre at AzuRivage. The campsite atmosphere coupled with the variety of activity programmes available from this site make it the perfect setting in which to boost confidence and develop teamwork.

centre facilities

Campsite boasts a unique French ambience Ideal for a multi-activity programme Safe access to the lake Great local surfing beaches Al fresco bar Table tennis Outdoor pool On-site supermarket

PRICES FROM JUST £415 PER PERSON

Relaxed and charming AzuRivage is located on the outskirts of the small Landaise village of Azur on the shores of Lac Soustons. This is the southern most watersports centre we operate in southwest France, just a few miles from the pretty town of Soustons. This three star campsite is set in a beautiful wooded area adjacent to the lake shore.

Facilities at this campsite include on-site supermarket, outdoor swimming pool, table tennis and a basketball court. The lake, although slightly smaller than those further north still offers a vast operational area for our watersports activities. The majority of our watersports equipment is stored in a private port area that gives easy and safe access to and from the lake for activity sessions.

Surf spot In addition to our highly successful multi-activity programme, sailing and surfing courses are also run here. The local Atlantic beaches are renowned worldwide as providing the best surf conditions anywhere in Europe.

Whether or not you choose to take a surf course, the local surf culture can be experienced on either evening or day trips to the local towns of Hossegor and Biarritz, the location of many world class, professional surf competitions throughout the season.

WHAT THEY SAID

“Long running and popular trip. Excellent opportunities for students” Judd School

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centre facilities

Based on the shores of Étang d’Aureilhan Located close to the beautiful seaside town of Mimizan Plage Quiet and relaxed, away from the hubbub of larger sites Rockley has its own area, a stone’s throw away from the lake

Our comprehensive range of equipment at Le Lac caters for a wide range of abilities and ages and Le Lac Mimizan’s location makes it the perfect choice for groups looking for a mix of land and water-based activities. The highly flexible programme can be made as challenging as your group requires!

Table tennis, boules court, beach volleyball pitch Al fresco bar Relaxing lake-side restaurant

PRICES FROM JUST £415 PER PERSON

Superb location Le Lac Mimizan is based on a campsite on the shores of a freshwater lake close to the dramatic Atlantic beaches of the Landes region.

Our watersports activities launch directly onto the lake and the sheltered location provides an ideal introduction to our range of watersports activities from dinghy sailing to paddle boarding. It also provides the opportunity to explore the shoreline of Château Woolsack or land for lunch at a quiet, unspoilt beach.

Range of activities Le Lac Mimizan is uniquely situated adjacent to one of the region’s fantastic high ropes parks with more than 100 different stages set high in the spectacular pines. Suitable for a range of ages from children to adult, this is a fantastic additional activity for groups. Le Lac Mimizan also benefits from a beautiful 9-hole golf course right next door – perfect for our teachers to take some time out away from their group and work on their handicap.

The forest surrounding Le Lac is criss-crossed with tracks and trails providing ideal excursions by bike. With the Atlantic only 5km away it is possible to cycle all the way to the beach. Combine this with having a handful of bikes fitted with board racks, this is most definitely the perfect centre for groups wanting to add surfing to their programme!

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WHAT THEY SAID

“OUR BEST ROCKLEY HOLIDAY YET - VERY IMPRESSED WITH LE LAC, ITS STAFF AND ITS MANAGEMENT." Fullbrook School

FRANCE

Le Lac Mimizan

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our UK centres We have two centres in Dorset located in beautiful Poole Harbour and Poole Park lake. Of the many places in the UK for watersports, Poole Harbour is possibly the safest and most idyllic location, offering a secure and happy setting for children to experience a residential trip away from home. With its tens of square miles of shallow, sheltered water and with the Purbeck Hills as a backdrop, the island-dotted harbour offers a beautiful and challenging environment for beginners and experienced sailors alike.

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Rockley Point wild about the outdoors

Rockley Adventure has teamed up with the Dorset Wildlife Trust to offer some wonderful outdoor learning experiences in picturesque Dorset.

Based at the DWT Field Studies centre at Kingcombe, to the west of Dorchester, you can combine any of our sailing or multi-activity adventures with some hands-on exploration of the natural world through a range of environmental activities, all suitable for Key Stages 3 and 4.

As the UK’s premier provider of watersports training and with unrivalled levels of instructor expertise, Rockley Point offers an exceptional range of watersports training.

