Ready for an action packed adventure 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 near 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
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 Tuesday 15 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.
You can get 10% off your Family Activity Day booking using the code ‘Hello10’. Simply quote this code when you get in touch to book.
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, enjoying breathtaking scenery and meandering rivers that are home to wildlife including kingfishers, herons, otters, seals and more.
If you’re joining us at Bewerley Park, canoeing in the stunning Yorkshire Dales offers a diverse landscape and rolling green hills. Anyone coming along to East Barnby will encounter imposing viaducts and majestic steam trains along the way. Whichever centre you choose, it will be a day you’ll never forget.
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. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch! We’ll stop for this whilst out on the river.
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.
Adventure Club
Adventure Club will keep your young people busy and active during the school holidays. Our brilliant mix of land and water programmes can 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:
Bewerley Park
Monday 7 to Thursday 10 April
Monday 14 to Thursday 17 April
East Barnby
Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 April
Monday 14 to Thursday 17 April
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 4:15pm
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.
Courses for young people this Easter
Paddle Sports Skills
Join us for three days of adventure and learning on the water, designed to boost your confidence and enhance your paddle skills in a range of watercrafts from our Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre in Pateley Bridge. You’ll learn essential paddle skills as well as gaining knowledge about safety, environmental considerations and paddling for personal wellbeing. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, our instructors will ensure that you get the most out of each session. No prior experience is required, though a basic level of fitness is recommended.
When
Our three-day paddle sports skills course is running in the North Yorkshire school holidays this Easter, from Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 April.
Where
Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5JB
Who
Suitable for ages 10-14
Timings
Start 9am, finish 4pm
How Much
Three-day course – £160
Itinerary
You’ll start by having the opportunity to try different paddle sports through a multi-craft introduction. Throughout the course you will experience different water conditions between lake and river. Depending on weather and water levels you could progress to paddling on large lakes, white water rapids on rivers and maybe even surfing small waves during the course! Our instructors will tailor the activities to individual preferences and abilities and some programme details will be weather dependant.
What to Bring?
All specialist kit will be provided including canoes, kayaks, SUP boards, personal flotation device, wetsuits, cags and safety gear. If you do have your own equipment, feel free to bring it along and we’ll help make sure it is properly fitted and ready to go.
You will need to bring a packed lunch and snacks, bottle of water, change of clothes and shoes plus any personal medication. In the warmer weather 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.
Introduction to Rock Skills
Want to have a go at experiencing rock climbing for the first time or with limited experience? Join us to learn the essential skills involved in rock climbing from our Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre in Pateley Bridge.
When
Introduction to rock skills course is running in the North Yorkshire school holidays this Easter, from Monday 14 April to Wednesday 16 April.
Where
Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5JB.
The course takes place at various local crags that we will take you to in our mini buses.
Who
Suitable for ages 10-14
Timings
Start 9am, finish 4pm
How Much
Three-day course – £160
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 the group kitted out. We’ll then take you to one of the local crags we use for a safety briefing. We’ll teach you how to put on a harness and tying into a rope before moving onto belaying, abseiling and moving on rock. We will also introduce you to some climbing guidebooks, crag ethics and etiquette. You don’t need to have any previous experience, though those with some limited experience are also welcome.
What to Bring?
All specialist kit will be provided including harnesses, ropes, belay devices, karabiner and waterproofs.
You will need to bring a packed lunch and snacks, bottle of water, change of clothes and shoes plus any personal medication. In the warmer weather 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.
Sailing – RYA Stages 1 and 2
It’s anchors away at East Barnby this Easter! We can help young people get the skills and experience to sail the seven seas on our accredited courses that include both practical and theoretical aspects.
When
Stage 1 – 7 to 8 April or 14 to 15 April
Stage 2 – 16 to 17 April
Where
East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre, East Barnby, Whitby, YO21 3SA (meet at Scaling Dam).
Who
Suitable for ages 9-13
Timings
Start time 09:30am, finish 4:40pm
How Much
Two-day course £100, four-day course £190
Itinerary
RYA Stage 1 Youth Sail two day course – 7 to 8 April or 14 to 15 April
Young people will learn to sail and gain a RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1 qualification on this two day course. Includes launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning, steering and basic parts of the boat – the perfect beginner’s course.
RYA Stage 2 Youth Sail two day course – 16 to 17 April
Have your youngsters already completed their RYA Stage 1 and are ready for the next challenge? Book the RYA Stage 2 where they will develop the skills needed to sail around a course tacking, gybing and controlling boat speed.
RYA Stages 1 and 2 Youth Sail four day course – choose 7 to 8 and 16 to 17 April or 14 to 17 April
Combining all of the elements for RYA Stages 1 and 2, young people will learn launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning, steering and basic parts of the boat as well as developing the skills to sail around a course tacking, gybing and controlling boat speed.
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.
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.