Activity Options

Activity Options

• ABSEILING DISCOVER MORE >
  ABSEILING

  Students get the opportunity to Abseil down a real rock face. When they are ready, and have been checked by our Instructor, they slowly step back over the edge and abseil down towards the sea. The support and encouragement of the rest of their classmates adds to the sense of achievement.

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• Archery DISCOVER MORE >
  Archery

  Learn the skills of the traditional target sport. Using games and competitions, your students will have the opportunity to replicate so many famous archers past & present: From Robin Hood to The Hunger Games.

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• Ballista DISCOVER MORE >
  Ballista

  You will have to use a range of skills including teamwork, leadership, planning and problem solving to build your Ballista. The Ballista was an ancient missile weapon that launched a large projectile at a distant target. Working with knots and ropes, lashings are used to join together poles to enable the construction of your very own Bolt Thrower. Common pioneering projects include gateways, bridges and platforms

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• Bay Detectives DISCOVER MORE >
  Bay Detectives

  Use the clues and directions to follow a trail to find Algernon’s Lost Manuscript! This trail takes a circular route around Bonchurch. Discover how and why Bonchurch developed and track its changes over time to the present day. Our team will help direct discussions and make sure you don’t get lost. Can you find The Wheeler Gangs stash of Illegal Contraband. Our Smugglers Trail takes a circular route around Ventnor, starting and finishing at East Dene.

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• BAY AND BEACH STUDIES DISCOVER MORE >
  BAY AND BEACH STUDIES

  Explore the natural environment around the Centre and along the coast. Both our Centres are within minutes of two wonderful beaches where geography comes alive. Our teaching team will highlight points of interest along the route and help students identify the flora and fauna they will encounter, the geology of the area, how erosion influences the coastline and how it is managed. There is also the opportunity to study marine ecology and the creatures living on the shoreline and how they adapt to their environment.

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• Beach Games DISCOVER MORE >
  Beach Games

  Make the most of our coastal locations, by exploring the Great British Seaside. You can choose from beach favourites such as sand castles, Frisbee, beach soccer, pebble pictures and cricket.

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• Blindfold Trail DISCOVER MORE >
  Blindfold Trail

  Lose your sense of sight, follow our trail – blindfolded! During the activity your students will negotiate a series of obstacles utilising their other senses (and will rely on other members of their group) to help them get from A to B. It’s a challenge that demands concentration, self belief, and trust.

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• Body Boarding DISCOVER MORE >
  Body Boarding

  We work with top rated specialist partners to ensure the best in safety. The latest equipment (and wet suits) are all available for what is bound to be a wet experience!! High level experienced instructors provide a taster session of different water sports or a focused kayaking, body boarding or snorkelling session.

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• Bridge Build DISCOVER MORE >
  Bridge Build

  Working with knots and ropes, lashings are used to join together poles to enable the construction of objects and structures. Common pioneering projects include gateways, bridges and platforms. It will need to be free-standing and able to support the whole team. You have to use a range of skills including teamwork, leadership, planning and problem solving, but more importantly the ability to know how not to get wet!

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• Bushcraft DISCOVER MORE >
  Bushcraft

  Choose a FireBuilding session or Bushcraft Kitchen. Using a wide range of bushcraft skills, students are given the opportunity to safely light a fire without matches or cook a variety of outdoor food – homemade garlic bread is a firm favourite.

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• Classic Teambuilding DISCOVER MORE >
  Classic Teambuilding

  A series of tasks and exercises that promote teamwork and communication skills. Discover different ways for the team to succeed using leadership, decision making and their own initiative.

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• Climbing DISCOVER MORE >
  Climbing

  A variety of climbs on purpose-built outdoor climbing towers – ‘Swanage Heights’ or ‘Sandown Rocks’ – provide the ideal opportunity to learn basic climbing skills and techniques. Once basic skills have been mastered we add in challenges to develop the students techniques further, like team belaying with peers, or gladiator climbs with their friends.

