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OUTDOOR Adventure for Schools and Groups
welcome TO
acorn adventure
Delivering high quality, affordable
adventure residentials since 1982.
Acorn is one of the original Whether you’re camping, glamping
providers of outdoor adventure, or sleeping indoors, our centres
with over 38 years’ experience. actively encourage a `community
spirit` with each group having their
We have 9 centres in the UK & Europe own exclusive area, getting involved in
and all of our locations have been daily chores, singing, cooking around
chosen with real adventure in mind. the campfire or dining al- fresco.
Sleeping under the stars has always Set up by a former teacher in the
been at the heart of an Acorn early ’80’s, Acorn understands not
Adventure, with schools and groups only how invaluable these trips are,
camping & dining in their own private, but also what it takes to organise
pre-erected, comfortable tented them, so our dedicated team are
village. Now we also offer pods, tipis, fully focused on making the process
cabins and dorms, giving you plenty as easy & fun as possible.
of choice, in beautiful settings close
to lakes, mountains, rivers, beaches, Let the Adventure begin!
forests and popular cultural visits. #AcornAdventure
www.acornadventure.co.uk
Where in the world? Opal Coast Adventure
Overseas -
Ardres
Alpine Adventure
Normandy Adventure
Hauteville-sur-Mer Two Centre Adventure
UK Ardèche Adventure
france Alpine Adventure
Villeneuve, Grand Paradiso National Park Normandy Adventure
Woodland Adventure
The Wyre Forest
Ardèche Adventure Dordogne Adventure
Brecon Beacons
Adventure
Dordogne Adventure
Club Correze
Camping la Savane
italy Opal Coast Adventure
South Wales Maltese Adventure
Mediterranean Adventure
Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava Mediterranean Adventure
UK -
spain Brecon Beacons Adventure
Woodland Adventure
Maltese Adventure
Malta
Campaigning for
Over the last 38 years (and beyond!),
we’ve seen the huge benefits that adventure
residentials have on young people,
teachers, group leaders and schools.
The Brilliant Residentials campaign
encourages schools to provide more residential
experiences for children and young people
of all ages and from all backgrounds.
The Learning Away programme has produced
overwhelming evidence about the numerous
positive impacts a residential experience can have
on pupils, staff and the wider school community.
Find out more about these impacts by visiting:
https://learningaway.org.uk/impact/
www.acornadventure.co.uk
#BrilliantResidentials At Acorn we’re committed to delivering #BrilliantResidentials so that more young people can experience high quality residentials that can lead to: • improved achievement, attainment and progress • new and developing skills and understanding • improved learner engagement and motivation • greater enjoyment of learning • improved behaviour and attendance • significantly enhanced relationships with both staff and peers • enhanced resilience, confidence and wellbeing • more successful transition experiences • meaningful opportunities to develop and practise leadership skills • raised aspirations • greater cohesion and a sense of belonging.
Brecon Beacons
ADVENTURE
National park setting,
next to Llangorse Lake
Lerwick
Set on the shores of the largest natural lake in South Wales
and nestled in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park,
this flagship centre offers you a boundless array of adventure 60° N
Kirkwall
activities both on and off the water. Immerse yourself in nature 10° W Wick 0°
with stunning views across the lake and wildlife all around.
Whether stand up paddle-boarding, kayaking or canoeing Inverness
Aberdeen
on the lake, learning bushcraft skills at our wild camp, mastering Fort William
a range of target sports or challenging your fears on a high ropes Perth Dundee
course, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. New for 2020, Greenock
Edinburgh
North
we also have a new underground caving system! Sea
Glasgow
Ayr
Atlantic Ocean Londonderry Dumfries Newcastle
17 Activities available here: kata kanu, kayaking, nightline, Omagh Belfast Carlisle
Sunderland
canoeing, raft building, stand up paddleboarding, zipwire,
Middlesbrough
Lisburn Douglas Scarborough
York
high ropes, target sports, fencing, abseiling, climbing wall, Blackpool Bradford
Leeds Kingston-upon-Hull
bushcraft, orienteering, campfire nights, caving - NEW, Liverpool
Chester
Manchester
Sheffield
Nottingham
mission impossible. Irish
Stoke
Leicester Norwich
Sea
Birmingham Peterborough
GCSE PE & BTEC Courses also delivered here. Coventry Cambridge
Ipswich
Brecon Beacons Luton
See website for more details. Swansea
Bristol Channel
Cardiff
Oxford
London
Southend
Brecon Beacons National Park Bristol Bath Reading
www.acornadventure.co.uk Southampton Portsmouth Dover
South Wales Exeter
Bournemouth
Brighton
Plymouth
50° N
English Channel
Penzance
St. Peter Port
£££
67
“Non-stop action from the moment
Price
£
we stepped off the coach until we got back
on again. Great location, great value,
great people - thanks Acorn!”
