Condover HallActivity, Education & Environmental Courses 2014

A leading provider of school activity courses the UK, established for 16 years.

Operating from 12 centres across the country, we deliver high quality

educational experiences that meet the needs of every individual.

Our courses encompass a range of outdoor activities which encourage

personal and social development, inspire and motivate learning, foster

independence and build confidence, all in a safe environment.

About us

The value of JCA

We believe that learning outside the classroom is essential to a well-rounded education. Our courses focus on engaging and enjoyable learning, and help develop life skills…

• Learning to work together as a team• Achieving personal and team goals• Conquering fears• Trying new and exciting activities• Experiencing living away from home• Respecting and valuing each others abilities• Revealing undiscovered strengths

National Curriculum

Our programmes are linked to Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum, our standard midweek Action & Adventure programme offers the opportunity to cover aspects of:

• PE• PSHE• English• Maths• Art & Design• Design & Technology• Music• Science

We adhere strictly to the Activities Centre Advisory Committee (ACAC) Code of Practice

We operate strictly within the Code of Practice laid down by the British Activities Holiday Association (BAHA) of which we are full members

We are corporate members of the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL)

We are affiliated to the NAHT and our Operations Director is a full member of the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres (AHOEC)

Safety is our top priority

Our instructorsAll JCA instructors are required to:• Attend an interview prior to employment - criteria for selection includes suitability to work with children, enthusiasm and friendliness • Provide two referees • Undergo a rigorous assessment / training programme• Submit an Enhanced Disclosure to the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB)

We train our instructors in National Governing Body (NGB) Qualification:

• England Fencing Organisation • British Orienteering Federation

All staff hold the HSE recognised Appointed Persons First Aid qualification and Senior Staff hold the First Aid at Work Certificate.

Climbing and Abseiling technique is instructed by SPA Assessed instructors and assessed by one of the UK’s leading climbing trainers/assessors (MIC qualified).

What your trip includes…• Full board accommodation

• Full activity programme

• Full holiday insurance

• Evening entertainment programme

• 1:8 free places for accompanying adults

• Activity group size maximum 1:12

• One dedicated multi-trained instructor per activity group for the duration of your course

• Achievement certificates

Condover Hall

Location

Built in 1586 Condover is a grade 1 Elizabethan Mansion. Set in 78 acres of fantastic country side and gardens your students will experience history, beautiful countryside and state of the art activities during their stay.

The village of Condover is set in the splendid Shropshire countryside and conveniently situated close to the M54, providing quick and easy access to the M6 and M5.

The market town Shrewsbury is just 10 miles away.

Condover accommodation is in 8 different accommodation blocks comprising of single story, double story and triple story. Dormitory accommodation ranges from 2 – 10 beds per dorm. Teacher rooms come in twin or single bedded rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

Condover Hall

Accommodation

Condover Hall

Facilities

Our flagship centre offers an impressive range of facilities including:

•An amazing dining hall•Indoor Pool•I.T. Suite•60 seater cinema•Teacher lounge•Indoor sports halls•Shop•Play & Recreation areas

Condover Hall

AbseilingAir-GolfArchery

Bivi BuildingBlind Trail

Buggy BuildingClimbing

Camp FireCircus Frenzy!

Dance ManiaInitiative Exercises

FencingMini Olympics

Games StationsIT session

Junior Instructor Award

Quantum of SpiesSorcerers Challenge

Survival

ActivitiesThere are lots of exciting and adventurous JCA activities to choose from…

Nature TrailOrienteering Photo ChallengePioneeringHigh Ropes , Low RopesRambleRocket Launch Sports Activities SurvivalSurvival ExtremeTeam ChallengeWide Games World of SportWizards WorkshopSwimmingWatersportsWet and WackyRun around quiz

Photographs may not have been taken at Cholderton, but represent the activities available

Sample programme

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

Sessions 1 2 3 4 5

MONDAY Travel to the Centre Intro Tour Climbing Busted

TUESDAY Archery Circus Frenzy! Initiative Exercises Air golf World of Sport

WEDNESDAY Abseiling Low ropes Wizards Workshop High ropes It’s a knockout

THURSDAY Blind Trail Sorcerers Challenge

Fencing Swimming Disco

FRIDAY Team Challenge / Presentation Travel back to School

Times and activities may vary from the sample timetable above.

All specialist equipment is provided.Children are required to bring suitable outdoor clothing for

activities.

“…we’ve had a phenomenal time thanks to everyone at JCA.

The children have taken away memories that will last a lifetime…”

Dates and Cost

The 2014 trip takes place Mon 10th-Fri 14th February.

Once again, we have managed to negotiate a discount and have managed to price match the 2013 Manor Adventure for Condover 2014.

Total cost for the trip is £215, which includes all activities, full board meals, transport, en-suite accommodation and a travel insurance policy.

Likely payment schedule will be:

1st payment (deposit) of £20 by end of June

2nd payment of £100 by end of September

3rd payment of £95 by end of November

If you wish to make smaller, more regular payments, that’s fine. If your child is eligible for Free School Meals the total cost of the trip can be paid from their Pupil Premium allocation.

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