Book any activity session or series of sessions for at least 30 participants, plus staff, to take place in 2010 and receive a whopping 10% discount.
Even more amazing - book and pay in September to double your discount!
Don't miss out on free activities for young people with physical and learning difficulties age 8-18 years.
The activities at Grangewaters have successfully developed over the last 27 years into a large number of high quality sessions, taught by a competent and professional staff team.
All activity sessions follow strict guidelines and safe practice. Grangewaters has also achieved the necessary standards of the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, are approved by the British Canoe Union and the Royal Yachting Association.
Where possible all activities can accommodate all abilities and ages. Please ring the centre for any restrictions. All activity sessions follow a standard structure. Each initially starts with a safety brief, followed by demonstrations and practice. This structure allows all sessions to follow safe practice.
Abseiling is a mountaineer's technique for re-treating from a mountain. It's a challenging activity located at the top of the climbing tower, which sees each participant abseiling down the outside of the wall using mountaineering equipment and safety ropes. This is a confidence boosting activity, which leaves those that attempt it with a real sense of achievement with an increased trust in their own ability and that of others.
Shoot for gold on this rewarding and exciting activity. Each participant will take turns on the range and shoot for the targets positioned up to 10 metres from the line. The range includes a dedicated shelter for poor weather and a number of different target faces to keep the interest of the participants. Great activity for improving dexterity and precision.
Using a challenging course with climbing obstacles, group problem solving obstacles, underground obstacles, swinging tyres and water obstacles. This activity provides a challenge for all. It's fun, muddy and wet and will encourage groups to work together on team challenges, have you got what it takes?.
Pitching a tent, cooking using Outdoor stoves and learning to live and survive Outdoors can be fun in a group. This covers all the essential skills required to camp outside. Don't forget your baked beans!.
A team activity that involves the joining of two canoes using ropes and straps to make a craft capable of holding up to 10 participants. Using paddling skills the group will travel around the lake, whilst taking part in games situated on and off the water. Try 'walk the plank' or try to stay dry whilst moving from canoe to canoe!.
Using a caving ladder suspended within the central shaft of the climbing tower, participants climb 12 meters to the top platform. Participants are then shown a safe way of ascending and descending the shaft using the ladder, ropes and climbing equipment.
Climbing is an exhilarating and challenging activity. Using Grangewaters custom built 300m2 climbing tower participants will climb in small groups, in which they will also learn to safely climb and control ropes. This is an extremely engaging activity that encourages each participant to try and achieve what they thought may not be possible. Climbing places emphasis on trust, working together and achieving realistic goals. Climbing routes can be graded and aimed at all abilities.
The Grangewaters site offers a variety of possibilities for conservation including woodland, water and water margin areas. We offer training in measures to encourage wildlife and support the survival of native plants and trees as well as a place to be enjoyed and appreciated by us human beings. Programmes can be developed to meet the needs of all age groups and can be linked to curriculum requirements.
Ever had the ambition to sail, well now's your chance? As a Royal Yachting Association training centre, Grangewaters can offer anything from taster sessions through to National Governing Bodied courses. Our fleet of boats ensures that any ability can be catered for on our 25-acre lake. Use single-handed dinghies or crew three man sailing boats.
Winter is not normally the season for expeditions but it is the ideal time for preparation for next year. We offer training in all aspects of expeditions including campcraft, route planning, camp cooking group and personal safety and everything to help an expedition to be a safe and enjoyable learning experience.
First aid can be a valuable life skill for any age. Grangewaters can provide a fun, informative group session aimed at the age, ability and skills of the group or individual. This can vary from an attendance course, which covers the basics through to the H.S.E First aid at work course that on completion is valid for 3 years and covers H.S.E legislation for first aid provision. Each course, will involve practical and theory sessions and realistic first aid scenarios.
Balance and initiative, combined with water and fun provide the necessary ingredients for an action packed session. Using a large windsurf board the group will be split into pairs. A number of group balance games and races will be played on the Watersports Lake; this is a guaranteed wet session and an excellent introduction to board skills on water.
