Schools & Group trips 2018 - YMCA Fairthorne Manor
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Schools
& Group
trips
2018
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Welcome to YMCA Fairthorne Manor
Dear Group Leader
Thank you for your enquiry regarding a group visit to Fairthorne Manor in 2018.
For over 70 years YMCA Fairthorne Manor has delivered activity programmes and offered
residential experiences to young people of all abilities to develop life skills, stimulate learning
and improve confidence in a safe environment. We recognise that residential visits have the
potential for life changing impact, so our welcoming team will ensure we provide experiences
that support children and young people’s learning and development.
Activity Packages
Most groups that visit us select one of our activity packages outlined below, but our flexibility
enables us to offer bespoke visits, so please contact us to discuss your requirements:
• 5 day/4 night Residential Packages: Monday to Friday and includes full board,
accommodation and a choice of 8, 12 or 16 activities per child (see page 6).
• Weekend Packages: Friday to Sunday and includes full board, accommodation and a
choice of activities and room hire(see page 7).
• Day Visits: offered throughout the year from a single session to a full day (see page 8).
For all school visits, please read the local authority guidance on page 10.
Contact us
Our friendly Sales Team will be happy to discuss your requirements, check availability and plan a
programme that suits your group’s needs. Contact them on 01489 772215.
Once you have confirmed your booking, our Programme Team will work with you to confirm the
finer details of your visit. The team will provide information on accommodation, catering and
your activity programme and liaise with you on the return of some details regarding your group
requirements.
In order to meet your requirements during your visit and maximise opportunities for learning, we
advise that a pre-visit meeting at Fairthorne is essential. Please call 01489 785228 (ext. 285) to
book your pre-visit.
Thank you for considering Fairthorne Manor for your group visit and we look forward to
welcoming you soon.
Fairthorne Manor Team
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Our activities
Pioneering – groups learn Team Challenge – work Blind Trail – teams must
knot techniques and use together as your team race communicate as they make
imagination and new skills to around our woodland assault their way around our course
build a structure. course. after we remove a vital sense.
Challenge Challenge Challenge
Low Ropes Course – groups Archery - develop dexterity, Initiative Tests – work in
use team work, decision control and precision on small teams to analyse &
making & communication skills adjustable target ranges in solve puzzles, tasks and
on our woodland course. our sports hall. activities together.
Challenge
Den Building – learn basic Campfire Skills – learn about Camouflage & Tracking –
construction techniques, best the fire triangle, campfire use techniques to camouflage
locations & materials to build construction & fire safety, before yourself & utulise new
your own shelter in the woods. trying out new skills. tracking skills to find others.
Bushcraft Bushcraft Bushcraft
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Our activities
Land Ecology – explore our Water Ecology – catch, Orienteering/Compass Skills
wet-woodland, catch & identify identify & consider the Navigate your way around our
minibeasts, encouraging pupils adaptations of fauna thriving in site as you gather clues for a
to link location & adaptation. our pond, stream and estuary. fun challenge.
Ecology Ecology
Aerial Runway - experience Abseiling – test your nerves as Crate Challenge – build a
the thrill of the ride as you you lean out and make your crate tower as you climb,
launch yourself , along our zip way down our purpose built using balance, co-ordination &
wire from a raised platform. 15m abseil wall communication.
High Ropes High Ropes High Ropes
Climbing – learn basic Jacob’s Ladder – climb the Vertical Assault – test your
climbing skills and techniques 8m ladder in small teams, but agility as you navigate your
as you scale our purpose-built beware the rungs get further way up through cargo nets,
climbing wall. apart the higher you go. tyres and ladders.
High Ropes High Ropes High Ropes
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Our activities
Water based activities:
Kata Canoeing – our twin Boat Trip – enjoy the Canoeing – journey along the
hulled canoes offer great delights of the River Hamble Hamble in our open Canadian
stability as groups of up to 12 in one of our sturdy gigs, canoes in 3s or 4s; canoes can
children enjoy a paddle along taking in the flora, fauna and be rafted together for greater
the river. a story or two along the way. stability.
Water Water Water
Kayaking – learn paddling Raft Building – work Sailing - learn some of the
skills & develop technique and together to design and build basics of sailing a craft under the
confidence through a variety your own raft using barrels, guidance of our RYA qualified
of games and exercises on logs and straps before staff along our stretch of the
our sheltered lake. launching on our lake. River Hamble.
Water Water Water
Stream Exploration – Stand-Up Paddleboards
venture into our stream and use your balance and newly
work together to navigate the discovered co-ordination
obstacles. Communication is skills as you explore and
key!. build your water confidence.
Water Water
Residential groups are offered evening activities which may include sports & games, campfire and disco. For
weekend visit options, contact us to discuss your requirements. All activities are subject to availability and
operational conditions. All activities are programmed at the discretion of the YMCA.
