Caldecotte Xperience
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What will students see and do?
Caldecotte Xperience has many exciting adventure activities for students – some indoors and some outdoors. Caldecotte Xperience will work with you to tailor a learning experience based on your group’s needs and abilities.
At the centre, students will learn to test themselves and discover what capabilities they have. This will be a unique and personal learning experience for each student.
Available activities for your programme are;
– Abseiling
– Archery
– Bouldering
– Bushcraft and camp craft
– Caving
– Climbing
– High ropes and Jacob’s Ladder
– Fencing
– Low ropes
– Orienteering
– Paddlesports
– Problem-solving
– Raft building
– River studies
– Sailing
– Zorbing
These activities are fun and exciting, but also require active physical involvement. You can work directly with the centre to determine what activities are appropriate for your group’s abilities and backgrounds.
Caldecotte Xperience has some of the best accessible outdoor disability activities. Individual accessible experiences such as speciality bikes and wheelyboats are perfect for young people with high dependency needs. Groups and individuals can also benefit from longer programmes. The centre has adapted craft and hoists to allow those with additional needs to take part in almost all activities that are offered.
How does the trip link to the curriculum?
At Caldecotte Xperience, your students will have access to a variety of activities that can be tailored to your group. A visit to the centre will:
– develop communication, teamwork and leadership skills
– build confidence
– increase physical and mental wellbeing
– develop resilience
– promote self-esteem
– broaden horizons
– prepare young people for life and future employment
– decrease social isolation
– increase engagement and achievement
The purpose of outdoor learning activities is to enable young people to learn to challenge themselves while having fun and working together.
Through these activities, students will discover what they can achieve rather than what they cannot. This will encourage enthusiasm, engagement and increased energy in your students.
These activities will also help children to develop a better understanding of themselves and others. As a result, students will improve their interpersonal skills.
Subjects covered
Teaching resources provided
The team at Caldecotte will work with you plan an educational programme that will help you achieve your outcomes. Get in touch to see what they can offer in terms of resources.
Minimum and maximum group size
Caldecotte can accommodate up to 108 people all year round. It also has space for an additional 80 people on its camping ground, which is available throughout the summer.
Groups in the Enigma Yurt or Colussus Yurt must have at least 20 people. The Enigma Yurt has a maximum of 26 beds, and the Colossus Yurt has a maximum of 32 beds.
Groups in the George Amey Centre, which has a maximum of 46 beds, must have at least 25 people.
For catered weekends during the winter season, groups must have a minimum of 15 people.
Details of risk assessment
The centre’s instructors are highly experienced and all activities are carefully planned and managed to ensure everyone stays safe. Get in touch with the team to enquire about risk assessment provision.
Don't miss our downloadable A-Z guide on completing a risk assessment
Facilities on-site
Caldecotte Xperience offers year-round accommodation. The main building has bunk room dormitory accommodation, while there are also two fully equipped yurt villages.
All accommodation is wheelchair accessible, and the centre also has high dependency beds and hoists for young people with more complex needs.
The main centre contains eight bunk rooms with male and female toilets and shower facilities.
The yurt village complex is based on a traditional Mongolian design. The yurts are interconnected and have:
– bedrooms
– bathrooms
– accessible bedroom facilities
– kitchen
– electricity
– heating
– lighting
Each complex contains four bedrooms around a central main communal yurt. The main room has a bespoke built kitchen with:
– electric oven
– fridge
– freezer
– microwave
– kettle
– toaster
– sinks with hot and cold running water
– pots, pans, crockery and cutlery
The two main bedrooms have sets of bunk beds, each sleeping ten, with an en-suite toilet and sink. The two smaller rooms each have an accessible/high dependency bed and a set of bunk beds.
During the summer months, Caldecotte Xperience offers a camping ground located around a central fire pit and bench seating.
Opening times
Please contact Caldecotte Xperience directly to schedule your trip. Deposits are required at the time of your booking, and full payment is due to the centre two weeks before the start date of your visit.
Pricing
Price per pupil varies depending on the activities selected.
Peak season (1st March to 31st October) group prices per pupil are:
– housing in yurts or centre: £12
– housing in tents: £9
– housing in own tents: £8
– food: £16
– activities: £13
Winter season (1st November to 29th February) group prices per pupil are:
– housing in yurts or centre: £9
– housing in tents: £9
– housing in own tents: £8
– food: £14
– activities: £9
During the winter season, catered sessions with smaller groups are also available. Group prices per pupil for catered sessions are:
– weekend (catered): £65
– weekend (self-catered): £49
– one-night stay (catered): £38
Travel arrangements
Caldecotte Xperience has two main locations, situated on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. They are;
1. George Amey Centre
2. Watersports Centre
The specific outdoor learning environment that you attend will be based on the activities that you select. Contact the centre directly to arrange your booking and determine which location you will visit. The centre also has a minibus available to groups that apply for transport help.
Address
George Amey Centre, 366 Simpson Road, Simpson, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
MK6 3AG
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