Abseiling Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
An exciting, challenging and rewarding activity that takes place on one of our safe and purpose-built towers. Our
experienced and qualified instructors will coach and support each participant through the activity ensuring the
correct techniques are used. All participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the hazards and
potential risks of the activity. They will also be shown and will discuss the safety elements involved and what the
purpose of each PPE item is. The activity aims to introduce challenge by choice; develop confidence, control and
trust as they make their way down the abseil face.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduce the skill and equipment required
Allows participants to manage feelings
Develops and builds confidence
Allows the participants to set goals
Promotes encouragement within group members to achieve goals
Working with others
Physical challenge
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Demonstrated an approved technique under supervision enabling them to descend safely
Gained an understanding and the purpose of the PPE used and their names
Supported, listened, encouraged and recognised achievements of themselves and their group members
Demonstrated the ability to listen to others, acts on instructions and respond appropriately to others
An understanding of the associated hazards, being able to identify the potential risks and how can be
controlled
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Teamwork
Improved communication skills within teams
Improved use of initiative
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Evaluate and compare the progression and performance of their group members
Demonstrate improvement methods to enable a better technique
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – PPE / Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard, Risk, Safety Area, Risk Assessment
Key Equipment – Helmets, Harnesses (Chest & Sit), Slings, Static & Dynamic Rope, Figure of 8, Karabiners:- Belay
Master, Steel HMS
Activity Focused – Friction, Gravity, Belay, Abseil, Descend
Teamwork Focused - Listening, Communication, Encouragement, Achievement, Challenge by Choice, Trust,
Support
All Starz Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
A great team ‘Sunset Session’ where participants are placed in teams, working together they must complete a
number of challenging brain teasers and tasks that are places around the centre. They will need to use a number
problem solving skills, teamwork, orienteering, communication and listening skills to enable them to complete the
challenges. The teams will aim to gain as many stars and points as possible to place them at the top of the ‘Starz
Leader Board’.
Activity and Development Aims
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Adhering to rules set within the activity and challenges
Communicating with others
Develop problem solving skills
Effective working with others and teamwork
Practise Orienteering skills
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Effectively communicate with team members
Adopting a range of skills to resolve challenges
Effective communication skills within groups
Listen, understand, and respond to others effectively
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Developed and improved performances and accuracy during the activity, implementing new ways to
improve their own and others performances during each challenge.
Using effective techniques and skills to assist the development of self and others within their group;
adapting these effectively to the situation, following rules effectively, supporting their peers strengths and
weaknesses, providing effective feedback.
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Evaluate and compare the progression and performance of their group members
Demonstrate improvement methods to enable a better technique
Confidence building
Teamwork / working with others
Improved self-discipline
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Meeting Point, Safety Calls, Centre Maps, Group Control
Key Equipment & names – All Starz Leader Board, Star Points, Points Cards, Cones, Morse Code, Orienteering,
Stumps
Activity Focused – Balance, Bouncing, Challenge, Strike, Tally,
Teamwork Focused -
Archery Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
The basics of this very popular activity are quickly learned after being shown the basic techniques and having
opportunity the practise the new found skill. Following on from a safety briefing where participants are
encouraged to discuss the potential risks and hazards involve in target sports and the range used for the activity.
Using recurve bows and 1.3m targets participants will further develop their coordination and accuracy during the
course of the activity. A series of games will played and further skills and team work will be developed by
participants. Feedback and reviews will be used as an opportunity to assess performance and share opinions.
Activity and Development Aims
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Identify the skills required and terms used in Archery
Recognise the hazards, identify and assess the risks involved and understand how the risk will be controlled
Improve understanding of the rules of the activity and games involved therein
Improving control, coordination of self and equipment used
Evaluate abilities, performance and improvement measures required of self and others
Support, praise and communicate effectively with others
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Demonstrates and understanding of this rule bound activity
Demonstrates any understanding of the risks and associated hazards involved in the activity
Effectively works in small teams, supporting peers and recognising achievements
Demonstrated effective listening skills, understanding and acts accordingly following instructions
Improved coordination of self and use of equipment
Contributes and provides effective feedback during reviews of self and others
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Developed further skills to enable improved performances and accuracy during the activity, involving
warm up exercises, implementing new ways to improve their own and others performances while on the
range.
Using effective techniques and skills to assist the development of self and others within their group;
adapting these effectively to the situation, following rules effectively, supporting their peers strengths and
weaknesses, providing effective feedback.
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Confidence building
Teamwork / working with others
Improved self-discipline
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Hazard, Safety Area, Safety Calls, Shooting line
Key Equipment & names – Arm Bracer, Recurve Bow, String, Boss, Target, Arrows, Cock Fletching, Fletching, Nock,
Nocking Point, Pile, Quiver, Ground Quiver,
Activity Focused – History, Range, Aim, Accuracy, Coordination, Discipline, Retrieve, Technique, Sport,
Teamwork Focused - Listening, Communication, Encouragement, Achievement, Trust, Support
Big Top Circus Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
A firm favourite, full of new sights, an amazing atmosphere, sounds and new experiences! Amazing aerial acrobats,
professional gymnasts, daredevil stunts, hilarious clown antics, all brought together under the Big Top Circus roof.
Fun for all big and small!
Activity and Development Aims
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New experiences
Introduction to new disciplines
Introduction to new performing arts
Unique experience
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Memories of a captivating evening
Experience of unseen acts
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Understanding of risks, hazards and control measures in place
Vocabulary Used and Development
Acts Focused – Warm up, Risk Assessment, Hazards, Control Measures, Safety Area, Practise, Skill, Discipline,
Professional, Safe
Key Venue & Names – Big Top, Aerial, Trapeze, Compere, Safety Net, Spotters, Trained, Acrobats, Gymnasts,
Clowns, Stunts
Beach Walk Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Exploring the natural environment and coastline, a great opportunity in learning to appreciate nature. During the
session participants will explore the beach, rock pools, flora and fauna. They will also have the opportunity to take
part in some fun and games on the beach.
Activity and Development Aims
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Participation in a rule bound activity
Teamwork and working with others
Physical challenge
Improves understanding of beach and or marine environments
Improving listening skills
Confidence building
Managing feelings
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Understanding the risks and potential hazards involved in the activity
Understands rules, associated hazards and boundaries involved in the beach walk
Understands, listens and acts appropriately following instructions
Works effectively in small teams
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Assesses risks and suggests control measures
Understands the importance of conservation and protection of beach / marine environments
Collects, observes and identifies organisms, plant life and objects
Understanding of boundary setting
Demonstrate the importance of clear communication
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved communication
Teamwork / Working with others
Apply different rules and conventions to different activities
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Boundaries, Rules, Hazard, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Eye Contact, Safe Position
Key Equipment & names – Magni Jars, Identification Charts, Sieves, Spades, Beach Buckets, Beach Games Kit
Activity Focused – Sand, Beach, Sea, Cliffs, Shells, Collect, Object, Fossils, Identify, Environment, Habitat, Observe,
Tides, Erosion, Adaptation, Marine Organisms, Survival
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Communication, Group, Individual, Listening, Encouraging, Support,
Participation, Review,
Body Zorbing Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
This activity can be a team or individual activity. It is an activity where participants are strapped securely inside the
Body Zorbs. During this activity they will learn new skills, play games as teams or on an individual one to one basis.