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2018 School Residential Packages
Monday to Friday
YELLOW BLUE RED
PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME
(8 activities) (12 activities) (16 activities)
• 2 x High Ropes activities • 3 x High Ropes activities • 3 x High Ropes activities
• 1 x Bushcraft activity • 2 x Bushcraft activities • 3 x Bushcraft activities
• 1 x Challenge activity • 2 x Challenge activities • 3 x Challenge activities
• 1 x Water Based activity • 2 x Water based • 3 x Water Based
• Archery activities activities
• Orienteering/Compass • Archery • Archery
Skills • Orienteering/Compass • Orienteering/Compass
• Initiative Tests Skills Skills
• Initiative Tests • Initiative Tests
• 1 x Ecology activity
Season LOW MID HIGH MID LOW
Dates 1 Jan – 19 Feb – 21 May – 16 July – 22 Oct –
18 Feb 20 May 15 Jul 21 Oct 31 Dec
Camping (YMCA tents)
YELLOW - 184 233 184 -
BLUE - 205 258 205 -
RED - 225 285 225 -
Indoors (Heald House)
YELLOW 173 257 287 257 173
BLUE 191 272 307 272 191
RED 210 286 328 286 210
Indoors (Ben’s House)
YELLOW 177 264 293 264 177
BLUE 196 278 315 278 196
RED 216 292 335 292 216
All prices per person & subject to VAT. For further price & operational information, please see page 10.
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2018 Weekend visits
Weekend visits offer a flexible option for those looking for a shorter stay. Build your
own package from the options below, simply add together your accommodation
price, activities and room hire.
We can offer bespoke programmes to include a different number of activities or
room hire; please contact us with your requirements.
Season Low Mid High Mid Low
Dates 1 Jan – 19 Feb – 21 May – 16 July – 22 Oct –
18 Feb 20 May 15 Jul 21 Oct 31 Dec
Camping (YMCA tents)
1 night - 30 36 30 -
2 nights - 57 69 57 -
3 nights - 81 97 81 -
Indoors (Ben’s House or Heald House)
1 night 32 36 42 36 32
2 nights 61 68 80 68 61
3 nights 83 94 109 94 83
Above prices include accommodation and full board (first meal dinner, last meal lunch)
Add activities from £10pp and room hire from £60 per day (all prices subject to VAT)
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2018 Day Visits
Visit us for a single activity session, a whole day or add extra activities to your
residential visit.
All activities run for 90 minutes in fixed time slots and include all instruction
and equipment.
Season Low Mid High
Dates 1 Jan – 18 Feb & 19 Feb – 20 May & 21 May – 15 Jul
22 Oct – 31 Dec 16 Jul – 21 Oct
1 activity £8 £8 £10
2 activities (1/2 day) £16 £16 £20
3 activities (3/4 day) £24 £27 £30
4 activities (full day) £29 £32 £34
All prices are per person & subject to VAT.
For further prices & operational information, please see page 10.
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Pricing & Operational information
Please note the following information with regards to our prices and operational procedures:
• All prices are per young person and subject to VAT at the current rate.
• There is a maximum of 12 people per activity group.
• An adult must accompany each activity group of up to 12 children, but are not included in the
group size.
• All activity sessions run for 90 mins. Our activities are only offered in fixed time slots.
• Water activities are only offered Apr-Oct, inclusive. Alternative activities offered outside of
these dates.
• Activity programmes are allocated on a first come, first served basis in order of booking.
• Activities are programmed at the discretion of the YMCA.
• We reserve the right to replace any activity or change programmes in the event of operational
or availability issues.
In addition, for residential groups:
• Residential prices are based on a minimum of 12 children and include activities as specified,
accommodation and full board (for stays during the week, first meal is lunch, last meal lunch.
For weekend visits, first meal is dinner, last meal is lunch.)
• One free staff place for every 12 young people (applicable to school and youth groups only).
Additional staff are charged at £31 per night + VAT to cover bed and board only.
• Young people aged 12 and over (Yr 8) are served adult food portions at an additional charge
of £2.80/day + VAT
• A chef cooked BBQ is available as an evening meal replacement at a cost of £1.75 per
person-minimum £95 + VAT
• All residential groups must provide their own sleeping bag, pillow and pillowcase, including
tent groups. We will provide each person staying in indoor accommodation with a bed sheet.
• Tent groups must provide their own sleeping mat.
• The price is based on the first date of stay if the stay overlaps different pricing seasons.
• Bank holidays - 4 day/3 night weeks can be booked at 80% of the cost quoted for a 5 night
residential visit.
• Prices are valid for children and young people – adult rates available on application.
Local authority guidance
We recognise that each Local Authority issues guidance to schools about residential visits. We
ask that all schools seek individual guidance from their Local Authority prior to booking. All
Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and West Berkshire schools should follow the advice
given by Hampshire Outdoor Education Service. Appropriate and comfortable participation in
water sports is dependent on an individual’s water confidence – this advice can be found in
“Safety in Adventurous Activities” published by Hampshire County Council which is available to
download from the Resources section of Evolve (www.hampshireoutdoors.com). The standard
Hampshire consent form covers this and can be found at
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/outdoor-education/oe-homepage/oe-forms.htm Please
consider this when selecting your programme.
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