Outdoor Activity Programme 2010/11
Activity sessions are held all year round, weather permitting.
Bookings can be made for any day of the week and every other weekend. All sessions must be booked in advance. The minimum age for all activities is 8 years. Great idea as a gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, someone's birthday, thank you, Christmas, etc. - gift vouchers also available.
Courses can be adapted to the needs of your group and corporate packages are available.
For great fun and a great challenge, come to Beecraigs!
The programme over the summer months has now been set, booking is essential, and includes:-
- water sports development courses in May and June, leading to National Governing Body personal performance awards,
- a variety of other special interest courses to allow you to develop existing skill levels or begin to gain competence levels in a particular discipline - just let us know what you would like to do and a a course will be organised to fit,
- a full and varied summer programme 5th. July - 13th. August for young people, to get engaged in outdoor activities during week-long multi-activity or special interest programmes.
Also an exciting October week is planned for those wishing to take advantage of this late break and pack some more adventure in.
Activities may include some of the following activities,.
- Archery • Rock Climbing • Orienteering • Canoeing • Kayaking • Pioneering • Gorge Walking • Hillwalking
When participating on any activity course, please bring a change of clothing and, if participating on a day course, please bring a packed lunch with you.
Or fancy the Adult Adventures two day, introductory / developmental course for adults planned for the 16th & 17th October, 09:30-16:00 each day? Cost £68.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £45.40 (juvenile under 16). Payment required at time of booking. Contact for further information.
Activity Programme
Special Interest Courses: Multi-Activity
These courses are a great way to be active and learn something new. You can make new friends and have loads of fun. The courses have a mix of activities.
Five Day Course 5-9th July, 12-16th July, 19-23rd July, 26-30th July, 2-6th August, 9-13th August - 09:00-16:00
The activity on the day may be moved within the week dependent on weather conditions.
Monday - pioneering & archery, Tuesday - rock climbing, Wednesday - canoe trip, Thursday - orienteering & archery, Friday - hillwalk or activity choice day
Cost £170 (adult aged 16 and over) and £113.50 (juvenile under 16) for each Five Day Course booked. Payment required at time of booking.
Taster Sessions
Archery
Half-Day Session dates/times
- 5th July 09:30-12noon, 6th July 13:00-15:30, 9th July 09:30-12noon
- 12th July 09:30-12noon, 13th July 13:00-15:30, 16th July 09:30-12noon
- 19th July 09:30-12noon, 20th July 13:00-15:30, 23rd July 09:30-12noon
- 26th July 09:30-12noon, 27th July 13:00-15:30, 30th July 09:30-12noon
- 2nd August 09:30-12noon, 3rd August 13:00-15:30, 6th August 09:30-12noon
- 9th August 09:30-12noon, 10th August 13:00-15:30, 13th August 09:30-12noon
Cost £21.25 (adult aged 16 and over) and £14.20 (juvenile under 16) per session. Payment required at time of booking.
One Day Session
- 21st August 09:30-16:00, Introduction to Archery (no previous experience required)
Cost £34.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £22.70 (juvenile under 16). Payment required at time of booking.
Two Day Session
- 4 & 5th September 09:30-16:00, Beginner/Improver (no previous experience required)
Cost £68.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £45.40 (juvenile under 16). Payment required at time of booking.
Archery Certificate of Competence Course: Training and Assessment, Four Day Course
Course for teachers, community education staff, youth leaders, sports centre staff and sports coaches with little or no experience of practical archery. The course is considered to be a transference of skills, the candidate being conversant with group communication and discipline. Successful candidates will be given certificates to teach basic archery instruction in outdoor centres, sports halls and community centres. The certificate gained is recognised throughout the country. Adults only (16+ years).
- 13th, 14th, 27th & 28th November 09:30-16:00 each day. All four days must be attended.
Cost £136.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £90.80 (juvenile under 16). Payment required at time of booking.
