Wide horizons Bryntysilio Centre

We enrich lives and promote children’s growthWe develop:•SuccessfulLearners–childrenwhoareresilient,autonomous,andresourceful•ConfidentIndividuals–ouradventures motivateyoungpeopleandbuildself-esteemandinnerstrength•ResponsibleCitizens–individualswhocancooperatewithothers,demonstratingrespectandempathy

Our TeamWehaveahighlyskilledteamofqualifiedteachersandoutdoorinstructorsbasedon-site,whowillsupportinensuringthesafetyandwellbeingofyourchildrenduringtheirtimeawaywithus.Theteamhasvastexperienceofworkingwithyoungpeopleintheoutdoorsandinschool.Wearepassionateaboutdevelopingchildren’soutdoorlearningtoimpactpositivelyonlifeinschoolandhome.

LocationThecentreissetabovethebeautifultownofLlangollen,aUNESCOWorldHeritageSite. ThesurroundinghillsandtheRiverDeecreatesaninspirationaloutdoorlearningenvironment.WearelocatedjustofftheA5,withineasyreachofWalsall,theWestMidlandsandShropshire.

Safety Oursafetyrecordisimpeccable.Withavastlyexperiencedstaffteam,andourtriedandtestedprocedures,wemaintainarigorousandthoroughapproachtohealthandsafetygivingyou,andtheparentsofyourpupils,peaceofmind.ThecentreislicensedbytheAdventureActivitiesLicensingService(AALS)andisregularlyinspectedbytechnicaladvisors.Thereis,ofcourse,ariskassessmentinplaceforeachvenueandactivity.

Widehorizons – The Adventure Learning CharityIn2010,WideHorizonstookovertheoperationoftheBryntysilioOutdoorCentreinWales,formerlypartofWalsall’seducationauthorityintheMidlands.Thecentrenowworkswithmorechildrenthaneverbefore,focussedonprovidingeverychildwithvaluableoutdoorandadventureexperiences.

WideHorizonsbelievethateverychildshouldhaveaccesstoadventureaspartoftheireducationanddevelopment.WeworkwithschoolsacrossthecountrytodevelopmeaningfulAdventureLearningPartnershipsthatwillmakethemostofeachpupil’svisit.Wealsoworkwithschoolstohelpthosechildrenandfamiliesthatmightstruggletomeetthecosts.IfyouwouldliketospeaktousaboutourAdventureLearningPartnershipsprogramme,pleasegetintouch.

WHY CHOOSE WIDE HORIZONS BRYNTYSILIO CENTRE?

Wide Horizons Bryntysilio Centre is set above the River Dee, situated in ten acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. This is the perfect location for a range of exciting Adventure Learning activities for schools, with mountains, rivers, and canals just outside the front door.

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“Attending Bryntysilio is a key part of the learning journey that we hope all our learners will take. Through outdoor adventurous learning opportunities children are able to apply their communication, teamwork, leadership and independent learning skills while experiencing true challenge in a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment, often surprising themselves in the progress that they have made during the week.

Over the past ten years that I have been attending Bryntysilio with St Giles CE Primary School, I have always been impressed with the quality of staff and with their passion that they have for outdoor education, ensuring that the children leave with new interests, personal goals and achievements.”

Mr M Dakin, Headteacher, St Giles CE Primary School

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ADVENTURE LEARNING AT BRYNTYSILIO CENTRE

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RESIDENTIALS – WEEKEND VISITS – DAY VISITS – OUTREACH – GSCE/A-LEVEL PE COURSES – TRANSITION FROM KS2 TO KS3 – SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS

WideHorizonsBryntysilioCentreoffersinnovativeprogrammestailoredtoyourgroup’sneeds.Weuse theoutdoorstoinspireyourpupilsandenrichtheirlearninganddevelopment.

Howchildrenfeelabouttheirexperienceofworkingtogether,orhowtheyfaceachallengingactivity andlearnfromit,ismuchmoreimportanttoourinstructorsthanjustcompletinganactivity. Itisimportanttohelpchildrenmakesense oftheirlearningandunderstandhowthiscan positivelyaffectotherareasoftheirlives.

