Ready for an action-packed adventure in the great outdoors?
Looking for fun and adventure during the school holidays? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve got an exciting and inspiring range of experiences planned to get young people and their families active and in touch with nature. Our popular Adventure Club and skills courses are back for May half term.
Join us at either Bewerley Park in Pateley Bridge or East Barnby near Whitby. We can’t wait to see you there!
How to book
Simply call 01609 797777 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or you can email outdooreducation@northyorks.gov.uk letting us know the activity, date and location and we’ll get back to you.
Take a look at what we’ve got planned below then get in touch with our friendly team.
What’s on
Adventure Club
Adventure Club will keep your young people busy, active and away from screens during the school holidays. Making new friends, challenging themselves and learning a whole range of different skills. All while having lots of fun!
WHEN
Bewerley Park
Tuesday 26 May- mountain biking and orienteering
Wednesday 27 May- climbing and bouldering
Thursday 28 May- underground cave or mine and bushcraft
Friday 29 May- gorge scramble and high ropes
WHERE
Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5JB
WHO
Suitable for ages 8-13
TIMINGS
Drop off 8:30am, pick up by 4:15pm
HOW MUCH
£50 per young person per day with a 10% discount for siblings or booking more than one day.
WHAT TO BRING?
Young people attending our Adventure Club should bring a packed lunch and snacks, bottle of water, change of clothes and shoes (including swimwear and a towel depending on the activity) plus any personal medication. In the summer months please pack a hat and sunscreen. A plastic bag for wet and muddy items can be handy too as things might get dirty!
BOOK NOW
To book a place please contact our friendly team on 01609 797777 from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. If lines are busy you can leave a voicemail and we’ll call you back. You can also email outdooreducation@northyorks.gov.uk letting us know the activity you’d like to book, date and location and we’ll get back to you.
Courses for young people
Sailing – RYA Stage 1 and Stage 2
We can help young people get the skills and experience to sail the seven seas on our accredited courses that include both practical and theoretical aspects.
WHEN
Our two-day RYA sailing course is running from Thursday 28 to Friday 29 May. Attendees can complete either Stage 1 or Stage 2.
WHERE
Our East Barnby team will meet you at Scaling Dam Sailing Club, Whitby Moor Road, Easington, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 4TP.
WHO
Suitable for ages 8-13
TIMINGS
Start time 09:30am, finish 4:40pm
HOW MUCH
Two-day course £110
ITINERARY
Young people will learn to sail and gain a RYA Youth Sailing qualification on this two day course for either Stage 1 or Stage 2. Stage 1 includes launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning, steering and basic parts of the boat – the perfect beginner’s course.
Stage 2 will develop the skills needed to sail around a course tacking, gybing and controlling boat speed.
WHAT TO BRING?
All specialist kit will be provided including waterproofs. All you need is a packed lunch and snacks, bottle of water, change of clothes and shoes plus any personal medication. In the summer months please pack a hat and sunscreen too.
BOOK NOW
To book a place please contact our friendly team on 01609 797777 from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. If lines are busy you can leave a voicemail and we’ll call you back. You can also email outdooreducation@northyorks.gov.uk letting us know the activity you’d like to book, date and location and we’ll get back to you.
In safe hands
We deliver outdoor activities all year round. It’s what we do! Our highly qualified, professional and experienced instructors are passionate about delivering exciting programmes and bringing out the very best of real outdoor adventure. Each group will be looked after by one of our full-time, qualified, highly experienced, and enhanced DBS checked outdoor tutors.
What’s included
EXPERIENCED TUTORS
Each group will be looked after by one of our full-time, qualified, highly experienced, and enhanced DBS checked outdoor tutors. Leading children and adults on outdoor adventures is what we do…all year!
SPECIALIST CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
All specialist kit for activities will be provided including waterproofs and wellies when necessary. Ideally attendees should bring their own wellies, but we have plenty on hand to lend.
FAQs
At Adventure Club will young people be with others the same age?
We’ll do our best to make sure that young people are in groups with others similar in age.
Will young people attending Adventure Club BE supervised at all times?
At our Adventure Club sessions tutors will be with them at all times except when it’s judged appropriate for remote supervision, for example on a treasure hunt.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Each morning the programme of activities planned for that day will be looked at and the weather conditions affecting that environment considered. Activities are only subject to change if there are safety reasons. Remember, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing! And we have all the appropriate clothing.
Can people come on specific days only?
You can book to come for one day or several – its entirely up to you.
Will people be able to take their mobile phone?
Yes, people are allowed to bring their mobiles phones, although we do not advise that mobile phones are taken out on activity as they can be easily damaged/dropped in water. Our outdoor tutors all carry mobile phones should they be needed in case of an emergency.
Are your activities inclusive?
We aim to be an activities provider where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We want everyone to reach their potential, and we recognise that some young people require extra support to enable them to achieve this, be successful, and thrive. We recognise that some people have additional needs or physical disabilities that require support and assistance. We will assess the individual needs of each person prior to them attending and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure that people can access our services and are made to feel welcome. We are always happy to discuss and see how we can accommodate participation.