Participants are only ever inside the Body Zorbs for short periods of time to avoid exertion, this also allows them to
join in and support their peers during the team games. A variety of games will be played during the activity once
the basic skills of getting in and out, rolling backwards and forwards and completing a 360 degree roll are attained.
Activity and Development Aims
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Participation in a rule bound activity
Teamwork and working with others
Improving communication skills
Physical challenge
Improving listening skills
Confidence building
Managing feelings
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Understanding the risks and potential hazards involved in the activity
Developed new physical skills
Work with others to achieve
Improved balance
Use tactics in the basic principles of defence and attack games
Adhering to rule bound activities
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Gained an understanding and practise in controlled falling
Improved trust in self and others
Understanding of boundary setting
Demonstrate the importance of clear communication
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Participants will have further improved their knowledge in the importance of timekeeping
Will be able to demonstrate the importance of sharing and listening to their peers
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Warm up, Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Eye Contact, Safe Position, Skills, Boundary Lines
Key Equipment & names – Body Zorbs, Knee Pads, Shoulder Straps, Giant Footballs, Cones, Goal Posts
Activity Focused – Changeover, strategy, attacking, defending, Colliding, Bumping, Forward Rolls, 360 Rolls
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, trust, tactics, listening, encouraging, support, defence, participation, review,
communication
Buggy Builder Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Working in teams to design and construct a moving buggy, no motors are involved, think of the Flintstone’s! The
safety briefing will allow all participants to consider the risks, assess the potential hazards involved in the
construction, riding and movement of the Buggy and adopt the appropriate control measures. Groups will need to
focus on using the correct equipment to enable fluid movement of their buggy, it will also need to be stable and
secure enough to carry team members and to enable them to complete the challenges during the activity.
Activity and Development Aims
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Building a mobile Buggy
Develop problem solving skills
Use of initiative in design
Teamwork and working with others
Improving communication skills
Effective communication with others
Physical challenge
Improving listening skills
Confidence building
Improving decision making abilities
Improving coordination
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Understand the risks and potential hazards involved in the activity
Adopt control measures to reduce risk
Developed new pioneering skills
Work with others to achieve
Communicate effectively
Created and designed a buggy from a plan
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Tie effective knots
Binding moving parts
Improved balance and coordination
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Participants will further develop trust in self and others
Improved communication skills within a group
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Hazards, Risk Assessment, Safety, Splinters, Entrapment, Stability, Control,
Key Equipment & names – Barrels, Poles, Ropes, Helmets, Gloves, lashing, knots, round turns, half hitches, clove
hitches, frame
Activity Focused – Design, pioneering, plans, prepares, deviates,
Teamwork Focused - Assisting, building, trust, tactics, listening, encouraging, support, review, communication,
feedback
Campfire Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
A ‘Sunset Session’ in which everyone can join in an old traditional fun activity. Making music, singing songs,
performing stars, group performances in teams, audience participation and the casting of votes makes this an
activity full of fun, harmonious voices and laughter. All of this set around the camp fire, for stories, performances
and sunset.
Activity and Development Aims
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Improve confidence
Teamwork / working with others
Understanding boundaries
Improving presentation and performance abilities
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Worked within in small groups preparing their chosen performance
Rehearsed and practised their performance prior to the activity
Performed within a group
Participated in a range of drama based activities
Respond to performances through the drama based activities
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Evaluate their own and others contributions within performances
Respond to others appropriately
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Interpersonal Communication
Teamwork / working with others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Calls, Safety Area, Vigilance, Fire Sparks
Key Equipment & names – Fire Pit, Benches, Instruments,
Activity Focused – Seating Area, Performance Area, Songs, Jokes, Acts, Performances
Teamwork Focused - Encouragement, Clapping, Cheering, Whistling, Listening, Rehearsed,
Climbing Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
An exciting, challenging and rewarding activity that takes place on one of our safe and purpose-built towers. Our
experienced and qualified instructors will coach and support each participant through the activity ensuring the
correct techniques are used. All participants will be encouraged to think about and discuss the hazards and
potential risks of the activity. They will also be shown and will discuss the safety elements involved and what the
purpose of each PPE item is. The activity aims to introduce challenge by choice; develop confidence, control and
trust as they make their way up the climbing wall face.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduce the skill and equipment required
Allows participants to manage feelings
Develops and builds confidence
Allows the participants to set goals
Promotes encouragement within group members to achieve goals
Working with others
Physical challenge
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Demonstrated an approved technique under supervision enabling them to descend safely
Gained an understanding and the purpose of the PPE used and their names
Consolidate their existing skills and gain new ones
Supported, listened, encouraged and recognised achievements of themselves and their group members
Demonstrated the ability to listen to others, acts on instructions and respond appropriately to others
An understanding of the associated hazards, being able to identify the potential risks and how can be
controlled
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Teamwork
Improved communication skills within teams
Improved use of initiative
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Evaluate and compare the progression and performance of their group members
Demonstrate improvement methods to enable a better technique
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – PPE / Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard, Risk, Safety Area, Risk Assessment
Key Equipment – Ground Anchor, Helmets, Harnesses (Chest & Sit), Slings, Dynamic Rope, Maillon Rapide,
Karabiners:- Aluminium, Belay Master, Steel D, Triple Lock
Activity Focused – Anchor Person, Control, Friction, Gravity, Belay, Climb, Ascend, Descend,
Teamwork Focused - Listening, Communication, Encouragement, Achievement, Challenge by Choice, Trust,
Support
Den Building Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
An activity designed to allow participants to use their imaginations! During the briefing participant’s will be asked
to consider the risks, hazards, safety elements and control measures they need to include in the designs of their
Dens. A fun session allowing participants to work in teams and design together their den, a shelter that will protect
them from the elements of the weather and dangers they may face in living in a natural environment. The next
challenge is to see if they can survive in their dens by night. Be sure to add ‘Den by Night’ to your activity choices.
