The Young Leaders Award 2015
Information for Young Leaders & their Parents/Carers
You should bring:
Clothes:
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Several pairs of comfortable trousers e.g. track suit bottoms (not denim jeans). Synthetic is better than cotton.
Warm jacket such as a thick fleece or outdoor coat
Tops ( T-shirts, sweat shirts/jumpers/fleeces)
Several pairs of thick socks to wear with walking boots or Wellingtons
Warm hat and gloves
Sun hats and sun glasses and sun cream
Swimming costume/trunks/shorts
Personal choice of clothes for leisure time around the centre, underwear and nightwear
Footwear:
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Old plimsolls/trainers/water shoes for lake-based activities
Old trainers (2 pairs useful) which may be used instead of boots
Soft shoes – we require that slippers or light indoor shoes such as trainers area worn around the house
Expedition:
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Please bring a sleeping bag and sleeping mat
Tent/stove if you have your own
Rucksack if you have your own.
Torch
Write
names on
everything!
Other:
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Toiletries, including soap, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste
Plastic bags for wet or muddy kit
Medication – please inform us of any medication you are bringing and make appropriate arrangements for
safe keeping (remember at least one spare unused inhaler and spare epipens if you use this medication)
A small amount of pocket money – there is little to spend money on during the visit but we do run a shop
selling, souvenirs, post cards and stamps and there will be chances to stop for snacks whilst out and about.
Hand wipes for cleaning hands before eating picnic lunches whilst out on activity
Sunscreen is a must, and you may like to bring to bring midge repellent
Optional extras:
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Books, indoor games like cards, phone, and camera (please note Wi-Fi cannot always get through mountains!)
Please put your name in/on everything that you bring!
High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1JS
Tel: 015394 42816 Fax: 015394 88567
Email: high.borrans@northtyneside.gov.uk
Visit our web sites at www.highborrans.org.uk www.friendsofhighborrans.org
Weather
You need to come equipped with enough warm and comfortable clothing suited to the activities. The Lake District
weather may be cold, wet and windy even in summer. We have a drying room but spares of OLD clothes, socks
and shoes are needed.
Borrowing Specialist Equipment
We provide (free of charge) specialist equipment required for chosen activities. This includes waterproof clothing,
walking boots, wellington boots, rucksacks, lunch boxes and water bottles. If you already have any of this, you can
bring it and we will check for you that all clothing and equipment is suitable for activities and the weather.
Mobile Phones
If you wish to bring your mobile phone remember phones do not like getting wet, muddy and thrown about even
if you do! The instructors carry mobile phones and are in contact with the Centre during activities. At High Borrans
mobile phone reception is poor. We do have a coin operated visitor phone available for making outgoing calls. We
ask your parents and carers not to make social incoming calls as they may be distracting and disrupt activities.
Centre and visiting staff are happy to speak with your parents/carers if they have any concerns regarding your
welfare during the visit, and contact arrangements are in place in the case of an emergency.
About High Borrans Outdoor Centre
The House and Grounds
High Borrans is a large country house near Windermere, in the Lake District National Park. The Centre has been
owned by North Tyneside Council since 1967. The Centre is set in five acres of wooded land near a small reservoir
which is used for canoeing, raft building and swimming. High Borrans has central heating, and is comfortably
furnished and decorated. Bedrooms sleep up to six people, and are fitted with bunk beds - all bedding is provided.
Activities and Staff
High Borrans employs highly qualified, experienced outdoor education instructors to deliver a wide range of
adventure and study activities suited to the particular age group attending. Activities take place both on site and
in the surrounding countryside (within 40 minute drive by minibus). The course organiser will provide you with
more details of the activities your son/daughter will be doing during his or her stay at High Borrans.
Safety and Medical Forms
At High Borrans we will do everything we can to make your visit happy, enjoyable and safe. To help us achieve
this we have asked that you complete the information/medical form provided. This information will be treated
in the strictest confidence and the form will be destroyed at the end of the visit. High Borrans safety
management systems comply with North Tyneside Council and the Adventure Activities Licensing Service.
High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1JS
Tel: 015394 42816 Fax: 015394 88567
Email: high.borrans@northtyneside.gov.uk
Visit our web sites at www.highborrans.org.uk www.friendsofhighborrans.org
Parents/carers are asked to acknowledge the small residual risk that is inherent in the nature of outdoor
adventurous activities.
High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1JS
Tel: 015394 42816 Fax: 015394 88567
Email: high.borrans@northtyneside.gov.uk
Visit our web sites at www.highborrans.org.uk www.friendsofhighborrans.org