PRICES FROM JUST £135 PER PERSON

Our flagship centre This is our original centre, founded in 1976 and based in beautiful Poole Harbour, Europe’s largest natural harbour.

Close to the thriving port of Poole and the ancient Saxon walled town of Wareham, Rockley Point is the gateway to picturesque and historic Dorset. The centre benefits from the facilities of the adjacent Holiday Park and provides a comfortable and rewarding activity holiday.

Rockley Point is possibly the most highly regarded sailing centre in Britain. This reputation, of which we are very proud, has been earned over the years by the dedication, hard work and expertise of our team.

Sailing a speciality Rockley Point specialises in sailing, enabling your students to gain RYA certificates according to ability. We also provide kayaking and windsurfing courses as well as multi-activity sessions.

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poole park lake The shallow and extremely safe waters of Poole Park Lake makes this the perfect introduction to watersports. We offer short taster sessions and multi-activity sessions in sailing, windsurfing and kayaking which will suit the widest range of pupils than at any of our other centres. Short sessions are also more affordable for most pupils making watersports even more accessible.

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UK adventures Below are sample plans for our 5 and 3 day adventure trips to our UK Rockley Point centre. Activities can vary depending on your group’s specific needs and can be changed accordingly.

your trip, your way

As our adventures are centred around you, we can tailor a suitable programme for you and your group based on your particular curriculum requirements. Choose from a range of activities - we want you to get the best educational value for your adventure trip as possible. Discuss your needs with our dedicated Schools Team.

5 day adventure DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

DAY 4

DAY 5

AM

Pico sailing

Kayaking

Raft building

Catamaran sailing

Activity zone

Lunch

At centre

At centre

Beach picnic

Harbourside beach At centre

PM

Catamaran sailing

Windsurfing

Paddle boarding

Sailing

Evening

Team games

Initiative exercises

Team games

BBQ & Rockley challenge

3 day adventure DAY 1

DAY 2

DAY 3

AM

Pico sailing

Kayaking

Lunch

Harbourside beach At centre

PM

Arrival & centre orientation

Catamaran sailing

Evening

Climbing wall

Team building

Prices from

Just £265 for a 5 day adventure.

Monday am - Friday pm

Windsurfing, certificate presentation & depart

OR just £135 for a weekend Adventure.

Friday pm - Sunday pm

* Trips can be tailored for your needs!

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OUR TEAM

Our team

Our reputation as the premier providers of watersports activities and training comes not least from our committed and highly qualified team of staff - in fact they are our greatest asset. At Rockley Adventure, it is our team who ensure that a trip with us is the one you and your school choose year after year.

Team Rockley All members of our team do everything they can to ensure you and your group have the best possible time with us. All members of staff have been chosen for their professionalism, enthusiasm, their passion for the outdoors and their ability to instill a sense of fun into all aspects of your trip; from teaching to our programme of ‘after hours’ activities.

Qualified staff Being part of the Rockley group we can boast the highest level of qualified staff with 7 RYA Coach Assessors and 7 Senior Instructors amongst our permanent staff. All our activity instructors are qualified in First Aid with the majority qualified in more than one discipline and we are dedicated to the continuous training and development of all staff in order to maintain our high standards of excellence.

WHAT THEY SAID

“FANTASTIC INSTRUCTORS THEY HAVE GREAT CONTROL, COMMUNICATE WELL WITH THE KIDS AND HAVE DONE A FANTASTIC JOB” 25

Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School

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inspiring healthier lives Healthy eating contributes significantly to the lives of children and young people. At Rockley Adventure, we ensure your pupils receive three healthy, balanced meals a day.

BREAKFAST

Choice of rice pops, honey pops, muesli, oat bran, bran flakes, fresh baguettes, jam, honey, cheese, marmite and cold meats with apple juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, tea, coffee, milk LUNCH

Buffet selection of cold meats, cheeses, fish, salad, pasta, rice, potatoes, dressings with a choice of yoghurts, cakes and pastries or fresh fruit.

DINNER

Fuel for the body All our food is prepared on-site by our own catering staff. Ingredients are fresh and locally sourced giving each child all the energy they need to enjoy their action-packed adventure. All our guests get provided with their essential five-a-day. At Rockley Adventure the only food choice is a healthy choice.

