CMC Pensarn Harbour

What will students see and do?

CMC Pensarn Harbour is the perfect reward trip for teachers looking to get their students involved in adventure activities.

Primary school students can receive The National Outdoor Learning Award (NOLA) to enrich their outdoor learning experience as pupils reflect on what they have learned during their CMC adventure.

Water sports at CMC Pensarn Harbour are designed to build confidence and independence, as well as supporting balance, coordination and core strength.

If the curriculum requires a tailored programme towards environmental education, primary and secondary students can receive The John Muir Award, which helps young people to value nature and wild landscapes, through games, activities and reflections.

Secondary students have various adventure activities to choose from. If the students are taking a GCSE climbing module, CMC adventure offers two crags and an indoor climbing wall for them to practise.

There are also mountain navigation, expedition preparation and two-day courses.

Pupils can also soak in scenic waterfalls on a gorge walk, hop in a kayak or canoe and explore an estuary.

The options for a bespoke adventure for you and your students are endless.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award programme offers training sessions and overnight expeditions for residentials, so your students are well prepared for the task.

Half and full-day activities are available for students and teachers looking for a team-building adventure.

There four types of Adventure Days offered at CMC Pensarn Harbour are:

Bespoke Adventures
Open Adventure Days
Kids Adventure Days
Local School Adventure Days

The Open and Kids Adventure Days have set dates for students to join, but the Kids Adventure Days are typically limited to school holidays and are designed for children aged 8-16.

How does the trip link to the curriculum?

Outdoor learning and water sports activities provide students with a wide range of benefits that they cannot receive whilst in a classroom. Water sports and adventure activities allow greater access to nature, supporting pupils’ mental health and wellbeing.

Water sports for kids support life skills that last beyond their school years, including problem solving, teamwork, resilience, confidence, independence, courage and ambition.
And that’s on top of all the practical skills they’ll learn, like navigating a kayak or canoe.

Primary school students can receive a NOLA award designed to help students reflect on what they learnt about the environment, others and themselves.

Both primary and secondary students are also eligible to receive The John Muir Award that helps students to appreciate the vast and wild landscapes and appreciate nature for what it is.

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Details of risk assessment

CMC Adventure prides itself on maintaining its top safety record. It holds a series of licenses and certifications to ensure that adults and students stay in capable hands.

CMC Adventure is an Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) approved centre, which involves regular inspections of safety management practices. The company also employs third party Technical Advisors to inspect and support in-house facilities and teams.

The other certifications include the Adventuremark by the Adventurous Activities Industry Advisory Committee (AAIAC) and the coveted Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) Quality Badge.

The RYA (Royal Yachting Association) regularly inspects and approves the company to ensure that sailing and powerboat activities meet their high standards.

Each staff member holds safety qualifications for the activities they instruct, and first aid certificates.

All risk assessments and operating procedures are reviewed annually. If teachers or parents require, copies are available upon request.

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