Activity and Development Aims
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Understand the implications of living in a natural environment
Understand the risks associated with the activity and its risks
Improve communication skills individually and within discussions
Develops and builds confidence
Allows the participants to explore the structure types that will offer them protection
Promotes teamwork and encouragement within group members to achieve goals
Physical challenge
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Demonstrates the ability to understand and act on instructions
Understand the principals of living within in a natural environment
Effectively worked within in small teams
Demonstrate an understanding of the associated hazards within the activity
Understands the methods of protection used in building Dens / Shelters
Listens effectively within instructional and review periods
Contributes positively to group review, discussion and feedback on others achievements
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Ability to assess risks and understand how these may be controlled
Supporting and encouraging others
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved interpersonal communication skills
Improved teamwork
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Appropriate, Consequences, Rules, Risk Assessment, Hazards, Safety Calls,
Key Equipment & names – Den, Tarpaulins, Rope, Wood, Branches,
Activity Focused – Protection, Environmental Impact, Priorities, Nature, Natural Surroundings, Wilderness
Teamwork Focused - Communication, Achievement, Encouragement, Listening, Review, Supporting, Trust
Den Survival by Night Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Following on from the daytime ‘Survival’ and ‘Den Building’ sessions, this challenge allows the participants to
experience a night in the natural environment and under the protection of their self-made Den. During the evening
briefing participant’s will be asked to consider the risks, hazards, safety elements and control measures they need
to include to enable them to remain, safe, warm and protected from the elements. Participants will learn about fire
making, risks and control measures required. Once prepared and settled for the evening the campfire will be lit and
everyone can join in with the campfire songs, fun and laughter.
Activity and Development Aims
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Understand the implications of living in a natural environment
Understand the risks associated with the activity and its risks
Improve communication skills individually and within discussions
Develops and builds confidence
Allows the participants to explore the structure types that will offer them protection
Understands the associated risks, hazards and control measures required in the use of campfires
Promotes teamwork and encouragement within group members to achieve goals
Physical challenge
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Demonstrates the ability to understand and act on instructions
Understand the principals of living within in a natural environment
Effectively worked within in small teams
Demonstrate an understanding of the associated hazards within the activity
Understand the methods used in the safe practise of lighting and maintaining a campfire
Understands the methods of protection used in building Dens / Shelters
Understands the
Listens effectively within instructional and review periods
Contributes positively to group review, discussion and feedback on others achievements
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Ability to assess risks and understand how these may be controlled
Supporting and encouraging others
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved interpersonal communication skills
Improved teamwork
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Appropriate, Consequences, Rules, Risk Assessment, Hazards, Safety Calls,
Key Equipment & names – Den, Tarpaulins, Rope, Wood, Branches, Mess Tin, Steel and Flint, Cotton Wool, Morse
Code, Buckets of Water, Sleeping Bags, Fire Pit
Activity Focused – Protection, Environmental Impact, Priorities, Nature, Natural Surroundings, Warmth, Wilderness
Teamwork Focused - Communication, Achievement, Encouragement, Listening, Review, Supporting, Trust
Disco Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
All the latest ‘Tunes’! An evening of socialising with others from outside of their own groups, ‘mix n mingle’ of
schools allows the participants to share their experiences of the week with others. An opportunity to make new
friends, revisit dances from ‘We Can Dance’, sing along to the latest songs, join in with dances and have fun.
Activity and Development Aims
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Allows participants to join in with group activity
Developing coordination through dance
Developing social skills
Utilising recollection
Managing emotions
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Improved social skills
Utilised effective communication skills in groups
Demonstrated coordination through dance
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Leading dancing Activities
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved communication skills
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Space
Key Equipment & names – Disco Lighting,
Activity Focused – Dancing, Singing
Teamwork Focused - Group Dances
Eco Champions Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
An activity where participants explore and discover the impact of the operation on the centre. The focus of the
activity is to demonstrate what impact humans have on the environment and what measures can be taken in their
home lives to reduce the impact. Participants will also be able to identify measures being taken on centre to reduce
the impact and support nature within its environment.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduce Eco Champions
Allows participants to further explore the natural environment in and around the centre
Promotes and encourages working together with each other
Encourages discussion within groups on their findings
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Contributed to a post activity review on findings
Supported others within their teams
Recognised achievements and provide encouragement
Demonstrate an understanding of the environmental impact on the centre
Observe and identify evidence of pollution
Demonstrate an understanding of how the impact can be reduced
Improved ability to take instructions and listen to others
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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An understanding on the impact caused on the wider area by humans
An understanding on how different types of pollution and how these can affect their home environment
An ability to assess risks and control measures that can be put into place
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved communication skills
Improved use of initiative
Improved teamwork
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Risk Assessment, Safety, Hazard, Rules, Out of Bounds
Key Equipment & names – Impact Reduction Charts, Magnifying Equipment, Wildlife Identification Charts
Activity Focused – Conservation, Recycling, Pollution, Identify, Energy Reduction, Timers, Environment, Survival,
Habitat, Adaptation, Identify
Teamwork Focused - Co-operation, Individual, Achievement, Participation, Communication, Review, Support,
Fencing Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
A fascinating and ancient Olympic activity where participants will learn the essentials of this disciplined sport.
Participants will take part in a full safety briefing, introducing them to the rules, equipment used, their names and
the skills and techniques required. As the confidence within the participants grows they will be able to hone and
further refine their new found skills. In competing in friendly competitions they will look to identify hazards
associated with attack and defence and how they can control these.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduction of the ancient sport of Fencing
Introduction of equipment and safety briefing
Physical warm up
Practise a range of attack and defence techniques
Identify a range of tactics to be used in tournaments
Further develop coordination skills and consistency
Participate in a number of tournaments
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Effectively worked within small teams providing support to their peers
Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of pre activity warm ups
Taken part in practise fencing adhering to rules and safety precautions
Understand the rules of the activity and associated games played within
Learnt the basic principles and techniques of fencing
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Able to assess risks and control measures required within the activity
Able to select the skills and tactics required within their practise sessions and tournaments
An understanding of scoring and refereeing
Evaluates their own performances and identifies improvements to be made
Encourages others within group, shares and offers feedback and suggests improvements constructively
and in a timely manner
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Takes part in scoring, timekeeping and refereeing
Improved Teamwork / working with others
Improved Interpersonal Communication
Improved Coordination
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Boundaries, PPE – Personal Protective Equipment, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Safety
Calls, Stop, Warm Up
Key Equipment & names – Chest Protectors, Foil, Jackets (Full & Half), Masks, Gloves / Gauntlet,
Activity Focused – Agility, Hit, Lunge, Parry, Points, Position, On Guard, Posture, Rapier, Repost, Sabre, Stance,
Steps, Tournament, Technique
Teamwork Focused – Communication, Listening, Encouragement, Participation, Tactics, Trust
Giant Cluedo Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
This fun ‘Sunset Session’ brings old favourite characters and suspects to life, with the added twist of a few new
ones to spice things up. The object of the session is to determine who did it in this murder, mystery and suspense
activity. Groups will be challenged to complete team and individual tasks around the centre that will assist them in
identifying, who was murdered, in which location and with what weapon.