A choice of two dishes of meat, fish or a vegetarian option (for specified vegetarians only). Dishes such as lasagne, tagliatelle, enchiladas, curries, cottage pies with vegetables. Light desserts including yoghurts and fresh fruit.

Our alfresco dining area makes a positive contribution to the dining experience. The meal times are an important social aspect of the trip.

At Rockley Adventure we ensure there is adequate time available to eat their meal and chat about the activities and learning that the children have experienced in the day.

“Fresh local produce”

“I even tried seafood … and I loved it!”

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“Baguette every day!”

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EAT, LIVE, SLEEP

sleeping under canvas

Residential activity trips provide an opportunity to gain experience of living away from home and the chance to develop key personal qualities such as self-reliance and increased independence.

Camping is fun!

Living

Camping trips have become increasingly popular as people put civilization behind them to enjoy the best that the countryside has to offer. The children benefit from the space and serenity of living closer to nature in a highquality camping environment.

Our three lakeside centres in southwest France are uniquely arranged where we have our own area for our tent villages. Our villages are made up of 4 to 8 chaletstyle tents, which sleep, on average, 6 children. Each tent has electric lights, metal frame beds, mattresses, curtains and, for added safety, a personal alarm. As Group Leader, your tent will also have a fridge and some refreshments to welcome you on arrival. It will be sited a short distance from your group’s village.

Sleeping A trip with Rockley Adventure means getting the most out of outdoor living, with ‘alfresco’ meals, plenty of fresh air with space and freedom to relax. All your pupils are grouped in their accommodation according to their age and sex. Pupils, accompanying adults and our staff all eat together in our communal area, which provides a convivial setting for socialising.

UK Living At our UK centre, Rockley Point, your group will be in bunk accommodation. Each room can sleep up to 6 pupils and has its own bathroom. Group Leaders also sleep in shared accommodation.

WHAT THEY SAID

“the meal quality and quantity was excellent.”

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Cranmore Preparatory School

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TRAVEL We aim to make your journey to our centres as comfortable and pleasurable as possible. All our French activity trips include executive coach travel to and from our centres and we will be happy to help with arrangements for travel to Rockley Point.

OUR COACH TRAVEL OFFERS

Door to door convenience No regional supplements Reclining seats and seatbelts Stereo / pa system and DVD Drinks machine Toilet Minimum of two drivers Optional stopovers for Disneyland Paris &/or Futuroscope Regular stops and driver changes

Direct by executive coach Group Leaders have always appreciated coach travel for its convenience, flexibility and value for money.

We take the same care over your travel arrangements as with all other aspects of our activity trips. Our itineraries for trips to our French centres have been put together to ensure the majority of travelling occurs through the night so that you and your group arrive fresh and in time for breakfast.

Our coach companies are licensed operators with many years of experience and work closely with us regarding maintaining and improving the travel element of your trip.

Other travel options

WHAT THEY SAID

For trips to our French centres via executive coach we generally use the Dover - Calais ferry route. However, we are able to offer travel via Eurostar, by air or via executive coach using alternative ferry crossings to make your journey as comfortable and convenient as possible. Just speak to one of the Rockley Schools Team who can help you work out the best route.

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“we were so well looked after the minute we stepped oN the coach�

Graveney School

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your safety is our priority

SAFETY

Leading the way in safety

Our water activity areas are among the safest in the world

ALL our instructors hold a valid First Aid certificate EVERY student and instructor MUST wear a buoyancy aid when on the water NO dinghy sailor, windsurfer or kayaker is allowed on the water without a safety boat in attendance

ALL our main safety boats carry a First Aid Kit, Flares and a VHF radio.

We are acutely aware that any adventure activity trip cannot be thoroughly enjoyed unless you are completely confident in the safety of the centre and all activities.

Over the last 40 years we have worked hard to earn an enviable reputation for the high standards, which we apply at all of our centres.

Every child in safe hands We choose the best and most suitable equipment for our activities, which, combined with safe teaching practices means everyone can enjoy the thrills and gain a sense of achievement on a Rockley Adventure activity trip. Rockley has an AALA license to operate its centres in Poole. This scheme only covers the UK, but we also apply the same high standards to our centres in France. Our centres are inspected by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) which means that you can relax safe in the knowledge that our centres meet the requirements of relevant governing bodies and safety and quality accreditation organisations. These requirements cover, for example, the standards of equipment, staff training and qualifications and safety procedures at our centres.