Sample itinerary - Brecon Beacons Adventure Programme (Monday-Friday)
Morning Afternoon Evening
From price
The arrival - Croeso @2pm
per person (exc VAT).
MON The journey In the sky Acorn Olympics 2, 3, 4 or 6 night
Climbing
programmes
TUES On the Lake
Stand up Paddle boarding
In the sky
High ropes & zip wire Campfire night available.
On the land On the Lake
Includes full board
WED Target sports
(catapults, archery & rifle shooting) Canoeing Generation game
accommodation,
On the Lake Underground
activities, evening
THUR Raft building Caving - NEW 2020! Tug of War
entertainment & free
Homeward bound
leader places 1:8.
FRI Return back to school
Depart 10:30am
Please note that the above itinerary is a sample programme. Also available here: GCSE PE & BTEC courses.
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Choose between our camping Dine in the on-site canteen if you choose
pods located right on the lake’s pods or your own exclusive marquee in your
shore or our ever popular tented tented village. Meals are lovingly prepared
villages nearby on our 17 acre on-site by our catering team. Please let us
campsite. know of any special requirements in advance.
Woodland
ADVENTURE
Magical forest camp, next to
the West Midlands Safari Park
Lerwick
This wonderful adventure in the woods combines the magic
and adventure of sleeping and dining in giant tipis, with a wide
range of forest activities. There’s even time for a visit to the 60° N
Kirkwall
neighbouring West Midlands Safari Park, included in the price! 10° W Wick 0°
Our exclusive camp is nestled in a private clearing deep inside the woods,
so close to the Safari Park that the dinosaurs can be heard roaring! Inverness
Aberdeen
A fun-filled itinerary includes bushcraft such as fire lighting, shelter Fort William
building and camp crafts, climbing, target sports, a nightline, forest Perth Dundee
orienteering and other team tasks. Evenings are spent cooking Greenock
Edinburgh
North
marshmallows on the campfire and games in the woods, facilitated by Sea
Glasgow
Ayr
Acorn staff. Perfect for KS2 pupils & Year 7’s, our small and enchanting
Atlantic Ocean Londonderry Dumfries Newcastle
Sunderland
camp offers each school group of 30-56 exclusive use of a private tipi
Omagh Belfast Carlisle
Middlesbrough
Lisburn Douglas
village, nestled amidst the trees, with Acorn staff and night toilet close by.
Scarborough
York
Blackpool Bradford
Leeds Kingston-upon-Hull
Activities here: Bushcraft, Climbing, Nightline, Trekking, Target Liverpool
Chester
Manchester
Sheffield
Nottingham
Sports, Orienteering, Campfire nights, Giant Initiative, High Ropes Irish
Stoke
Leicester Norwich
Sea Wyre Forest
(NEW) & West Midlands Safari Park excursion. Birmingham
Coventry
Peterborough
Cambridge
Ipswich
Luton
Oxford
Swansea Cardiff London
Southend
Bristol Channel
The Wyre Forest Bristol Bath Reading
www.acornadventure.co.uk Southampton Portsmouth Dover
West Midlands Exeter
Bournemouth
Brighton
Plymouth
50° N
English Channel
Penzance
St. Peter Port
£££
110
“Having been an Acorn customer
Price
£
for years (& years), we’re really looking
forward to this new Woodland adventure
- a magical experience for our Y7s .”
Sample itinerary - Woodland Adventure Programme
Morning Afternoon Evening
From price
The arrival
per person (exc VAT).