Canoeing & KayakingKS2, KS3, KS4 An exciting team activity on the water. Pupils must learn to communicate with each other effectively to manoeuvre their boat in the right direction.

CavingKS2, KS3, KS4 Explore a natural limestone cave and discover stalactites, stalagmites and even some bats along the way! Groups will need to support and encourage each other as they walk, crawl and manoeuvre their way through the cave.

ClimbingKS2, KS3, KS4 Groups will be taught basic rope skills, which will be put to the test as students support each other with climbing and belaying. These techniques will enable students to learn trust, communication and responsibility.

Cross Country Skiing KS2, KS3, KS4 Take advantage of our fantastic location and develop a skill level in cross country skiing. Skiing is great for a student’s coordination, balance and fitness.

Gorge WalkingKS2, KS3, KS4 Waterfalls, traversing rock and plunge pools are just some of the thrilling elements you will need to conquer to reach the end! At the end of the session your group will recognise the importance and rewards of effective teamwork and cooperation.

Low Ropes Course KS2, KS3, KS4 This activity encourages groups to work together and problem solve to complete the course. Some of the challenges your group will face include ropes, balance beams, swings and tyres.

JOHN MUIR AWARD With all of our primary programmes you can benefit from gaining your John Muir Award, at no extra cost. The John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme for schools focused on wild places. This programme:

•DeliverstheCurriculumforExcellence using outdoor learning

•Encouragesanactive,healthyandenvironmentally sustainable lifestyle

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We are one of the only OUTDOOR Centres to hold a British Cycling Approved Mountain Bike Leadership AWARd

Mountain BikingKS2, KS3, KS4 Our highly skilled staff will take you group on some thrilling purpose built trails at Coed Llandegla, one of the finest mountain biking routes in Europe! Students will be taught basic off-road biking techniques, encouraging confidence on the trail and allowing groups to take in the beautiful surrounding scenery.

Mountain Walking KS2, KS3, KS4 The day will require perseverance and encouragement from peers. This is a great team and individual challenge, giving the group a real feeling of achievement and reward once they reach the top.

NightlineKS2, KS3, KS4 In teams the students navigate their way around obstacles following a rope, all whilst blindfolded. Students will need to communicate effectively with their peers to complete the course.

Night Walk KS2, KS3, KS4 A chance to experience the unusual sights and sounds of the night time. A real adventure; see the stars, dodge bats and support your friends.

OrienteeringKS2, KS3, KS4 Groups will be given an introduction to basic map and compass skills, and at a higher level will learn how to take a compass bearing. Orienteering encourages students to work as a team and individually.

Problem Solving/Team Building KS2, KS3, KS4 All of our teambuilding courses are specifically designed to enable children to develop trust, initiative, co-operation and leadership within the group.

Raft BuildingKS2, KS3, KS4 Groups must use their creativity and initiative to design and create a floating raft. Working together teams will be given the bare essentials to create the vessel which will need to carry the whole team across the water.

ScramblingKS2, KS3, KS4 Groups will need to crawl, squeeze and traverse large boulders. This is a great activity allowing you to reach areas of the rock that are otherwise inaccessible, giving you the opportunity to discover some exciting new environments.

Shelter BuildingKS2, KS3, KS4 This is a great team-building activity where pupils will need to use their initiative and planning skills to build a shelter that will protect you from the elements.

Snow ActivitiesKS2, KS3, KS4 Winter walking, sledging and igloo building are just some of the activities that can be incorporated into your trip when the snow arrives.

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT…

Art & DesignKS2, KS3, KS4 We use our beautiful locations as inspiration for children to create some fantastic pieces of art work.

Creative WritingKS2, KS3, KS4 We use the great outdoors to encourage children to write creatively. Stimulating environments can help develop literacy and writing skills.

P.E.KS3, KS4 + We are in a fantastic location for delivering both taught and assessed elements of GCSE/ A-Level PE, with an experienced team of qualified PE teachers and outdoor instructors.