EACH group of students is always in the charge of a fully qualified instructor EVERY accommodation unit is fitted with a personal alarm We have staff on duty 24 hours a day - our staff make regular patrols during the night BEST for Instructor: Student Ratios

Serious about safety We are dedicated to ensuring that we set high standards of good operating practice which are above and beyond any Inspector’s requirements.

WHAT THEY SAID

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All you need to know To make planning your trip with us as easy as possible, please take the time to read the following information. If however you have any further questions then the Rockley Adventure Schools Team are only a phone call away and would be delighted to assist you further.

What specialist equipment is required?

A watersports trip (unlike a ski trip) does not require much in the way of specialist equipment.

We provide all the necessary boats, boards, bikes and kayaks as well as approved buoyancy aids and waterproofs! You usually only need to bring swimming things as well as old clothing and trainers you don’t mind getting wet. Nevertheless, the watersports activities can be enjoyed to the full if participants wear a rash vest and wetsuit shoes, which are widely available to purchase. A wetsuit might also be a useful purchase and these are also

of our activities as detailed here and in your

and are inspected annually. This means that

group’s itinerary, all meals and drinks from arrival

our watersports activities are run in line with the

to departure at the centre, insurance and, for trips

guidelines laid down by our NGB, the Royal

to our French centres, return travel. We do offer a

Yachting Association, and encompass staff

number of extra additional activities and excursions

qualifications and experience, instructor to

to enhance your trip. These can be arranged and

participant ratios and our operational procedures.

paid for in advance or on arrival and are subject

In addition, our UK centres are AALS (Adventure

to availability. No refunds will be given for extras

Activities Licensing Scheme) licensed. We

booked and paid for but not used.

have also developed a comprehensive Safety

What about insurance?

Our residential activity trips include personal

now widely available at reasonable cost.

accident and travel insurance. Please see the Trip

Do you have to be a strong swimmer?

complete policy wording. For activity trips that fall

You don’t have to be a strong swimmer, or even a swimmer at all, to enjoy our watersports activities although it helps to be water confident.

As mentioned above, we provide buoyancy aids and, provided we are notified, we can cater for non-swimmers.

Are there any extra charges?

Our residential school group trips are fully inclusive

Planner, or our website, for further details and within the Package Travel Regulations (1993) your money is fully protected by an insurance scheme operated by International Passenger Protection Ltd.

Management System to monitor, record and implement safe operation of our centres and activities, which encompasses policies, risk assessment, emergency and operating procedures. See also our website for further information on our safety procedures and for downloads of documentation such as our risk assessments at www.rockley.org/schools/teachers Do the coaches have seatbelts?

All the UK coach company operators used on our

What about safety?

inclusive French activity trips comply with UK, as

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well as EU law, and are fitted with seatbelts. It is the Group Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the seatbelts are worn.

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Rockley Adventure Do we need passports? in order to visit France and non-EU passport holders may require visas. Young people travelling as a group can travel under a Group Passport obtainable from the Passport Agency. Contact them for further information on 0870 5210410 and see also our Trip Planner. Lost, stolen or new passports will take a minimum of 2 weeks to replace.

Campsite and centre rules We ask that all our groups comply with the rules set out by the campsites and ourselves. This helps ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our customers and other users of the campsites and facilities. These rules are to be found in our pupil behaviour charter and will be detailed in our Welcome Talk on arrival of your group.

Supervision

All our main safety boats carry a First Aid kit and

as contacts for Group Leaders and group

VHF radio. All our Instructors hold a valid First Aid

members throughout the day and evening; we

certificate and attend a health and safety induction

also have a member of staff on duty through the

when joining us.

night. Group Leaders are required to nominate two of the adults from their group on a daily basis to be

Currency & pocket money

their group’s duty contact staff throughout the day,

We recommend that you carry a float of

evening and night.

Euros/ Sterling for unforeseen circumstances.

However, for safety reasons we suggest that

Accommodation

you use travellers cheques or credit cards where

Both our tent and bunkroom accommodation

possible. Pupils should be advised to bring only

sleeps a maximum of 6 people.

a small amount of pocket money; up to €100 is normally sufficient for trips to our French centres

Security

and between £20 to £40 for residential trips to our

Each of our watersports centres is located on a private campsite with only one entrance/exit and is in a separate area of the campsite itself.