MON The journey Welcome at 12pm. A woodland Campfire cooking 2 or 4 night
picnic on arrival followed by climbing
programme
TUES
In the woods
Target Sports (archery & rifle shooting) & nightline adventure course
Woodland Trek available.
On Safari
Includes full board
WED Tug of War
Full day at West Midland Safari Park (next door) accommodation,
In the woods
your own exclusive
THUR Acorn's got talent by the campfire
Bushcraft, orienteering & giant initiative tipi village, activities,
Depart/visit the Severn Valley
entry to the Safari
FRI
Railway (optional extra)
Homeward bound
Park, evening
Please note that the above itinerary is a sample programme. activities and free
leader places 1:8.
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Sleep and dine in your own private magical Eat al fresco as a group under the all-weather
tipi village in the woods, with five giant tipis dining canopy with central fire-pit for a
in each village and your own sheltered dining proper woodland experience. Meals are
area, with fire-pit. Pupil tipis include wood chip lovingly prepared by our on-site catering
flooring and comfortable camping mats. Teacher team. Special requirements can be catered
tipis include real beds, electricity and lighting. for with advance notice.
Opal Coast
Adventure & Discovery
French Adventure,
only 2 hours from the UK
Our charming lakeside centre near the medieval town of Ardres
in Northern France offers a French adventure just two hours from
the UK by ferry and coach. With a fantastic selection of watersports
and activities onsite, this is one of the best adventure programmes
you will find in this region. Our new Adventure & Discovery programme
includes a trip to Nausicaa Sealife Centre (the biggest Sealife
Centre in Europe!), boulangerie and Chocolats de Beussent,
making the most of this fascinating region.
Perfect for schools & groups seeking a small, friendly centre, our private
lakeside camp caters for just two groups at a time, each in their own
exclusive tented village. Larger groups of 70 paying or more have
exclusive use of the whole site.
Activities here: Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand up Paddleboarding, Ardres
Caving (new), Kata Kanu, Bushcraft, Target Sports, High Ropes, Calais
Lille
Climbing, Giant Initiative, Nightline, Campfire Nights Arras
50° N English Channel
and a range of cultural visits now included. Cherbourg
Dieppe
Amiens
Le Havre Rouen
Caen Paris Reims
Metz
Ardres
www.acornadventure.co.uk
Versailles Strasbourg
Saint-Brieuc
Northern France
Brest
Rennes
Melun
Troyes Nancy
Le Mans
Orleans
Lorient Auxerre
Mulhouse
Angers
Tours£££
240
“So close to England (3 hours from our school
Price
£
gate!) yet such a different environment for
our students to experience an amazing
range of adventure activities.”
Sample itinerary - Opal Coast Adventure (Monday-Friday)
Morning Afternoon Evening
From price
per person
The journey The arrival Bienvenue!
MON Dover-Calais crossing On the water: Raft Building Acorn Olympics 3, 4 or 5 night
On the water Kayaking In the sky
programmes
TUES & stand up paddleboarding High Ropes Campfire Night
available.
WED
Under the sea
Nausicaa National
French Culture
Boulangerie visit Beach Games
Includes full board
Sea Centre (croissant making) accommodation,
Under the ground & in the sky French Culture
activity programme,
THUR Tug of War
Caving & Climbing Chocolats de Beussent entry to visits
FRI French Culture Bon Voyage! featured, door to
Depart/HyperMarket Calais-Dover crossing
door transport,
Please note this is a sample programme and subject to change. Entry to visits: included. evening
entertainment & free
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leader places 1:8
Sleep and dine in your own private tented Eat in your own private dining marquee,
village, sleeping up to 48, with proper beds, conveniently set in the heart of your village.
central volley ball area and easy access to the Wholesome meals are lovingly prepared
toilet and shower facilities. by our on-site catering team. Special
requirements can be catered for with
advance notice.Normandy
Adventure & Discovery
The best adventure in Northern
France and top cultural visits!
Popular for over 30 years, our well-established, private seaside
adventure centre is ideally located just a short stroll from Hauteville-sur-
Mer beach and close to all the top cultural visits in Normandy.