Rock Climbing
Half-Day Session dates/times
- 5th July 13:00-15:30, 7th July 09:30-12noon, 8th July 13:00-15:30
- 12th July 13:00-15:30, 14th July 09:30-12noon, 15th July 13:00-15:30
- 19th July 13:00-15:30, 21st July 09:30-12noon, 22nd July 13:00-15:30
- 26th July 13:00-15:30, 28th July 09:30-12noon, 29th July 13:00-15:30
- 2nd August 13:00-15:30, 4th August 09:30-12noon, 5th August 13:00-15:30
- 9th August 13:00-15:30, 11th August 09:30-12noon, 12th August 13:00-15:30
Cost £21.25 (adult aged 16 and over) and £14.20 (juvenile under 16) per session. Payment required at time of booking.
One Day Session
- 30th May 09:30-16:00, Introduction to Climbing (no previous experience required)
Cost £34.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £22.70 (juvenile under 16). Payment required at time of booking.
Two Day Session
- 26 & 27th June 09:30-16:00, Beginner/Improver (no previous experience required)
Cost £68.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £45.40 (juvenile under 16). Payment required at time of booking.
Orienteering
Your aim is to get around a set course, finding all the controls en route, using a map and compass. Orienteering caters for all ages and abilities.
Come and have a go at orienteering, a great activity that will also keep you fit. Contact for further information.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Aimed at beginner to intermediate level, learn basic paddling techniques or add to your repertoire of strokes. Flat water or river paddling.
Half-Day Session dates/times
- Kayaking 6th July 09:30-12noon, Kayaking 7th July 13:00-15:30, Canoeing 8th July 09:30-12noon
- Kayaking 13th July 09:30-12noon, Kayaking 14th July 13:00-15:30, Canoeing 15th July 09:30-12noon
- Kayaking 20th July 09:30-12noon, Kayaking 21st July 13:00-15:30, Canoeing 22nd July 09:30-12noon
- Kayaking 27th July 09:30-12noon, Kayaking 28th July 13:00-15:30, Canoeing 29th July 09:30-12noon
- Kayaking 3rd August 09:30-12noon, Kayaking 4th August 13:00-15:30, Canoeing 5th August 09:30-12noon
- Kayaking 10th August 09:30-12noon, Kayaking 11th August 13:00-15:30, Canoeing 12th August 09:30-12noon
Cost £21.25 (adult aged 16 and over) and £14.20 (juvenile under 16) per session. Payment required at time of booking.
Two Day Session
- Kayaking 4th & 5th September 09:30-16:00 (no previous experience required)
Cost £68.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £45.40 (juvenile under 16). Payment required at time of booking.
Alternatively take the first strokes towards a kayaking qualification by signing-up for a 1star, 2star and/or 3star training and assessment course on flat water or river paddling.
One Day, 1 STAR Kayak/Canoe Training / Assessment
- 29th OR 30th May 09:30-16:00 (no previous experience required)
Cost £34.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £22.70 (juvenile under 16) for one day. Payment required at time of booking.
Two Day, 2 STAR Kayak/Canoe Training / Assessment
- 10 & 11th July OR 21 & 22nd August 09:30-16:00 (1 star or similar experience required)
Cost £68.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £45.70 (juvenile under 16) for a two day course. Payment required at time of booking.
Four Day, 3 STAR Kayak Training / Assessment
- 13th, 14th, 27th & 28th November 09:30-16:00 (2 star or similar experience required)
Cost £136.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £90.80 (juvenile under 16). Payment required at time of booking.
Four Day, 3 STAR Canoe Training / Assessment
- 18th & 19th September and 2nd & 3rd October 09:30-16:00 (2 star or similar experience required)
Cost £136.00 (adult aged 16 and over) and £90.80 (juvenile under 16). Payment required at time of booking.
Pioneering
Try solving some problems outdoors with a pioneering session.
Half-Day Session dates/times
- 9th July 13:00-15:30
- 16th July 13:00-15:30
- 23rd July 13:00-15:30
- 30th July 13:00-15:30
- 6th August 13:00-15:30
- 13th August 13:00-15:30
Cost £21.25 (adult aged 16 and over) and £14.20 (juvenile under 16) per session. Payment required at time of booking.
Hill Walking
Enjoy a healthy walk outdoors. Contact for further information.
Gorge Walking
Gorge walking takes you up a steep-sided river, walking in the path of the water, scrambling over rocks, traversing above pools and climbing up waterfalls. Gorge walking will make you laugh and get you wet! Contact for further information.