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Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre

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Haven Banks has a reputation second to none with regards to the activity opportunities it provides for young people. The Centre has been providing school holiday activity courses and sessions for over 40 years which is testament to the outstanding service we provide.

Being Ofsted registered and holding numerous National Governing Body and HSE accreditations and recognitions, you can be assured your children are in the safest possible care.

The Centre provides a full and extensive range of outdoor and adventurous activity opportunities, for young people throughout the full six weeks of the school summer holidays, the full week of October, February and May half-terms and throughout the two week Easter holidays.

A wide and varied programme offers 8-16 year olds a vast range of outdoor and adventurous activity opportunities.

Activities are suited to all ability levels with beginner courses and improver courses available, there really is something for everyone regardless of the level of ability or confidence.

Courses and activity sessions include:

  • Week-long half day courses in sailing, climbing or kayaking. Young people can work towards national awards and accreditation.
  • Multi Activity weeks provide an exhilarating choice of over 10 activities over the full week. Three options are available depending on the preferred activities.
  • Pick and mix activity days with a choice of 2-3 fantastic activities each day. Select your own activities and make your own bespoke course. choose as many or few days as you require.

Holiday programmes run from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday with

Half day courses run from 9.30am – 12.30pm or 1.30pm – 4.30pm.

We believe our activity courses and sessions compliment the Every Child Matter initiative launched by the Government, whatever their background or their circumstances, we provide the support young people need to:

  • Stay healthy
  • Be safe
  • Achieve economically
  • Contribute to society positively
  • Enjoy life.

If you have any queries about the Centre, its staff or any of the activities, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. the Centre. As parents, carers or guardians, you are more than welcome visit the Centre to discuss any queries you might have. Please

Easter Holidays

One day and week long activity courses and sessions for 8-16 year olds. Courses and activity sessions include: Beginner and improver kayaking and sailing courses, coasteering, canoeing, rock climbing, climbing wall and powerfan descents caving and artificial caving, improvised raft-building, mountain biking archery, orienteering, team-building, bush craft skills and bell-boating. Early morning drop off and late collection options for busy parents.

View our Easter Holiday Activity Brochure.

May Half-Term

One day and week long courses and activities for 8-16 year olds. Activity sessions include: Kayaking, canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, climbing wall and Powerfan descents caving and artificial caving, improvised raft-building, archery, orienteering, team-building and bell-boating. Early morning drop off and late collection options for busy parents.

Source: www.haven-banks.co.uk