Rowing and Sailing Clubs for Children

Come and join us to gain your RYA windsurfing or sailing qualifications from beginners through to advanced.

Alternatively join one of our multi activity weeks; for 8-10 year olds we run Splash courses which include sailing, kayaking, raft building and team challenges. For the 10-16 year olds we also include windsurfing and knee-boarding.

Courses available on a weekly basis during school holidays and at weekends from April to September. Personal tuition and birthday parties also catered for.

RYA and AALA accredited training centre with fully qualified instructors

Download a brochure from our website or call us 7 days a week on 01784 248881

NSC is a British Canoe Union approved centre and all instructors are fully qualified and experienced. Please log onto our website for full details.

Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre on the North Devon coast will give you a day or stay to remember, where adults and children alike will find fun, challenge, inspiration and laughter.

• Week long Summer Camps for children
• Family holidays minimum of 1 nights stay
• Day or half day bookings
• Learn to surf camps
• Learn to kayak courses
• RIB Powerboat charters
• Birthday parties

Choosing which discipline to pursue when you're new to watersports can be a real dilemma, so why not try them all? The summer camps and multi-activity programmes include taster sessions in Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing and Kayaking from our experienced and qualified instructors. And with a full programme of social activities and team games, we'll ensure the week results in non-stop action. Discos, Iron Man competitions, dragon boating, raft-building and lots more are added into the mix for spice and variety.

It's a great way to make new friends, explore new watersports, and ensure those long summer holidays pass with fond memories you will look back on for the rest of your life. Interested? Check our website for more information.

Email: info@uksa.org

We offer tuition in windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and raft building. Instruction is provided by qualified staff in a friendly environment but always with safety in mind. We have a strong junior programme of courses for children or they can join in with their parents and learn as a family group.

During the summer holidays we organise ACTION DAYS & WEEKS which give adults and children a chance to have a go a different water sports.

Also at Croft Farm is "PLAYZONE", a children's indoor play centre available for birthday parties and casual use.

Log on to our website or call 01684 772321 for more information.

Web: www.croftfarmleisure.co.uk

Water sports tuition and holidays in Wales.

Web: www.surfdale.co.uk

We also organise fun filled birthday parties for all ages. Please contact us for full details.

Rockley Watersports offer wonderful family holidays in France. Choose from two centres both offering a wide range of activities for every member of your family to enjoy.

Junior, Youth and adult sailing courses are offered for beginners to advanced.

From Monday to Friday, Acorn’s multi-activity holiday clubs will keep your children busy and active throughout school holidays! Take advantage of our lakeside location and fully qualified instructors to get your kids off the sofa and into the fresh air! With activities including kayaking, paddle boarding, kata canoeing, raft building, climbing, orienteering and camp crafts, your children will be kept entertained and cared for when school's out. We provide high-octane adventures that ensure a good night's sleep. Leave them in our capable hands knowing they'll be looked after, making new friends and most importantly - having fun!

You can choose a week-long or four day package. Standard hours are 9.00-16.00hrs, FREE early bird drop off from 8.00hrs. Extended hours (16.00-18.00hrs) also available. Open to all young people aged 8 to 15 years old.

Full week of fun and adventure only £149 per child. Four day option is £129 per child. Certificate of achievement and BCU (British Canoe Union) Awards issued upon completion of a weekly course.

Birthday Parties with a difference are also available! Perfect treat for active children, two activities are included in the price. Every Saturday, 2 and ½ hours. Minimum group size 8, minimum age 7. Only £18 per child (birthday child goes free!).

RYA windsurfing and dinghy sailing are amongst the most popular activities for children as they can pick up the basic skills quickly, or improve existing ones. If they want to get involved in a host of activities then the Kids Activity Weeks are perfect.

The Summer Kids Activity Weeks are run in the school holidays and they are a great way to keep your kids occupied and active whilst they learn new skills, improve in confidence, have lots of fun and make new friends. These are very popular so do book as soon as you can.

Children can start all RYA courses from the age of 6 and get involved in the activity weeks from the age of 8.

The clubhouse has got excellent facilities including a Costa Coffee snack bar and free WiFi, all equipment is provided and insurance is included.

The 2 centres in Sussex, Hove Lagoon and Brighton Marina, cater for a wide range of children's water sports lessons and courses as well as offering water sports membership and pay-as-you-go equipment hire.

Lagoon Watersports is an official RYA Training Centre as well as AALA and MCA inspected, and they can also organise children's parties for you.

With a wide variety of activities suitable for most ages and abilities Dunolly will have something for both the most timid child (or adult) and the most adventurous one.

Activity Camps

At various times throughout the year Dunolly run action packed activity camps for children to come away by themselves. The camps during the summer are designed for 8 – 12 year olds whilst at Easter they welcome slightly older children aged 12 – 14 years. Summercamps start on a Sunday evening and keep your child entertained right through until the following Friday morning. Eastercamp starts on the Tuesday morning after Easter Monday and finishes on the following Friday afternoon.

The children will participate in a selection of activities everyday, including the evenings, ranging from thrilling white water rafting and gorge ascents to nature walks, archery, and climbing.

We offer a Bike Hire service and also run guided bike tours. Contact us for full details.

Fabulous self catering log chalets overlook Loch Insh and Bed and Breakfast with en-suite facilities are provided at Insh Hall Lodge, also on the 14-acre wooded site. The Boathouse Restaurant stands on the beach overlooking the activities on the water with fabulous open balcony, bar and gift shop. There are three children’s adventure areas and 3 km lochside/forest interpretation trail for those who like to stay on dry land! From December to April downhill and snowboarding courses are offered with skiing on Cairngorm Ski Slopes, just 16 miles.

Camperdown also incorporates within its boundaries:

Camperdown Wildlife Centre - The wildlife centre is one of Dundee’s most popular attractions and is home to around 50 species of animals, birds and reptiles.
Templeton Woods - a haven for wildlife and a great location for woodland activities.
Clatto Reservoir - Dundee’s centre for outdoor watersports.

Web: www.camperdownpark.com

Whether you are part of a group, family or individual we tailor our activities to fit with your needs. On all our programmes the emphasis is on challenge and fun.

Web: www.keswickclimbingwall.co.uk

Whether you want to come for a day or a week KG Adventure guarantee fun, laughter and friendship at our awesome camps! This year we are celebrating 26 years of action packed fun and we’d love you to join us!

We have a huge range of activities and courses on offer so whether you love water sports (canoeing, kayaking, raft building…), adventure (climbing, quad biking, archery or stunt kite flying…), team sports (like football, basketball and ultimate frisbee) or being super creative (come and make a bracelet, create with hama beads or polish up your circus skills) there will always be loads for you to do! What’s more if you stay residentially there are loads of great evening activities on offer too such as talent shows, discos and campfires!

• £29 per day (8.30am to 5.30pm) or £120 for 5 days!
• From £395 per week residentially
• Easter, February half term, summer and October half term camps!

All staff are selected for their qualifications, talents and enthusiasm to work with children, all are CRB checked. KG Adventure is Ofsted registered and accepts childcare vouchers.