Activity and Development Aims
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Develop communication and questioning skills
Improve listening skills
Improve teamwork and working with others
Meet Challenges
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Listen and understand rules and instructions given
Understand the importance of clear communication when giving and receiving instruction
Support and respond to others appropriately
Supporting teamwork to meet challenges
Understand the importance of sharing and teamwork in problem solving
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Improved use of initiative
Improved deduction skills
Improved coordination
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Takes the lead in challenges
Offers feedback and encouragement in support of others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Safety Calls
Key Equipment & names – Object Cards, Location Cards, Secret Envelope, Characters, Stopwatch,
Activity Focused – Balance, Barrier, Curvature, Skill, Stabilise, Ricochet, Riddle, Puzzles, Gradient, Capture, Invert,
Limbo, Void
Teamwork Focused - Challenges, Teamwork, Constructing, Timing
Go Karts Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
An exciting and exhilarating activity for budding F1 drivers! Participants will be taught the basic skills required to
drive and control the Go Karts on a custom built track. While having fun out on the track the participants will also
hone in their skills in driving, improve their decision making, reflexes and precision control skills.
Activity and Development Aims
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Participation in a rule bound activity
Learn how to correctly drive a Go Kart on a custom built track
Physical challenge
Improve social skills
Confidence building
Managing feelings
Improve communication and feedback skills
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Understanding the risks and potential hazards involved in the activity
Developed skill and ability to drive a Go Kart around the track effectively
Developed new reflex and precision control skills
Supported peers and recognised their achievements
Contributes to group session review and feedback
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Able to assess risks and implement control measures
Improved trust in own ability
Improved coordination
Understanding of boundary setting
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved decision making skills
Improved social skills
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Barriers, Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Eye Contact, Safe Position, Skills, Boundary Lines
Key Equipment & names – Steering Wheel, Accelerator, Pits, Engine, Exhaust, Brakes
Activity Focused – Drive, Overtake, Stop, Go, Flags (Green, Black & White, Blue, Red, Yellow, Black) Changeover,
Strategy, Race, Track, Collision
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Trust, Tactics, Listening, Encouraging, Support, Participation, Review,
Communication
High Ropes Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
This exciting ‘Challenge by Choice’ activity enables participants to overcome fears and place trust in others during,
while taking part in a number of physical and mental challenges at height. Building confidence as they progress
through the activity participants will push themselves through their comfort zones as they transfer themselves from
one element to another.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduce the skills and equipment required
Allows participants to manage feelings
Develops and builds confidence
Allows the participants to set goals
Develops coordination and control
Promotes encouragement within group members to achieve goals
Working with others
Physical challenge
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Gained an understanding and the purpose of the PPE used and their names
Supported, listened, encouraged and recognised achievements of themselves and their group members
Demonstrated the ability to listen to others, acts on instructions and respond appropriately to others
Demonstrated an ability to set and meet challenges
An understanding of the associated hazards, being able to identify the potential risks and how can be
controlled
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Teamwork
Improved communication skills within teams
Improved use of initiative
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Evaluate and compare the progression and performance of their group members
Demonstrate improvement methods to enable a better technique
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – PPE / Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard, Risk, Safety Area, Risk Assessment, Control
Measure
Key Equipment – Helmets, Harnesses, Rope, Trolley, Karabiner
Activity Focused – Friction, Gravity, Ascend, Descend, Balance, Coordination, Scale, Climb,
Teamwork Focused - Listening, Communication, Encouragement, Achievement, Challenge by Choice, Trust,
Support
Junior Olympics Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
This challenging taster activity allows participants to take part in a number of Olympic sports and races. After
safety briefings and instructions in the use of the equipment participants will be asked to consider the risks
involved in activities and what control measures should be put into place. Teams will sample and take part in
activities where they will need to use their coordination, timing, speed, strength and balance. Competing within
teams each competitor will take part in each event, scores and achievements recorded and support their fellow
team members through each event. Teams will aim to score high points to win medals in each event and win team
medals with combined scores.
Activity and Development Aims
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Improve coordination, skill and control
Introduction to new sports
Apply rules and boundaries within rule bound activities
Improve exercise and understanding of good health
Understand the effects of exercise and pulse rates
Develop further understanding of major organs used in exercise
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Consolidate their existing skills and gained new ones
Perform actions with more control and skill
Follow rule bound activities
Identify risks and control measures required in each activity
Understand the importance of using warm up exercises
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Able to select the skills and tactics required within their own practise sessions
An understanding of scoring and judging
Evaluates their own performances and identifies improvements to be made
Encourages others within group, shares and offers feedback and suggests improvements constructively
and in a timely manner
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Takes part in scoring, timekeeping and refereeing
Improved Teamwork / working with others
Improved Interpersonal Communication
Improved quality in coordination and control
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Boundaries, Demonstration, Control Measures, Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Safety Calls,
Warm up,
Key Equipment & names – Bar, Field Event, Javelin, Grip, Point, Tail, High Jump, Scissor Technique, Shot Putt,
Discus, Score Board, Races, Stopwatch,
Activity Focused – Circulation, Heart rate, Pulse, Lungs, Timing, Jump, Leap, Throw
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Encouragement, Support, Teamwork,
Karaoke Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
An interactive, fun and entertaining ‘Sunset Session’, Karaoke is an activity where everyone can join in and sing
along to the latest and old favourites of days gone by. Since being first developed in the early 1970’s by Japanese
musician Daisuke Inoue this modern form of ‘Sing-along’ has captured millions and taken hold across the world as a
form of entertainment for all young and old. Bring in the ‘A Factor’ judges and mentors to provide support and
encouragement for the budding stars. Now throw in some dances and moves everyone will know and it becomes a
great way to see the stars and judges of the future up on stage!
Activity and Development Aims
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Coordination in reading, signing and timing
Creates dances and performs from memory
Supports and encourages others
Allows participants to join in with group activity
Developing social skills
Managing emotions
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Improved social skills
Utilised effective communication skills in groups
Understanding of scoring and rules
Improved confidence
Demonstrated coordination through song and dance
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Leading activities within groups
Increased self-awareness
Effective feedback and support to peers
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved communication skills
Improved coordination skills
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Space
Key Equipment & names – Music, Lighting, Microphones, Song List, Song Choice, Scores, Votes
Activity Focused – Act, Singing, Dancing, Solo, Judges, Mentors
Teamwork Focused – Groups, Duets,
Kayaking (Sit on top) Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
This challenging and confidence improving water sport taster session will allow participants to learn the basic
techniques and strokes to control a kayak using a double-bladed paddle.