Facilities

Safes

regards to the availability and opening times of the

Our centres can store passports, EHIC cards and any cash float held by the Group Leader in the

The campsites organise their own evening

centre safe. We are, however, unable to provide

entertainment programmes throughout high

secure storage for pupils’ mobile phones, MP3

season such as cabaret performances and a

or ipod players etc which is why we strongly

disco, which is generally open until 1am. Daytime

discourage the bringing of valuable belongings on

programmes such as sporting activities can

the trip.

be arranged at the campsite reception. All the

UK centre.

activities are subject to demand and may be

First Aid

altered. Rockley Adventure staff are resident at our

Our centres are fully equipped with first aid

centres and therefore provide supervision during

boxes located in the Rockley offices on site.

We try to be as accurate as possible with facilities available on the campsites. However, due to circumstances beyond our control ie weather, time of year, local regulations or demand, some facilities may not be available - this will particularly be the case outside of high season (July and August) when the campsites are quieter.

Insurance The cost of our overseas trips includes travel insurance cover for each member of your party (except anyone normally resident outside the UK). Your insurance is covered under a master policy specially arranged through Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited. The insurance is valid for trip departures between 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2016. A summary of cover can be found below and on our website: www.rockley.org/schools/teachers cover is provided to pay for damages and

Cancellation or curtailment

Personal luggage

If you are forced to cancel or cut short your

For loss or damage to your personal belongings.

journey (for example because of illness, accidental injury or redundancy) we will reimburse any costs that you have incurred up to the total cost of the trip. Limit £3,000.

Medical expenses Covers hospital and other medical expenses additional transport and accommodation costs that are necessitated by injury or illness whilst abroad. Limit £5,000,000.

Hospital benefits An additional cash benefit is payable for the period you are receiving treatment as a hospital inpatient abroad. Benefit £15 per day, up to £500 max.

Limit £1,000 (single item limit £250 / valuables in all £250).

claimant’s costs and expenses.

Limit £2,000,000.

Delayed departure If your ferry or aircraft is delayed for more than

Personal money

Covers for loss of money. Limit £500 (cash £200).

12 hours, we will pay a cash benefit of £20 per

Loss of passport expenses

subsequent 12 hour delay (up to a maximum of

If you lose your passport during the trip, we will pay your additional travel and accommodation costs necessary while it is being replaced. Limit

person after the first 12 hours and £20 for each £100).

Missed departure

£250.

If you fail to reach the port or airport on time

Personal legal liability

to breakdown, adverse weather or industrial

because of the failure of public transport due

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action, or if you have an accident or breakdown with your car, we will pay for extra transport and accommodation costs. Limit £500.

INFORMATION

You are required to have a full 10 year passport

the day and evening. Certain staff are nominated

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Booking conditions Please take time to read through our terms of booking and conditions as detailed below, as these form the basis of the contract between us. We also provide further information for Group Leaders on our website: www.rockley.org/schools/teachers 1. Your contract Your contract is with Rockley Watersports Ltd (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”).

2. Bookings No booking will be final and no contract will be entered into until a deposit as shown in the price schedule has been received by the Company for each paying place together with a completed booking form signed by the Group Leader and has been acknowledged in writing by the Company. This deposit is non refundable, unless a refund falls within the terms of the insurance cover. Provisional bookings will be acknowledged in writing by the Company and will only be held for 15 days from the date of acknowledgement.

The person signing the booking form accepts the Company’s conditions of booking on behalf of all members of the group and will be our point of contact for correspondence.

3. Cost of your trip The Company’s prices are published in good faith, based on the current academic year.

If amendments to term dates alter the Company reserves the right to amend the published price bands. The exchange rate used for overseas trips will be at £1 = 1.38 euros, based on the average base rate of the last 12 months.

The Company reserves the right to increase or decrease the prices of unsold trips at any time.

The price of your chosen trip will be confirmed at the time of booking. Once the price of your chosen trip has been confirmed at the time of booking, then subject to the correction of errors, the Company will only increase or decrease the price in the following circumstances.