We’ve recently introduced a popular new Adventure & Discovery
programme here which perfectly combines the best of adventure
from kayaking to rock climbing, with Normandy’s top cultural visits
including Mont St Michel, Bayeux Tapestry, and Arromanches 360
and the D-Day landing beaches. From only £303, all visits
and activities are included, making this great value.
Featuring the best of adventure, culture and history, Calais
this is a French trip without compromise. And just 90 minutes Lille
from the port, it’s really convenient too! 50° N English Channel Dieppe
Arras
Amiens
Cherbourg
Activities & visits here include: Rock Climbing, Kayaking,
Le Havre Rouen
Hauteville-sur-Mer Reims
Caen Paris Metz
Bushcraft, Raft Building, Target Sports, High Ropes, Nightline, Versailles Strasbourg
Fencing, Orienteering, Mont St Michel, Arromanches 360 Cinema,
Saint-Brieuc
Brest Troyes Nancy
Melun
Rennes
D-Day Landing Beaches, Goats Cheese Farm,
Le Mans
Orleans
Lorient Auxerre
Mulhouse
French Market & Bayeux Tapestry.
Angers
Tours
Atlantic Ocean Nantes Besançon
Hauteville-sur-Mer
Bourges Dijon
www.acornadventure.co.uk
Nevers
Portier
Northern France La Rochelle
Vichy Roanne
Limoges Lyon
Annency
Clermont-Ferrand£££
303
“We love this trip, which offers our
Price
£
pupils a great mix of culture, history
and adventure. It’s a lovely location
too, right by the beach.”
Sample itinerary - Normandy Adventure & Discovery Programme (5 nights)
Morning Afternoon Evening
From price
per person
The arrival On the beach
SUN The journey Bienvenue! Beach Games 4 or 5 night
On the water On the rock
programmes
MON Kayaking/raft-building Climbing Campfire Night
available.
TUES French culture & history
Mont St Michel & Goats Cheese Farm Acorn Olympics Includes full board
accommodation,
On the land In the sky On the beach
WED Bushcraft/Target Sports High Ropes Beach Games activity programme,
French culture & history
entry to visits
THUR D-Day Landing Beach/Arromanches 360 Cinema/Bayeux Tapestry Tug of War
featured, door to
door transport,
FRI Homeward bound
evening
Note: Entry to all visits featured here are included entertainment & free
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in our prices. Should you wish to have alternative
visits or activities, please let us know on booking.
leader places 1:8
The order of the programme may differ.
Stay options include:
Monday - Friday Sleep and dine in your own Eat in your own private dining marquee,
Sunday - Friday
Monday - Saturday.
private tented village, sleeping up to 60, conveniently set in the heart of your village.
with proper beds, central volley ball Wholesome meals are lovingly prepared
area and easy access to the toilet by our on-site catering team. Special
and shower facilities. requirements can be catered for with
advance notice.Ardèche
Adventure
Flagship Adventure centre
in the heart of the Ardèche
Set in the heart of the picturesque Ardèche region, Southern France,
our exclusive and well-established centre boasts the best location in
the area, with most activities from kayaking to climbing, located on-site
Calais
Lille
or within walking distance. The real highlight of this trip is the two-day Arras
50° N English Channel
canoe descent of the Ardèche River Gorge including an overnight stay Cherbourg
Dieppe
Amiens
Le Havre
at a purpose-built bivouac site. Our expert river team will be there Caen
Rouen
Paris Reims
Metz
to support you every step (or stroke!) of the way. Versailles Strasbourg
Saint-Brieuc
Brest Troyes Nancy
Our private centre is nestled amongst the trees on the banks of two Rennes
Le Mans
Orleans
Melun
Auxerre
rivers near the pretty town of Ruoms. Our large camp boasts an onsite
Lorient
Mulhouse
Angers
Tours
Atlantic Ocean
swimming pool (with lifeguard), beach, café/bar, volleyball areas, Nantes Besançon
Bourges Dijon
games room and shop. Portier
Nevers
La Rochelle
Roanne
Activities include: Two-day river journey by canoe,
Vichy
Limoges Lyon
Annency
Clermont-Ferrand
kayaking, raft building, abseiling, climbing, high ropes, Brive
Saint-Étienne
target sports, new bouldering wall, nightline, Bay of Biscay
Bordeaux Grenoble
Savane
giant initiative, local market. Agen
Nimes
Nice
Toulouse
Biarritz Montpellier Aix-en-Provence
Ligurian A
Tarbes Beziers Marseille Sea
Toulon
Bastia
Camping la Savane Perpignan
www.acornadventure.co.uk South of France Sea of
Ajaccio
Sardinia£££
471
“The ultimate adventure centre in beautiful
Price
£
natural surroundings. The group felt they were
on a mini expedition during the canoe
descent and loved every minute.”