Activity and Development Aims
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Improve water confidence
Develop basic paddle techniques
Improve coordination, consistent control and quality
Listen, understand and act on instructions given
Improve knowledge of swimming activities and water safety
Physical challenge
Improving listening skills
Confidence building
Managing feelings
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Understanding the risks and potential hazards involved in the activity
Understanding of the personal protective equipment required and worn in kayaking
Developed new physical skills
Demonstrated the ability to act on instructions given
Improved water confidence
Understanding of how to use equipment
Ability to control movement of kayak, going forwards, backwards and turning
Understanding of correct positioning in kayak and safety requirements in the event of capsize
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Learned additional movement techniques
Improved trust in self and others
Understanding of boundary setting
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved self-awareness
Improved coordination
Improved confidence
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Warm up, Rules, Risk Assessment, Control Measures, Safety Area, Boundaries, Safe Position,
Capsize,
Key Equipment & names – Buoyancy Aid, Paddle, Helmet, Kayak, Tow Line, Dry Bag, Kags, Spray Decks
Activity Focused – Cockpit, Balance, Technique, Strokes, Turning, Control
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Listening, Encouraging, Participation, Review, Communication
Leadership and Team Builders Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Testing challenges, scenarios, puzzles, tasks and team activities are set up around the centre to challenge teams.
These will range from physically and mentally challenging where teams will need to use lateral thinking and are
encouraged to work together to overcome the challenges in front of them. Under the guidance of their instructors
they will face thinking, lifting, shifting and working within a team to achieve the challenges.
Activity and Development Aims
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Ensure participants work together, supporting and encouraging each other
Increasing confidence and self-awareness
Improving Teamwork / Working with others
Physical Challenge
Develop communication, problem solving and leadership
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Demonstrate the ability to listen to, understand and act on instructions
Works with others to meet challenges
Improved skills in working within small groups and communicating effectively
Worked in partnership with others in decision making
Effectively recognises achievements of self and others
Contributes to feedback and reviews performance effectively within group
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Developed skills to work in groups communicating effectively
Be able to devise and put in to practise a range of solutions to challenges
Identify weaknesses and plan improvements within their group
Improved decision making skills
Qualifies and justify their opinions
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Take a leading role when working with others
Improved communication skills
Uses initiative when evaluating their groups performance, considers others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Boundaries, Control Measures, Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Safety Calls
Key Equipment & names – Spiders Web, Holy Water, Towers of Hanoi, Block Crane, Electric Maze
Activity Focused – Challenges, Coordination, Cooperation, Planning, Initiative, Imagination, Problem Solving,
Solution, Tasks
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Communication, Encouragement, Listening, Negotiating, Participation, Review,
Support
Mini Beasts Adventure Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Investigating the undergrowth to discover what lives in and around us, their natural habitats, and environments
and identifying what the newly discovered Mini Beasts are. During the session participants will use magni jars and
pooters to collect the Mini Beasts, they will identify them by comparing them to a ‘Mini Beast Identification’ Chart
and using their own knowledge or previous experience of the Mini Beast world. They will then look to recreate the
habitat of the Mini Beast and create a collage of their favourite discoveries. On review participants will consider
the impact of humans within the Mini Beast environment.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduction to Mini Beasts
Allows participants to consider ways in which living things and the environment need protection
Identify reasons behind certain environments (damp, dry, vegetation)
Encourages participants to explore their natural environment and to formulate ideas on conservation
Identify varying types of Mini Beasts,
Encourages discussion within groups on their findings
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Contributed to a post activity review on findings
Identified various types of Invertebrates and Arthropods,
Demonstrate an understanding of how the Mini Beasts adapt to their environment and area
Recognises that any found Mini Beasts need to be returned to their habitats
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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An understanding on the impact caused on the wider area by humans
An understanding of the various types of Mini Beasts and their living environments
An understanding of food chains that are in place and how these affect the Mini Beast world
Worked effectively in pairs and within a team
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Observe and identify protective measures that can be taken
Makes predictions on where the Mini Beasts can be found
Has confidence in identifying varying Mini Beasts
Improved ability to take instructions and listen to others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Boundaries, Risk Assessment, Safety, Hazard, Rules, Out of Bounds
Key Equipment & names – Collect, Camouflage, Environment, Habitat, Invertebrates, Arthropods, Annelids,
Arachnids, Centipedes, Millipedes, Insects, Crustaceans, Vertebrates, Mini Beast Identification Charts, Magni Jars,
Pooters
Activity Focused – Conservation, Food Chain, Habitat, Life Cycle, Pollution, Identify, Safari, Predator, Prey,
Environment, Organism, Survival, Adaptation, Identify
Teamwork Focused - Co-operation, Individual, Achievement, Participation, Communication, Review, Responsibility,
Support
Nature Trail Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Taking a walk within the grounds of the centre, participants will have the opportunity to explore the natural
environment in which they are staying and will take part in various tasks and team games associated with nature.
What will they see, hear, taste, smell and touch during their journey? Using their 5 senses they will explore using
each one as they move through the various environments.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduction to Nature Trail
Encourages participants to explore and take an interest in their environment
Discovery of differing plants and animals found in different habitats
Encourages participants to explore their natural environment and to formulate ideas on conservation
Identify varying types of plant and wildlife
Recognise why landscapes and environments are like they are
Encourages discussion within groups on their findings
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Explored the natural environment of the centre grounds
Identified varying types of plant and wildlife
Identified and understands systems in place within the environment
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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An understanding on the impact caused on the wider area by humans
An understanding of the various types of Mini Beasts and wildlife and their habitats
An understanding of food chains that are in place and how these affect the Mini Beast world
Worked effectively in pairs and within a team
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Makes predictions on where wildlife can be found
Has confidence in identifying varying plants and wildlife
Improved ability to take instructions and listen to others
Observe and identify protective measures that can be taken
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Boundaries, Risk Assessment, Safety, Hazard, Rules, Out of Bounds
Key Equipment & names – Collect, Camouflage, Environment, Habitat, Identification Chart,
Activity Focused – Classify, Collect, Habitat, Life Cycle, Pollution, Identify, Investigate, Observe, Predator, Prey,
Environment, Organism, Survival, Adaptation, Identify, Vision, Touch, Smell, Taste, Hearing
Teamwork Focused - Co-operation, Individual, Achievement, Participation, Communication, Review, Responsibility,
Support
Orienteering Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
This activity allows the participants to take part in an adventurous sport that will challenge their minds and allowing
them to develop their problem solving, map reading, teamwork and communication skills. Working in teams
participants will need to identify locations on the centre and orientate themselves and locate the markers within
the vicinity. Their aim is to navigate their way between control points shown on a bespoke orienteering map.
Following on from the activity an end of session review will allow the participants to discuss how they have
competed as a team, feedback on improvements on performance, identify personal and team challenges that they
encountered during the activity.