Price increases after booking will be passed on by way of a surcharge. A surcharge will be payable if transportation costs and/or dues, taxes or fees payable for services, such as embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports, increase or the Company’s costs increase as a result of any adverse changes in the exchange rates which have been used to calculate the cost of your trip. Even in the above cases, the Company will absorb increased costs up to a total amount equivalent to 2% of the cost of your confirmed trip (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges). Only if the increased costs exceed this 2% will the Company levy a surcharge. If a surcharge is greater than 10% of the cost of your trip (excluding insurance premiums and any amendment charges), you will be entitled to cancel your booking and receive a full refund of all monies paid to the Company except for insurance premiums and amendment charges. You have 14 days from the issue date

printed on the surcharge invoice to inform the Company if you want to cancel for this reason. If you do not inform the Company that you wish to cancel within this period of time, the Company is entitled to assume that you do not wish to cancel and you will pay the surcharge. We reserve the right to impose surcharges due to government action.

4. Payment of balances The outstanding balance for your trip should be paid as detailed below: Second Deposit £60 per paying place due 3 months after 1st deposit Balance due 2 months prior to your departure date.

5. Cancellation If more than 8 weeks before departure date:

1. The deposit(s) paid may be transferred to a substitute member, however, an administration charge of £20 per transfer will be made.

2. If no substitute member, any monies, except the deposits so far paid will be refunded in full.

If less than 2 months prior to departure date: 1. No refund is due.

The date of cancellation is the date of the receipt of written advice to the Company’s office in Poole.

NOTE: The cancellation charges can be refunded via the school group insurance, provided that the cancellation falls within the terms of the policy i.e. necessary cancellation due to injury or illness.

Claims must be made directly with the insurance company.

6. Group size and group travel The Company has a minimum group size of 10.

Groups of less than 35 (full paying) cannot be guaranteed to be picked up from their school.

There is a charge of £250 per school for groups of less than 35 (full paying) to cover transport logistics (such as Feeder Coaches etc). Spare seats in coaches may be used by the Company for their own staff and benefit. If the Company is not providing transport then transport for offsite excursions can only be provided if booked as an extra. Subject to availability and agreement by us, you are able to increase or decrease your group size, you should be aware that changes to your group size may affect the number of concessionary places that your group are entitled to.

7. Alterations by you The Company will, wherever possible, try to arrange any alterations you may request after the contract is formed. Alteration requests must be made in writing to the Company. Any new

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places added to the booking will be treated, for the purposes of these terms and conditions of booking, as if they had been named on the booking form when originally signed. Any places removed from the booking form will be treated as cancellations and Section 5 above applies.

8. Company alterations The arrangements detailed in this booking and in the Company’s Brochure and on the Company’s website are given in good faith at the time of printing or publication. The Company reserves the right to provide comparable alternative arrangements if operational or other considerations so dictate. Most changes will be minor and will be advised at the earliest possible date. No employee or representative of this Company has the authority to verbally vary these terms and conditions or the information within our brochure, other Company literature or to enter into verbal agreements with customers of the Company. No variation in these conditions or otherwise in the terms upon which a trip is booked and no promise to refund money paid to the Company shall be valid unless in writing and signed by a Director of the Company. For trips abroad only, and limited to where payments are NOT received by the due dates, the price of your trip may be subject to surcharge as a result of currency fluctuations. In the event of a surcharge being necessary we will undertake to bear the first 2% of the increase.

9. Group Leader responsibility The Group Leader is responsible for obtaining relevant safety and medical information for ALL members of the group and providing Rockley Watersports with this information in good time for the trip. It is the Group Leader’s responsibility to ensure that they are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents for all members of the group before departure. The Company will provide the Group Leader with a Behaviour Charter outlining the standard of behaviour as well as certain rules with regard to safety that the group must adhere to. The Group Leader is responsible for ensuring that all members of the group are aware of the Company’s Behaviour Charter.

