Whitlingham Adventure

Whitlingham Adventure provides high quality programmes for children, young people and the wider community. Delivering a range of land and water based outdoor and adventurous activities, with an educational programme for 8 to 19 years. The site and centre offer: • Learning outside the classroom quality badge award • National governing body approved centre status (RYA, BCU) • Over a mile of placid open water • 280 acres of water, woodland and meadow • Easy access from any route • Modern purpose built centre • Qualified experienced staff team. Transition & Challenge Helping and challenging young people as they prepare for changes in their learning and development. Activities have a strong focus on teamwork, problem solving and building friendships. Programmes can also be used to develop leadership and communication skills. Adventure & Curriculum enhancement Bespoke programmes with a range of adventurous activities to help young people develop and grow. Activities introduce new skills, team building, promote physical exercise and are an excellent way to boost confidence and self-esteem. After school activities Choose from our list of activities for individual sessions or a nationally accredited course. Available throughout the week in term time from April to October. School Games Providing more opportunities for young people to engage in competitive sport and to achieve their potential through a range of adventurous activities. Choose from archery, canoeing, cycling, orienteering, sailing and windsurfing. Safety Education Practical activity programmes on either water or land to help young people to develop outdoor awareness and activity skills, whilst also learning how to be active safely and respond to emergencies. PE and outdoor adventure Take part in a range of outdoor and adventurous challenges as an individual and as part of a team. With a strong focus on team building and problem solving which can be carried out in both water and land environments. Geography Learn new navigation skills or develop map and compass work using orienteering and explore the country park with Ordnance Survey maps. Science With a range of habitats in a small area, the country park is ideal to explore and identify all living things in woodland, meadow and lake environments. Environmental & Outdoor Learning Cross curricular activities are available that combine a variety of environments and learning activities, which enable young people to personally develop whilst increasing outdoor awareness. Children’s University Learning Destination Whitlingham Adventure is a Learning Destination for Norfolk’s Children’s University which offers 8 - 14 year olds exciting and innovative activities and experiences outside normal school hours. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Providing opportunities for young people to complete the sections for Volunteering, Physical and Skills across all levels of the award. Camp site is available within the Country Park for school expedition training. Free teacher twilight taster sessions Never been to Whitlingham Adventure before? Come along to one of our free twilight tasters and enjoy a tour of the centre and country park, find out what we can deliver and have a go at the activities. Limited spaces – book now.