Activity and Development Aims
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Develops participants skills in orienteering
Promotes supporting others and working together within teams
Provides opportunity for review and discussion on accomplishments
To apply rules and conventions within an activity
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Uses a range of orienteering and problem solving skills
Understands the structure of the sport of orienteering
Uses maps and plans at a range of scales
Understands map keys, plans and symbols
Ability to orientate themselves and others around the orienteering course
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Improved ability to take instruction and listen to others
Shares opinion effectively during review and feedback
Works with others to meet challenges
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved teamwork / working with others
Improved Interpersonal Skills
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety & Direction Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Safety Calls, Directions, North, South, East, West,
Diagrams, Legend, Plan
Key Equipment Names and Maps – Checkpoint Punches, Marker, Symbol, Key Scale, Orientate, Diagrams, Location
Activity Focused – Skill, Identify, Plan, Review, Problem Solving
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Encouragement, Supporting, Listening, Participation, Communication
Pioneering Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Challenging the minds and using physical activities to achieve the objective. Participants are required to work as a
group to create a structure that will support and carrying them through a scenario. During the activity the
participants will need to complete a variety of exercises and tests, they will also need to utilise their skills in
communication and design to enable them to construct and assemble their structures.
Activity and Development Aims
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Demonstrate the ability to listen, understand and act on instructions
Develop a range of problem solving skills
Process design ideas through progression and effective communication
Physical team challenge
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Effectively worked within a team
Supported their peers, recognised achievements and good performance
Contributes to team performance effectively
Worked with others in decision making strategies
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Shares knowledge and experience in the use of tools, design and processes
Improved interpersonal communication
Identifies change and plans improvements to assist others
Uses initiative in providing feedback on the performance of the group
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Takes a leading role when working with others
Increased self-awareness and confidence
Improved social skills
Improved decision making skills
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Safety Calls, Safety Officer
Key Equipment & names – Poles, Ropes, Helmets, Pioneering, Design, Diagrams
Activity Focused – Structure, A-Frame Derrick, Tripod, Clove Hitches, Square Lashing, Skill, Identify, Plan, Review,
Problem Solving
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Encouragement, Supporting, Listening, Participation, Communication
Protection Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
This fun, energetic and always popular ‘Sunset Session’ allows participants to devise a way of protecting their team
bomb. Challenges are set to test the durability of the ‘Protection’ through a series of ever increasing tough and
difficult tests. Participants must work together as a team to bid and win at auction the essential parts to enable
them to build the protection that will surround their team bomb. Teams are then set the challenge of building their
protective device that will surround their team bomb. Once all completed the gruelling challenges start, which
bomb will survive?!
Activity and Development Aims
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Demonstrate the ability to listen, understand and act on instructions
Develop negotiation skills
Improve problem solving skills
Share design ideas through progression and effective communication
Testing designs and making comparisons and measuring effects
Teamwork and working with others
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Effectively worked within a team
Supported their peers, recognised achievements and good performance
Contributes to team performance effectively
Worked with others in decision making strategies
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Shares knowledge and experience in the use of tools, design and processes
Improved interpersonal communication
Identifies change and plans improvements to assist others
Uses initiative in providing feedback on the performance of the group
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Takes a leading role when working with others
Utilised negotiation skills
Improved social skills
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Allergy checks, Rules, Risk Assessment, Control Measures, Safety Calls,
Key Equipment & names – ‘AC Dollars’, Auction, Lot, Bomb Objects, Recycled Materials, Polystyrene, Newspaper,
Cardboard, Bomb Beaters,
Activity Focused – Bid, Build, Design, Surviving, Points, Destruction, Win
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Encouragement, Supporting, Listening, Participation, Communication
Rocket Launch Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
This fun and lively activity enable participants to explore Aeronautics and study the science of flight. Participants
will gain an understanding of the basic principles that aeronautical engineers use to enable flight to take place.
Successfully completing a number of challenges within their assigned team mate will allow participants to win the
essentials components required to assemble and fire a water powered rocket.
Activity and Development Aims
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Working with others to meet challenges
Act, listen and respond appropriately to others
Develop an understanding of aeronautics and its essential elements
Design and launch a rocket
Enhance analytical skills
Develop the ability to predict outcomes
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Designed and built a rocket
Recorded and analysed results
Investigated findings
Adapted design to improve results
Predicted further outcomes
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Understands the key elements of flight
Predicts the outcomes to adapted designs
Use of relevant language in design
Improved communication skills
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved Teamwork / working with others
Developed negotiation skills
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Rules, Risk Assessment, Control Measures, Safety Calls, Safety Zone
Key Equipment & names – Danger Tape, Launch Area, Launch Device, Firing Line, Measuring Team, Rocket Kit,
Pump, Rocket Bottles, Measuring Tape,
Activity Focused –Build, Conclusion, Design, Destruction, Plan, Result, Aeronautics, Aerodynamics, Materials and
Structures, Propulsion, Stability and control
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Knowledge, Encouragement, Supporting, Listening, Participation,
Communication
Run Ragged Challenge Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
An ideal first night ‘Sunset Session’ in developing group members’ site orientation and knowledge. Teams are
tasked with finding the answers to questions in locations around the centre. The Quiz master will set the
challenges and keep the scores, the first team to collect all the answers correctly are the winners.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduces a range of orienteering and problem solving skills
Orientate themselves and team members around a designated area
Gain an understanding of key locations within the centre
Encourages participants to support, work together and encourage each other
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Developed an understanding of key locations within the centre
Listen, understand and act appropriately to instructions
Work with others to meet challenges
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Communicate effectively as a group member
Listens to others
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved interpersonal communication
Takes a leading role when working with others
Improved Teamwork / Working with others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Boundaries, Hydration, Rules, Risk Assessment, Control Measures, Safety Area, Safety Calls
Key Equipment & names – Score Board, Quiz Master, Symbols,
Activity Focused – Challenge, Points, Search, Orientate
Teamwork Focused - Team Challenge, Timed,
Science of Spies Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Understanding who did what, left what trace, where they were and when were they there are key to the success of
this activity. Participants are grouped together and carry will carry out an investigation, where they will be
introduced to real life forensic techniques. Working together they will decipher clues left behind and decide if they
are relevant to their investigation or if they are irrelevant. Their methods of investigating will include the use of a
range of chemicals, pH testing, observation, surveillance, breaking codes and microscopic work.
Activity and Development Aims
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Collecting and recording of evidence
Formed and learned opinions
Improve decision making
Observe and make comparisons
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Identify different properties and materials
Analysed and compared findings
Identified chemical properties
Communicated findings using information gained in their investigation
Understanding the importance of investigating fully all findings
Understands the unique make up of each person is individual
Identifying individuals from trace evidence
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Able to evaluate evidence
Draws conclusions from results
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved interpersonal communication
Improved Teamwork / Working with others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Boundaries, Rules, Risk Assessment, Control Measures, Safety Area, Safety Calls
Key Equipment & names – Investigation, Clue, Trace, Evidence, Conclusion, Fingerprints,
Activity Focused – Surveillance, Recognisance, Safety,
Teamwork Focused - Logic, Knowledge, Detail, Elimination
Sensory Trail Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Participants will learn more about the human senses and develop their own senses in a series of challenges, games
and tasks. Developing effective communication skills and using team work are essential in successfully negotiating
a series of obstacles and challenges within the course. Further developing leadership skills participants will take
turns in leading their group by voice only through the challenges and trail. Participants will lose the use of their
sight and will have their hearing and touch senses available to them, trust will be key to the successful completion
of the trail.