10. Behaviour and supervision All teachers and other adults accompanying a group agree to act ‘in loco parentis’ and be responsible for the good behaviour of their students and will adequately supervise their own group. On activity sessions, this responsibility is delegated to the Company’s staff. Whilst at centre, the Group Leader will, on a daily basis, nominate two adult members of the group to be the duty contact staff throughout the day, evening

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Terms & Conditions

and night for the group. Where damage is caused to the Company’s equipment e.g. boats, tents, etc as a result of willful damage by a group member or under the influence of drink or drugs, or as a result of a group member not obeying the Company staff’s instructions, then the group will be responsible for the full amount of the repair or replacement. The Company expects all members of a group to have consideration for other people. If in the Company’s reasonable opinion or in the reasonable opinion of any other person in authority, you or any member of your group behaves in such a way as to cause or be likely to cause danger, upset or distress to any third party or damage to property, the Company is entitled, without prior notice to terminate the trip of the person(s) concerned. In this situation, the person(s) concerned will be required to leave the Company’s centre. The Company will have no further responsibility toward such person(s) including any return travel arrangements. No refunds will be made and the Company will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination.

addition, the Company is NOT liable for death, injury or illness caused by an activity outside of the Company’s activities. The Company cannot accept liability for causes of dissatisfaction which are not notified to us, in writing, within 28 days of completion of the trip. The Company is only liable for the provision of special requests where the Company has confirmed their availability in writing beforehand.

11. Force Majeure

15. Equipment

The Company reserves the right to cancel/ curtail your trip due to circumstances amounting to ‘Force Majeure’ - these include, but are not limited to, war, riots, government action, terrorism, fire, weather conditions, strike action and all similar events outside the Company’s or the supplier of contracted services’ control which prevent or effect the Company’s contractual obligation. Where such circumstances occur the Company will not be liable to pay you refunds or compensation.

12. Company liability The Company accepts responsibility should any of the services which we are contractually obliged to provide prove deficient or not of reasonable standard. This includes responsibility for the acts or omissions of any of our employees, subcontractors and suppliers. Save that as detailed below, no liability is accepted for death, injury or illness. The Company does not accept liability or responsibility for personal injury to, or the death of any participant howsoever caused unless by the proven negligence of the Company, employees, suppliers or subcontractors. In

13. Brochures The Company’s brochures are prepared some months in advance. Every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the facts contained in the published brochures. If the Company ascertains or is notified of any subsequent changes to the published details herein, the Company will advise you as soon as is reasonably possible.

14. Personal property Your personal property, including baggage, is your own responsibility at all times, unless any loss or damage is due to the negligence or failure of the Company to carry out its responsibility.

All the dinghies used by the centres are fully approved by the Royal Yachting Association as suitable for teaching sailing. All buoyancy aids are of an approved design.

16. Travel tickets All travel tickets or other vouchers provided before the trip are valid for that particular trip and no refunds can be made if lost, mislaid or unused.

17. Company staff In the interests of the safety of the group, as well as individuals, the Company’s Representatives have complete discretion over all waterbased activities and any other activities arranged by the Company regarding weather conditions and their assessment of group members’ ability. All waterbased activities are offered subject to availability. The Company cannot be held responsible for loss of use of watersports equipment due to adverse weather conditions.

18. Restaurants and local facilities In early and late season some restaurants and local facilities may be closed and although

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mentioned in the brochure and Group Leader’s Guide, cannot be guaranteed.

19. Special requests Any special requests must be clearly notified to the Company in writing. The Company will endeavour to meet any special requests made by you and ensure that these are forwarded to the appropriate persons. The Company cannot guarantee, however, that special requests will only be held to form part of the contract between you and the Company when they have been confirmed in writing to be guaranteed by the Company.

20. Complaints It is the Company’s aim to give you an enjoyable and trouble-free trip. If you do have a problem or complaint it is important and in your own interest to tell your Centre Manager so that steps can be taken to resolve the matter on the spot. If your complaint cannot be resolved there and then, please complete one of our Client Liaison forms at the centre and notify us, in writing, immediately upon your return. Because of the difficulties of investigating a complaint too long after the event, the Company cannot consider any complaint unless it is received, in writing, within 28 days of your group’s return from their trip. Disputes arising out of, or in connection with this contract which cannot be amicably settled may be referred to arbitration, if you so wish, under a special scheme which is administered quite independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

21. Images From time to time authorized parties may carry out photography and/or video recording. You agree that we may use such images in promotional, advertising or publicity material in any form whatsoever. You further agree that copyright rests with such authorized parties and/or the Company.

22. Feedback The Company may use your written feedback in promotional materials whether this is received in the form of letters, our customer satisfaction questionnaires or in emails. If you would rather not be quoted, please let us know on any written feedback you send us.

