OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EDUCATION

ACTIVITY PROGRAMMES & COURSES
The details below are for the Snowgoose outdoor education programs, courses & taster days only – we include all technical gear & equipment, in course transport – but no accommodation or food. We are happy to provide accommodation in our self catered hostel or bunkhouse – sleeping 12 or 14 persons. Or if you wish we can help you find accommodation elsewhere locally.

Option 1:- OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TASTER PROGRAMME
This option is for those school or college groups who wish to have an introduction to the development of basic outdoor adventure skills. These are a real active fun option for an end of term “days out” – with plenty of thrills and spills – along with some skills learning. Choose from the sample choices / days out below which are a guideline only. There is the option to sample and experience a variety of outdoor activities, skills and experiences in varying locations and environments. We are happy to discuss the specific format of your program and incorporate the needs of your group and project.
These programmes can be taken for 1 day only or run for a 2-5 full day programme. We can also adjust the programme to suit your travelling needs with a half day activity pm start / am end.

The adventure activities incorporated into these adventure education courses are exciting, challenging and inspiring for young folk of all ages. They develop motivational skills, potential team work; increase self confidence and independence, giving a perfect balance of self achievement. We encourage students to look after themselves and others, all working as a “buddy” in some capacity.
Our expertise is in the area of outdoor skills training – that is what we do! All our concepts are built on this – we do not play games! We do teach folks the actual skills to paddle, abseil, walk up mountains – relevant to their age, fitness, level of previous experience & aspirations. The only proviso is that all who come to us have fun and enjoy themselves – no matter what the age or technical level of expertise.

Please ask for additional prices for other number of days / combinations – these prices are intended to be a guide with a lower age limit of 8 years outside of a family group. We are happy to run MULTI ACTIVITY TASTER COURSES for 2 – 3 days with an outdoor skills specific development over an additional 2-3 days. These courses can be residential or non residential but will not include and over night stays in a bothy or camping out.

Option 2:- OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
This option is for those school groups who wish to develop a variety of basic skills already learnt with us or elsewhere. These are usually one day sessions and are an excellent way to have a short high input outdoor skills development. Choose from the sample choices / days out below which are a guideline only. We are happy to discuss the specific format of your program and incorporate the needs of your group and project.
These programmes can run for 2-5 full day programme or we can adjust the programme to suit your travelling needs with a half day activity pm start / am end.

There is also an ideal Option 3 below as an activity specific option for the last 2 or 3 days of a Basic Taster or Skills Development Programme course with us.

Option 3:- PROGRESSIVE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS TRAINING
These are activity specific skills training courses directed at maximum enjoyment along wit improving confidence and competence in outdoor skills. This is appropriate for a group of beginners or “tasters” with an interest in learning or developing a discipline specific outdoor activity sport or a group of more experienced young people who wish to take things further. There may be an opportunity to develop skills towards outdoor NGB awards at an appropriate level. With high input, reduced instructor to student ratios, plus well qualified experienced outdoor staff, progress is ensured. These are an ideal option as an activity specific option for the last 2 or 3 days of a course with us.
All young folk taking part in these courses should be prepared to spend full days outdoors with a range of people who have similar interests. We are happy to discuss the specific needs of your group

Option 4:- JOURNEYING & DISCOVERY 
We are dedicated to developing a sense of self, community and environment in young people and young adults. This is achieved  by working with educational institutions to develop and deliver experiential outdoor learning programs. Our JOURNEYING & DISCOVERY PROGRAMMES use land and water journey based, experiential-learning programs to find the challenges faced in our  semi-wilderness bring about a greater understanding of the relationship we have with ourselves, others and the natural world.
Adventure Based Outdoor Experiential Learning is a learning process that draws upon experiences encountered during outdoor journeys. The learner is equipped with foundation skills such as navigation, cooking and decision-making (in the outdoor context), and is then presented with opportunities to utilise these primary skills during a challenging experience.

Option 5:- EXPEDITION TRAINING
These are specific journeys of some length or difficulty for a definite purpose– such as:- Exploring an unknown area or specific aspects of a wilderness area.
The outdoor environment makes a unique contribution in this sphere of learning as it is: Isolated from other people, support mechanisms, family and friends;  A continuous experience - issues cannot be avoided or left until the next session; holistic - involving a range of challenges, and involving self, others and the environment.