Youth Group Activities. New Forest Activities

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1 Youth Group Activities New Forest Activities

2 Providing first class activities for young people. New Forest Activities has been established for over a decade, offering new and exciting activities in the heart of the stunning New Forest National Park. Over the years we ve worked with a large number of youth organisations and charities, providing them with first class activities for young people. We re AALA licensed and have experience in delivering activities to young people, with positive results. With every instructor trained to our high standards and all activities uniquely tailored to the needs of the group, we pride ourselves on offering the best activities and experiences. You can choose from our extensive range of outdoor activities, all of which are well suited to different ages and abilities. From enquiry through to execution, it couldn t be easier to organise your next youth group event with us. Our friendly office team will be on hand to help you from start to finish, ensuring that your event runs as smoothly as possible. Let s get planning! Canoeing Explore the stunning Beaulieu River. Bushcraft Workshops Learn foraging, shelter building and fire lighting. Low & High Ropes Get your group working together.

3 Who s it for? Scouts & Guides Full day or single activities can make your Scout or Guide trip one of their best yet. They can master skills that are essential to their development as a Scout or Guide. Learn to light fires, build shelters and more! Flexible to meet our Scout group's budget, flexible to accommodate shifting numbers, flexible on the day to meet the needs of the group and respond to weather conditions. Overall first class. Clive P Duke of Edinburgh We can offer bespoke activities and challenges to support the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Led by our fully trained team, this includes Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. Sports Teams Your sports team train hard so why not reward them with some fun activities? Lots of our activities are great for team building and will encourage your group to work together. After School Activities After school clubs and activities are a great way to get kids to socialise, try something new and get them active. Regular activities can also help them focus in the classroom. We can tailor our activities to suit your groups needs. Youth Organisations We have worked with numerous youth organisations over the years including The Princes Trust and the National Citizenship Service. Outdoor activities are a great way to build a relationship and repor with young people, as well as providing them with a space to flourish. Whatever your specific outcomes are, we can tailor our activities to suit your groups needs. High Ropes Overcome physical and mental challenges.

4 We ll help you make the most of this National Park. What s Included With New Forest Activities you can be sure of a fantastic adventure for your youth group in The New Forest. You ll get expert staff, modern equipment and stunning venues for your group. Whether you re after a single session or a residential trip, we ll help you make the most of this National Park. When you book you ll get: A dedicated group organsier Expert instructors to keep everyone safe Great activities at fantastic locations Help with organising accommodation Choose from our extensive range of outdoor activities that are well suited to people of all ages and abilities. Plus, no matter what you choose to book, one leader will get their place FREE for every ten young people. * 30 per person includes two activities of your choice lasting for 2 hours each. Fully qualified instruction and equipment provided. Transport for small groups also available for an extra fee. FULL DAY OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FROM 30 PER PERSON* Sit-on-top Kayaks Play a variety of games on our river playground. Smiles All Round Delivering experiences they ll remember for a lifetime.

5 Stable Canadian Canoes Support each other whilst navigating the river. Canoeing Using 2-3 seater stable Canadian canoes, come and explore the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve. Small teams will need effort and understanding to get where they need to be. Fully guided, our activity instructors will teach your group the fundamental paddling techniques needed to navigate the river. Paddle Sports Located on the banks of the tidal and privately owned Beaulieu River, both our Canoeing and Kayaking bases offer up wonderful locations to explore. Head up or down stream, drift on tidal currents or explore the hidden creeks and waterways of the river s nature reserve. All of our Canoeing and Kayaking sessions are expertly guided by our knowledgable activity instructors. Your group will be taught the fundamental paddling techniques needed to successfully navigate the river as well as learning about its history and the wildlife that calls the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve home. Exploring since 2003, your group will benefit from our 15 years of guiding people on the Beaulieu waters. Whether you opt for stable tourings kayaks or open Canadian canoes, your group will be provided with all of the equipment and guidance needed to learn about and develop their paddling skills, whilst having fun of course! Kayaking Single seater touring kayaks are stable and beginner friendly, with the Beaulieu River offering a wonderful setting for those looking for their first taste. With the option for journeys and expeditions as well as further training and qualifications, there s plenty on offer when it comes to this exciting watersport. Sit on top kayaks also available. Touring Kayaks Learn and develop paddling techniques. Canoe Raft Building Using a variety of equipment (canoes, barrels, planks and ropes) teams will contsruct their craft to launch on the water. Once planned, built and named your group will take to water to test their designs. They ll even get the chance to equip their rafts with their very own catapult weapon. Canoe Rafts Planning and implementation is key.