Sample itinerary - Ardèche Adventure Programme by coach (9 days inc travel)
Morning Afternoon Evening
From price
per person
FRI The journey
9 days, 6 night stays
SAT The arrival - Bienvenue! - Relax River talk & preparation available (Fri or Sat
SUN On the river Ardèche River canoe descent By the river Overnight bivouac departures)
MON On the river Ardèche River canoe descent Swimming pool/relax Includes full board
TUES In the sky Climbing On the Water Kayaking Disco accommodation,
WED French culture Visit to Orgnac Caves/Vallon Acorn’s got talent
activity programme,
door to door
THUR In the sky High ropes course On the land Target Sports Acorn Olympics
transport, evening
FRI French culture Ruoms Market Lunch & depart entertainment & free
SAT Homeward bound leader places 1:8
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Please note that the above itinerary is a
sample programme and is subject to change.
Sleep and dine in your own Eat in your own private dining marquee,
private tented village, sleeping conveniently set in the heart of your village.
up to 60, with proper beds, Wholesome meals are lovingly prepared
central play area and easy access by our on-site catering team. Special
to the toilet and shower facilities. requirements can be catered for with
advance notice.ALPINE
Adventure
Outstanding activity programme
in the beautiful Italian Alps
Located in the Gran Paradiso National Park, next to the
Dora Baltea River, our small & friendly adventure centre in the
picturesque Italian Alps offers a top activity programme in beautiful
natural environments. From rock climbing in the Alps to paddling
on the lake, it’s an idyllic setting, primed for adventure.
The main highlight for many is the chance to spend a whole
day white water rafting with qualified, experienced raft guides.
This, combined with paddling on a tranquil lake, rock climbing with
views of the Alps and exploring our high ropes course in the trees,
will be sure to make this a highly memorable experience for all.
Set in the pretty village of Villeneuve, this is a friendly and safe base
from which to enjoy an adrenaline filled activity programme in one
of the most beautiful regions in the world. Villeneuve
Milan Venice
Activities include: Gorge scramble, White Water Rafting, Turin
Kayaking, Canoeing, Giant Initiative, Raft Building, Abseiling, Genoa Bologna
Rock Climbing, High Ropes, Stand up Paddleboarding, Pisa
Italy
Hill Walking & Excursion.
Aosta Valley Rome
www.acornadventure.co.uk Northern Italy Naples
Bari
Lecce£££
460
“The activities at this camp
Price
£
are wall-to-wall action! I didn’t think
I was the `adventurous type`
but I am now!”
Sample itinerary - Alpine Adventure Programme by coach (9 days inc travel)
Morning Afternoon Evening
From price
per person
FRI The journey
9 days, 6 night stays
SAT The arrival Benvenuto! To the castle… Team games available (Fri or Sat
SUN In the mountains Rock climbing/squeeze/gorge scramble Rafting preparation departures)
MON On the river White water rafting Campfire night Includes full board
TUES In the mountains Abseiling, hill walk and bouldering Tug of War accommodation,
WED In the sky / Italian culture Mont Blanc Cable Car* (other visits available) Acorn’s got talent
activity programme,
door to door
THUR On the lake Kayaking/raft-building/stand up paddleboarding Acorn olympics or optional pizzeria
transport, evening
FRI Up in the trees High Ropes On the ground Giant initiative & nightline Depart & overnight travel entertainment & free
SAT Homeward bound leader places 1:8
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Note: entry to the Mont Blanc Cable Car
is an extra charge (optional visit).