Activity and Development Aims
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Taking part in outdoor adventurous activity
Works with others
Allows each participant to experience the use of limited senses
Encourages trust to be built
Promotes supporting and encouraging each other
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Listen, understand and act appropriately to instructions
Work with others to meet challenges
Understands a rule bound activity
Follows rules applied
Provides support to others, recognises achievements
Understands how their senses work
Contributes to post activity reviews
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Ability to assess risks and suggests appropriate control measures
Improved trust of others
Improved interpersonal communication
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Responds appropriately to others, taking into account what they say
Improved Teamwork / Working with others
Improved self-awareness and confidence
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Safety Calls
Key Equipment & names – Blackout goggles, Leading Rope, Object Bag, Obstacles
Activity Focused – Balance, Confidence, Coordination, Decision Making, Listening, Imagination, Senses – hearing,
smell, sight, taste, touch,
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Feedback, Discussion, Leadership, Encouragement, Opinion, Trust, Support,
Responsibility, Personal Development
Sports Bags of Fun Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
A fun ball sport medley taster session giving participants the opportunity to sample a number of individual and
team ball sports that they may not have played before or may not play very often. Unlike conventional ball games
associated with performance sports such as Rugby and Football, these games encourage participation due to them
being unique and in some cases unseen before.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduce new sports to participants
Develops teamwork, working and supporting others
Physical activity
Participation in rule bound activities
Develops confidence
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Consolidate existing skills and develops new ones
Understand the importance of warm up prior to exercise
Listen, understand and act on instructions received
Understands varying rules applied to a selection of ball sports
Demonstrates an understanding of the associated hazards involved
Worked effectively within small teams
Reviews performances and contributes effectively and appropriately
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Uses basic skills and tactics and applies principles suitable for attacking and defence
Works with others to organise, keep game going and meet challenges
Able to risk assess and suggest control measures
Evaluates others performances, encourages, supports and recognises achievements
identifies improvement areas to own and others performances
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Takes part in scoring, refereeing and timekeeping
Improved coordination
Improved interpersonal communication skills
Improved teamwork / working with others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Control Measures, Safety Area, Safety Calls, Warm Up
Key Equipment & names – Volleyball, Net, Posts, Diamond, Stumps, Base,
Activity Focused – Spike, Dig, Set, Match, Fielding, Batting, Attack, Defending, Scoring, Passing, Possession,
Shooting, Throwing, Timing
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Communication, Encouragement, Listening, Participation, Review, Support,
Tactics
Survival Skills Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Participants will explore the fundamental skills required for them to survive in the wild out of the home and a
protected environment. The session is designed to help them protect themselves and overcome danger from
nature, wildlife and the natural elements. Working in small team’s participants will develop new skills such as
Morse Code, safe fire lighting and building shelters. This can be delivered as a stand-alone activity or combined
with Den Building and Den Survival by Night.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduction into survival principles
Allows participants to work in small groups
Gain an understanding of the environmental impact and associated risks
Encourages support and working together
Transmits messages using Morse Code
Develops shelter building skills appropriate to the environment
Understand the principles of safe fire lighting
Allows individuals within teams to light a small fire using steel and flints
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Listen, understand and act on instructions given
Understanding of the basic survival principles
Able to prioritise and react appropriately to scenarios
Understands various protection methods used in survival
Understands associated hazards
Able to light a small fire using steel and flints
Able to interpret Morse Code
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Ability to assess risks and understand how control measures support them
Works effectively within teams
Recognises achievements, supports and encourages others
Contributes effectively in team performance reviews
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved confidence and self-awareness
Improved interpersonal communication
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Boundaries, Consequences, Control Measures, Hazards, Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area,
Safety Calls,
Key Equipment & names – Tarpaulins, Rope, Steel and Flint, Morse Code Sheets, Knife, Food, Water, Shelter,
Activity Focused – Fire Pit, Fire Triangle, Fuel, Oxygen, Heat, Environment, Priorities, Sparks, Dot, Dash,
Transmitter, Receiver
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Communication, Encouragement, Participation,, Listens, Support, Trust,
Reviews
Team Challenge Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Participants will take part in a number of team events, challenges and problem solving activities. A fun session
providing fun, improving coordination, skills and promoting effective communication and teamwork. During the
activity teams will work together to overcome challenges and win essential items key to building their ‘Team
Challenge’ Sphere.
Activity and Development Aims
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Use a range of problem solving skills
Apply rules to varying activities
Encourages supporting and working with others
Develops effective communication within teams
Listens and responds appropriately
Physical challenge
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Applied problem solving and orienteering skills
Consolidate existing skills and develops new ones
Listen, understand and act on instructions received
Understands varying rules applied to a selection of activities and challenges
Demonstrates an understanding of the associated hazards involved
Worked effectively within small teams
Reviews performances and contributes effectively and appropriately
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Works with others to meet challenges
Able to risk assess and suggest control measures
Improved confidence and self-awareness
Evaluates others performances, encourages, supports and recognises achievements
identifies improvement areas to own and others performances
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Takes the lead in problem solving activities
Improved coordination
Improved interpersonal communication skills
Improved teamwork / working with others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Hazards, Control Measures, Safety Area, Safety Calls, Warm Up
Key Equipment & names – Tube Challenge, Alphabet, Target, Score Cards, Sphere
Activity Focused – Base, Challenge, Continuous, Scoring, Passing, Possession, Roll, Surrounding, Throwing, Timing
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Communication, Encouragement, Listening, Participation, Review, Support,
Tactics
Tri-Golf Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
A great introduction to this very popular sport, the basics are quickly learned after being shown the basic
techniques and having opportunity the practise the new found skill. Following on from a safety briefing where
participants are encouraged to discuss the potential risks and hazards involved in club, distance and target sports.
Participants will use a number of techniques and various clubs appropriate to the distance and area involved to
complete the 9 hole course. A series of games will played and further skills will be developed by participants.
Feedback and reviews will be used as an opportunity to assess performance and share opinions.
Activity and Development Aims
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Identify the skills required and terms used in Tri-Golf
Recognise the hazards, identify and assess the risks involved and understand how the risk will be controlled
Improve understanding of the rules of the activity and games involved therein
Improving control, coordination of self and equipment used
Evaluate abilities, performance and improvement measures required of self and others
Support, praise and communicate effectively with others
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Demonstrates and understanding of this rule bound activity
Demonstrates any understanding of the risks and associated hazards involved in the activity
Supports peers and recognises achievements
Demonstrated effective listening skills, understanding and acts accordingly following instructions
Improved coordination of self and use of equipment
Contributes and provides effective feedback during reviews of self and others
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Developed further skills to enable improved performances and accuracy during the activity, involving
warm up exercises
Implementing new ways to improve their own and others performances
Using effective techniques and skills to assist the development of self and others within their group;
adapting these effectively to the situation, following rules effectively, supporting their peers strengths and
weaknesses, providing effective feedback.
