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FAQ’S

Find our frequently asked questions here

Q. DO YOU PROVIDE BEDDING AND PILLOWS?

A. Yes. For all internal accommodation we provide all bedding including pillows. We do not provide these for bell tents bookings.

Q. CAN SESSIONS BE ADAPTED FOR DISABLED PARTICIPANTS?

A. Yes. Most of our activities are able to be adapted for all abilities and disabilities. We have accessible kit for these participants. Please see our accessibility page on our website.

Q. CAN I COME FOR A TOUR?

A. Yes. This must be organised with reception. Students and parents are welcome but must be accompanied by a teacher

Q. DO WE PROVIDE WETSUITS?

A. Yes. We provide wetsuits for all watersports but we do not provide wet shoes

Q. HOW MANY STUDENTS CAN BE IN EACH GROUP?

A. Maximum of 12 students per group, at least one teacher needs to accompany a group.

Q. CAN I HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR RISK ASSESSMENTS?

A. No, but our Risk Management Summary and Health and Safety Policy are found on our website in the 'Leaders Hub’.

Q. WHAT TIMES ARE THE SESSIONS?

A. Summer: Morning Session- 09:30-12:30, Afternoon- 14:00-17:00, Evening - 19:00-21:00 Winter: Morning Session- 09:30-12:30, Afternoon- 13:30-16:30, Evening 18:30-20:30

Q. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SESSION DURATION?

A. Sessions are 3 hours long that involves one activity and a split session involved two 1.5 hour activities

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TESTIMONIALS

Brilliant just brilliant. What a team. Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and all the team! The students had a great day of enrichment. This opportunity developed their independence, teamwork and social skills

Gordy Baines - Cambridge Regional College

Thank you so much the catering team for looking after us so well, our expectations were exceeded and the customer service was better than I have received before in high end hotels, at a fraction of the cost. I would highly recommend Grafham Water as a venue for team meetings and events.

Emma Little - Huntingdonshire District Council

The children enjoy working alongside such enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructors, who take into account the aims and objectives of our visit, ensuring the children are challenged to go push themselves a little bit more, whilst also having fun with their friends!

Andrew Hastings, Colville Primary School

DAY VISITS

Don't miss out on our amazing adventurous activities and the opportunity for young people to develop their skills in the great outdoors

We offer day visits that can all be tailored to your needs; this includes your arrival, departure times and activities

RESIDENTIAL VISTS

Decide on the length of your visit with us; we offer 2, 3, 4, or 5 day residential visits. Decide if you would like to stay in our Bell Tent Village (April-October) or one of our indoor accommodation buildings

Choose from our 26 activities and let us tailor your package!

Choose from 3, 5 or 6 hour activity day

Choose from our 26 activities

All your food and accomodation is included in the price! We book up quickly in advance so don’t miss out!

THEMED VISITS

Our outdoor learning packages provide a wider educational experience whilst still enjoying the great outdoors

We currently offer a Rocks, Soils and Fossils theme and a Habitat Adventure themed visit. The visits have been designed using the National Curriculum across Key Stages 1 and 2 to create an educational experience for your learners.

HIGHER EDUCATION

It isn’t all for Primary and Secondary Schools we have packages to suit higher education and businesses.

Our residential courses can be designed to focus on; Improving own performance, self awareness, confidence, taking responsibility as well as working with others

Problem solving, planning, leadership, creativity

We are flexible in our themed visits, please let us know if you would like us to run alternative sessions!

Outdoor Education Studies to support what students are learning in the classrooms environment

WATER BASED ACTIVITIES

All of our activities can be adapted to everyone! We want everyone no matter their ability to be able to participate and enjoy the outdoors!

AVAILABLE IN

October - April

KAYAKING

Perfect beginner paddlesport! Wet activity perfect for personal challenges.

CANOEING

Have then as singles or raft them for stability! Learn the basics of paddling.

GRAFHAM BOAT TRIP

Drive one of our powerboats, learn facts about the reservoir and play games.

FUNBOAT (SAILING)

Perfect introduction for beginners! Learn the basics of sailing in groups.

RAFT BUILDING

Let their imagination run and build a raft, then test it!

KEEL BOAT (DRY SAILING)

Learn the basics of sailing as a group! The keel keeps the boat steady to stay dry!

SAILING (PROGRESSIVE)

For participants that have already learned to sail and want to improve their sailing!

SUP

Stand up paddle boarding! Practice your balance and get wet!

WINGSURFING

Combine paddleboarding with a inflatable wing acting a sail.

WINDSURFING

Lets go windsurfing! This is one of our trickier activities which involves standing on a board that has a sail attached, using the wind to get moving.

LAND BASED ACTIVITIES

All of our activities can be adapted to everyone! We want everyone no matter their ability to be able to participate and enjoy the outdoors!

ALL LAND BASED ACTIVITY ARE AVAILABLE IN WINTER AND SUMMER

Can chosen as a EVENING ACTIVITY

BUSHCRAFT

ARCHERY

Learn how to shoot, play games and develop core skills.

Acquire and develop knowledge about how to survive and thrive in the environment.

GRAFHAM CHALLENGE

Have fun with a series of challenging obstacles, blindfolded.

CLIMBING

Be challenged on our indoor 10m high climbing wall!

ALL ABOARD

Reach the top of a totem pole and attempt challenges!

CRATE STACK

Stack the crates with you team to climb the highest!

JACOBS LADDER

Climb up a series of beams to reach the top with their team!

