information for parents and pupils. where are we? ardmay house is located on the shores of loch...

Ardmay HouseInformation for Parents and Pupils

Where are we?Ardmay House is located on the shores of

Loch Long, just outside the village of Arrochar.

Getting ready for your trip

What should I pack/not pack?Old comfy warm clothesLots of socks and

underwearTrainersJammiesMidge repellent/sun tan

lotion (seasonal)Wash kit and towelLunch box and water

bottleDisposable camera

Ipods/MP3 Players Mobile phones Digital cameras Electronic games

and equipment Brand new

clothes/jeans Kit List on www.ardmay.com

Arriving at ArdmayCoach will leave from school – don’t bring too

many sweeties for the journey!Welcome to the house, find your bedroom and

getting to know the house and grounds.Find out your group and meet your instructor

for the week.Lunch at Ardmay – you won’t need a packed

lunch on Monday.Fire drill to make sure everyone knows where

the fire exits are.First activity – Forest adventure.

Forest Adventure

Outdoor ActivitiesDuring the residential week at Ardmay House

you will take part in a variety of outdoor activities including:

Canoeing

Climbing/Abseiling

Mountain adventure

Problem Solving

Orienteering

Weaseling

Staff and Safety

High staff to child ratio.

AALA licence

All staff enhanced disclosure checkedand highly qualified with NGB qualifications.

On a Monday evening, all pupils write a postcard to send home. They also keep a daily diary of the activities they have done each day.

Evening ActivitiesAfter dinner there will be some time to relax

and have a shower before the evening activities which run from 7-9pm.

These include:

Indoor GamesTeam Challenge

At Ardmay we operate a healthy eating policy, serving a child-friendly, nutritious menu.

Breakfast: Cereals, toast with spreads, fruit juice.

Lunch: Soup Filled rolls, fruit, crisps, and juice.

Dinner: Choice of two main courses (always one vegetarian option) and a pudding.

Supper: Biscuits and juice.Special dietary requirements are catered for

on request

End of the week – home time!On a Friday morning, we do a big clean up

before the bus arrives.

There is a chance to go to the souvenir shop to buy a memento of the trip.

We do a review of all we have achieved during the week before the closing ceremony, where each pupil will receive a certificate of achievement.

Any Questions?Further information including FAQs,a sample menu and kit list can be found in the ‘schools’ section of our website: www.ardmay.com

For any more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.By telephone: 01301 702 998By email: info@ardmay.com

We’re looking forward to seeing you at Ardmay soon!