Sleep and dine in your own Eat in your own private dining marquee,
private tented village, sleeping conveniently set in the heart of your village.
up to 60, with proper beds, central Wholesome meals are lovingly prepared
play area and easy access to the toilet by our on-site catering team. Special
and shower facilities. requirements can be catered for with
advance notice.Mediterranean
Adventure
Beach Water sports
in the Costa Brava
Arguably the best water sports trip on the Med, our six-night
adventure programme takes place on a quiet sandy bay between
Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar (a short walk from the centre).
Our action-packed beach water sports programme includes
kayaking, snorkelling, stand up paddleboarding, banana boating
& more!
With three full beach days, a visit to Europe’s best waterpark
and a trip to Barcelona, this popular trip is guaranteed to leave
a lasting impression.
Accommodation here is in a private zone within the Cala Llevado
20° W
60° N
0°
Bay of
complex, packed with excellent on-site facilities including a large Biscay
swimming pool (with lifeguard), crazy golf and 5 a side football pitch. Gijón
Santander
Ligurian
A Coruña Bilbao
Oviedo San Sebastián Sea
Activities include: Banana Boating, Climbing, Kayaking, Santiago de Compostela
León
Pamplona
Gulf of
Logroño
Snorkelling, Stand up Paddleboarding, Waterworld, Vigo
Ourense Burgos Tossa de Mar Lyon
Barcelona day trip, Sailing and Dive Taster (optional extras). Valladolid Zaragoza
Mataro
Barcelona
Salamanca Tarragon
Atlantic Ocean Madrid
Guadalajara
Balearic Sea
Tossa de Mar Toledo
Castellón de la Plana
www.acornadventure.co.uk Valencia Palma
Costa Brava, Spain Merída Albacete
Badajoz
Alicante
Linares Mediterranean Sea
Córdoba Murcia£££
629
“The pupils loved the beach and all the
Price
£
water sports available and the Waterworld
trip was a huge success. We all thought
the little cabins were great!”
Sample itinerary - Mediterranean Adventure Programme by coach (9 days inc travel)
Morning Afternoon Evening
From price
per person
FRI The journey Overnight Travel
9 days, 6 night stays
SAT The arrival Bienvenido! Swimming pool available (Fri or Sat
SUN On the beach Banana Boating & Snorkelling Swimming pool Quiz departures)
MON To the waterpark Full day of fun at Waterworld Target sports Includes full board
TUES On the beach Kayaking & Stand Up Paddle boarding Swimming pool Tossa de Mar accommodation,
WED To the city History & culture in Barcelona & visit the popular Nou Camp* Tug of War
activity programme,
door to door
THUR On the beach Acorn beach activities and/or sailing/dive taster* Swimming Pool Open Air Disco
transport, evening
FRI Relax and depart Swimming pool time/depart entertainment & free
SAT Homeward bound leader places 1:8
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Please note: Entry to Nou Camp is an extra charge (optional visit).
Sailing & Dive Taster are optional extras.
The beach Acorn uses is with in walking distance
and is a quiet, sheltered bay.