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Confidence building
Teamwork / working with others
Improved self-discipline
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused –Rules, Risk Assessment, Hazard, Control Measures, Safety Area, Safety Calls, Shooting line
Key Equipment & names – Tee, Golf Clubs, Putters, Irons, Hole, Foam Balls, Marker Cones, Marker Flags, Putting
Cups, Foot Tees, Make-A-Hoops,
Activity Focused – Tee off, Range, Aim, Direction, Distance, Accuracy, Skill, Putt, Pitch, Coordination, Practise,
Discipline, Retrieve, Technique, Birdie, Bogie, Bunker, Par (under / over), Sport, Scoring
Teamwork Focused - Listening, Communication, Encouragement, Achievement, Trust, Support
Water Walkerz Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
A great opportunity for all participants to attempt to walk on water! An activity where there’s water but no need
to get wet. Challenging participants to stay up and propel themselves the furthest across the pool. Participants will
be able to run, flip and spin in the giant watertight hamster balls without getting wet! Fun for everyone watching
and those inside them.
Activity and Development Aims
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Warming up for activities effectively
Confidence building
Managing feelings
Teamwork and supporting others
Physical challenge
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Developed new physical skills
Improved coordination
Improved balance
Encourage others performances
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Gained an understanding and practise in controlled falling
Improved trust in own abilities
Improved self-awareness
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Participants will be able to communicate the importance of following timings within the activity
Will be able to demonstrate the importance of sharing and listening to their peers
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Warm up, Rules, Risk Assessment, Safety Area, Safe Position, Timing
Key Equipment & names – Water Walkerz, Zips, Shoulder Straps, Giant Footballs, Cones, Goal Posts
Activity Focused – Balance, Coordination, Changeover, Strategy, Inflating Colliding, Standing, Flip, Spin, Forward
Rolls, Kneel
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Trust, Listening, Encouraging, Support, Participation, Review, Communication
We Can Dance Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
Encouraging fitness through dance, this fun and energetic activity promotes fitness and healthy living. Participants
will develop and understanding of the benefits of aerobic exercise and the impact of exercise on the body. During
the session participants will experience music from various cultures around the world, try out new routines and
choreograph their own routines in teams.
Activity and Development Aims
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Create and perform dances using a range movements
To improvise using dance and drama
Physical challenge
Understand the effects on the body from exercise
Improve understanding in the importance of exercise
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Experience varying music types
Performs in groups using drama, dance and music
Listen, understand and act on instructions received
Understands to importance of warm up and cool down
Understands the effect of exercise and pulse rates
Worked effectively within small teams
Reviews performances and contributes effectively and appropriately
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Works with others to meet challenges
Ability to take a pulse
Able to risk assess and suggest control measures
Improved confidence and self-awareness
Evaluates others performances, encourages, supports and recognises achievements
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Improved coordination
Improved interpersonal communication skills
Improved teamwork / working with others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Rules, Hazards, Risk Assessment, Control Measures, Hydration, Rest, Warm Up, Safety Area,
Safety Calls
Key Equipment & names – Music, Cultural, Dance, Choreography, Pulse
Activity Focused – Fitness, Energy, Enthusiasm, Health, Fat Reduction, Aerobic Exercise, Well-being, Physical
Strength, Flexibility, Rhythm
Teamwork Focused - Listening, Communication, Encouragement, Achievement, Support
Wet and Wacky Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
It’s ‘Wet and Wacky’! A Wet and wild activity aimed at all water confidence abilities (incl. non swimmers),
participants will take part in a number of races, competitions and swimming pool based games. A fun session that
will assist in building confidence in and around water.
Activity and Development Aims
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Participation rule bound activities
Teamwork and working with others
Physical challenge
Confidence building
Managing feelings
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Understanding the risks and potential hazards involved in the activity
Understanding of swimming activities and safety
Developed new skills and abilities
Work with others to achieve
Improved water confidence
Adhering to rule bound activities
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Takes part in score taking, refereeing and timekeeping
Improved trust in self and others
Evaluates own and others performances and suggests improvement measures
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Participants will have further improved their knowledge in the importance of timekeeping
Will be able to demonstrate the importance of communicating effectively and listening to their peers
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – Rules, Risk Assessment, Control Measures, Lifeguard, Safety Area, Eye Contact, Safe Position,
Skills, Boundary Line
Key Equipment & names – Floats, Whistles, Balls, Markers
Activity Focused – Changeover, Direction, Racing, Throwing, Turning, Singing,
Teamwork Focused - Achievement, Trust, Tactics, Listening, Encouraging, Support, Participation, Review,
Communication
Zip Wire Learning Outcomes
Activity Description:
This fun and adrenaline fuelled activity sees participants further developing skills, building trust, confidence and
challenging themselves. After a safety briefing where participants will discuss the associated risks, hazards, control
measures and activity requirements. They will then learn the necessary techniques to allow them to travel down
the Zip Wire and egress from the wire safely at the end of their turn.
Activity and Development Aims
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Introduce the skills and equipment required for the activity
Allows participants to manage feelings
Develops and builds confidence
Allows the participants to set goals
Promotes encouragement within group members to achieve goals
Physical challenge
Learning Outcomes
In taking part in the activity the participants will have / be able to:
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Gained an understanding and the purpose of the PPE used and their names
Supported, listened, encouraged and recognised achievements of themselves and their group members
Demonstrated the ability to listen to others, acts on instructions and respond appropriately to others
Demonstrated an ability to set and meet challenges and goals
An understanding of the associated hazards, being able to identify the potential risks and how can be
controlled
Egress Zip Wire safely under supervision using approved techniques
Contributes effectively in group review and post activity feedback session
Participants may also have developed or demonstrate the following:
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Demonstrates ability in assessing risks and associated control measures
Improved use of initiative
Additional Opportunities and Progression
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Evaluate and compare the progression and performance of their group members
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Improved trust in others
Vocabulary Used and Development
Safety Focused – PPE / Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard, Risk, Safety Area, Risk Assessment, Control
Measure
Key Equipment – Helmet, Trolley, Karabiner, Harness (Chest and Sit), Pulley, Dynamic Rope, Static Rope, Safety
Rope, Gri Gri
Activity Focused –Abseil, Friction, Gravity, Ascend, Descend, Belay, Coordination, Practise, Unclip,
Teamwork Focused - Listening, Communication, Encouragement, Achievement, Challenge by Choice, Trust,
Review, Support