Activity Weeks for Secondary Schools

Secondary School Adventures

Adventure Weeks

These educational and exciting programmes usually run from Monday to Friday and offer four nights and up to four and a half challenging and educational activity days. Your pupils will enjoy a range of adventurous activities both on and off site, allowing them to discover more about themselves and about working as a team.

A DAY IN THE LIFE | SAMPLE PROGRAMME

To give you an idea of what your pupils will be doing at Abernethy, this is what a typical day looks like:

MORNING

Wake up call
Breakfast & make packed lunch
Activity session | Abseiling & rock climbing
Morning break
Activity session | Teambuilding & adventure course

Packed lunch

AFTERNOON
Activity session | Raft building & orienteering
Afternoon break
Activity session | Team challenges & archery
Free time

EVENING
Evening dinner
Shop opens
Use of sports facilities & games room
Evening session | 'TIME OUT'*
Suppertime snack

Bedtime

Please note that this is a sample programme for guidance purposes only. Your tailor-made programme will be discussed & prepared in advance of your visit.

* 'TIME OUT' is our informal time at the end of the day to explore the challenge of the Christian Faith. This educational session is lots of fun and is tied in with the curriculum.

Adventure Weekends
It is amazing what you can pack into a Schools Adventure weekend with Abernethy! These action-packed activity breaks for schools are exciting and educational. All inclusive prices, qualified instructors, and excellent facilities make organising a trip to Abernethy hassle-free! No need to worry about catering, bed linen, or how you are going to keep your pupils entertained…

SAMPLE WEEKEND PROGRAMME (2 Activity Days)

Friday
(Earlier arrival & evening dinner can be provided for an extra charge)
Arrivals from 7.00pm - Welcome chat
Use of sports facilities
'TIME OUT'*
Suppertime snack & drink

Saturday
Breakfast
Abseiling, climbing & canoeing
Packed lunch
Archery & adventure course
Evening dinner
Use of sports facilities
'TIME OUT'*
Supper

Sunday
Breakfast
Gorge adventure
Packed lunch
Zip wire & team challenges
Depart

Please note that this is a sample programme for guidance purposes only. Your tailor-made programme will be discussed & prepared in advance of your visit.

* 'TIME OUT' is our informal time at the end of the day to explore the challenge of the Christian Faith. This educational session is lots of fun and is tied in with the curriculum.

31/01/2012
DofE & JOHN MUIR AWARD NEWS
The Scottish Government is currently looking at linking DofE and the John Muir Award to the STACS exam reporting process, both of which we can offer to visiting groups... LEARN MORE

28/01/2012
BARCAPLE NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
There have been so many developments at Barcaple this winter that we have produced a newsletter to keep you up to date... LEARN MORE

25/01/2012
WEEKENDS BOOKLET OUT NOW!
After a lot of work and research we have finally produced a great weekends booklet. LEARN MORE

24/01/2012
NEW QR CODE LAUNCHED
For those of you with a Quick Reader app for your phone we have an exciting new addition... LEARN MORE

16/01/2012
ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS DATES OUT!
Abernethy Barcaple has released its 2012 Adventure Holidays dates so have a look and book now! LEARN MORE

12/01/2012
BURSARY FUND UPDATE
The Bursary Fund which was established as part of last year's 40th anniversary celebrations has reached a staggering £125,000, thanks to your generosity. LEARN MORE

12/01/2012
2nd HYDRO SCHEME AT ARDGOUR
Following the great success of the 1st Hydro electric scheme at Abernethy Ardgour, work has started on a 2nd scheme on the Kilmalieu Estate. LEARN MORE