TRIANGLE

Solo activity - your 'go ape' style high ropes.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Complete the 9 mile loop, cycle 2 miles round or try our bike track!

LOW ROPES

Play games to improve their balance and coordination!

PIONEERING

ORIENTEERING

Our course tests groups navigation and teamwork!

PROBLEM SOLVING POWER KITING

Building activity - e.g. build a tower or a bridge across a pond.

Learn the basics of kite flying power kites!

Combination of tasks/games to involve the whole team.

WHY VISIT US?

Choose your length of visit. Come for the day or a multi-activity residential visit

Primary school, secondary school, colleges and university tailored packages

For every group of 10 students , one visiting leader is free of charge!

Curriculum based educational themed visits including rocks, fossils and soils for primary schools and GCSE assessment days for secondary schools

Our instructors are fully qualified in our activities to make sure everyone is safe but also to support in the development of your participants

Every visit is tailored with our team to meet your needs, with support every step of the way!

Everyone that visits will have an assigned instructor to support you during your visit

For all visits specialist equipment for all activities are provided e.g. wetsuits and helmets

ITINERARY EXAMPLES

Residential based on one group of 12 but program would be the same for more groups, the order of activities would change but all participants would complete the same activities during their stay with us!

2 NIGHT RESIDENTIAL

MORNING

AFTERNOON EVENING

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GRAFHAM CHALLENGE GROUP LED EVENING LUNCH DINNER PACK LUNCH CENTRE LUNCH CENTRE LUNCH DINNER DINNER

CLIMBING AND ARCHERY MOUNTAIN BIKING DEPATURES AND GOODBYE

GROUP 1

6 HOUR DAY VISIT PACK LUNCH

GROUP 2

MORNING MOUNTAIN BIKING SAILING - FUNBOATS LUNCH PACK LUNCH

AFTERNOON SAILING - FUNBOATS MOUNTAIN BIKING

CATERING DURING YOUR VISIT

We do not provide lunch for day groups unless specifically requested. All residentials include breakfast, lunch and dinner during your stay apart from breakfast and lunch on your arrival day and dinner on your departure day.

OUR FOOD

All our food is prepared onsite by our dedicated catering team; we take special care when designing our menu to be as child friendly as possible to ensure everyone gets the fuel they need to enjoy their action-packed adventure!

We encourage a healthy active lifestyle

We have a 5* hygiene certificate and fully trained staff dedicated to supporting child health

We cater for dietary needs and allergens

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CHOOSING YOUR ACCOMMODATION

We have indoor dormitories and our new Bell Tent Village to stay in! More information about accommodation

INDOOR ACCOMMODATION

Bunk bed accommodation sleeping 2-6 people per room

Communal lounge facility

All bedding and pillows provided (year 3 and above will have to make their own beds on arrival)

BELL TENT VILLAGE

Fully functional kitchen

Toilets and shower facilities including disabled facilities

Large communal lounge marquee with benches

Pillows and sleeping bags not provided but comfy mattresses provided

CAMPING

If you have your own camping gear and want to use our top field to camp, get in touch to find out more

ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES

We want everyone to be able to enjoy outdoor adventurous activities and stay with us

ROOMS

We have one fully functional room on site and is fully equipped with lowering sink, hoisted shower, lowering bed and hoist; there are other student beds in these rooms so that individuals are not excluded SPECIALLY ADAPTED

TOILET FACILITIES

The toilet in the room is fully accessible with hoist system from the bed to the bathroom

Our sports hall also has a hoist system and shower facilities

We also have a disabled toilet in the middle of the site however this is not equipped with a hoist but does have a lowered shower

LIFTS

We do not have lifts in the accomodation blocks To reach the accomodation and dining hall there are small steps but we have wheelchair lifts for both of these areas

COURSES

Introduction days to RYA accredited qualifications

ADULT SAILING

Introduction to Sailing (full day)

RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing

RYA Level 2 - Basic Skills

RYA Level 3 - Better Sailing

RYA Multihull

RYA Advanced Modules on request

ADULT WINDSURFING

Windsurfing Introduction (full day)

RYA Start Windsurfing

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing

ADULT WINGSURF/FOILING

RYA Learn to Wingsurf

RYA Improve your Wingsurfing

RYA First Flights (Wingfoiling)

RYA Sustained Flights (Wingfoiling)

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

RYA Level 2 Powerboating (PB2)

Paddlesport Instructor (PSI)

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Training (PSRC)

RYA Wingfoiling Instructor

RYA Start Windsurf Instructor

RYA Dinghy Instructor (DI)

YOUTH SAILING AND WINDSURFING

RYA Stage 1

RYA Stage 2

RYA Stage 3

PADDLESPORTS

Paddlesports Introduction

Introduction to SUP

Paddle Safer

SUP Safer

FAMILY AND OTHER COURES

Family Sailing

Family Paddlesports

Family Climbing

Family Mountain Biking

Beginners Climbing

Intro to Lead Climbing

Mountain Biking Level 1

DISCOVERY CLUB

Throughout the year during school holdiays we host a kids club where they can some and participant in all our activities.

Age 8-14

Drop off between 08:30-09:00am

Pick up between 17:00- 17:30pm

Lunch included*

Make new friends in the school holidays

Childcare vouchers accepted

24 activities on rotation

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*Lunch is provided during different sessions throughout the year, please check when booking FROM

PER PERSON £45 PER DAY