1. Cost of Visit 

For details of costs, please speak to the Head teacher of your school. 

2. Staffing

Pupils are supervised by teaching staff from their own schools and assisted by Centre staff.  During activities the staff/pupil ratios as recommended by BAALPE (British association of Advisers & Lecturers of Physical Education) are followed or by the governing bodies of Outdoor Sports e.g. British Canoe Union or as specified in Centre’s Risk Assessments.

3. Clothing
It is recommended that the following items of clothing and personal requirements be brought:

• Sound footwear – Wellingtons and / or sturdy walking trainers or boots.
• Trainers
• Several pairs of socks.
• Warm pullovers/fleeces and under clothing – trousers (at least one pair not to be jeans).
• Toilet requisite including 2 towels and roll on deodorants (no sprays).
• Night attire including sleeping bag, pillow and slippers.
• Fitted single bottom bed sheet.
• Woollen hat and gloves or caps in summer.
• Waterproof trousers.
• Waterproof coat (be prepared for the coat to get wet and muddy!)
• Bathing costume.
• Sun Cream in Summer
• Personal drinks bottle
• Pencil case with pens and pencils
  

• Please be reminded that this is a 4 night stay only and that the transport AND bedrooms have limited storage. We also have adequate drying facilities so there will not be a need for new/clean outer clothing EVERY day! Thank you for your consideration.         

  N.B.  Please label all children’s possessions clearly.

  Pupils should be advised to paste inside the lids of their
  suitcase a list of its contents.  They can then use this as a
  check list when re-packing for their return  home and so
  lessen the possibility of leaving property at the Centre.

   

  N.B.    Every effort is made on the last day of the visit to
  ensure that all ‘stray’ items are reclaimed before the group
  leave. Please emphasise to your child the importance of
  packing  ALL their belongings as we are unable to post back
  items left behind.

    

           4. Pocket Money 
  It is recommended that pupils bring some pocket money in change
  as the Centre has a small tuck and gift shop. They may also have
  the opportunity to visit a shop during our Thursday day out.      

        5. Stamps
  Children are encouraged to write postcards home which are for sale
  in the Camp shop but could you please send a couple of 1^st class
  stamps. 

         Children are advised not to bring any valuable electronic games or
  phones. There is no mobile phone signal at the Centre and the
  teachers have 24 hour access to the office  for emergency phone
  calls.  

   

  6. Daily Routine 

  Hot breakfast                                   8.30 a.m.

  Activities commence                       9.30 a.m.

  Lunch                                               12.30 p.m. (lunch or picnic)

  Return to Centre                              5.00 p.m. approx

  Evening meal                                   5.30 p.m.

  Drink and light snack                        9.00 p.m. approx.

  Lights out                                         10.00 p.m. approx.

   

  A visit to Pendine should not be treated as an isolated experience
  but as an integral part of a pupil’s education. The primary aim of the
  Centre is to provide first hand experience which will stimulate and
  support the Authority’s schools and teaching staff in meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum.

   

  The activities offered at the Centre provide:-

   

  (a)   Cross curricular approaches to both core and foundation National Curriculum  subjects.

  (b)   Opportunities for pupils to observe, record, analyse and interpret
   their own investigations.

  (c) An opportunity to develop personal and social skills through problem 
  solving, Decision making and living. 

  (d)   To utilize the environment for physical skills such as orienteering,
  surf skiing, coastal  walking.

  (e)   To give pupils an opportunity to make comparison and observation
  which will lead to the development and concern for the environment.     

  During their stay at Pendine the pupils will be engaged in a variety
  of activities including abseiling and climbing on the tower in the
  Centre grounds, archery, surf skiing, orienteering, coastal walking
  and problem solving.

  It must be emphasised that these activities will depend on weather
  and time of the year and the topic which is being studied.

   

  Field Studies – which may include plants and animals of the
  seashore, woods, local coastal walks, location studies of Pendine
  or Laugharne.

   

  Visit – pupils normally have a day out from the Centre where they
  may visit one of the following places:  Skomer Island, Pembroke
  Castle, Preseli Hills, Museums, Aquariums, St. Davids and a
  selection of coastal walks.

   

  Adventurous Activities – This subject is recognised on the National Curriculum and a visit to the Centre gives pupils an opportunity of excitement, fun and a genuine sense of achievement.
  Safety is of paramount importance and these activities are taught only by staff who are experienced and well qualified.