Phasels Wood Activity Centre General Booklet 2018

PHASELS WOOD INTRODUCTION ACTIVITY CENTRE

There’s so much to do...

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CONTENT

INTRODUCTION 1 AT PHASELS WOOD 2-3 ACTIVITIES 4-7 PROGRAMMES 8-9 CAMPING 10-11 LODGES 12-13 EQUIPMENT HIRE 14 CATERING 15 MOBILE EQUIPMENT 16-17 HOW TO BOOK 19 HOW TO FIND US 20 SITE MAP 21

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY: “THE UNDERGROUND TUNNELS WERE YET AGAIN A GREAT HIT AND THE CRATE STACKING A WONDERFUL CHALLENGE FOR THEM, WHILST BEING SOMETHING THEY COULD ALL ACHIEVE” “ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME AND ALL THE ADULTS THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THEMSELVES” “YOU WERE ALL PATIENT WITH US WHEN WE WERE SCARED AND GAVE US USEFUL ADVICE WHEN WE WERE STUCK, ALL OF YOU HAVE BEEN FANTASTIC. THANK YOU” “THE STAFF ARE FRIENDLY, HELPFUL AND PROFESSIONAL. A GOOD VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO KEEP THE KIDS’ INTERESTS PIQUED.”

Garden Games

WELCOME

At Phasels Wood, we want to provide you and your group with a truly inspiring adventurous experience every time you visit. With an unrivaled choice of activities, set in 95 acres of meadows and woodland there’s so much to do.

Our experienced team are here to offer a warm and friendly welcome and will help create a programme that suits you. We can offer anything from an hours activity, to a full activity week, whatever you are looking for, our ethos is together we can do it!

Our approach puts your needs at the heart of the planning process - if you are pressed for time and resources, we can offer complete packages with a full activity programme, off site visits, catering and transport; if you prefer to organise the details yourself, you can simply book a pitch or a Lodge and we’ll build it up from there…whichever you choose, we understand the need to deliver great value.

Once you arrive our qualified instructors are here to work with you and deliver your groups goals. We are also proud to offer you the re-assurance of the externally verified Adventuremark Accreditation for our activities, along with the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality badge awarded for our overall experience.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Doug Stack Activity Centre Manager

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Cresta Run

ABOUT PHASELS At Phasels Wood we offer over 35 on-site activities for ages 6 up and of any ability. Our skilled team of Instructors allow us to offer anything from ‘Have a go’ sessions to progressive learning experiences.

We are proud of our work and achievements, here are some of our Quality Award Badges.

Recognised for good quality learning outside the classroom educational provision and effective risk assessment. The LOtC Quality Badge indicates that the provider understands schools’ needs and can tailor their offer to fit in with both current curriculum requirements and any specific requirements of the school.

Adventuremark is a non-statutory safety accreditation scheme for providers of adventurous activities. The provider accreditation criteria includes staff competence, fit for purpose safety equipment, facilities and services, and effective internal and external communication.

The Institute for Outdoor Learning supports individuals and organisations who use the outdoors to make a difference to others. Helping to increase participation in outdoor learning and ensure the development and progression of outdoor learning in the UK.

Approved Activity Provider (AAP) whose sectional opportunities have been approved by the DofE and meet sectional conditions and can count towards the achievement of a DofE award.

Quality standard charter assuring delivery of high standards, good customer service, value for money, advocating management and staff development, promoting equality, diversity and high standards of conduct and integrity.

The Association of Scout & Guide Centres (ASGC) promotes a safe and healthy working environment for staff, volunteers and visitors and to encourage the provision of activities and facilities that develop young people and support the youth programme of The Scout Association and GirlguidingUK.

Phasels Wood is owned and operated by Hertfordshire Scouts a registered charity. We invest our income back into the centres allowing us to continue to deliver our charitable aims.

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Aeroball

SELF-LED ACTIVITIES If you haven’t used our self-led activities before a member of staff is always on hand to show you how the session is run alternatively activity sheets are available from the activity office. If you would prefer one of our instructors to lead the self-led activity/activities, just let us know when you book.