Lunch is served Subway
style on the beach, Sleep in rustic timber cabins with comfortable Eat in the complex canteen or al fresco by
by our team. beds, bathroom, wardrobe, fridge and tea/ the pool. Meals are prepared by the onsite
coffee making facilities (party leaders only). Spanish catering team. Beach lunches are
Located in a private Acorn zone, this is a safe, served on activity days and packed lunches
manageable environment for young groups when off site. Special requirements can
and close to the centre facilities and beach. be catered for with advance notice.Dordogne
Adventure
Adventure awaits inside the
amazing Plateau de Millevaches
Adventure awaits at this amazing location inside the Plateau de
Millevaches National Park surrounded by lakes, woodland and pretty
countryside. Just an 8-hour drive from Calais on the edge of the popular
Dordogne region of France, activities include sailing, kayaking, canoeing
and paddle-boarding on the lake, stream scrambling in the Dordogne
Calais
and a wide variety of land-based activities such as climbing and even a Lille
zip-wire right over the lake! Arras
50° N English Channel Dieppe
Our partners, Club Correze have been operating this adventure centre Cherbourg
Le Havre Rouen
Amiens
for 30 years and during this time it has proved highly popular with Caen Paris Reims
Metz
schools and groups. All activities are included and delivered by the Brest
Saint-Brieuc
Versailles
Nancy
Strasbourg
Troyes
experienced Club Correze activity team who operate to the same Rennes
Le Mans
Orleans
Melun
Auxerre
exacting standards as Acorn. You’ll also enjoy a day at The Chateau du
Lorient
Mulhouse
Angers
Tours
Atlantic Ocean
Val, one of the most beautiful fairytale castles in France, where you
Nantes Besançon
Bourges Dijon
can take on the mighty Val Adventure High Ropes Course. Portier
Nevers
La Rochelle
Meymac Roanne
Activities include: Sailing, Climbing, Target Sports, BBQ night, Limoges
Vichy
Lyon
Annency
Orienteering, Canoeing, Kayaking, Giant Initiative, Fencing,
Clermont-Ferrand
Saint-Étienne
Brive
Stand up Paddleboarding, Stream Scramble and High Ropes. Bay of Biscay
Bordeaux Grenoble
Club Correze Agen
www.acornadventure.co.uk
Nimes
Nice
Central France Biarritz
Tarbes
Toulouse
Montpellier Aix-en-Provence
Ligurian
Beziers Marseille Sea
Toulon
Bastia
Perpignan£££
530
“We loved the water sports here and
Price
£
I couldn’t believe we were so close to home
or that we got so many big activities
included in the price!”
Sample itinerary - Dordogne Adventure Programme by coach (9 days inc travel)
Morning Afternoon Evening
From price
per person
FRI The journey
9 days, 6 night stays
SAT The arrival Bienvenue / Forest walk BBQ night available (Fri or Sat
SUN On the lake Kayaking & sailing Team sports departures)
MON Up in the trees High Ropes Course French Culture Local town visit Rambo ramble Includes full board
TUES To the Dordogne Valley Stream scrambling & canoe challenge Initiative exercises accommodation,
WED On the land Fencing To the sky Climbing Volleyball
activity programme,
door to door
THUR On the lake Canoeing & Stand up paddleboarding Nightline
transport, evening
FRI On the land Forest orienteering & target sports Disco & depart entertainment & free
SAT Homeward bound leader places 1:8
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Please note that the above itinerary
is a sample programme.
Sleep in a purpose-built accommodation Eat in the centre canteen where
block exclusive to your group within this well- meals are lovingly prepared by the
established, family run complex. Pupils sleep in small onsite catering team who are very
bunk dorms for 4-10 with adjoining toilet and shower experienced at catering for groups
facilities, while Party leaders sleep in private en-suite of young people. One evening you
twin rooms located in the same building. will enjoy a BBQ night al fresco!Maltese Adventure New watersports adventure on idyllic archipelago island Our brand new Maltese Adventure offers one of our most spectacular adventure programmes yet including activities from coasteering to zip lining across the sea! One day you’ll be abseiling down a crag by the Mediterranean Sea and the next you’ll be enjoying the thrills of Malta’s waterpark. Evenings will be spent relaxing back at the Guest House or exploring the vibrant coastal entertainment centre just 10 minutes away. Ideally positioned to maximise Malta’s picturesque activity locations and vibrant culture, our private Acorn Guesthouse (hosted by our Maltese partners), is located in the heart of bustling St Julian’s, Malta’s popular coastal resort. Activities are delivered by our Maltese partners and include: Coasteering, Ziplining across the sea, Kayaking, Snorkelling, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Waterpark and free day to explore the island. www.acornadventure.co.uk Malta
New for 2020 £549 Price £££
Sample itinerary - Maltese Adventure by Air (7 days inc travel)
Morning Afternoon Evening
From price
Transfer from Airport
per person
SUN The journey (20 minutes): Merħba to Basecamp Arrive/explore St Julian’s 6 night stays available
MON On the rock On the rock Dinner/swim/relax
(Sat or Sun arrivals)
Abseiling Coasteering
Includes full board
TUE Waterpark Waterpark Dinner/Cinema (optional extra)
accommodation,
WED Under the sea
Snorkelling
On the rock
Climbing Dinner/Bowling (optional extra) activity programme,
Culture
door to door
THUR Free day to explore the islandw Dinner/beach/explore
transport, entry to the
FRI Over the sea On the water Dinner/Spinola Bay
waterpark, overseas
Zip-lining Kayaking
airport transfers,
SAT Farewell from Bascamp/transfer to airport Return home travel to and from
activities & free
Sleep Zzz Eat Mmm
Please note that the above itinerary
is a sample programme. leader places 1:8
Sleep in your own exclusive 12 room Guest Meals will be served in the Guest House
House, hosted by our Maltese partners. Each dining room and packed lunches will be
room sleeps up to five in bunk beds and are provided each day for activities and excursions.