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The centre has a wealth of knowledge in Adventure Learning, working with schools for over 45 years to ensure the best possible experience for every child. Over these years we have seen the following impacts of our work on children’s development:

• Improvedpersonalwellbeing•Apositiveattitudetoapproaching newchallenges•Improvedself-confidence,self-esteem andmotivation•Higheracademicachievement•Greatercreativityandinnovation•Increaseresilience•Leadershipandresponsibility•Betterengagementwithschoolwork• Improveddecisionmakingskills•Abetterconnectionwithnature

Adventure Learning Partnerships (ALPs)WeunderstandthatthecostofadventureatWideHorizonsBryntysilioCentrecanbeachallengeforsomeschoolsandparents.That’swhywehavedevelopedAdventureLearningPartnerships,workingwithanumberofschoolsinWalsallalready. What are Adventure Learning Partnerships?ThisisanexcitingnewinitiativeembeddingAdventureLearningintotheschoolCurriculumwhilstensuringthefundingchallengeismet,particularlyforthemostdisadvantagedchildrenandyoungpeople.Consistingofthreemainelements: 1. Adventure Learning OurexpertteamwilldevelopaprogrammeofAdventureLearningbespoketoeachschool’sobjectives.

2. Schools Fundraising OurexperiencedfundraiserswillworkwiththeschooltohelpinitiatefundraisingeventsandideasthatwillraisefundsfortheirPartnership.

3. Funding Support Wehavecreatedan‘AccesstoAdventure’bursaryfundwherefundsraisedbyourteamcanbeaccessedbyourAdventureLearningPartnershipschools.

Want to become an Adventure Learning Partner? Formoreinformationpleasegetin touchon08456006567oremail alps@widehorizons.org.uk.

Schools Preview Weekend There’sareasonwhymostschoolscomebackyearafteryearbutdon’tjusttakeourwordforit;joinuswithafriendorcolleagueforoneofourFreePreviewWeekendsatthecentreinNovember2014.

What’sincluded?•AdventureActivityProgramme•Fullaccommodationandboard•Teachernetworking

Callustodayon08456006567 tofindoutmore.

BENEFITS OF ADVENTURE LEARNING

Thisbeautifulperiodcentrehasarangeofmixedsizedormitoriesseparatedintogirlsandboyswings,withseparateroomsforgroupleaders.Wecanalsooffercampingon-siteandthereisaself-containedlodgestyleaccommodationwhichsleepsupto8forsmallergroups.

Therearemanylargecommunalareaswithawarmlogburner,usingfuelfoundonsite.Theseareperfectforrelaxingafteralongdayofadventuring.Otherfacilitiesinclude:classrooms,dryrooms,aBBQarea,atipi,picturesquegardens,atuckshopandWIFI.

Yourgroupwillbewelllookedafterbyourteamandenjoycookedbreakfasts,packedlunchesandaheartyeveningmealprepareddailybyourcooks,whoareadeptatcateringforalltypesofdietaryrequirement.

What’s included in your visit?•Flexibleprogrammedesign•Afulladventureactivityprogramme•Leadershipandinstructionfromqualified andexperiencedstaff•Fullycateredaccommodation(allhome cookedtothehigheststandard)•Allspecialistoutdoorequipment•Oncourseminibustransport•On-sitestaff/night-watch

Book NowIfyouwouldliketotalktotheteamhereat WideHorizonsBryntysilioCentreaboutabookingortofindoutmorepleasegetintouchat:T:08456006567E:enquiries@widehorizons.org.ukwww.bryntysilio.co.uk

ACCOMMODATION

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Shrewsbury

Birmingham

Llangollen

Wrexham

A494

A41

A534A483

A483

A5

A5

A495

A5

A49

Walsall1 hour 45 mins

Shropshire1 hour

Llangollen

campingcapacity

40in housecapacity

66

WIDEHORIzONSISAREGISTEREDCHARITYNUMBER1105847

WideHorizonsBryntysilioCentre Llangollen,Denbighshire,LL208BS

08456006567 enquiries@widehorizons.org.uk www.bryntysilio.co.uk