6 Fire Lighting Gather dry materials and learn to use fire strikers. Bushcraft Bushcraft offers interesting and hands on activities. This could be anything from building shelters and fire lighting to foraging and tracking. Choose to prepare meals, cooking your lunch over the fire. Bushcraft and camp skills are all about learning to be equipped and comfortable outdoors. Woodland Activities Over the years as New Forest Activities has evolved, our activities have spilled into the woodland surrounding Beaulieu. We have a variety of sites set up for a range of exciting land based activities. Our main woodland site known as Hartford Woods can be found tucked away behind the National Motor Museum and is home to our Archery & Bushcraft Activities. Battlefield LIVE Our combat game activity uses infra-red gaming technology meaning unlike paintball, there are no projectiles and no pain. During gameplay our guns offer instant hit feedback. Teams will need to create communication channels and learn how to play their part. A great activity to promote team spirit amongst your group. Archery Learn the art of Archery and test your new skills through a variety of fun scoring challenges and competitions. All sessions begin with your instructor demonstrating the correct techniques for handling a bow. They ll then be on hand throughout to provide constant mentoring and feedback to help improve your skills. Both are fantastic for personal development and for really honing and perfecting new skills. Sessions begin with a briefing and our activity instructors will demonstrate the correct and safest way to carry out your chosen activity. The group will then put what they ve learnt into practice, with constant mentoring and feedback throughout. Or for something a little more team orientated, Battlefield LIVE is great for groups looking to improve communication skills, planning and general camaraderie amongst teammates. Tag Archery also available. Archery Challenges A well placed stance is needed for a successful shot. Outdoor Laser Tag Much like paintball but with no mess and no pain!

7 Expert guidance from expert instructors. From booking to completing the activity with the Scouts, the whole process was easy and we had a fantastic time canoeing on the Beaulieu River. Marcus J Mountain Biking Our hire facilities and guided routes offer a range of options to get you out in The New Forest on your bike. Cycling is a skill for life and The New Forest offers a wonderful space to explore. Cycle Orienteering Learn to read maps and navigate The New Forest. Pioneering The art of using ropes and wooden spars to create structures. Practical skills, teamwork and problem solving play a large part of this classic activity. Groups can build catapults, shelters or a wide variety of structures to solve team problems. Activity Instructors Passionate about delivering memorable experiences. Building Skills Build, develop and test your creations.

8 Ropes Course We operate the philosophy of challenge by choice at our Ropes Course whereby people are given the various options and choices available to them and they can choose how far or how high they d like to go. Low Ropes Exercises are comprised of swings, bridges and obstacles for the group, everyone needs to pull together. Challenges are designed to develop team work and group support. Our obstacle courses offer up lots of opportunity for fun, all of which can be found under the woodland canopy. High All Aboard Ascend to new heights together. High Ropes Tucked away in the woodland, the high ropes creates an ideal environment for building confidence. Positive encouragement accelerates personal growth and capacity for challenge. Groups can cheer each other on as their buddies navigate the various obstacles suspended high up in the trees. This gives groups the opportunity to overcome their own personal goals, turning I can t into I can. At the same time, we like to move away from the peer pressure that can often arise from challenges such as this and we encourage young people to support their peers instead. As well as offering a wide variety of fun and inclusive challenges, our ropes course activities provide young people with lots of opportunity to learn. This can be anything from communication skills and problem solving to simply learning the correct way to tie a knot. We can tailor our Ropes Course activities to meet your aims, objectives and the desired learning outcomes for your youth group. Low Rope Challenges Various team obstacles under the woodland canopy. Team Tasks A variety of mental and physical challenges that require groups to solve problems and work together. Stack crates, scale walls and navigate the spiders web, all of which are great fun and really bring a group together. Crate Stack Work together to build a tower as tall as the trees.

