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The activities on offer at our two centres are challenging and demanding, but they will always excite, build confidence and leave participants with a sense of self-belief. Daytime activitiesView daytime activities in: Ardentinny | Castle Toward Abseiling Ardentinny and Castle Toward It may be a long way down but you know you’re safe because you can see the ropes securely tied off Archery Ardentinny and Castle Toward Master the long bows and compound bows that we use for our archery classes Climbing Ardentinny and Castle Toward With the expert guidance of our instructors you will soon locate the foot and hand holds to take you to the top Dragon Boating Ardentinny Our 40-foot Dragon Boats can seat up to 20 people paddling frantically to the finishing line Field studies Ardentinny and Castle Toward Take your books outdoors into the unspoilt environment and bring biology, geography, ecology and other sciences to life Gorge walking Ardentinny and Castle Toward Cross stepping-stones, jump across gaps and climb up rocky steps High Ropes Elements Castle Toward Using harnesses and climbing ropes to go for a walk along the high beam Hill walking Ardentinny and Castle Toward On your way to the top of a local hill on the Cowal Peninsula you will learn to read a map, increase your environmental awareness Kayaking Ardentinny and Castle Toward Sit on the bottom of your kayak and glide through the water using a double bladed paddle Low Ropes Elements Ardentinny You could describe it as an assault course Mountain biking Ardentinny Zip down some new forestry paths or take the first steps to learning how to mountain bike Open Canoeing Ardentinny and Castle Toward Stable open canoes (or ‘Canadian canoes’) are ideal for exploring the range of waterways around our two centres Orienteering Ardentinny and Castle Toward Exercise your mind and body as you navigate the best route between control points using your orienteering map Rock Hop Ardentinny This session is a mix of Seashore Ecology (from rock pooling to zonation), other activities and getting wet! Sailing Ardentinny We sail either Drascombes or single-handed Toppers from Ardentinny Beach on Loch Long Seashore safari Ardentinny Discover the flora and fauna (plants and animals) of our Scottish seashore Team Raft Building Ardentinny Your team gets a few logs, some rope and a lot of ingenuity. Now build a raft Technical Gorge Walking Ardentinny and Castle Toward Learn how to use buoyancy aids, wetsuits and basis ropework and tackle challenging river-based obstacles Evening activitiesView evening activities in: Ardentinny | Castle Toward Mixed Bag Ardentinny and Castle Toward Miscellaneous challenges with a view to working together, developing trust and forward planning Night Hike Ardentinny and Castle Toward Just what it says on the tin: a nightime hike, torches, muddy wellies, and no clue about where you’re going Search and Rescue Ardentinny and Castle Toward Using grid references and learning techniques used by Mountain Rescue; a scaled down rescue mission takes place…. Team Challenges Ardentinny and Castle Toward Do you rememberThe Crystal Maze? We use a similar format as you move from one team challenge to the next. Wide game Ardentinny and Castle Toward A runaround game usually played in the evening on the front lawn or in the wooded areas close to the centres Added value courses The following schemes can be incorporated into your residential course - call Vicky at Castle Toward on 01369 870249 or Aidan at Ardentinny on 01369 810271 to find out. Duke of Edinburgh Award A voluntary, non-competitive and flexible programme of cultural and adventurous activities for all young people, whatever their background or ability. Duke of Edinburgh website Heartstart Would you know what to do in a life-threatening emergency? Heartstart teaches you emergency life support – the skills you need to keep someone alive until professional help arrives. Heartstart website John Muir Award An environmental award scheme that focuses on ‘wild’ places – anywhere from a mountaintop to a city garden. It encourages the discovery and conservation of wild places in the spirit of fun, adventure and exploration. John Muir Award website Natural Connections A new outdoor learning developed by the Countryside section of Fife Council Community Services. You have to complete six challenging and enjoyable experiences and complete a record of your experiences. Natural Connections website Want to paddle through sea caves? We can help you do that!
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