WALESBY FOREST. The Best in Outdoor Adventure. A Not-for-Profit Organisation

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1 WALESBY FOREST The Best in Outdoor Adventure A Not-for-Profit Organisation

2 From the moment you arrive we are here to ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable Welcome to Walesby Forest

3 The centre has a famous history and Robin Hood s Cave is located on the centre In the heart of Robin Hood Country

4 The centre has a famous history and Robin Hood s Cave is located on the centre Lots of space - parkland and Forest

5 Walesby Forest is situated in some 250 acres of forest and parkland. It is approximately one mile from end to end.

6 L ODGES AND TENTED CAMPS ARE LOCATED CLOSE TO THE CAMP CENTRE AS WELL AS MOST ACTIVITIES EXCEPT FOR THE WATER SPORTS.

7 PACKAGE OPTIONS All inclusive Includes accommodation (Lodge, tented village, tented camp,) plus Activities & Catering Part Inclusive Includes accommodation (Lodge, tented village, tented camp,) plus Activities Bespoke Tell us what you want and we ll organise it for you Select your own options Choose any accommodation, Marquees etc, any activities or catering package Your school will have a chosen the arrangements for you group.

8 CATERING SERVICES Schools can book meal packages Close to all facilities in the camp centre with seating for over 200 We also have a tuck shop located next to the catering barn New extension opened in 2015

9 CHOICES OF ACCOMMODATION Your school of group will have selected the accommodation type.

10 The lodge sleeps 36 and has its own kitchen and dining room. SHERWOOD LODGE

11 Sleeps 30 and has its own kitchen, dining room and private garden for camping or play. PARKER LODGE

12 RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION KEMP LODGE Kemp Lodge Opened in April The lodge sleeps up to 36 each and has its own kitchen and dining area, plus improved access and disabled facilities.

13 Private tented village with bunk beds and separate teacher / leader tents Sleeps up to 36 TENTED VILLAGE

14 TRADITIONAL TENTED CAMPS You can bring your own tents or hire our traditional tents. We have a range of tents and sites available

15 ACTIVITIES Your school of group will have a programme of activities agreed in advance.

16 Your Programme will include some of the following Activities. 25ft Climb 45ft Climb Air Rifles Archery Assault Course Body Boarding Low Ropes Laser Quest Circus Skills Crate Stack Woodland Trail Kayaking Canoe Capsize Giant Catapult Giant Games Raft Building Fishing Nightline Orienteering Air Bag Jump River Crossing Spiders Web Swimming Pool Team Challenge Team Games Traverse Wall Water Sports Zip Wire Quad Bikes Teambuilding Cave Maze Crazy Golf Giant Crates Leap of Faith Indoor Climbing C.S.I 40ft Pole Climb Abseil Canadian Canoes Bushcraft

17 This is a sample of how the activity programme is set out. SAMPLE PROGRAMME Monday Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 02:00-03:00 Lake 03:00-04:00 Lake 5:00-7:00 Tea 7:00-9:00 evening activities Tuesday Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 8:00-10:00 Breakfast 10:00-11:00 Crates L.O.F Zip Archery 11:00-12:00 Archery Crates L.O.F Zip 12:00-2:00 Lunch 02:00-03:00 Zip Archery Crates L.O.F 03:00-04:00 L.O.F Zip Archery Crates 5:00-7:00 Tea 7:00-9:00 evening activities Wednesday Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 8:00-10:00 Breakfast 10:00-10:30 As-Course Low Ropes Rifles Cave 10:30-11:00 Cave As-Course Low Ropes Rifles 11:00-11:30 Rifles Cave As-Course Low Ropes 11:30-12:00 Low Ropes Rifles Cave As-Course 12:00-2:00 Lunch/Departure

18 ON SITE ACTIVITIES ARCHERY

19 45FT CLIMBING WALL

20 KAYAKING ON THE LAKE

21 CHECK OUT THE QUADS

22 SWIMMING POOL

23 GREAT CRATES!

24 LOW ROPES COURSE

25 RAFT BUILDING

26 Arrival Information Arrival time is from 12pm (unless arranged otherwise) Check in at reception on arrival Teachers collect welcome pack / information / lodge keys etc Accommodation is not usually available till 2pm.(we do have space to store your bags) Catering Information (If provided) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Snacks in-between meals are not included. Bring your own pack lunch on the day of your arrival, we will provide a packed lunch on the day of your departure. Meals may be served with other groups. If given advance notice we will do our best to cater for any special dietary needs. Vegetarian, vegan, allergy related. Approximate meal times and an idea of the types of menu s we offer are as follows: - Please double check these timings on your arrival: 8.30am Breakfast Cereal, Toast, Juice and Cooked Breakfast pm Lunch Rolls/Wraps, Jackets, Salad. Pudding Fruit, Doughnuts, Flapjacks. etc 5.30pm Dinner Spaghetti Bolognaise served with garlic bread, Chicken Casserole, BBQ served with salad and coleslaw. Pudding Crumble and Ice-Cream, Sponge and Custard, Ice Creams.

27 What to Bring? The Kit List Sleeping bag / Pillow & Pajama s Roll Mat if you are camping Clothing - Warm coat, Plenty of comfortable clothes that you don t mind getting dirty and waterproof type jacket Old clothes and shoes for lake activities Old clothes and trainers that they wouldn t mind getting wet, no crocs or flip flops as they will fall off the feet) & Carrier Bag to put wet clothes in. Swimming costume Toiletries (Towels, shampoo etc) Water bottle Torch (if allowed) Sun cream (if optimistic) Camera (if allowed) Pocket money? We have a shop onsite with souvenirs, snacks and drinks etc

28 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Mobiles Phones We advise not to bring electrical equipment in case they get lost also mobile phones they are unlikely to work as there is a poor signal in the forest. Emergency Contact The school will have a mobile number for you to contact them, or you can call the Walesby Office on during the day. Can I bring a pet No