Win an adventure, and you’ll turn desks into trails. Schools gear up for epic expeditions where students build bonds and grow with each climb and paddle stroke.
Thanks to the generous support of Llanberis based Boulder Adventures school groups can apply for a 4 night residential outdoor activity course at their Bryn Du Mountain Centre completely free of charge, for the week commencing 25th March 2019.
Residential courses are quite often peoples first taste of the outdoor experiences many of us take for granted, however finding the funding to book on to a course is a real barrier for some. This is where AKF comes in and each month we support applications from groups throughout the UK. For a second year running we welcome the support of Boulder Adventures in helping us to help people overcome obstacles and enable them to Go Nice Places and Do Good Things.If you are unsure, or have any questions about matching the activities to the specific needs of your group please contact Boulder Adventures directly, their details are below.
WHO CAN APPLY
SCHOOL GROUPS OF UP TO 12 (MINIMUM AGE 13)
Exclusive use self-catered stay at the Bryn Du Mountain Centre. Arrive Monday lunchtime, depart Friday morning.
Week commencing 25th March 2019.
For up to 12 students taking part in activities and supporting staff. For age range 13-16.
No transport provided - groups will need to provide their own transport to and from the course and during the week.
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
(Successful applicant to confirm with Boulder Adventure upon selection).
Mon pm – Raft Build
Mon Eve – Local night walk
Tues – Rock Climb and Canoe
Wed – Gorge Scramble followed by mountain prep.
Thurs – Mountain Day
HOW TO APPLY
Fill in the standard application form at: alpkit.com/pages/foundation
Write 'Boulder Adventures Application' in the Project Title field. The successful applicant will be selected at the AKF trustees meeting at the end of January 2019.
DEADLINE: 21ST JANUARY 2019.
This 4 night residential course is provided by Boulder Adventures. Boulder Adventures is AALA certified and a member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning.
Boulder Adventures Ltd. Bryn Du Mountain Centre, Ty Du Road, Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4HE
www.boulderadventures.co.uk | 01286 870556