Humphrey Head Centre for Outdoor Education
Domestic Arrangements

Timetable

Students usually rise at 7.15 a.m. Breakfast is at 7.45 a.m. Normal activity group size would be no more than 12 students.

The group meet their Humphrey Head Group Teacher at 8.45 a.m. when they are briefed on the programmed activity for the day. Activities can be full or half day.

Groups normally return from activities in time to shower before evening meal at 5.45 p.m.

The evening programme follows until supper at approximately 9.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (dependent on age of students).

Dormitories

Student accommodation is in dormitories of up to 20 with visiting staff sleeping in adjacent rooms Visiting staff are accommodated in single or double rooms.
There are ample toilet, washing and shower facilities and a drying room.

Meals and Menus

All meals are provided; on a standard 5 day course students usually have a cooked lunch on Monday and Friday and packed lunches for the other days. A full English breakfast is available to start each day.

There is a set menu for the evening meals with no choice, however it is possible for a group to discuss their menu in advance and decide on the evening meals they would like.

Home-made cakes/biscuits and hot drinks are available at supper time.

Every effort is made to accommodate special dietary needs when advised in advance.

Tuck Shop/Recreational Activities

Recreational facilities: including pool table, table tennis and CD player are available for use in the evening. There is an area of grass for ball games.

The tuck shop is stocked with confectionery and inexpensive gifts and is open in the evenings at the discretion of visiting staff.