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• Coasteering DISCOVER MORE >
  Coasteering

  Coasteering is exploring where the land meets the sea using different skill’s including, swimming, climbing and jumping into the water. You will wear a full 5mm winter wetsuit & neoprene socks to keep you warm, protective gloves, helmet and buoyancy aid to keep you safe. Guides will be with you at all times to ensure your safety and enjoyment.

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• Habitats Trail DISCOVER MORE >
  Habitats Trail

  This Trail gives students the opportunity to explore an outstanding area of natural beauty right on the doorsteps of the Chatsworth. With wonderful views out to sea and good clean air to breathe, the children can learn about woodland, meadowland and grassland habitats.

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• High & Low Ropes DISCOVER MORE >
  High & Low Ropes

  A series of high and low elements to stretch and challenge yourself, all with the encouragement of your peers. This was one of the first Ropes Courses in Europe and we have used it regularly from its inception. It is state of the art and challenging to say the least! Children encourage each other to overcome a fear of heights and develop immense self confidence and team spirit.

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• Indoor Problem Solving DISCOVER MORE >
  Indoor Problem Solving

  A series of tasks and exercises that promote teamwork and communication skills. Discover different ways for the team to succeed using leadership, decision making and their own initiative.

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• Landmark Visit DISCOVER MORE >
  Landmark Visit

  Explore local historic Landmarks. Designed to suit a range of Key Stages, and led by our teaching team, these visits are the cornerstone of many Allnatt residentials. Bring the Past to Life at Corfe Castle in Dorset or Carrisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight.  *Additional Transport Charges may apply.

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• Mountain Biking DISCOVER MORE >
  Mountain Biking

  Give the basics of riding off-road a try. Gain the skills you need to ride off-road in safety and confidence. A range of routes and conditions are available.

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• Navigation DISCOVER MORE >
  Navigation

  Traditional map skills are contrasted against more modern ways of navigation through a series of courses and exercises. This leads into the Navigation Challenge : This is best in the Spring and Autumn terms when it is dark in the evenings. Using their heightened senses the children will navigate their way around a course experiencing the sounds and shadows of the night!

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• Paddle Boards DISCOVER MORE >
  Paddle Boards

  We work with top rated specialist partners to ensure the best in safety. The latest equipment (and wet suits) are all available for what is bound to be a wet experience!! High level experienced instructors provide a taster session of different water sports or a focused kayaking, body boarding or snorkelling.

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• Pirate Adventure DISCOVER MORE >
  Pirate Adventure

  A variety of puzzles, tasks and challenges are set by Captain Bluebeard before you can get at the treasure. Teamwork, planning and decision-making are essential skills needed to achieve success in this fun ‘Pirate’ themed problem solving session.

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• Pulling Together DISCOVER MORE >
  Pulling Together

  Aimed at younger children a traditional Tug of War brings out all sorts of learning benefits.

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• Raft Building DISCOVER MORE >
  Raft Building

  Barrels, Wooden Planks, Ropes, Children and Water – It can only be Raft Building. This is a classic activity for any age, focusing on teamwork and problem solving. Students work together at our swimming pool to design and build their rafts before they take to the water and take part in the ‘Big Raft Race’ against their peers.

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• Reflection DISCOVER MORE >
  Reflection

  This is the learning highlight of every programme. Our teaching team will encourage the children to think back over the programme they have followed, remember the highs and maybe some low points, and think about what they have learnt about themselves, each other and the special places they have visited.

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• Rock Climbing DISCOVER MORE >
  Rock Climbing

  Students get the opportunity to climb a real rock face. Dancing Ledge provides the ideal opportunity to learn basic climbing skills and techniques. Once basic skills have been mastered we add in challenges to develop the students techniques further, like team belaying with peers, or gladiator climbs with their friends.

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• Rock Pooling DISCOVER MORE >
  Rock Pooling

  East Dene has a rocky shore and when the tide is out it is perfect for the ever popular hobby of rock pooling. Our knowledgeable tutors will be on hand to show how to pick up crabs safely (and without squeals!). An emphasis is placed on the hands on experiences of observation and identification and how marine animals and plants adapt to the hostile environment they live in.