all en-suite, with air conditioning. The Guest Special requirements can be catered
House can accommodate groups of up to 60 for with advance notice.
(depending on male/female splits).VILLAGE Living
Acorn created the
`village living` philosophy back
in the ‘80s and we still believe in the
magic of sleeping under the stars today.
We now have more accommodation options
available but the original ethos of the village
experience runs through everything we do.
At the heart of all of our trips is the value of
community spirit, team work, dining altogether
as one group, singing, toasting marshmallow
around the campfire, getting to know
our staff and ultimately living, working and
playing together as one school group.
We see outdoor living as an invaluable
part of the Acorn Adventure journey.
www.acornadventure.co.ukpods DORMS
Popular for over 38 years, Camping pods are now For those who prefer bricks
our tented villages are the ideal available at our private Brecon to canvas, the Dordogne
setting offering school groups Beacons Camp, nestled in at the Adventure offers groups
of 35 or more their own private lakeside for the ultimate camping exclusive use of dorms in a
space, made up of up to 22 tents, experience. Pupil pods sleep up private Acorn block, with en-
a play area and a central marquee to five and have proper beds, suite facilities for teachers in
for dining and socialising. Our lighting and heating. Teacher private rooms. Our new Maltese
comfortable, standing height pods sleep up to three and have Adventure accommodates
tents are pre-erected for ease and proper beds, lighting, electricity, up to 48 people in a private
each pupil tent comes with four a TV, dining table and a toilet/ Guest House, with en-suite
proper beds with mattresses and basin, kitchenette and TV. rooms and pool.
solid flooring. Our teacher tents
have two timber beds with comfy
mattresses, electricity (overseas
camps), lighting, timber floor
and storage.
cabins TIPIS
Our Mediterranean Adventure Our magical Woodland
offers a more alpine-style Adventure accommodates
accommodation experience groups in their own private
with its en-suite log cabins, forest tipi village, with
set in a private zone of a large sheltered dining area and
complex providing access toilet/shower facilities
to the wider facilities. close by.Relax We’ve got this covered.
As an established, fully accredited
school, group and family adventure travel
operator, all of our activities are regularly
audited both externally and internally to
ensure they meet and exceed stringent UK
safety and quality standards.As you’d expect, our staff are all If we’re organising your travel, we suitably qualified, experienced and DBS will only use coach operators with an checked to work with young people. exemplary reputation conforming to the We are fully accredited by the most Confederation of Passenger Transport respected bodies in the industry as we standards and we always insist on cut no corners when it comes to safety. executive coaches fitted with A/C, Our motivated team are often praised DVD and WC for your comfort. for their enthusiasm, professionalism We’ve got it all covered and sense of humour. so you can relax and enjoy. They become positive role models for the students and play a large part in making the trip extra special. You will also have access to a Village Manager at all times whose role is to ensure you are all happy and having fun. www.acornadventure.co.uk
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Check availability by calling We’ll send a Party Leader Pack Return your completed
01384 398 870, emailing to help promote your trip with booking form with first deposits
info@acornadventure.co.uk everything you’ll need already from as little as £25 per paying
or submitting an online enquiry form set up for you, from template letters person within three weeks to
at www.acornadventure.co.uk and presentations to risk assessments secure your dates. Any questions,
and payment cards. Our aim is we’re here to help on
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