Ready for an action-packed adventure in the great outdoors?
Looking for fun and adventure during the school holidays? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve got an exciting and inspiring range of experiences planned to get young people and their families active and in touch with nature. Our popular Adventure Club, Family Activity Days and skills courses are all back for the spring.
Join us at either Bewerley Park in Pateley Bridge or East Barnby near Whitby. We can’t wait to see you there!
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, active and away from screens during the school holidays. Making new friends, challenging themselves and learning a whole range of different skills. All while having lots of fun!
WHEN
Bewerley Park
Monday 30 March – paddle sports and bushcraft
Tuesday 31 March – mountain biking and orienteering
Wednesday 1 April – climbing (could include bouldering and scrambling)
Thursday 2 April – underground cave or mine and bushcraft
Tuesday 7 April – mountain biking and orienteering
Wednesday 8 April – climbing, which could include bouldering and scrambling
Thursday 9 April – underground cave or mine and bushcraft
Friday 10 April – gorge scramble and high ropes
East Barnby
Thursday 2 April – climbing (could include scrambling and weaselling)
Tuesday 7 April – sailing
Wednesday 8 April – mountain biking and bushcraft
Thursday 9 April – canoeing, sledging and nightline rope course
Friday 10 April – beck scramble and skiing
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.
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 depending on the activity) 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.
Family Activity Days
Want to spend quality time together taking on a challenge in the great outdoors? Join us on a Family Activity Day and make memories that will last a lifetime. No experience? No problem! Our instructors will tailor the day to your family.
WHEN
Friday 10 April – climbing
WHERE
Bewerley Park Outdoor Education Centre, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5JB
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
Your instructor will help your group get kitted out with helmets, harnesses and climbing shoes and let you know what to expect. Once everyone’s ready, we’ll head out to one of our stunning climbing venues such as Brimham Rocks in the Yorkshire Dales to begin your climbing adventure.
We’ll start with an introduction to climbing techniques and safety, helping everyone feel confident and supported.
You’ll learn how to move on rock, how to use the rope systems safely, and how to support each other as a team. Our focus is on fun, encouragement and adventure, all in a breathtaking outdoor setting.
The Yorkshire Dales offers the perfect backdrop for climbing, with dramatic crags, sweeping views, and plenty of opportunities for challenge and exploration. Your instructor will choose routes that are appropriate for your group, with options to push yourself if you’re feeling adventurous.
We’ll break so you can enjoy your packed lunch at the crag, giving you time to relax and take in the scenery before heading back for a final climb or a chance to try something new like bouldering or weaselling. Whether it’s your first climb or one of many, this will be a day your family won’t forget.
WHAT TO BRING
All specialist kit will be provided for our Family Activity Days, 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. Once we return to the centre, you’ll enjoy a hot drink and a slice of cake — the perfect end to a brilliant day out.
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.
Courses for young people
Climbing and 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
Our two-day climbing and rock skills course is running from Monday 30 July to Tuesday 31 March.
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
Two-day course – £110
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 who have tried climbing before 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.
Paddle sports skills
Join us for two 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 two-day paddle sports skills course is running from Wednesday 1 to Thursday 2 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
Two-day course – £110
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.
Sailing – RYA Stage 1
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. We’re delighted to be able to offer this popular course at Bewerley Park for the first time this year as well as East Barnby.
WHEN
Our two-day RYA Stage 1 sailing course is running from Wednesday 8 to Thursday 9 April at Bewerley Park and Thursday 9 to Friday 10 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 (meet at Scaling Dam).
WHO
Suitable for ages 10-14
TIMINGS
Start time 09:30am, finish 4:40pm
HOW MUCH
Two-day course £110
ITINERARY
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.
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.