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• ROCKY SHORE STUDY DISCOVER MORE >
  ROCKY SHORE STUDY

  When the tide is out our Rocky shore is perfect to study. An emphasis is placed on the hands on experiences of observation and identification and how marine animals and plants adapt to the hostile environment they live in.

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• Sandy shore study DISCOVER MORE >
  Sandy shore study

  Studland is an amazing stretch of sand close to the entrance to Poole Harbour and is a famous site for tourists. Your students will be fascinated to learn how it is growing in size as plants and animals help to stabilise the sand that is deposited here.

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• scramble course DISCOVER MORE >
  scramble course

  Negotiate a route though our woodland on our Red Squirrel Assault Course. Tackle the Hanging Drey, Scramble Bank and be careful not to get caught in the Laser Trap! It’s physically challenging and takes place on a purpose built obstacle course, with steep gradients up and down, it’s designed to encourage teams of all ages to work together and continually push themselves.

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• SEA KAYAKING DISCOVER MORE >
  SEA KAYAKING

  We work with top rated specialist partners to ensure the best in safety. The latest equipment (and wet suits) are all available for what is bound to be a wet experience!! High level experienced instructors provide a taster session of different water sports or a focused kayaking, body boarding or snorkelling.

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• Shelter Building DISCOVER MORE >
  Shelter Building

  Good shelter building starts before you start: planning is everything. Your students will improvise various types of shelter with different types of equipment. We will think about who will use the shelter, how long for, and what resources are available to you ‘out in the wilds’.

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• Smugglers Challenge DISCOVER MORE >
  Smugglers Challenge

  It’s the Smugglers versus the Revenue men in a series of challenges. Who will win this battle of brain versus brawn and get their hands on the contraband?. Teamwork, planning and decision-making are essential skills needed to achieve success in this fun ‘Seafaring’ themed problem solving session

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• SURVIVAL SKILLS DISCOVER MORE >
  SURVIVAL SKILLS

  A natural progression from our individual Bushcraft sessions, this combined activity takes the children onto a further adventure and challenge. Adding together Firelighting, Bushcraft Kitchen and Shelter building we pose the question ‘What would you do if you were lost in a dense woodland?’

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• Swimming Pool DISCOVER MORE >
  Swimming Pool

  Fun & interactive games form the core of this session in our heated outdoor swimming pool; this activity encourages water confidence as students have fun in a safe environment under the watchful eye of our fully qualified lifeguards.

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• SEASIDE: PAST & PRESENT DISCOVER MORE >
  SEASIDE: PAST & PRESENT

  Meet the characters that are woven through the fabric of life in Old Swanage town, a thriving Victorian seaside resort. Hear their stories and use the opportunity to compare the key characteristics of your home town to ours.

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• Trailblaze: Coastal Journey DISCOVER MORE >
  Trailblaze: Coastal Journey

  Explore the natural environment around the Centre on this journey along the coast. Our teaching team will highlight points of interest along the route and help students identify the flora and fauna they will encounter; from rare butterflies, orchids and maybe even a Dolphin or two.

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• Trailblaze: Adventure Expedition DISCOVER MORE >
  Trailblaze: Adventure Expedition

  Students take responsibility for themselves and others, plan their routes, pack their rucksacks with necessary equipment and get on their walking boots. They will need stamina and determination to finish the residential week on a high

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• TREE CLIMBING DISCOVER MORE >
  TREE CLIMBING

  Learn the ropes with our qualified and experienced instructors before taking to the canopy. Using the latest gear, ascend into the branches and try out your new tree climbing skills. At the top enjoy the beautiful sea views from the top of our tree.

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• Water Skills DISCOVER MORE >
  Water Skills

  The session is designed to be fun yet at the same time building in water confidence. A pool session of about an hour follows where basic water skills are introduced with opportunity to practice in our swimming pool under the watchful eye of our fully qualified lifeguard

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• WOODLAND TRAIL DISCOVER MORE >
  WOODLAND TRAIL

  Based at your Centre, your students will explore and study a range of habitats and the flora and fauna found there. Our Woodland Trail gives students the opportunity to explore the local forest, learning about plant history and use, and the trees and wildlife that is around them.

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