A facility unmatched at the centre. Using a number of different challenging elements, which extend to 12 metres in height, participants can really challenge pre-conceptions on what is possible. The course is designed for all to be involved, whether climbing or controlling safety ropes. High Ropes is educational, fun and exciting. See elements of the high ropes.
Fun, wet and full of games, a great activity for groups that keeps everyone involved. As an Olympic sport kayaking is increasing in popularity and as a British Canoe Union approved centre Grangewaters can offer a whole Range of sessions from Paddle Power Start for younger children to certificated courses for adults. These are rewarding skills sessions, where participants can achieve much in a short space of time.
A boat designed to hold and sail up to 10 participants. Help work the sheets and sails in a boat that is extremely stable and aimed at primary and special schools.
Riding a mountain bike off road on small trails and hills on a supervised session is hugely enjoyable and fun. Safe riding technique is also taught within the session, which leads to better handling of the bike. The trails and rides used are aimed at most abilities. The centre also has bikes specially designed for those with mobility issues, including a wheel chair bike and trike bikes.
Sat Navs are not always useful! We offer training in the skills needed to enable accurate navigation using map and compass, map interpretation and practical use of navigation skills. Programmes can be tailored to meet curriculum requirements or expedition needs and can be delivered on our site or at a venue of your choice, including navigation practice in unfamiliar areas.
Open boating is ideal for mixed ability groups. Participants split into pairs and learn the basic paddling stokes, this will enable each team to learn the skills essential to navigate around the lake. This is an engaging activity that is ideal for active groups.
Reading a map is a valuable skill. Orienteering allows for a competitive application of navigational skills, which is quick and easy to learn. Participants are split into small groups and taught the basics of map reading which once learnt will allow them to navigate around a pre-set course of posts. An active and rewarding activity.
Grangewaters fleet of powerboats can be used for smaller groups to learn the basics of handling a powerboat under the supervision of an experienced instructor. As an R.Y.A training centre, Grangewaters can provide certificated courses for participants over the age of 12.
Will you get wet or not? Well that all depends on how well the team designs and builds the raft. Using barrels, planks, ropes and poles the team will design, build and then race the raft on a set course on Grangewaters' watersports lake. Learn how to tie knots, have fun and stay afloat. This is a great activity for large numbers.
Visit Grangewaters and stay in in our comfortable log cabins. Groups can stay from one to seven nights, can be catered or self-catered, activities can also be included throughout the day and evening.
Wayfarer, Topper and Pico dinghy sailing on our 26-acre lake provides participants with the basics of sailing in a safe and exciting environment. Further skills courses leading to R.Y.A sailing levels are also available.
The human species has established itself in almost every corner of the earth. Almost everywhere nature provides the necessities for survival. In places the provision is abundant, in others very meagre and it takes common sense, knowledge and ingenuity to take advantage of the resources available. During the session participants will build shelters from natural materials, learn navigation using nature as it's source and learn some valuable emergency first aid techniques. All aspects of the session can be delivered using themes and scenarios.
A group of up to 10 participants use a number of challenging tasks to help develop skills of working together, communication and leadership within a team environment. These tasks are supervised, supported and encouraged by a competent member of instructional staff. The tasks vary; some require active physical involvement for success others require the group to think and use a common sense approach (examples of team building).
Rumoured to be the longest zip line or aerial runway in the UK that travels over water, participants will cover over 200 metres from the top of the climbing tower, across the corner of the Watersports Lake and landing on the East bank. This is a fun, challenging and exhilarating activity. All you have to do is step off?
All bookings are subject to the Grangewaters Terms and Conditions.
Pre-booking and pre-payment essential. Email grangewaters@thurrock.gov.uk or
Call Grangewaters: 01708 855228 / 01708 856422 / 01708 855427
All bookings are subject to the Grangewaters Terms and Conditions.