MIN AGE

GROUP SIZE

DESCRIPTION

6

18

3 Linked trampolines, enclosed in safety nets

360 Traverse

6

18

Aeroball

6

18

Backwoods Cooking

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4-6 concrete slabs to allow multiple small groups to practice fire lighting skills

Batak

8

18

Improve hand-eye coordination

Buzzwire

8

18

Improve hand-eye coordination with this quirky game

Cresta Run

6

18

Wheeled sledges on a man made run over 50m long

Garden Games

6

18

Giant games to keep your group entertained for hours

Human Hungry Hippos

8

18

Giant inflatable version of the classic ‘Hungry Hippos’ game

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18

Giant inflatable version of the classic ‘table football’ game

6

18

Wooden “alleys” offering classic skittles or Kurling

Low Ropes

6

12

Low Level multi-activity challenge trail

Nature & Environment

8

12

Discover the ecology of Phasels Wood

Orienteering

6

Pack of 12

Improve your navigation skills by finding markers throughout the site

Pedal Racers

6

18

Four pedal go-karts are rode round our circular track

Photo Quiz

6

Pack of 12

A fun tour of the site to identify pictures and answer questions

Pioneering

6

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Create your project using our selection of poles and lashing lengths

Rolling Rock & Travers Wall

6

18

A revolving climbing wall with pre-set levels, and a 25m traverse wall

Slacklines

6

18

Test your balance with our static slacklines

ACTIVITY 3 Bed Trampoline

Human Table Football Kurling or Skittles Alley

Traverse the elements on the surface to complete the 360 experience Almost like volleyball, not quite like basket ball and not a mere trampoline

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Kayaking

INSTRUCTOR LED ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY

MIN AGE

GROUP SIZE

3G Gyroscope

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18

Simulates the 3G forces which pilots experience everyday!

Abseiling

8

18

Descend from a tower 7m off the ground

Air Rifle Shooting

8

18

4 people shooting at a time to improve their skills

Archery

8

18

3 people shooting at a time to improve their skills

Bungee Trampolines

6

18

The feel of bungee jumping with none of the risk

Climbing

8

18

14 faces with a real crag feel

Crate Stacking

8

12

A fun activity that develops group and self-coordination

High Ropes

8

18

11m high, progressive high ropes course

Ice Climbing

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12

Kayaking

8

16

Land Zorbs

6

18

Nightline

8

12

Pairs work together to follow a rope whilst blind folded

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18

2 person climbing wall, perfect for younger ages

6

12

Teams aim to build a watertight shelter in the wood

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18

Ascend through the layers of web then descend the giant slide

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12

Set of 5 different challenges to encourage team work

Underground Tunnels

8

18

150m man made underground pipe system with surface supervision

Zip Wire

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18

Exhilarating 80m run through the trees

Ridgeline Climbing Shelter Building Spider Mountain Team Challenges

DESCRIPTION

Purpose built, 12m high, artificial ice climbing face On the Grand Union Canal about 30 minute walk from Phasels Wood Roll around our course in a giant inflatable ball

Our activity sessions run for 55 minutes (unless otherwise stated) allowing you to move to your next activity as efficiently as possible. Ice Climbing requires a minimum 2 hour session and Kayaking requires a 2 hour session.

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DAY PROGRAMMES We can work with you to create a bespoke package that meets your every need. We alternatively offer a range of activity day packages to all inclusive week packages for groups of 12 to 500.

