Everyone was up bright and early this morning and fuelled up with a hearty breakfast. Some even managed three separate courses, cereal, cooked breakfast, toast and fruit. Behaviour continues to be outstanding and by the time they had eaten, the children were raring to get onto today's activities.
The food at the centre is excellent, as you can see from the photos, and there is an extensive menu at every mealtime. The centre used to be a hotel and so the facilities, including bedrooms, are of a really high standard.
More news later.
3.30pm
It has been a busy old afternoon, with the children experiencing some new and exciting challenges like the Sensory Trail, Abseiling, Orieteering and Survivor
Sensory Trail - the sensory trail is a challenge in more ways than one. During the activity the children negotiate a series of obstacles – blindfolded – with the other members of their group guiding them.
Abseiling - The tower is over 10 metres high. The task - to walk backwards off the top, gradually working back towards ground level, suspended only on a rope. It’s all about trust, courage and confidence.
Survivor - an activity where the children find out if they have what it takes to survive and learn skills to stay warm and dry when all they have is what they can forage for in the woods. Each team must plan their camp, taking into account the prevailing weather and then share out tasks to get the shelter built before time runs out.
Orienteering - is a map-reading adventure! Each group learns the basics of map reading and then off they go in search of the control points located on-site. This activity is completed in groups, so the competition is on!