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About Dallam Summer Activity Weeks
23rd July 24th August 2007
Adventures start at DallamÉ.why be stuck in camp when there’s a fantastic range of mountains, rivers and caves all around you? You’ll discover the REAL outdoors with us; we are very keen to foster a connection to the outdoor environment for students young and old and will be working hard to involve everyone mentally and physically in all that they do. Just look below at what’s on offer this summerÉ..over FIVE weeks!
Important Information
Times
All courses start at 9.00am at the Heversham site of Dallam School, and will finish at 5.00pm. There will be an introductory meeting at 9.00am (for approx. _ hour) each Monday (or the first day of your course if a different day) with the Summer School Manager.
Equipment
All our activities are led by our experienced and fully qualified instructors. Specialist equipment is provided, but make sure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for each activity as well as a full change of clothing (see also "What to Bring").
Programme
We take into account that many of you will want to join us for more than one week, so we do vary activities and locations as much as possible when we plan our programmes.
Transport
Unfortunately this year we are unable to offer transport to and from the Centre due to new driving license regulations. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. The length of the day has, however been extended to allow working parents flexibility in dropping and picking up children.
Safety
Dallam Training & Education Centre is approved under the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) and adheres to stringent safety guidelines. The centre only employs qualified and suitably experienced Instructors.
Activity Descriptions
Adventure Weeks
(Weeks 1 5) Age 6+, 8+ 10+, 12+, 14+
Get real! An action-packed week of activities in the real outdoors: climbing, caving, gorge scrambling, orienteering, canoeing/kayaking, raft-building. All activities are totally geared for each age group.
Beginners’ Canoeing
(Week 4) Age 7-10
A fun introduction with games to the basic skills of canoeing and kayaking (one day of each).
Improvers’ Canoeing
(Week 4) Age 7-10
A little experience needed this time in order to have fun and get wet! You’ll spend one day in an open canoe and one day in a kayak.
Derwent Descent
(Weeks 4 & 5) Age 10-12
A 3-day adventure by open canoe or kayak - for those with some previous canoeing experience. On day 1 you’ll plan and fully prepare for your adventure. Day 2 and 3 you’ll paddle from the mountains of Borrowdale to the shores of Derwent Water, camping overnight on a mystery islandÉ
A full information and safety procedure sheet is available before booking tel.015395 65123
Scramble!
(Weeks 4 & 5) Age 6-8 (Week 4) Age 8-9 (Week 5)
A fun introduction to climbing and gorge scrambling, plus sea-level traverse and rock-hopping.
Sports Weeks (on-site)
(Weeks 1,3, 4 & 5) Age 8-11
All the games you can think of indoors and outdoors, rain or sun. A great variety of team activities, lots of bat, ball and runningÉtrampoline and swimming pool included too.
Trail Blazing
(Weeks 1 & 5) Age 13+ (Week 1) Age 10-13 & Age 14-15 (Week 5)
Mountain biking is being added to our programme this year by popular demand. If you choose this exciting activity, you will need to provide your own bike and helmet in good condition and suitable for rough terrain use.
The Wild Zone
(Week 2, 3 & 4) Age 7-10 (Week 2 & 3) Age 9-12 (Week 4)
Discover fish, birds and beasts in the natural environment around you; this week you’ll go from the sunny seashore to the darkest cave.
How to enrol
Please complete the enrolment form in full. One form should be completed per child. Photocopies are acceptable, but please call us if you require more copies of the whole brochure.
Payment can be accepted by cheque (payable to "Dallam School") or credit/debit card. Enrolment forms should reach us no later than Friday 6 July.
Postal Bookings preferred, as places cannot be confirmed without a completed enrolment form signed by the parent or guardian.
Transfers
Activity transfers are permitted subject to space availability and after the enrolment closing date, will be subject to an administration charge of £10.00. Transfers between children are not permitted: a cancellation and a new enrolment must be made.
Refunds
The cost of an activity week cancelled for whatever reason will only be refunded up to four weeks prior to the start date of the activity week booked, less an administration fee of £10.00. Exceptions due to serious adverse personal/family circumstances may be considered on written application to: Dallam Training & Education Centre, Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe LA7 7DD. In such cases an alternative may be offered.
What to Bring for All Courses
• Packed lunch and cold drink (at least 1 litre & no glass bottles)
• T-shirt & shorts
• Hat/cap
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Warm clothing (whatever the weather)
for Sports Courses
• Trainers
• Sports wear
• Swimming costume & towel
additional equipment for Outdoor Courses
• Waterproof top & bottoms
• Suitable footwear
• Full change of clothing & footwear
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