ADVENTURE (8YRS+) Select four activities from: 3G Gyroscope Climbing Abseiling Crate Stacking Air Rifle Shooting High Ropes Archery Ice Climbing Bungee Trampolining Land Zorbs

Nightline Ridgeline Climbing Shelter Building Spider Mountain Team Challenges

Underground Tunnels Zip Wire This package includes instructors for all activities

CHALLENGE (8YRS+) Select two activities from: Air Rifle Shooting Team Challenges Archery Underground Tunnels Crate Stacking Nightline This package includes instructors Shelter Building for all activities

Select two activities from: 3G Gyroscope Land Zorbs Abseiling Ridgeline Climbing Wall Bungee Trampolining Spider Mountain Climbing Zip Wire High Ropes

ACHIEVE (8YRS+) Select one activity from: Air Rifle Shooting Team Challenges Archery Underground Tunnels Crate Stacking Nightline Shelter Building

Select one activity from: 3G Gyroscope Human Hungry Hippos Abseiling Land Zorbs Bungee Trampolining Ridgeline Climbing Wall Climbing Spider Mountain High Ropes Zip Wire

Select two activities from: 3 Bed Trampoline Cresta Run Human Hungry Hippos Human Table Football Orienteering

Pioneering Aeroball Kurling & Skittle Alley Low Ropes Pedal Racers

Rolling Rock Batak & Buzzwire Garden Games Nature & Environment Photo Hunt

This package includes instructors for the first two activities, with activities from the third group being self-led

INSPIRE (6YRS+) Orienteering or Photo Hunt plus four activities from: 3 Bed Trampoline Aeroball Batak & Buzzwire Cresta Run Kurling OR Skittles Alley Garden Games Human Table Football Low Ropes Nature & Environment Pedal Racers Pioneering Rolling Rock

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Human Hungry Hippos This package is self-led

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMES At the heart of our all inclusive adventures are our flexible team of staff, here to look after you.

A member of our team will ensure your groups needs are met during your stay and ensure your programme runs smoothly.

WEEKEND ALL INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE 08:00

09:00 - 10:00

11:00 - 12:00

12:00

14:00 - 15:00

16:00 - 17:00

18:00

Eve

Arrive and Pitch Tents/ Unpack

Friday Climbing

Saturday

Instructor-Led

Breakfast Zipwire

Sunday

Instructor-Led

Aeroball

Archery

Self-Led

Photo Hunt

Instructor-Led

Lunch

Pedal Racers Self-Led

Dinner

Camp Fire

Pack up and Depart

Self-Led

5 DAY ALL INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE 08:00

09:00 - 10:00

11:00 - 12:00

Monday

Arrive and Pitch Tents/ Unpack

Tuesday

Climbing

Aeroball

Zipwire

Cresta Run

Instructor-Led

Wednesday Breakfast

Thursday Friday

Instructor-Led

Self-Led Underground Tunnels

Orienteering Self-Led

Instructor-Led

WEEKEND ALL INCLUSIVE This example is based on a group of 12 young people.

3 days including tents, 3 Self-Led and 3 Instructed activities.

3 days including tents, 3 Self-Led and 3 Instructed activities and catering.

14:00 - 15:00

16:00 - 17:00

Bring your own packed Lunch

Photo Hunt

Human Hungry Hippos

Self-Led

Self-Led

Instructor-Led

Archery

Pedal Racers

Low Ropes

Self-Led

Crate Stacking

Instructor-Led

12:00

Instructor-Led

Abseiling

Lunch

Instructor-Led

Eve

Cube

Dinner

Self-Led

HTF

Shooting

Instructor-Led

Instructor-Led

Self-Led

Shelter Building

Team Challenges

Rolling Rock

Instructor-Led

Zorbs

Self-Led

18:00

Instructor-Led

Self-Led

Pack up and Depart

5 DAY ALL INCLUSIVE This example is based on a group of 12 young people.

5 days including tents and an activity programme.

5 days including tents, an activity programme and catering.

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INCLUDES: - Tented accommodation - Evening meal on arrival day to lunch on departure - Full daytime activity programme - Evening activities and Supper - Optional indoor accommodation also available

Seymour Field

CAMPING

With a mix of rolling meadow, woodland glades and large camping fields, Phasels Wood has something for everyone when it comes to camping, whether on an overnight expedition or a weeks camp. We offer a range of 5 and 10 man tents for hire with the capacity for over 300.

