Scouting in Gloucestershire: Helping young people reach their full potential

 

Water Activities in Gloucestershire

 

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Here is the first in a series of news pages aimed at leaders who are looking to provide water activities for members of their section via an activity provider.  Where as the County does not endorse any external providers, the following have been used by many groups around the county.

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CROFT FRAM - TEWKESBURY

Croft Farm is located near Tewksbury and has its own 12 acre lake with direct access to the River Avon. The lake is the central feature of the site and the base for a wide range of watersports activities on offer. The river provides the opportunities for the more experienced and advanced.

The site also has an abundance of green space for land based activities.  

 

If you are looking to provide a residential experience there is an accommodation area within Croft Farm offering purpose build heated Scandinavian-style log cabins (designed with children in mind) which can accommodate up to 4 guests in bunk style beds, or 2 beds for the party leaders.  Ample shower and toilet facilities are located close by. and are specifically designed with children in mind.

 

JCA has operated water and land based activities at Croft Farm since 2005. Croft Farm is a RYA training centre and all of the staff hold the appropriate watersports qualifications or where there is no governing body are trained in house.

 

One of the most exciting activities is Raft Building Extreme on the lake where groups build their own Raft and race across to beat the other team to the other side.

 

The centre also has an adult retreat, sports field, and eatery as well as a small shop and launderette with drying facilities.

 

Web site: www.jca-adventure.co.uk

 

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE - SOUTH CERNEY

South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre has many activities to choose from with different learning potential and outcomes for each.

Sailing, dragon boating, rafting, kayaking, windsurfing, tunnelling, problem solving, canoeing, environmental study work, low ropes course, orienteering and snorkelling. For youth and school groups they also have a 33 bed residential provision in log cabins plus a camping field.

 

Based in the Cotswold Water Park between Cirencester and Swindon SCOEC has excellent facilities and resources by a 47-acre lake of crystal clear water and the River Churn. The area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and one of significant beauty.

 

The centre is both RYA and BCU approved and also offers courses for instructor training and assessment.

 

Gloucestershire County Council created South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre in 1971 as a non-profit organisation to promote outdoor learning and provide low cost outdoor activities for young people.

 

Web site: www.southcerneyoutdoor.co.uk

 

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