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SCHOOL TRIPS
At Cumbrae we have a vast amount of experience working with school groups to deliver taster sessions and longer residential trips. We are an OnBoard Centre.This means we work with the Royal Yachting Association and Active Schools Coordinators to get as many young people on the water as possible.
We are part of the ‘Sail to Learn’ scheme that uses sailing to help teach parts of the ‘ Curriculum for Excellence’ and has set lessons to cover many of the learning outcomes.
Cumbrae’s Junior and Youth courses are also very popular with school pupils on the Duke of Edinburgh scheme working towards the physical, skills, expedition or residential parts of either the Bronze, Silver or highly sought after Gold award.
Safety
Cumbrae is fully licensed with AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) and has a yearly inspection from the RYA. Risk assessments are available upon request by a teacher to save time filling in the paper work when bringing a school group away. Our staff are well qualified, enthusiastic and have lots of experience working with school groups to make sure your stay is fun, safe and educational. All instructional staff are checked with Disclosure Scotland and hold an up to date first aid certificate.
What we offer
Cumbrae offers the perfect location for a watersports or multiactivity school trip. Activities we can offer include mountain biking, orienteering, sailing, kayaking, hill walking, canoeing, windsurfing, archery and outdoor games / challenges. We offer both residential trips and taster days.
Cumbrae also offers an excellent base from which to run field studies including biology, geology and geography.
We offer:
- Great island location and adventure away from home.
- All equipment, instruction, sports clothing, catering and accommodation included in price.
- Cater for residential groups of up to 40 children or non-residential of up to 60.
- One teacher goes free for every 10 pupils.
- Tailored activity packages can be from 1 day – 5 days duration
- Mixed or specific activity program options.
- Caters for all ranges of ability and ages 9 – 18 years.
- Qualified, enthusiastic staff, with lots of experience working with school groups.
What now?
Initially it may be best to call us on 01475 530 757 to discuss preferred dates and the requirements of your proposed visit. Contacting us early increases the chances of availability. We will be happy to chat through with you the issues surrounding bringing a group away and the costs involved. We can also work with you, incorporating your thoughts, and our experiences, to produce a tailored programme. If you would like to come and visit our Centre for a tour just let us know. You may also request a schools pack