Over the last 18 months we have worked to improve our camping experience, with new and refurbished toilet and shower facilities and new drinking water taps adjacent to every Seymour Field site.

INDOOR SPACES

AFON CONCQUEST Available as one large hall or divided into two smaller halls.

Can host meetings for up to 30 boardroom style, 60 classroom style or 160 theatre style. The building is fully equipped with projector and sound system.

BRYNBACH A multi purpose training and meeting venue. Available as a lecture or meeting room with bathroom facilities. Equipped with it’s own sink, fridge, microwave and water boiler.

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SARON Ideal for small meetings of up to 10 people or as a syndicate room with either the Brynbach or Afon Concquest.

Rowan Lodge

LODGES With a great choice of Lodges, there is bound to be one to suit your needs. They are a perfect alternative/addition to camping.

AVENUE LODGE Sleeps 16 with en-suite bedrooms, hall and fully equipped kitchen.* It has its own dedicated woodland camping area and campfire circle.

ROWAN LODGE Sleeps 38 with en-suite bedrooms, hall and fully equipped kitchen.* It has its own dedicated woodland camping area and campfire circle.

THE CEDARS The Cedars sleeps 42 with male and female washrooms and showers, large hall and fully equipped kitchen.* It has its own dedicated field camping area and campfire circle.

THE JUBILEE The Jubilee is an equipped hall with camping facilities alongside.

There is a basic kitchen area at one end equipped for 30 people.

*Please note sharp knives & chopping boards are not provided

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EQUIPMENT HIRE

ALTAR FIRES Ground fires are not permitted, fire stands are available to hire.

TENTS We offer a range of 5 and 10 man tents for hire with the capacity for over 300.

BENCHES & TABLES We offer craft and cooking tables for hire alongside table and bench combinations.

MARQUEES Our marquees come in a range of sizes from 6m x 6m to 100m x 12m.

EXPLORE THE AREA 30 MINUTES TO LONDON BY TRAIN Catch the train from our nearest station Apsley, to London Euston Station for easy access to the underground.

WARNER BROTHERS STUDIO TOUR Only 5 miles away is the wonderful wizzarding World of Harry Potter at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour.

SNOW CENTRE Ski, Snowboard or Sledge on real snow.

ZSL WHIPSNADE Visit the animals at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, with discounts for groups of 10+ THORPE PARK / LEGOLAND Only 29 miles away Thorpe Park and Legoland.

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CATERING Let us do the cooking! For groups of 12 to 500 we’ll cook it all, breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper, all served in Woodland Bites with plenty of seating both inside and out. We’ll even wash up afterwards.

We endeavour to cater for special dietary requirements, whether determined by choice, faith or allergen intolerance. Simply let us know about your groups particular requirements by returning a completed dietary requirements form 14 days before your visit. Should there be any particularly detailed or special requirements, our catering manager will always be happy to discuss these.

We strive to operate a nut free kitchen, however because of manufacturing processes we cannot guarantee each ingredient is free from any trace of nuts. Please disclose any intolerance on the dietary requirements form.

Situated next to reception, our onsite shop the providore stocks a wide range of snack and drinks as well as badges, gifts and souvenirs. Woodland Coffee serves hot drinks all year round plus snacks and hot food throughout the year.

Vegetarian alternatives available - ask for our menu Supper is served in thermal jugs to take away to your lodge/site, so you can serve to suit your programme Continental Breakfast is available as an alternative to the hot breakfast choice, on request

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Mobile Archery

MOBILE EQUIPMENT Let us bring the Phasels Wood experience to you. Choose from a wide range of mobile activities to create an activity day at your venue or provide a centre piece activity for your event. We have a choice of operator led activities and activities that can be self-led, so we can put together a package to suit your budget. Perfect for bringing adventure and excitement to any event.

We are always happy to offer a site visit, to advise on the best activities, check access and appropriate safety arrangements.

We operate as The Next Level of Mobile Adventure, through this association we can offer one of the widest ranges of mobile activity equipment available in the South of the country. By working alongside our partners we can offer additional services and activities such as inflatables, segways and much more.

