Ready for an action packed Easter in the great outdoors?
If you’re looking for fun and adventure, you’ve come to the right place. Our team have been busy planning an exciting and inspiring range of experiences to get young people and their families active and in touch with nature over the school holidays. Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor experience like no other!
From our Adventure Club to Family Activity Days, there’s something for everyone! Join us at either Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre in Pateley Bridge or East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre in Whitby.
How to book
Simply call 01609 797777 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or you can email outdooreducation@northyorks.gov.uk letting us know the activity, date and location and we’ll get back to you.
Take a look at what we’ve got planned below then get in touch with our friendly team.
What’s on
Adventure Club
Adventure Club will keep your young people busy and active during the school holidays. Our brilliant mix of land and water programmes help them to make new friends, challenge themselves and learn a whole range of different skills. All while having lots of fun! Young people leave us with a newfound confidence and memories that will last a lifetime. Suitable for ages 8-13, Adventure Club activities could include climbing, caving, high ropes, river scrambling and water sports such as canoeing and sailing.
When
Adventure Club is running over both weeks of the North Yorkshire school holidays this Easter. Dates are Monday 7 to Thursday 10 April and Monday 14 to Thursday 17 April at Bewerley Park and Monday 7, Tuesday 8 April and Monday 14 to Thursday 17 April at East Barnby.
Where
Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5JB
East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre, East Barnby, Whitby, YO21 3SA
Who
Suitable for ages 8-13
Timings
Drop off 8:30am, pick up by 4:45pm
How Much
£50 per young person per day with a 10% discount for siblings or booking more than one day.
Itinerary
Adventure Club activities could include climbing, caving, high ropes, river scrambling and water sports such as canoeing and sailing.
What to Bring?
Young people attending our Adventure Club should bring a packed lunch and snacks, bottle of water, change of clothes and shoes (including swimwear and a towel) plus any personal medication. In the summer months please pack a hat and sunscreen. A plastic bag for wet and muddy items can be handy too as things might get dirty!
Book Now
To book a place please contact our friendly team on 01609 797777 from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. If lines are busy you can leave a voicemail and we’ll call you back. You can also email outdooreducation@northyorks.gov.uk letting us know the activity you’d like to book, date and location and we’ll get back to you.
We’ll be announcing our summer plans soon, but in the meantime if you have any questions please get in touch with our friendly team using the details above.
Family Activity Days
Want to spend quality time together taking on a challenge in the great outdoors? This Easter you can join us on a canoe journey and make memories that will last a lifetime at either Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre in Pateley Bridge or East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre near Whitby.
When
Family Activity Days are running over both weeks of the North Yorkshire school holidays this Easter. Dates are Tuesday 8 and Friday 11 April at Bewerley Park and Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 16 April at East Barnby.
Where
Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5JB East Barnby Outdoor
Education Centre, East Barnby, Whitby, YO21 3SA
Who
Suitable for adults with children aged 8 and upwards.
Timings
Start time 9:30am, finish 4pm
How Much
£40 per adult per day, £32 for young people aged 16 and under.
Itinerary
We’ll welcome you on arrival and introduce you to your instructor for the day, who will talk through what to expect and get your group kitted out. We’ll then take you to the river for a safety briefing and introduce you to your canoe and paddles.
You don’t need to have any previous experience, though water sports enthusiasts are also welcome. If you’re less confident we’ll help you get used to the equipment with a gentle introduction in the launching area where the calm conditions are perfect for beginners. Your instructor will support you to build your skills and confidence throughout the day, ready to take on the more challenging sections.
You’ll learn to read the water and control your canoe as a team, with breathtaking scenery and a range of wildlife to enjoy along the way. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch! We’ll stop for this whilst out on the river.
Once we reach our destination we’ll pack up the equipment and head back to enjoy a hot chocolate or tea and coffee with a slice of cake and reflect on your experience.
What to Bring
All specialist kit will be provided including waterproofs. All you need is a packed lunch and snacks,
bottle of water, change of clothes and shoes plus any personal medication. In the summer months
please pack a hat and sunscreen too.
Book Now
To book a place please contact our friendly team on 01609 797777 from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. If lines are busy you can leave a voicemail and we’ll call you back. You can also email outdooreducation@northyorks.gov.uk letting us know the activity you’d like to book, date and location and we’ll get back to you.
We’ll be announcing our summer plans soon, but in the meantime if you have any questions please get in touch with our friendly team using the details above.
In safe hands
We deliver outdoor activities all year round. It’s what we do! Our highly qualified, professional and experienced instructors are passionate about delivering exciting programmes and bringing out the very best of real outdoor adventure. Each group will be looked after by one of our full-time, qualified, highly experienced, and enhanced DBS checked outdoor tutors.
What’s Included
EXPERIENCED TUTORS
Each group will be looked after by one of our full-time, qualified, highly experienced, and enhanced DBS checked outdoor tutors. Leading children and adults on outdoor adventures is what we do…all year!
SPECIALIST CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
All specialist kit for activities will be provided including waterproofs and wellies when necessary. Ideally attendees should bring their own wellies, but we have plenty on hand to lend.
FAQs
At Adventure Club will young people be with others the same age?
We’ll do our best to make sure that young people are in groups with others similar in age.
Will young people attending Adventure Club BE supervised at all times?
At our Adventure Club sessions tutors will be with them at all times except when it’s judged appropriate for remote supervision, for example on a treasure hunt.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Each morning the programme of activities planned for that day will be looked at and the weather conditions affecting that environment considered. Activities are only subject to change if there are safety reasons. Remember, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing! And we have all the appropriate clothing.
Can people come on specific days only?
You can book to come for one day or several – its entirely up to you.
Will people be able to take their mobile phone?
Yes, people are allowed to bring their mobiles phones, although we do not advise that mobile phones are taken out on activity as they can be easily damaged/dropped in water. Our outdoor tutors all carry mobile phones should they be needed in case of an emergency.
Are your activities inclusive?
We aim to be an activities provider where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We want everyone to reach their potential, and we recognise that some young people require extra support to enable them to achieve this, be successful, and thrive. We recognise that some people have additional needs or physical disabilities that require support and assistance. We will assess the individual needs of each person prior to them attending and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure that people can access our services and are made to feel welcome. We are always happy to discuss and see how we can accommodate participation.
