East Barnby
Bewerley Park
Great Fryupdale
Adventure Race
Bringing the best out in a team by combining controlled competitions and adventurous activities
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ASDAN
Using Outdoor Learning as a vehicle for meeting curriculum needs
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Beach school
Applying the forest school ethos in a beach environment
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Beck Scrambling
A great opportunity for all ages to develop team skills in the exciting environment of a Yorkshire beck.
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British Canoeing FSRT
Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
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BTEC
Use our BTEC L2&3 Sport courses to gain experience and qualifications in outdoor pursuits.
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Bushcraft
Live on the wild side as we introduce you to the skills & crafts needed to survive in a woodland environment.
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Bushcraft Skills
Learn the basics to survive in the wild, including shelter, foraging and cooking!
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Canoeing
Canoeing is a fun and challenging way to journey as a team on the water
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Caving
Discover the world below as you venture underground working with your team to explore some of the Yorkshire Dales' caves.
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Climbing Wall Award
The Mountain Training award for those wanting to supervise climbers on artificial climbing walls.
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Coastal History & Heritage Days
Vikings, Smugglers & Fisherman. Explore the rich heritage that the North Yorkshire Coast has on offer.
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Countryside Leader Award
A NYCC Award for teachers and youth leaders intending to lead groups in non-remote low level countryside.
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Cross Country Skiing
It doesn't happen often but when it does, Yorkshire is a great place to explore on skis!
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Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions
Bronze, Silver and Gold Expeditions. Training and Assessments.
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Duke of Edinburgh Volunteering
Help young people in exciting and adventurous environments whilst completing the DofE volunteering.
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Environmental Studies
Our Centres are ideally located to explore a range of environments and habitats.
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Expeditions
Climb mountains, canoe rivers or kayak the coast whilst creating memories & skills that will last a lifetime.
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Field Studies (GCSE & A-Level)
Why not use one of our centres as a base for your field studies
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First Aid Courses (2-18hrs)
First aid courses for teachers, outdoor professionals and First Aid at Work.
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Forest School – Additional Modules
These half day modules are designed to enable you to further develop and enhance your forest school.
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Forest School – Getting Started
A 4 day introduction to give you the skills and confidence to start a Forest School in your setting.
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Forest School – NYCC leader and CERTA level 3
We offer nationally recognised CERTA awards in Forest Schools
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Fossiling
Explore the North Yorkshire coast and discover it's incredible Jurassic marine fossils beneath your feet.
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GCSE PE
Enhance your GCSE course and enable your students to reach their potential through a range of outdoor adventure sports.
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Gorge and Ghyll Exploring
Take the plunge (literally!) and experience the thrill of exploring a Ghyll with your team.
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High Ropes
Trust your team, push your limits and solve problems as you face group challenges on our course.
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Hill and Moorland Leader Award
The Mountain Training award for those who want to lead groups in hill and moorland areas in the UK and Ireland.
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Hill Walking
Find your way, make it to the summit and enjoy the feeling of a well earned success .
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Improvised Raft Building
A challenge for the whole team to design, build and paddle their own raft.
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Indoor Climbing
Our accessible indoor climbing is a great place to introduce the sport or develop skills for people of all ages and abilities.
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Introduction to Paddlesport
Get a taste for canoeing and kayaking on one of our 'intro' days.
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Kayaking
Learn how to paddle your own kayak and you can enter a whole world of adventure on the water
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Kayaking (Sea)
Get up close to nature and explore the North Yorkshire Coast by kayak.
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Local history days
Use our local history to enhance your curriculum themes back in school
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Low Ropes
Use our low ropes course to enhance your group's team skills.
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Lowland Leader Award
The Mountain Training award for people who want to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside and woodland in summer conditions
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MiDAS
We deliver Minibus Driver Awareness training as required by NYCC teachers and leaders.
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Mine Exploration
Exploring the preserved mines underneath Nidderdale.
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Moorland Explore
Enjoy the fresh air as you explore the wild North York Moors and discover it's rich heritage and wildlife.
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Mountain Biking
From man made trails to amazing natural environments, you will be able to learn the skills to take your biking to the next level
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Mountain Biking – MIAS Level 1 & 2
Training & assessment in the technical and group management skills required by group leaders.
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Mountain Leader Award
The Mountain Training award for people who want to lead walking groups anywhere in the UK and Ireland.
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OEAP Outdoor Learning Cards
Training and support in the use of the OEAP outdoor learning cards
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Orienteering
Orienteering requires map skills, accuracy, teamwork and determination...fancy the challenge?
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Paddlesport – BCU Star Awards 3,4,5
Training & assessment courses for advanced, discipline specific, skills and leadership.
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Paddlesport – UKCC coaching awards
Training and assessment courses for BCU UKCC Coaching qualifications; Levels 1-3
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Paddlesport – BCU Star Awards 1&2
Beginner to intermediate skill awards certified by the BCU.
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Powerboating – RYA (Levels 1 & 2)
Powerboat handling courses, ideal for aspiring dinghy and windsurf instructors.
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Powerboating – RYA Safety Boat
A course for RYA coaches and safety boat drivers to learn essential skills for dealing with small craft incidents.
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Rock Climbing
Challenge, trust, adventure and exhilaration; rock climbing has it all no matter what your age or ability.
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Rockpooling
Explore the world of rockpools and discover a range weird and wonderful species.
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Sailing
Experience the exhilaration of harnessing the wind as you the learn to sail.
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Sailing – Advanced Courses
Refine your skills with one of these advanced modules; spinnakers, performance, seamanship.
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Sailing – RYA Dinghy (Level 1-3)
RYA certified sailing courses for beginners and intermediate sailors.
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Sailing – RYA Dinghy Instructors
Develop the skills and techniques required to coach sailing to beginners and RYA levels 1-3
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Sailing – RYA Youth Sailing Scheme
Stages 1-4 are fun and friendly courses for young people just starting out or wanting to improve their sailing skills.
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Seashore Explore
Explore the rockpools and hunt for fossils along our fantastic Yorkshire Coast.
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Shelter Building
Go wild and learn how to build a survival shelter using only the natural resources in the woods.
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Single Pitch Award
The Mountain Training award for people who want to supervise climbing and abseiling on single pitch crags and climbing walls.
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Skiing (Dry Slope)
Ever wondered what it's like to ski? Learn the basics on our dry slope any time of year.
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Snow Days
Making the most of snow days...
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Standup Paddleboarding
SUP is great way to travel...but you need good balance!...
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Surfsports
Bodyboard, Surf, or SUP...experience the thrill of riding waves.
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Survivor Challenge
A fun challenge that requires good teamwork and a sense of adventure
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Themed Days
Dinosaurs, Pirates, Coasts & More...Enhance your curriculum with a themed day customised to your needs...
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Treasure Hunt
Work as a team to solve clues and challenges that will hopefully lead to the location of the treasure!
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Windsurfing
Learn to windsurf and feel the exhilaration of skimming across the water as you harness the power if the wind.
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Windsurfing – Starting out
Getting you out on the water for your first Windsurf.
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Windsurfing – Youth (RYA Levels 1-3)
RYA Youth windsurfing award scheme for beginner to intermediate level windsurfers.
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Woodland Explore
Explore all the woodland has to offer from bugs to bushcraft. Explore, Discover, Survive.