9 We played games and had loads of fun on the water. The whole experience was amazing and all of our Scouts thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Mark A Extended Experiences Our extended experiences are designed to boost confidence and offer a great sense of adventure, all whilst having amazing experiences around four key themes. THREE HOUR EXTENDED EXPERIENCES FROM 20 PER PERSON Extended experiences around four key themes. Archer Master your technique and go for gold. Archers are the hunters of the village providing for their communities and developing a deep sense of the natural world. Explorer Not content with what s around them, explorers seek out new horizons for adventure. Take to the woods and enjoy bushcraft and high and low ropes. Mariner Take to the water and discover the wonderful world of open canoeing. Mariners were comfortable on the water, able to travel huge distances for fishing and trade. Soldiers Go head-to-head and dominate the battlefield. Soldier The peacekeepers of the community, soldiers offer protection and defence against invaders. Join us for a fantastic activity on the Battlefield. Archers Master the age old skill of ancient hunters.

10 Accommodation Bring your youth group along for an incredible trip sleeping under canvas in the heart of The New Forest. Ideally situated in the village of Beaulieu, our private and safe bell tent campsite provides the perfect base for a trip full of adventure for any kind of youth group. Toilets & Showers We have purpose built toilet and shower facilities at our campsite for youth groups to use throughout their stay with us. At our canoeing and kayaking bases, we also offer changing facilities for those taking part in water based activities. Youth Tents Sleeps up to 5 people per tent. Roll mats provided. Each of our bell tents can sleep up to 5 young people with roll mats provided to sleep on. Leader tents include raised camp beds, chairs, rug and lantern for a little added luxury. Our campsite is private and secure, meaning that your youth group can roam and play as they wish and leaders can be sure in the knowledge that they are safe and having a wonderful time. Our dedicated Youth Group Coordinators will work closely with you to build you a trip to remember. Not only will it be injected with fun and create long lasting memories for your group, but we ll make sure it delivers what you need it to deliver. Talk to one of our team today about the different accommodation options available. Shower Blocks Purpose built and easily accessible. Catering We use a local New Forest caterer to provide food for our youth groups. We can have packed lunches or buffets delivered to our activity sites so that groups can refuel between activities. Breakfast, evening meals and BBQ options also available. Leader Tents Sleeps 2 people per tent. Raised camp beds provided. Buffet Lunches Delivered to site by a local New Forest caterer.

11 Mini Bus Hire For smaller groups, we can provide you with our 16 seater mini bus to transport you between activity sites. At an additional cost, we can also coordinate pick ups and drop offs from your chosen location at the start and end of your trip with us. Stress Free Booking Booking a youth group trip with New Forest Activities couldn t be easier. Our Youth Group Coordinators will work closely with you from enquiry through to final booking to ensure your trip meets all of your requirements. Mini Bus Hire Qualified drivers can transport you between activities. Fully Licensed Our activities are fully licensed by Hampshire County Council and the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA). We ve also been awarded a quality badge from the Council of Learning Outside the Classroom. All of our activity instructors are fully qualified and are trained to provide safe, enjoyable land and water based activities in the great outdoors. Activity Instructors Fully qualified and passionate about what they do. Enquiry Call our friendly team on to have a chat about your youth group requirements. We tailor every package to each groups s individual needs, learning objectives and budget. We can even arrange a tour of our activity sites beforehand. Build We ll then work together with you to build a bespoke proposal including details of activities, prices, programmes and dates. A 50% deposit will then secure your trip. Confirm Two weeks prior to your trip, we ll get back in touch with you to confirm final details, numbers and collect a final balance. It s as easy as that! Our Team On hand to help you every step of the way.

12 Find us on Get in touch with us today Talk to a member of our team to start planning your next youth event. New Forest Activities High Street Beaulieu Hampshire SO42 7YA info@newforestactivities.co.uk