Expeditions

‘The world beyond the classroom’ isn’t limited to the grounds of The Adventure Centre which is why we also offer ‘residential’ experiences in other locations. The Wye Valley in south Wales is an ideal location for a canoe and kayak expedition and the week is split into two parts; the training phase and the expedition phase. During training, the group is based at a bunk house and makes day trips along the river to learn a number of important strokes and familiarise themselves with paddling. The expedition involves two nights camping along the river in the beautiful Wye Valley while the group continues to improve technique and enjoy the journey.

All aspects of personal development which students gain from a regular visit to The Adventure Centre still take place on expedition, with teamwork, communication and problem solving forming an important part of any successful trip. Other expedition weeks incorporating walking, navigation and bushcraft skills may also be available, contact us for more details.

Sample Expedition Itinerary

	Activity	Aims	Accommodation
Monday	Kayak/Canoe Training River Wye	Introduce Kayak/Canoe Paddlesport	Bunkhouse
Tuesday	Kayak/Canoe Training River Wye – 10mile journey	Work on BCU 1 Star skills in both craft	Bunkhouse
Wednesday	Kayak/Canoe Expedition River Wye – 10 miles	Practice 1 Star skills on moving water and progress onto 2 Star skills	Camping
Thursday	Kayak/Canoe Expedition River Wye – 14 miles	Practice 1 Star skills on moving water and progress onto 2 Star skills	Camping
Friday	Kayak/Canoe Expedition River Wye – 6 miles	2 Star skills	Return to school/Centre