As The Next Level, we have delivered product launches, film premieres and supplied activities for some of the countries most prestigious sporting events.

We invest this income back into the centre allowing us to continue to deliver our charitable aims.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ...

Rolling Rock Batak & Buzzwire Spider Mountain Pedal Karts Ridgeline & Vertical Wall Garden Games 3G Gyroscope Kurling & Skittles Bungee Trampolines Human Table Football Archery Land Zorbs Team Building Slacklines 360 Traverse 3 Bed Trampoline

Where applicable our mobile activities have been registered and inspected under the ADIPS scheme. This scheme ensures that their design is inherently safe and that periodic inspections are carried out by appropriately qualified engineers throughout the devices use.

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Orienteering

HOW TO BOOK STEP 1: CHECK AVAILABILITY If you have a date in mind, contact us to check availability either online, over the phone or via email. If your requested dates are available a provisional booking will be made. We will hold your provisional booking for 14 days, giving you time to arrange a deposit and return paperwork.

STEP 2: WE WILL SEND YOU YOUR PROGRAMME Our team will prepare your programme, summary, quote and pre-populated booking form. Unless otherwise specified, we will email these documents to you.

STEP 3: SIGN AND RETURN Check you are happy with the programme, summary, quote and booking form and return to us signed. Once you have confirmed that you are happy with your programme and we have received your signed booking form we will then send you your deposit invoice.

STEP 4: DEPOSIT INVOICE Please pay your deposit invoice with 14 days to secure your booking. We will send you a reminder for final amendments 5 weeks before your visit.

KEY TERMS Provisional bookings will only be held for 14 days. If a signed booking form and deposit are not received within this time a provisional booking will be cancelled.

Deposits are non-refundable, a cancellation policy applies. Further details with regards to our cancellation policy can be found in our Terms and Conditions at the back of this pack.

Please note that minimum numbers apply for all packages and catering, even if your numbers are lower than the minimum you will still be charged the full amount to cover costs.

If you have any questions or require more specific details about any of the facilities at Phasels Wood, then please do not hesitate to contact us or arrange to call in and see what we can offer.

TO MAKE A BOOKING ENQUIRY ONLINE GO TO: WWW.PHASELSWOOD.ORG.UK/BOOK-NOW CALL US ON: 01442 252851

EMAIL US AT: INFO@PHASELSWOOD.ORG.UK

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HOW TO FIND US

Phasels Wood Activity Centre is just 3 miles from Junction 20 Northbound of the M25 towards Hemel Hempstead on the A41. The entrance is in the second lay-by from the M25 roundabout.

There is a sign just before the lay-by: ‘Scout Camp access via lay-by’ There is no postal address or postcode for the main entrance. We recommend using Google maps to find us!

On arrival drive up to the automatic barrier and follow the appropriate signs. At busy times you will be directed to the nearest available parking and therefore you may have a 5-minute walk.

The barrier is automatic between 08:00 and 22:30. Outside these times please make alternative arrangements for access.

If arriving via coach, please park in the first car park off the A41 and walk to the camp centre.

Please ask the group leader to contact reception on 01442 252851, 15 minutes before your arrival so we can arrange for staff to meet you.

Please note, dogs are not allowed on site at any time, except for guide/hearing dogs.

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SITE MAP

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PHASELS WOOD ACTIVITY CENTRE

There’s so much to do...

5 DAY ALL INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE Tent hire, full activity programme and catering

WEEKEND ALL INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE Tent hire, 3 self-led, 3 instructor led activities and catering

D OF E Bronze: Expedition Camping Gold: Residential Opportunities Volunteering Opportunities

MOBILE EQUIPMENT Perfect for bringing some adventure to school Fetes and Fundraisers

Phasels Wood Activity Centre is owned and operated by Hertfordshire County Scout Council.

Registered Charity in England and Wales: 302606, Scotland: 039650 VAT registration Number 761 4558 19