Rockley Adventure school & group activity trips

discover more As well as our highly regarded trips for school groups, Rockley also delivers a range of other watersports training and family holidays based at both our French and UK activity centres. With our incredible team and huge knowledge and expertise we are also the training centre of choice for advanced watersports qualifications through our very own Rockley Academy, and more recently introduced a BTEC Level 3 course to provide post-16 year olds with a vocational course that has real employability value.

Rockley watersports Get on the water in our beautiful Poole Harbour location on the edge of the Jurassic Coast. Learn in one of Britain’s finest natural environments. Probably the best harbour in the world, but we are biased! Courses, training, corporate days, taster sessions, boat hire, kids clubs, parties and much more!

www.rockley.org/watersports

Rockley academy & ROCKLEY BTEC 40 years experience in watersports centre management and training.

We have unrivalled expertise and know-how and are passionate about the marine and outdoor leisure industry. Make your sport a career. We offer gap year training to enable you to work in watersports.

Instructor courses and internationally recognised training for watersports professionals.

www.rockley.org/academy The BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) is a 2 year full time course that is equivalent to 3 ‘A’ Levels and represents the ultimate vocational course. The course combines theory units, practical activities and employer valued, professional National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications. This unique and dedicated course is fully funded for 16-19 year olds and has been designed to enable candidates to build a career in the outdoor and leisure industry specialising in watersports.

Rockley FAMILY ACTIVITIY HOLIDAYS TO FRANCE Set on the French owned campsite of AzuRivage, our 'Get Active' fully inclusive family holidays is camping at its very best - great location, quality tuition, fantastic food and a great range of activities that the whole family will love!

Our holidays combine a fantastic selection of activities for both children and adults, whilst also leaving some much deserved downtime to either relax or explore the area further. It's the ideal choice if you want freedom and flexibility; the essential ingredients for the perfect family holiday!

www.rockley.org/academy/btec

www.rockley.org/watersports/family-holiday

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schools & groups price list - uk & france 2017 what's included in our price

france adventure prices from £415

• Standard programme of activities • Instruction & supervision • Use of all necessary equipment • RYA certificates • Full board accommodation • FREE places for Group Leaders & accompanying adults • Ferry fares & tolls, where applicable • Return coach travel (French trips ONLY) • Travel insurance for groups departing from the UK • All prices include VAT where applicable

multi activity & watersports adventure High Season

Mid Season

Low Season

11th Jun - 24th Jul

29th Apr - 3rd Jun 29th Jul - 2nd Sep

15th Apr - 22nd Apr 9th Sep - 16th Sep

from £595

from £519

from £415

Departure between:

Departure between:

Departure between:

what's not included in our price

• Meals on the journey • Sleeping bags & pillows • Extra excursions • Optional extra activities • RYA logbooks • Group Passport • Insurance for groups travelling from outside the UK • Return coach travel for groups visiting the UK centre (available at a supplement)

There is no reclaimable VAT applicable to trips as these are organised under the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS).

All prices in the table above are per FULL paying place.

A ‘Small Group Supplement’ of £250 per group applies to all groups travelling to France with less than 35 full paying members of the party.

French travel options uk 5 day adventure prices 2017

French trips include return transport by coach and ferry, however other transport options are available on request. Please speak to a member of our schools team.

7 FREE places* & 5 at Half price* 6 FREE places* & 4 at Half price*

40+ FULL paying places

5 FREE places* & 3 at Half price*

35+ FULL paying places

4 FREE places* & 2 at Half price*

30+ FULL paying places

3 FREE places* & 1 at Half price*

Low Season

26th Jun - 1st Sept

1st May - 23rd Jun

9th Jan - 28th Apr 28th Aug - 15th Dec

POA

from £299

from £270

Departure between:

Departure between:

Monday am – Friday pm (we may be able to arrange bespoke itineraries on request). All prices in the table above are per full paying place

These are based on the number of full paying places in your group and are available as follows:

50+ FULL paying places

Mid Season

Departure between:

concessionary places

60+ FULL paying places

High Season

uk Weekend adventure prices 2017 High Season

Mid Season

Low Season

27th May - 27th Aug

29th April - 28th May

7th Jan - 30th Apr 29th Aug - 17th Dec

from £170

from £145

from £99

Departure between:

*ALL adult places (except if the Group Leader is accompanied by their family members). ALL concessionary places may be required to share accommodation.

Departure between:

Departure between:

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